Traveling in Italy can be the stuff of dreams. Before you board your flight, though, there are several details you need to figure out - including getting around in Italy, choosing travel insurance, and packing appropriately for the weather.
The logistical nitty-gritty of traveling in Italy isn't as fun as working out the best day to visit the Colosseum or learning how to order gelato in Italian, but this kind of logistical preparation goes a long way to making sure your trip runs as smoothly as possible. Whether you're hoping to find out more about navigating the Italian rail network, getting to and from Italy's major international airports, or learning if there are any national holidays may mean closures during your visit, we've got you covered.
The best-case scenario with travel insurance is that you never need to use it, of course, but having it also gives you peace of mind. There are different kinds of travel insurance, covering things like trip cancellation insurance or emergency medical assistance, and our insurance partners can help make sure you're covered.
There are international airports all over Italy, but the vast majority of our guests arrive at one of a handful of major international gateways: Rome's Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Florence's Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR), Pisa's Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA), Venice's Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Naples's Capodichino Airport (NAP), or Salerno's Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR). Learn more about each airport, including transportation options into the city and vice versa, at the link below.
Read more about Arriving in or Departing from Italy by Plane
Travelers coming to Italy from a nearby European country—or continuing on to another country after Italy—can take advantage of the robust network of rail lines that crisscross the continent. We'll cover what you need to know about rail travel in and out of Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples and Salerno so you can travel like a pro!
Read more about Arriving in or Departing from Italy by Train
Here's where you'll learn the best ways to get from one city to another, as well as the transit options available in the most-visited areas of Italy, including Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast. There's everything from bike or scooter rentals to water “buses†or boat taxis, depending on where your travelers will take you in Italy.
Gone are the days when a trip to Italy required arranging for traveler's checks in advance. There are, however, still some important things to keep in mind whether you're planning to use credit cards, debit cards or currency exchanges during your trip. We also explain how to get a VAT refund for any qualifying purchases in Italy.
Every country has major holidays that tend to mean lots of “closed†signs on museums, banks, restaurants and shops. Some of Italy's national holidays will be familiar to you, but some of them may throw a wrench in your itinerary if you aren't aware of them ahead of time. Before you start buying train tickets or museum passes, consult our list of the major public holidays in Italy, as well as the main days that sights like museums are closed.
There are perks to visiting Italy in every season, so long as you're prepared for whatever the weather will bring. Keep in mind that the high and low temperatures and precipitation amounts can vary considerably depending on where in Italy you're planning to visit, so your itinerary can make a big difference on your packing list.
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