8 days in Turin & Alba 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Turin: Milan (Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Duomo di Milano, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Museo Egizio, don't miss a visit to Piazza Castello, see the interesting displays at Civic Museum of Ancient Art (Palazzo Madama), and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Turin travel itinerary planner.

Charlotte, USA to Turin is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. While traveling from Charlotte, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Turin, ranging from highs of 58°F to lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Alba.

Alba is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. On the 21st (Fri), make a trip to Centro Storico, then admire the verdant scenery at Langhe landscapes, and then get a dose of the wild on Langhe Truffle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Chiesa della Maddalena, awaken your taste buds at Travel Langhe Wine Tours, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Asti Santa Maria Assunta.

For maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Alba travel route app.

Getting from Turin to Alba by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 47°F. You'll have a few hours on the 23rd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.