WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready to eat pizza and pasta without feeling guilty, to hear one of the sexiest accents in the world, view some of the most stunning views you’ll ever see and pretty much just fall in love with everything this country has to offer.
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Pick a destination
- Rome
- Milan & Como
- Venice
- Naples
- Florence
- Bari
- Sicily
Best time to visit
High season is considered to be June, July and August. The best time to visit Italy is in spring (April-May) or autumn (September-October) with fewer crowds and pleasant weather across the country. In summer, the best places to visit Italy are in the coast and the islands but bear in mind it gets very crowded with tourists. For wine lovers: Early spring and early fall is ideal to visit Italy if you hope to explore the wine regions. The grape harvest occurs on September and October.
Pick a destination
- Rome
- Milan & Como
- Venice
- Naples
- Florence
- Bari
- Sicily
Best time to visit
High season is considered to be June, July and August. The best time to visit Italy is in spring (April-May) or autumn (September-October) with fewer crowds and pleasant weather across the country. In summer, the best places to visit Italy are in the coast and the islands but bear in mind it gets very crowded with tourists. For wine lovers: Early spring and early fall is ideal to visit Italy if you hope to explore the wine regions. The grape harvest occurs on September and October.
THINGS TO KNOW
Currency: The euro (EUR) is the national currency of Italy.
Language: Italian is the official language of Italy but many people speaks English.
Plugs: The power plugs are of type C, F and L. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
VISA: Italy is a member country of the EU and no VISA is required for EU citizens. China, Colombia, Cuba, Republica Dominicana, Kenia and other nationalities require a VISA.
Safety: In general, the whole country enjoys a high level of security. Crime is rare, although it is advisable to be aware in the busiest public places due to the possible presence of pickpockets.
Health: For EU citizens it is extremely important to have the European Health Card (EHIC), which guarantees assistance from the Social Security of the European country of origin. For other nationalities it is always advisable to get a good travel insurance.
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