Italy is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, historical attractions, and delicious food. Cities such as Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan attract many tourists. Famous landmarks in Italy include the Colosseum, Milan Cathedral with Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” and Florence Cathedral in Florence. Italy also has a great food culture, with pizza, pasta, and gelato being favorites among travelers.
1. Italy Quick Facts
Language Italian
Religion Catholic
Currency EURO (€, EUR)
Visa Free 90 day visa for 60 nationalities, Shengen Area rules apply
Power Plugs 230 V 50 Hz (C,H,L Type)
Capital Rome
ATM There are ATM machines throughout the city. The fee is about 5 euros.
Use card Most stores accept credit cards, but many taxis and small stores do not accept card payments, so it is recommended to bring cash.
APP
Google Maps
Trenitaly
2. Packing for your trip
Air plain Ticket
Dollar Flight Club has made it easier and cheaper to buy flights to the Airport.
SIM card
Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that solves the pain of high roaming bills by giving you access to 200+ eSIMs (digital SIM cards) globally at affordable prices.
New member one-time use 15% discount coupon
10% discount coupon for multiple use by all members.
Pacsafe Pro safe 800 Luggage Lock
Good protection against snatchers or impulse thieves.
Universal Power Adapter
One of the most essential but most forgotten items in your travel gear? A power adapter!
Travel insurance
Prepare for risky situations Travel insurance can be a big help in the event of an emergency
GoPro HERO11
If you want to capture your own memories of your travels, GoPro is the way to go. It’s small, has great image quality, and is easy to carry around
3. Transportation
3-1 Rome
Rome AirportLeonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Fiumicino FCO – Termini Railway Station Termini
3-1-1.Train
(express, direct) ticket cost €14 per person (one way)
3-1-2 Airport shuttle bus
€8 euro (one way)
3-1-3 Rome Public Transport Card
Metro, buses, trams, etc. (valid for 100 minutes)
1.5 euro per person + 0.5 euro card deposit = 2 euro
3-2 Milan
Aeroporto di Milano Malpensa (MXP) – Milan Centrale (Stazione di Milano centrale)
3-2-1 Airport shuttle bus
€16 (one way)
3-2-2 Train
Malpensa Express €13.00 one-way, €20.00 return
3-2-3 Within Milan Milan city transport tickets:
Metro, bus and tram tickets are shared, a single ticket is valid for 90 minutes, buses and trams can be transferred, but the metro can only be used once. It must be punched before boarding.
Fares: single ticket (valid for 90 minutes) €2.20, pack of 10 tickets €19.50, 24-hour ticket €7.60, 72-hour ticket €13.00
3-3 Florence
International Airport (Aeroporto Firenze, FLR) – from the airport to Santa Maria Novella Station (S.M.N) in the city centre
3-3-1 Airport bus Vola in Bus
One Way ticket 6€
Round trip ticket 10€
3-3-2 Taxi
Daytime € 22.00 Public holidays € 24.00 Late night (22:00-6:00) € 25.30 + 1 piece of luggage € 1.00 (up to 7 pieces) + € 2.70 additional flat rate from the airport
3-3 city transport buses
Single ticket €1.70 (90 minutes) Weekly ticket €4.70
The city centre of Florence is not very big, so you can get around on foot, but on the other hand, the bus network is very well developed to reach all parts of the city.
3-4 Venice
Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia – Garage San Marco
3-4-1 airport bus
€8 one-way, €15 return, under 4s free. Same fare to Piazzale Roma/Mestre
3-4-2 Waterbus
Venezia Airport ＞ Venice Main Island: €15 one-way, €27 return, €30 for 24 hours, €65 for 72 hours.
3-4-2 Water taxi
Venice Airport ＞ Venice main island: €110 one way
3-4-4 Getting around Venice
Water buses
The waterbus system is a bit unfamiliar, but it’s not much different from taking a regular bus (Santa Lucia Station – Venice Main Island) Single ticket €7.5, 24 hours €20, 48 hours €30, 72 hours €40, 168 hours €60. Tickets are for 24 hours, not one day. If you take your first ride at 10am on the same day, you can use it for 24 hours until 10am the next day.
Water taxi
Approximately €70 from Santa Lucia station to St Mark’s Square (approximately €90 if travelling via the Grand Canal.
4.Safety
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If you don’t wander around at night and stick to touristy areas, security is better than you might think, but there is a high rate of petty crime such as pickpocketing and shoplifting.
Pickpocketing is the number one problem in the world, and if you let your guard down for a moment, you could be robbed. Don’t leave valuables in plain sight in public This one is pretty obvious, but if you leave it on a table in a restaurant or cafe, just take it.
Useful phone numbers for tourists
Police 112, 113,
Fire report 115
5. Climate
Italy has an overall Mediterranean climate.
In summer it is very hot and dry, with cooler mornings and evenings, and during the day it is very hot with strong UV rays but cools down when you get into the shade In winter it is cold in the north and warmer towards the south
6. price
Supermarket prices are cheap
Italian espresso cafe 1 €
Italian cappuccino 1.5 €
Croissant 1.2 to 1.5 €
7. Travel precautions
Watch out for gypsies and pickpockets. Be aware that gypsies often approach you with flowers or words that catch you off guard. Don’t leave your luggage with anyone unless you’re willing to abandon it.
Toilets are mostly paid for, but may be free in public buildings or large department stores. It’s a good idea to bring coins in case you need to use a paid toilet.
8. Etiquette & Service Tip
Don’t put your finger to your chin. It’s a sign that you’re annoying the other person.
Water in restaurants is not free, so it’s not polite to drink a drink you bought outside just because it’s cheap.
Be aware that it’s not polite to wear short pants or sleeveless clothes in some tourist attractions. Revealing clothing is not appropriate when visiting a cathedral.
When entering a shop, it’s polite to purchase items.
Tip.
It’s generally good practice to tip between 10 and 15 per cent.
10. Holidays
The following are the national public holidays for 2024:
1 Jan Mon New Year’s Day
6 Jan Sat Epiphany
31 Mar Sun Easter Sunday
1 Apr Mon Easter Monday
25 Apr Thu Liberation Day
1 May Wed International Workers’ Day
2 Jun Sun Republic Day
15 Aug Thu Assumption Day
1 Nov Fri All Saints’ Day
8 Dec Sun Immaculate Conception
25 Dec Wed Christmas Day
26 Dec Thu St Stephen’s Day
2025 National Public Holidays:
Wednesday, 1 January : New Year’s Day
Monday, 6 January : Epiphany
Sunday, 20 April : Easter Sunday
Monday, 21 April : Easter Monday
Friday, 25 April : Liberation Day
Thursday, 1 May : International Workers’ Day
Monday, 2 June : Republic Day
Friday, 15 August : Assumption Day
Saturday, 1 November : All Saints’ Day
Monday, 8 December: Immaculate Conception
Thursday, 25 December: Christmas Day
Friday, 26 December: St Stephen’s Day
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