15 days in Piedmont Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto, then head off the coast to Isola Madre, then step off the mainland to explore Isola Bella, and finally steep yourself in history at Palazzo Borromeo.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Stresa sightseeing site.

Zurich, Switzerland to Stresa is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Zurich in July: highs in Stresa hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive to Biella.

Explore Biella's surroundings by going to Castello di Verres (in Verres), Forte di Bard (in Bard) and Castello di Issogne (in Issogne).

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Biella journey maker.

Drive from Stresa to Biella in 1.5 hours. July in Biella sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can go by car to Ceresole Reale.

On the 22nd (Thu), explore the activities along Lago Serru, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Colle del Nivolet, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Giro Lago.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Ceresole Reale online driving holiday planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Biella to Ceresole Reale. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can drive to Turin.

Change things up with these side-trips from Turin: Milan (Basilica di Santa Tecla, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, &more). There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Museo Egizio, see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, don't miss a visit to Piazza Vittorio Veneto, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Turin trip itinerary website.

Getting from Ceresole Reale to Turin by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Pontechianale.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of La casa della Meridiana, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa Parrocchiale di Elva, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Col di Sampeyre, and finally stroll around Pian del Re. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Lago di Pontechianale, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant Antonio, then don't miss a visit to Colle dell'Agnello, then examine the collection at Museo del Costume e dell'Artigianato Tessile, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Chianale Borgo della Valle Varaita.

To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Pontechianale trip planner.

You can drive from Turin to Pontechianale in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Alba.

Explore Alba's surroundings by going to Acqui Terme (Acquedotto Romano, La Bollente, &more).

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Alba trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Pontechianale to Alba in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can go by car back home.