22 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: Orta San Giulio (Sacro Monte di Orta, San Giulio Island, &more) and Lago Maggiore (in Verbania). There's much more to do: take in the exciting artwork at Palazzo Borromeo, take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto, get great views at Alpyland Mottarone, and step off the mainland to explore Isola Bella.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Stresa trip itinerary planning site.

Melbourne, Australia to Stresa is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Melbourne to Stresa due to the time zone difference. Expect warmer weather when traveling from Melbourne in June: highs in Stresa hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Biella.

Biella is a town and comune in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, the capital of the province of the same name, with a population of 44 616. Venture out of the city with trips to Vercelli (Basilica di Sant'Andrea & Museo del Tesoro del Duomo), Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie (in Varallo) and Castello e Parco di Masino (in Caravino). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario di Oropa, play a few rounds at Tenuta Castello - Golf Club Cerrione, take in nature's colorful creations at Parco della Burcina, and look for all kinds of wild species at La Baraggia di Candelo.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Biella trip planner.

You can drive from Stresa to Biella in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Alba.

Alba is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. Venture out of the city with trips to Distilleria Gualco (in Silvano d'Orba) and Serravalle Designer Outlet (in Serravalle Scrivia). There's much more to do: appreciate the views at Langhe landscapes, do a tasting at Cantina Francesco Borgogno, awaken your taste buds at Travel Langhe Wine Tours, and get a dose of the wild on Langhe Truffle.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Alba online trip maker.

Traveling by car from Biella to Alba takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to 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: Colle dell'Agnello (in Pontechianale), Castello della Manta (in Manta) and Colle del Preit (in Canosio). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Centro storico, identify plant and animal life at Centro Recupero Animali Selvatici, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Colle della Lombarda, and explore the fascinating underground world of Cave Bossea.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Cuneo road trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Alba to Cuneo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Cuneo can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turin: Parco Naturale del Monte San Giorgio (in Piossasco), Zoom Torino (in Cumiana) and Reggia Di Reale (in Venaria Reale). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Museo Egizio, see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile, don't miss a visit to Piazza San Carlo, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Superga.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Turin trip builder tool.

Getting from Cuneo to Turin by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Cuneo in June, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Turin: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.