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Tips Before You Travel

Make Copies!

Whenever you travel internationally, always make copies of everything you have in your wallet, especially a colored copy of your passport – if you lose it, it’s that much easier if you have your number and a copy on you. All hotels ask you to show your passports as you check in, and in some cases they may request to hold onto your passport untll you check out.

Hotels Are Different

A few things to know about hotels in Italy:

  • Like many hotels in Europe, the rooms, beds and baths are smaller, and often your room key is inserted in a slot on the wall near the door to power the lights.
  • Some hotels request you leave your room key with them and not take it out on your excursions. So remember to lock your stuff up in the room safe.
  • The voltage is different so you have to bring a converter, but unless your hairdryer or iron curler is pretty up to date it will burn out fast. (Mine did!) Luckily they had hairdryers in most of the rooms. 

Don't Get Ripped Off by Fake Taxis

Just like any city, you can get ripped off it you do not know the difference between a gypsy cab and a legitimate one. The legitimate ones have meters and are usually white. Their fee will start at different rates depending on how far they came to get you. Often they charge per person so make sure you clarify when asking about rates. The gypsy drivers will have taxi licenses and even act insulted if you question if they are cab drivers.

Tipping Isn't Expected

It is not common to tip in Italy. but whenever you do it is appreciated. If you booked a personal tour guide and they did an exceptional job you may want to tip them. Otherwise these fees are usually included in your costs. There are some places that will list on the menu that they charge a cover charge (usually a few euros per person). This is just a fee, not for music or anything else, just for sitting down and eating. 

Know the Rules of the Tourist Attractions

Whether you want to visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican museums, the Uffizi or any other famous Italian attraction, make sure you know any rules or regulations. Always check ahead before arriving, there may be a parking fee involved and also entry fees. 

Use the Metro

These are the local trains in the major cities. They are much cheaper than taxis and the system is easy to use. 

Beware of Pick Pockets

These are everywhere when you least expect it, especially in big cities, Like, Rome, Napoli, Milano and more. Carry a knapsack and make sure the opening is towards you. They take advantage of crowded tourist sites and often bump into you or ask you questions to distract you from what they are doing. Along those same lines, be careful who you choose to ask to take a picture for you.   

Get Your Euros in Italy

Plan on using your ATM card while you are in Italy to draw euros from your American bank account. Check with your bank to find out your maximum daily allowance and the exchange rate your bank charges. You can also choose to obtain some euros ahead of time at your bank, but Italy usually has a better exchange rate. You can get them when you land at the airport also.

Check with Your Cell Phone Carrier

Before you travel, call your cell phone provider and ask them for their best deal on phone calls, text messaging, and internet service while you visit Italy. Usually a daily fee is an option for international service, but you do have to activate it with your carrier and provide the dates you will be traveling.

Plan Your Trip

Best Flight Deals

We suggest to use a combination of Skyscanner, CheapoAir and Google flights to source the best flight deals for Italy.


To find the best deals, set up alerts on Skyscanner for the month you wish to travel and wait for price drops. 

Passport and Visa

Citizens of the United States can enter Italy and stay up to 90 days without a visa within a 180 day period. You must have 6 months validity on your passport.


More information, follow links below:

  •  https://www.rome.net/entry-requirements 
  •  https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/europe/italy/passport-visa/ 
  •  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Italy.html 


Renew or apply for your American Passport:

  •  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/fees.html 
  •  https://www.usa.gov/passport 


Expedited passport renewal:

  •  https://expeditedpassportsandvisas.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwr-_tBRCMARIsAN413WQNVMziT-RXx_xXC-f1-sPIChXnDAzXcuP9Gvc-bs8ZYUXBQ1DauA4aAhE0EALw_wcB 

Major Attractions

Rome, Florence and Venice are some of the busiest cities for tourists in the world thanks to their famous attractions – the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Uffizi Gallery and Doge’s Palace.


ROME

  • The Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
  • Vatican City & Museum, St Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel
  • The Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps
  • Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo


FLORENCE

  • Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti
  • Michealangelo's 'David' statue (Academia Gallery)
  • Basilicas of Santa Croce & Santa Maria Novella
  • The Ponte Vecchio, San Lorenzo Market   


VENICE

  • Doge's Palace, Council Hall, Prisons of Giacomo Casanova 
  • San Marco Basilica & Piazza San Marco
  • Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, Bridge of Sighs
  • Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, Guggenheim Museum


MILAN

  • Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper' at the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie 
  • Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science & Technology
  • Piazza del Duomo, Sforzesco Castle, La Scala opera house
  • The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sant Ambrogio Church

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