16 days in Piedmont Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Sacro Monte and Basilica di San Giulio. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Santuario della Madonna del Sasso and Sacred Mount Calvary of Domodossola. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orta San Giulio: Varallo (Varallo & Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie).

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Melbourne, Australia to Orta San Giulio is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Melbourne to Orta San Giulio. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in September; daily highs in Orta San Giulio reach 28°C and lows reach 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Acqui Terme.

Your inner history buff will appreciate La Bollente and Cattedrale di Asti Santa Maria Assunta. Discover out-of-the-way places like Contratto and Cantina del Glicine. Explore Acqui Terme's surroundings by going to Camo Museo a Cielo Aperto (in Camo), Casale Monferrato (Comunità Ebraica di Casale Monferrato, Cattedrale di Sant'Evasio (Duomo di Casale Monferrato), &more) and Travel Langhe Wine Tours (in Neive).

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Drive from Orta San Giulio to Acqui Terme in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Orta San Giulio in September, expect nights in Acqui Terme to be about the same, around 14°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Barolo.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo della Magia and Museo Ferroviario Piemontese. Get some historical perspective at Castello della Manta and Castello di Serralunga d'Alba. Explore Barolo's surroundings by going to Castello di Fossano (in Fossano), Abbazia di Santa Maria di Staffarda (in Staffarda) and Centro storico (in Cuneo).

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Getting from Acqui Terme to Barolo by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Turin.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte dei Cappuccini and Castello e Parco di Masino. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Gran Madre di Dio and Museo Forte Bramafam. When in Turin, make a side trip to see Abbazia della Novalesa in Novalesa, approximately Novalesa away. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Musei Reali, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Superga, take a stroll through Quadrilatero Romano, and admire the masterpieces at Museo Egizio.

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Getting from Barolo to Turin by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Barolo in September, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Turin: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.