Turin Italy 6 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Center Exploration

• Accommodation: Stay at Hotel NH Torino Vittorio Veneto, centrally located and offers modern amenities.

• Breakfast: Start your day with a croissant and cappuccino at Pasticceria Al Bicerin.

• Activities: Visit the iconic Piazza San Carlo, Mole Antonelliana (National Museum of Cinema) and Royal Palace. Don’t forget to try the traditional Italian gelato at Grom!

• Dinner: Have dinner at Ristorante Piedmontese La Strega Bianca.

• Things to Know: Turin is known for its coffee culture and chocolate (gianduia). Remember to try a bicerin, a traditional hot drink made with espresso, chocolate, and cream.

Day 2: Egyptian Museum & Shroud of Turin

• Breakfast: Grab breakfast at the hotel or head to Caffè Fiorucci.

• Activities: Visit the Egyptian Museum, one of the world’s oldest and largest museums dedicated to ancient Egypt. Later, visit the Duomo di Torino and the Shroud of Turin Chapel.

• Lunch: Enjoy a lunch break at Enoteca slow food.

• Activities (Optional): If you’re interested in football, take a tour of Juventus Stadium.

• Dinner: Dine at Ristorante del Cambio, located inside the Royal Palace.

Day 3: Hillside Neighborhoods

• Breakfast: Start with breakfast at the hotel or explore local bakeries.

• Activities: Visit Superga Basilica and hillside neighborhoods like Via della Rosa and Via Nizza, offering beautiful views of the city. Lunch can be had at a local trattoria in these areas.

• Afternoon: Spend the afternoon at Parco del Valentino and the adjacent museum, Royal Castle of Racconigi (booking required).

• Dinner: Return to the city center for dinner at Ristorante La Tana del Leone.

Day 4: Day Trip to Lago Maggiore & Borromean Islands

• Breakfast: Pack a picnic from a local bakery or have breakfast at the hotel.

• Transportation: Rent a car (or join a guided tour) to reach Lago Maggiore. Ferry service is available to the Borromean Islands.

• Activities: Explore the beautiful islands of Isola Bella and Isola Madre, known for their gardens and historic palaces.

• Dinner: Have dinner at a lakeside restaurant or return to Turin for dinner.

Day 5: Food & Market Tour

• Breakfast: Start the day with a food tour, such as Eating Italy Food Tours.

• Lunch: Continue your foodie adventure during lunch at Ristorante La Piola.

• Afternoon: Visit Porta Palazzo market and Via Garibaldi, home to many historic palaces.

• Dinner: Enjoy a farewell dinner at Ristorante Lo Zincetto.

Day 6: Departure

• Breakfast: Have one last Italian breakfast at the hotel or nearby bakery before departure.