Winter in Turin: indoor museums and historic cafes for a February weekend

The National Cinema Museum is inside the Mole Antonelliana, on the very same street as Zarathustra. The panoramic lift takes you up to the small temple viewpoint for sweeping views across the city, with the Alps visible on clear days.

In the afternoon, head down towards Piazza Castello and the Royal Museums: the Royal Palace, Armoury, Sabauda Gallery and Gardens.

The Egyptian Museum is on Via Accademia delle Scienze, right in the city centre. A visit takes a few hours, so it is best to go in the morning.

After lunch, the porticoes of Via Po and Via Roma allow you to stroll sheltered from the cold. The historic cafes are a must for a break.

Carnival often falls in February, with festivities that change every year. The schedule is published by Turismo Torino.

In the evening, the group heads back to the house, with a guest kitchen and breakfast included the next morning.