Tips For Trip To Italy | What Are The Things To Consider For A Trip To Italy?

Italy is the 4th most populous country in Europe. Italy is also the 5th most visited country in the world. It is a unique activity for travelers to travel to Italy. Traveling to Italy is in demand every year. Italy is a must-see destination with extra riches such as the famous Amalfi Coast and Sicily Tour. Places to visit in Italy are quite rich with its art and history. Those who have visited Rome before know that it is impossible not to fall in love here. So what are the tips for a trip to Italy? What are the things to consider for a trip to Italy?

History, culture, art, architecture and local flavors that make you feast… If you ask me, Italy is not only one of the most beautiful countries in Europe but also in the world. If you are going on this magical journey for the first time, be ready to have unforgettable experiences! I would like to share with you some tips that may be useful for your trip to Italy.

Best Time to Visit Italy / Tips For Trip To Italy

Although the idea of traveling to Italy always sounds nice, it is possible to make your trip more enjoyable depending on the season you choose. For example, if you are thinking of going to Rome, the spring and autumn months are much more ideal. When you add to the extreme heat of summer and the crowds of tourists, you may have difficulty traveling. Also, as August is the holiday season for Italians, it may surprise you that the shops are closed. You can choose the months of May and September to visit Venice, where the water level has increased significantly recently.

Tour to Rome / Entrance Fees for Museums in Rome

When you come to Rome, it is not possible to visit museums. Dozens of different museums are waiting for you to take an enjoyable culture & art tour. If you plan to visit more than one museum, I recommend you to buy the Roma Pass. You can have many advantages with the Roma Pass, which is sold for 48 and 72 hours. You have the right to visit one museum with a 48-hour Roma Pass, and two museums of your choice with a 72-hour Roma Pass for free. You also benefit from discounted entrance fees for other museums. The 48-hour Roma Pass costs 28 euros, and the 72-hour Roma Pass costs 38.5 euros. I would like to remind you that you can use public transportation for free during the card period.

Shopping in Italy

When shopping in Italy, be sure to consider the siesta times. Especially in hot weather, shops that close their shutters around 12:00 in the afternoon start to open their doors around 16:00.

Italian Cuisine

If your trip is to Northern Italy, be sure to attend an evening aperitivo event. Aperitivo is one of the most enjoyable Italian events where you can enjoy unlimited snacks prepared for the drink you choose from the menu. The aperitivo, which is mostly held between 18.00 and 20.00, varies between 6 and 10 Euros. Be sure to research the aperitivo bars in the city you are going to.

Italian Coffees

Do not be surprised by the different prices in Italian cafes. For example, you went to a cafe to drink espresso. If you want to sit at the table and drink, you may have to pay an additional fee called “coperto”. If espresso is 1 Euro, this fee can be reflected in the bill as 2.5 Euros because you are sitting at the table. The coperto application, which you encounter frequently especially in touristic cities, also applies to restaurants. It is useful to check the menu before entering the venues.

Where is Italy? / How To Get To Italy?

Italy is located on the Mediterranean coast of Europe. It consists of a peninsula that looks like a boot. Countries such as France, Switzerland and Austria are located in the north of Italy.

• Travel to Italy by Air

You can reach by air from Turkey to Italy. There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines have flights to different cities in Italy.
Flight time from Istanbul to Italy: The flight takes approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes.

• Travel to Italy by Car

You can drive to Italy via Greece. You can easily reach by ferry ride. You can rent a car at Mykonos International Airport on Yolcu360 and continue by car from there, or you can rent a car in Istanbul and reach Greece first and then to Italy.

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