7 days in Turin Itinerary

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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Castello di Grinzane Cavour and Armeria Reale. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Santuario della Consolata and Piazza Carignano. Change things up with these side-trips from Turin: Castello di Verres (in Verres), Pavia (Basilica di San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro, Basilica San Teodoro, &more) and Castello di Issogne (in Issogne). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Porta Praetoria, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of San Lorenzo, step into the grandiose world of Castello Sarriod de La Tour, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Gran Madre di Dio.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Turin trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Malpensa International Airport, Turin Airport and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport. November in Turin sees daily highs of 50°F and lows of 43°F at night.