7 days in Orta San Giulio & Turin Itinerary

Orta San Giulio is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 100km northeast of Turin and about 40km northwest of Novara.The town itself is built on a promontory which juts out from the eastern bank of Lake Orta close to Isola San Giulio, an island which also falls within the municipal boundaries. On the 6th (Thu), appreciate the history behind Statue of San Carlone, contemplate the long history of Palazzo Borromeo, then admire the natural beauty at Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Orta. On the 7th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Safari Park and then contemplate the waterfront views at San Giulio Island.

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Turin to Orta San Giulio is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Turin, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Orta San Giulio, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car to Turin.

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.

Explore Turin's surroundings by going to Zoom Torino (in Cumiana), Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi (in Stupinigi) and Reggia Di Reale (in Venaria Reale). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, don't miss a visit to Piazza Castello, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Superga, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.

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Drive from Orta San Giulio to Turin in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Orta San Giulio, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Turin, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can travel back home.