Alba: The medieval town of Alba is 62 kilometres south-east of Turin, and is known as the gastronomic capital of the Piedmont region. Famous for its white truffles and Barolo and Barbaresco wines, the best time to visit this pretty town is on Saturday when the main streets are taken over by a huge, sprawling market.
Milan: A two-hour drive north-east of Turin, Milan is famous for being Italy’s fashion and design capital. This is where you should come if you want to shop. The streets are full of high-end fashion boutiques and unique designer stores. If culture is more your thing, head to the Duomo di Milano and feast your eyes on da Vinci’s famous fresco ‘The Last Supper.’
Stresa: Situated on the shores of Lake Maggiore, an hour and 40 minutes north-east of Turin, Stresa is an elegant town close to the Swiss border. With notable visitors such as Princess Margaret, Hemmingway and Rockefeller, this lakeside town boasts lavish architecture, outdoor concerts, botanic gardens and fantastic restaurants.