European Vacations

Tours To Italy

What to Consider When Touring Italy

Italy is a historic country full of culture and heritage that spans centuries. It is located in Southern Europe and includes Sicily and Sardinia. Italy is neighbor to Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria and France. For those who wish to charter tours to Italy, they can do so with many travel agencies. These tours to Italy may include several cities and regions of the country and will certainly take some time if you wish to take in the culture and history of the country.

Travel Arrangements

Many of the major airlines fly to Italy from the United States of America. The official Italian airline is Alitalia and it can also fly you to Italy from many different countries in the world. For most tours to Italy, the carrier will depend on you. The difference will be in the prices and the quality of the airlines that you might book with. Flight connections can also be availed from other major countries nearer to Italy.

American and Canadian citizens using passports from their respective countries will not need a visa to initially enter Italy. Usually, you are given a maximum of 90 days to stay in the country. If you wish to stay longer, you will need to get an extension and secure a visa.

Weather

Tours to Italy should also be considerate of the weather there. The milder months to schedule tours to Italy are usually around April to May and September to October. Summers in Italy might be too hot for you especially if you prefer cooler weather.

Other things to consider for tours to Italy are where you will stay and how to get around the city. There are many places to stay in Italy, these ranges from inns to five star hotels. Prices are lower in pensions and lower rated hostels or day hostels compared to the bigger and more exclusive hotels. Getting around in Italy is no problem. There are several methods to get from one point to another during your stay. Buses, trains, the subway and rental cars are the most preferred way of travel for most tourists.

Other tips for tours to Italy are keeping in mind that the electricity in Italy operates in 220 volts, during official holidays most stores and restaurants will be closed along with a minimized transportation system. The most crime you might meet in Italy is petty theft. Organizers of many tours to Italy often warn tourists to keep their jewelry and wallets safe especially during walkabouts.