RV Rental Turin, IT

Before you begin your travels in earnest, why not pick up your travel trailer rental in Turin and get your bearings at one of the city's beautiful parks? Parco del Valentino, or Valentino Park, is the very place. Situated on the Po River, this 120-acre park is the second-largest in Turin. It's Italy’s first public garden and boasts many lovely attractions within. Take a wander through the many pathways and check out the Botanical Gardens, The Baroque Castle, Villa Glicini, and a unique bench dedicated to Enzo Ferrari.

If you want to enjoy fresh air and exercise on your visit to Turin, then a trip to Superga Hill Regional Park is a must. This park encompasses the domed Superga Basilica and offers peaceful trails and roads to run and hike. Steep sections add a bit of a challenge for the avid athlete, and there are also plenty of photo opportunities along the way. Enjoy the wooded areas, fields, and tracks leading down to the river.

Within a 15-minute drive of Turin’s city center is where you’ll find the Natural Reserve of Meisino and Isolone Bertolla. Get your camera out, for this natural attraction is worthy of a photo or two. It’s one of 12 protected areas in Po Torinese Park and consists of a nature reserve to protect wetlands and an artificial area along the left bank of the Po River to house various bird species. Many locals and visitors frequent this area to go jogging, walking, and play sports. There's also an area for bird watching if you packed your binoculars.

When you pick up a camper rental in Turin, you’re then tasked with finding somewhere to park it overnight. If you want to remain close to all life’s necessities, at least for a night, then Caio Mario Turin, a camper parking area within around 20 minutes of the city center, is worth your inspection. You don’t have to book in advance, and it’s within proximity to the city’s tram. Here, you can also access electricity, water, toilets, and showers for an extra fee. It’s also situated in a park-like setting for a peaceful night’s slumber before you head off to explore other parts of Italy, such as Moncalieri and Collegno.

In the direction of Avigliana is a clean campground that’s well worth a visit if you have booked an RV rental near Turin. Camping Torino Mill Park is within a half-hour drive of the city center and is also close to many natural attractions, such as the Parco Naturale Orsiere Rocciavre wildlife park on the way to Bussoleno. The views to the mountains are astounding, and you can easily find a large site, shaded by trees, to call home for as long as you need. This campground also offers a shuttle service to Turin, and recreational activities such as football, tennis, and basketball. The addition of Wi-Fi and electricity will surely tick those remaining boxes.

Campgrounds in Turin are hard to come by, but if you only need the basics, Area Sosta Camper Grinto on the way to Nichelino delivers. Within a 20-minute drive of Turin, this campground is a secure lot dedicated to overnight campers. It’s a small camping area that’s close to grocery stores and other camping necessities. It’s also quiet and close to public transportation. If you rent a motorhome in Turin, this is an ideal campground to stay on a budget.

When you organize a motorhome rental in Turin, you’re going to find it challenging to see everything on your travels. However, one must-visit attraction is the Royal Palace of Turin. Next to the Giardini Reali Inferiori Park and central to Aurora and San Donato, it will surely shoot to the top of your list. The palace was built in the 16th century and enjoyed an open and sunny position central to all life’s amenities. It was claimed by the Italian Republic in 1946 and was open to the public around the same time. Those who visit can enjoy viewing rich tapestries, vases of Asian origin, and a royal armory with 16th and 17th-century weapons.

The Egyptian Museum, or Museo Egizio, in the direction of Pinerolo, is yet another standout attraction in this beautiful northern Italy city. Showcasing tens of thousands of ancient Egyptian artifacts, the museum features one of the most extensive collections of Egyptian relics in the world and sees nearly 800,000 visitors through its doors annually. The Egyptian Museum is also where you can view mummies, the Tomb of Kha and of Merit, and the oldest copy of the Book of the Dead ever discovered.

If you have a soft spot for stunning architecture, then no trip to Turin is complete without a visit to Mole Antonelliana. This landmark gets its name from its architect, Alessandro Antonelli, and is thought to be the tallest museum in the world. Such is its fame throughout Italy that it appears on two-cent Italian coins and is even the inspiration for the 2006 Winter Olympics official emblem. A visit to Mole Antonelliana at any time of the year on your way to Settimo Torinese in your RV rental from Turin is paramount.

Exploring the city’s many attractions will surely have you working up a hunger, so why not enjoy some fine regional cuisine? Turin is known for its beautiful gianduiotto chocolate as well as bicerin, a drink with espresso, drinking chocolate, and whole milk. If that doesn’t take your fancy, then why not try tramezzini, which are similar to English tea sandwiches and first produced in Turin? Within the heart of Turin, you will find plenty of eateries ready and waiting to show off local ingredients. You can then head off to other parts of Italy that have a lot to offer, such as Milan and Genoa.