14 days in Piedmont Itinerary

Do some cultural sightseeing at Palazzo Borromeo and Cantina Fontechiara. Get some historical perspective at Isola Bella and Sacro Monte di Orta. Change things up with these side-trips from Stresa: Parco Naturale dell'Alta Valle Antrona (in Antrona Schieranco) and Lake Orta (in Orta San Giulio).

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Milan to Stresa is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Stresa, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Biella.

Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie and Sacro Monte will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Santuario di Oropa and Castello e Parco di Masino. Explore Biella's surroundings by going to Castello di Roppolo (in Roppolo), Oasi Zegna (in Trivero) and Monastero Cluniacense S.S. Pietro e Paolo (in Castelletto Cervo).

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Drive from Stresa to Biella in 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Biella can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Bardonecchia.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): learn about all things military at Museo Forte Bramafam, then look for all kinds of wild species at Parco Naturale del Gran Bosco di Salbertrand, then identify plant and animal life at Valle Argentera, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Parco Naturale Val Troncea. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Susa Cathedral, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbazia della Novalesa, then get great views at Forte Di Exilles, and finally snap pictures at Ponte Tibetano Cesana-Claviere.

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Traveling by car from Biella to Bardonecchia takes 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can drive to Cuneo.

Get a sense of the local culture at Cantina Francesco Borgogno and Castello di Grinzane Cavour. Get some historical perspective at Castello della Manta and Confraternita della SS. Trinita. Explore Cuneo's surroundings by going to Parco Naturale della Rocca di Cavour (in Cavour), Riserva Naturale dei Ciciu del Villar (in Villar San Costanzo) and Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime (in Valdieri).

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Traveling by car from Bardonecchia to Cuneo takes 2.5 hours. August in Cuneo sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Turin.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo Egizio and Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi. Get a sense of the local culture at Museo Nazionale del Cinema and Palazzo Reale Di Torino. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Turin: Sacra di San Michele (in Sant'Ambrogio di Torino) and Riserva Naturale Speciale del Sacro Monte di Belmonte (in Valperga). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, take an in-depth tour of Museum of the Risorgimento, view the masterpieces at La Venaria Reale, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Superga.

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Drive from Cuneo to Turin in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Cuneo in August, expect nights in Turin to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are little chillier, around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train back home.