21 days in Piedmont Itinerary

Stresa is a town and comune of about 5,000 residents on the shores of Lake Maggiore in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, about 90km northwest of Milan. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Stresa: Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie (in Varallo), Orta San Giulio (San Giulio Island & Lake Orta) and Cantina Fontechiara (in Borgomanero). And it doesn't end there: view the masterpieces at Palazzo Borromeo, step off the mainland to explore Island of the Fishermen (Isola dei Pescatori), walk around Parco Naturale Alpe Veglia Alpe Devero, and step into the grandiose world of Isola Bella.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Stresa trip itinerary planning website.

Brussels, Belgium to Stresa is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Brussels in September, expect nights in Stresa to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Alba.

Alba is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Alba: La Bollente (in Acqui Terme) and Cattedrale di Sant'Evasio (Duomo di Casale Monferrato) (in Casale Monferrato). There's lots more to do: admire the verdant scenery at Langhe landscapes, make a trip to Centro Storico, do a tasting at Cantina Mauro Sebaste, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di San Lorenzo.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Alba visit planning site.

Traveling by car from Stresa to Alba takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in September, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can go by car to Cuneo.

Cuneo is a city and comune in Piedmont, Northern Italy, the capital of the province of Cuneo, the third largest of Italy’s provinces by area.It is located at 550 metres (1,804 ft) in the south-west of Piedmont, at the confluence of the rivers Stura and Gesso.Including all bordering municipalities Beinette, Borgo San Dalmazzo, Boves, Busca, Caraglio, Castelletto Stura, Centallo, Cervasca, Morozzo, Peveragno, Tarantasca and Vignolo the population is 123,301 inhabitants.It is near six important mountain passes: Colle della Maddalena at 1996mColle di Tenda at 1871m - Tunnel of Tenda at 1300m, 3km longColle del Melogno at 1027m Colle San Bernardo at 957m Colle di Nava at 934mColle di Cadibona at 459m. Change things up with these side-trips from Cuneo: Pontechianale (Chianale Borgo della Valle Varaita & Colle dell'Agnello), Cooperativa Agricola La Poiana Valle Grana (in Pradleves) and Area Archeologica del Monte Roccere (in Roccabruna). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Centro storico, steep yourself in history at Chiesa di San Fiorenzo, stroll through Colle Fauniera (Colle dei Morti), and make a trip to Piazza Galimberti.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Cuneo online journey planner.

Drive from Alba to Cuneo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Cuneo are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Turin.

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Turin: Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi (in Stupinigi), Zoom Torino (in Cumiana) and Reggia Di Reale (in Venaria Reale). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, admire the masterpieces at Museo Egizio, make a trip to Piazza Castello, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.

To see photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Turin online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Cuneo to Turin in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Cuneo, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Turin, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can fly back home.