Home to La Dolce Vita, Italy has long been a favorite with travelers of all ages and interests. Abundantly blessed by nature and richly steeped in art, culture and history, you will find plenty of things to do in Italy.
Italy in October is considered to be at its most beautiful, with pleasant weather all around and fall colors adorning the country. But opinions might differ when it comes to the best time to visit Italy really. While October may have the best weather conditions, the other months or seasons for that matter also have their own advantages. Even in the shoulder season of Italy, there is a lot to explore and often at a cheaper rate.
You could visit Italy a dozen times and have a completely different experience every time. From Hiking in Italy’s beautiful Dolomites and the Appian Way to getting off the beaten path in lesser-visited spots like Puglia to hitting the tourist hotspots of Rome and Florence, planning a trip to Italy offers many opportunities for different kinds of vacations.
Not sure where to go or how long to spend in Italy? Check out our Italy travel guide and find out what to do on your Italian holiday.
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- Jan Avg Daily: 13 ° C Avg Nightly: 3 ° C
- Feb Avg Daily: 14 ° C Avg Nightly: 3 ° C
- Mar Avg Daily: 17 ° C Avg Nightly: 6 ° C
- Apr Avg Daily: 20 ° C Avg Nightly: 8 ° C
- May Avg Daily: 24 ° C Avg Nightly: 13 ° C
- Jun Avg Daily: 29 ° C Avg Nightly: 17 ° C
- Jul Avg Daily: 32 ° C Avg Nightly: 19 ° C
- Aug Avg Daily: 30 ° C Avg Nightly: 18 ° C
- Sep Avg Daily: 27 ° C Avg Nightly: 16 ° C
- Oct Avg Daily: 23 ° C Avg Nightly: 13 ° C
- Nov Avg Daily: 18 ° C Avg Nightly: 8 ° C
- Dec Avg Daily: 15 ° C Avg Nightly: 4 ° C
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Italy At a Glance
Quick facts about Italy.
Rome is the capital of Italy. As the birthplace of the Roman empire, this city is dripping with history and culture. Walking around the city, you cannot help but fall in love with this city full of archeological marvels. The food here is pretty outstanding too.
301,230 km². One of the smaller countries by area in Western Europe, and the 72nd largest country in the world. Italy is easy to reach from all major airports and from across Europe.
+39 is the country code for Italy when making a call internationally. Follow the country code with an area code, such as 6 for Rome.
The currency in Italy is the Euro, much like most of Europe. There are plenty of ATMs around major cities and quite a lot of places work on a contactless basis, rather than cash, especially following the Covid pandemic.
The main international airport in Italy is Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. The airport also has a lot of domestic flights. It is located just outside Rome and is 32 kilometers away from the city center. CODE: FCO CLOSEST CITY: ROME
Italy is part of the Schengen zone, so most travelers can enter for up to 90 days without a visa. If you are traveling from the US, you will need a Schengen visa. If you are from within the EU, you will not need a visa. We recommend checking your country's travel advisories before booking a trip.
Italian is the official language of Italy. However, if you are in the north of the country, you may hear some German, while French is also common in the western border areas. A lot of Italians can also speak English, but learning a customary “Buongiorno” and other basic Italian goes a long way.
The local emergency contact number is 112, 115 and 118 for the police, fire and ambulance services respectively.
If you are into history and culture, there is no better place in the world to visit than Italy. Why? Well, it has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world. When you are in Italy, you are never too far away from a world-renowned site.
Where to go in Italy
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FAQs for Italy
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- Will I need a visa to travel to Italy?
- What is the best time to visit Italy?
- How many days should I spend in Italy?
- Is an Italian holiday expensive? How do the ATMs work in Italy? What is the currency of Italy?
- Is English spoken in Italy? Should I learn communication phrases in Italy?
Sustainable travel — How to travel through Italy responsibly
In line with Bookmundi’s vision, we wish to provide our travelers with a sustainable travel experience through Italy. As part of this effort, we carbon offset any Italy tour that you purchase through us. You can read more details about our carbon offsetting efforts.
Here’s what you can do to travel to Italy more responsibly:
- Carbon offset your trip to Italy via Emirates. The moment your tour starts in Italy, and provided that you have purchased your tour through Bookmundi, we will carbon offset your tour from the beginning till the end.
- Donate to an Italian environment-specific organization, such as Legambiente, which educates and advocates for greenery policies and behaviors across the country.
- Italy’s train network is pretty great, affordable and comprehensive. It is also a greener way to travel, so ditch the plan to rent a car or take internal flights and instead take the train. You will be traveling at a slower pace, but you will also get to see more that way.
Italy travel tips and insight
- Look for full Italian restaurants rather than those that only cater to tourists in order to find authentic Italian food.
- Do not make special food requests as Italians take pride in their food.
- Italian restaurants rarely stay open after 7 PM.
- Italian cities have a bad reputation for pickpocketing so keep your belongings safe.
- Wear appropriate clothes that cover your knees and shoulders when visiting holy sites.
- To avoid crowds, visit places in the mornings.
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