Italy — Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Italy Tour Highlights
- Discover ancient Rome at the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Watch the annual horse races in Siena
- Climb the crooked staircase of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Take a gondola ride in Venice
- Cross the Ponte Vecchio in Florence
- Run through a field of sunflowers in Tuscany
- Eat a margherita pizza in Naples
- Rent a scooter and zip through the streets of Rome
Italy Travel Tips
- Do not eat at a restaurant unless they have a full Italian menu. Restaurants catering only to tourists will not have the best authentic Italian food.
- Italians can be very laid back and relaxed, but do not offend them with special food requests. Italians take great pride in their food.
- Indulge in some afternoon snacks (like gelato!) to tide you over, as Italian restaurants rarely open for dinner until 7pm.
- Italian cities have a bad reputation for pickpocketing. Keep your debit card, credit card and cash in separate pockets and always watch your luggage.
- If you plan on visiting churches and other holy sites, be sure to bring something to cover your shoulders and knees. You will not be allowed to enter in short shorts or tank tops/vests.
- To make the most out of your Italy tour, wake up early to avoid crowds and get the best views of top tourist spots, especially during high season.