Italy Travel Guide 🇮🇹
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Italy — food, cities, history, visas, transport & safety
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Rome
🌆 Largest City Rome
💱 Currency Euro (EUR)
🗣 Language Italian
⏱ Time Zone GMT+1 (CET)
🔌 Plug Type Type C & F — 230V
Famous for: Rome · Venice · Florence · Pizza · Pasta · Art · History · Amalfi Coast
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Schengen Visa (most nationalities) Passport valid 6+ months Hotel booking proof Travel insurance recommended- Part of the Schengen Zone
- Return / onward ticket may be requested
- Carry proof of accommodation
Carry passport when traveling between EU countries.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Apr–Jun Best sightseeing weather
☀️ Jul–Aug Peak summer · coastal trips
🍂 Sep–Oct Pleasant temperatures
❄️ Nov–Feb Low season · budget travel
Venice & Rome get crowded during peak season.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — €75–110 / ₹6,600–₹9,600 / $80–120 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — €140–220 / ₹12,000–₹19,000 / $150–235 per day
- 👑 Luxury — €300+ / ₹26,000+ / $320+ per day
Venice & Amalfi Coast are more expensive than other cities.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Rome Venice Florence Milan Amalfi Coast Naples Cinque Terre🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- High-speed trains connect major cities
- Metro networks in big cities
- Buses are widely used
- Ferries connect coastal towns
- Domestic flights for long routes
Validate train tickets before boarding — fines apply.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — TIM · Vodafone · WindTre
- Prepaid SIM widely available
- Good urban coverage
- Free Wi-Fi in cafés & hotels
ID may be required for SIM purchase.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards accepted in most places
- Cash preferred in small cafés
- ATMs widely available
- Service charge sometimes included
Carry coins for public transport & cafés.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Pizza & Pasta
- Gelato
- Tiramisu
- Risotto
- Espresso & Italian Coffee
Each region has its own traditional dishes — try local specialties.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Venice Carnival
- Rome Easter Celebrations
- Florence Historic Parades
- Food & Wine Festivals
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- Pickpockets near tourist sites
- Beware fake charity petitions
- Taxi overcharging in some areas
Italy is safe — just follow normal precautions.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Dress modestly in churches
- Greet politely
- Queues are followed
- Dining is slow & social
🎒 What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light clothing in summer
- Travel umbrella
- Universal adapter
Expect cobblestone streets — pack sturdy footwear.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot summers
- Mild winters
- Cooler in northern regions
- Coastal areas are breezy
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Rome · Colosseum · Trevi Fountain
- Day 2 — Vatican City · St. Peter’s Basilica
- Day 3 — Train to Florence
- Day 4 — Florence · Pisa day trip
- Day 5 — Venice Grand Canal
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 112
👮 Police 113
🔥 Fire 115
🧳 Tourist Help Local visitor centers
❓ FAQs
Is Italy expensive?
Tourist cities are costlier than smaller towns.
Can I drink tap water?
Yes — safe in most cities.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes in tourist areas.
Is Italy safe for tourists?
Yes — very safe with basic precautions.
🎟 Tours & Activities in Italy
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