15 days in Milan & Turin Itinerary

Head to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Rush Cyclefor some retail therapy. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore and Certosa di Pavia. Get out of town with these interesting Milan side-trips: Brescia Castle (in Brescia), Cathedral of Cremona (in Cremona) and Spiaggia di Onno (in Oliveto Lario). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 7th (Tue) at Acquaworld. There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Castello di Gropparello, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, wander the streets of Borgo Castell'Arquato, and enjoy the sand and surf at Riva Bianca Beach.

For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Milan trip builder app.

Chicago, USA to Milan is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 7 hours. In May, daytime highs in Milan are 73°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Turin.

Popular historic sites such as Castello e Parco di Masino and Santuario della Nativita di Maria are in your itinerary. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Church of San Lorenzo and Castello di Grinzane Cavour. Get out of town with these interesting Turin side-trips: Santuario di Oropa (in Oropa), Ricetto di Candelo (in Candelo) and Castello di Issogne (in Issogne). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santuario della Consolata, examine the collection at Juventus Museum, contemplate the long history of Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, and learn about winemaking at Azienda Agricola Mario Giribaldi.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Turin online tour planner.

Getting from Milan to Turin by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Milan in May: highs in Turin hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.