5 days in Turin Itinerary

A city of technology and industry, Turin is in northwestern Italy, a one-hour drive from the French border and slightly more than that from the Mediterranean Sea.

Get a sense of the local culture at Castello di Issogne and Santuario della Nativita di Maria. Discover out-of-the-way places like Castello Reale di Sarre and Basilica di Maria Ausiliatrice. Get out of town with these interesting Turin side-trips: River Rafting & Tubing (in La Salle), Museo Forte Bramafam (in Bardonecchia) and Reggia Di Reale (in Venaria Reale). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Castello di Verres, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Superga, take in the exciting artwork at Galleria Sabauda, and examine the collection at Museo Nazionale del Cinema.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Turin trip builder website.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. September in Turin sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.