The first destination will be the Venaria Reale complex. You only have to drive less than half an hour from the city centre to get to a place where you will be able to enjoy this 17th century baroque complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
There are many car parks in the area, and they are close to each other.

In the complex, you can visit: The Royal Palace of Venaria, commissioned by Duke Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy and Duchess Marie-Jeanne Baptiste of Savoy Nemours. If you like baroque art, you will be able to delight your eyes. The area of the stables and the chapel of St Hubert. The gardens, covering 60 hectares. The Castle and Park of La Mandria, with the royal flats.
The time to visit the whole complex depends on the places you want to visit. There are permanent and temporary exhibitions. You can choose to see only the Palace and Gardens or also the Mandria Park. There is also a train that runs through the Lower Gardens for 25 minutes and a Fantacasino, a play area in the Upper Park designed for families.
If you want to have a mid-morning coffee, you can do so in one of the cafés in the complex: one in the gardens and one on the palace tour.

After so much history, art and palaces, there is nothing better than a good Italian lunch. If you walk along Via Andrea Mensa, you'll find plenty of places to have lunch, even in Piazza dell'Annunziata.
One of them is Il The delle Cinque, where you can order pizza, pasta, rice and other dishes. They also have good sweets.

Return to the parking to collect your car and continue your today's journey.

Let's get to the second destination of the day: the Sacra di San Michele. Leave the car in this car park (for a fee) and then make your way on foot to the abbey (it's about a 10-15 minute walk, uphill).

The Sacra di San Michele is an abbey that was built on the top of Mount Pirchiriano between 983 and 987 and became the symbol of the Italian region of Piedmont. This abbey inspired Umberto Eco to write his famous novel The Name of the Rose and is dedicated to the Archangel Michael.
From the top you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Susa Valley and members of the Savoy royal family are buried in the main church. As you walk around, you will be able to imagine many stories!
The timetables change at different times of the year, you can see them when you buy your tickets on the website (in the winter months, it is only open a few days a week).
Guided tours are available, but only in Italian, on Saturdays and Sundays, at 14:30 and 16:00.

Return to the car park to pick up the car and drive to the next destination.

On the way towards Turin, you can stop at the Natural Park of the Laghi di Avigliana. This park is formed by two lakes and around them, it is possible to find rest areas, bars, restaurants, and sports facilities.
One such place is Circolo Nautico Avigliana, where you can kayak, stand-up paddle, canoe, etc. You can see the options, timetables and rates on the official website.
You can also take a walk along the lake shore or relax on the grass.

Prior to coming back home, you can relish a delightful meal with a view of the lake at Il SorRiso Ristorante e Cocktail Bar. This restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating options. Here, you can savour traditional Italian dishes made with fresh local ingredients while experiencing breathtaking views of the lake.
Aside from their exquisite food, they also serve a wide selection of classic cocktails and wines that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its warm service, beautiful surrounds and delicious cuisine, Il SorRiso Ristorante e Cocktail Bar is sure to provide an unforgettable dining experience.
Another place where you can eat is the Ristorante Lago Grande Pub Bel Sugne'.