TRAVEL ADVICE
A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering Italy and it is advisable..
Travel HealthNo vaccinations are required to enter Italy. In major Italian cities the standard of..
Local CurrencyItaly's (including the Vatican) currency is the euro, which will make life easier if you..
WeatherAlthough a Mediterranean country, Italy has quite a diverse range of climatic zones. The..
Local CustomsItalians are renowned for their geniality. They enjoy life; even a simple meal can be an..
LanguagesItalian is the official language but English will be spoken and understood in major..
Transport OptionsItaly has an excellent network of relatively cheap bus and train services and both are a..
Travel TipsTourists will always be a target for swindlers looking to make a quick buck. Italy is no..
Local FoodIt is inadvisable to start a diet when you visit Italy. This is one country that has..
Local TimezonesItaly is normally one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +1) but in summer it adopts..
Dutyfree LimitsThe following is a basic list of duty free allowances: • 200 cigarettes • 2 litres..
states of Italy
The city of Rome is justifiably famous throughout the world for its history and sense of style. Located in central..
INDEX OF ALL states AND LOCATIONSLocal Customs
Italians are renowned for their geniality. They enjoy life; even a simple meal can be an occasion for ceremony celebrating all the good things life has to offer - delicious food, good wine and the company of family and friends. Eating is quite important as you will soon find out when you try to do business during lunch when most shops close from 12.30pm to 3pm. (Although this may not happen in particularly busy tourist areas.) Also be aware of public holidays as some towns will go into complete shut down.
When eating and drinking out, remember that you will be charged differently for standing at the bar and takeaway (cheaper) or sitting at a table and receiving wait service (more expensive).
Service is included in restaurant or bar bills but tipping is appreciated especially by taxi drivers and hotel porters. Normally you would round up to the nearest euro, or more if you have received excellent service. Keep your receipts as plain clothes police may ask you to prove that you have paid for goods and services.
Be respectful and try using some Italian when interacting with locals. Dress appropriately in clean, tidy attire and footwear and make sure you wear trousers or a long skirt when visiting churches.
About 95% of the population is Roman Catholic although the Italians also worship football (soccer).
Highlights of Italy
Venice is one of the landmark destinations of the world and has given countless tourists an experience that they will..
Naples InformationLocated in the shadows of Mount Vesuvius and on the shores of the Bay of Naples, Naples is a bustling, chaotic and..
Amalfi Coast InformationThe Amalfi Coast lies southwest of Napoli (Naples) and hugs a 50km coastline on the south side of Sorentine Peninsular...
The Colosseum InformationThe Colosseum (Colosseo) is an almost two thousand year old gladiatorial arena located in the heart of Rome. It is..
Florence InformationIts impossible to overstate the importance of Florence. Since first being established in 59BC by Julius Caesar..
Vatican InformationLocated in the Italian city of Rome and situated to the west of the River Tiber the Vatican City is the smallest..
Milan InformationMilan is located in Northern Italy and is Italy's most important financial centre and at 1.3 million people is the..
Sorrento InformationLocated on the northern side of the Sorrentine Peninsular in Italy's southwest the small resort town of Sorrento is a..
INDEX OF ALL LOCATIONS
Home | Contact Us
2003 - 2012 PleaseTakeMeTo. All rights reserved. Hosted by Tourism Media.No part may be reproduced without the written permission of the copyright owner
Email a travel consultant
