8 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Castello Sarriod de La Tour and Piazza Emile Chanoux. Explore hidden gems such as Rifugio Vittorio Sella and Pont-Saint-Martin. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turin: River Rafting & Tubing (in La Salle), Aosta (Criptoportico Forense & Collegiata dei Santi Pietro e Orso) and Castello di Issogne (in Issogne). Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Cascate del Rutor, examine the collection at Museo del Carcere Le Nuove, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Verres, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Sacro Monte.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Turin online trip planner.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. In July, daytime highs in Turin are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. On the 6th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.