Useful tips & information

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Below are more useful tips concerning travelling to Italy.

When should I go to Italy?

You should go to Italy whenever you like as the climate is generally mild. However, a few tips that can help you make a decision include:

• In August, much of Italy is on vacation. Most tourist sites are still open, but some general services may be limited.
• From Christmas to the Epiphany (6 January), some general Italy services are limited due to the holidays
• If weather is a consideration, the coldest months in Italy are from December through February. The hottest period on the other hand, where temperatures soar above the 90F (32C), occurs in late July and August.

How do I decide on what to see in Italy?

Italy is a place where one can enjoy a general leisure program of the main highlights of the country or can select a "theme" and experience a program that will allow them to see a "different" Italy. For example, if one wishes to experience opera, or learn the secrets of Italian cooking, or maybe dive around the exotic shores of Capri, then Italy Revealed will create a program with the theme in mind. It is always important therefore to decide on a few "must have" elements for your program. This helps in making sure that the program meets your expectations and that your Italy Revealed hosts will prepare the correct itinerary.

What is the best way to get around Italy?

This depends on how many places one wishes to experience. In a group, the group's private deluxe motor-coach leads the way. For individuals, Italy offers a myriad of options. When travelling between main cities, the euro star train service is a convenient way to travel. Italy Revealed can also arrange private transfer with car (or van) and driver to take you where you want to go. If one is adventurous, one can also rent a car. One should definitely consider all of the options before renting a car because driving in Italy is not for the faint of heart and is always exciting. If one rents a car, Italy Revealed recommends that a GPS be included in the package. Otherwise, a wrong turn can make for heavy delays. And finally, if travelling from north to the south of country, or vice versa, consider taking a flight. A flight can be less than an hour and sometimes costs the same as the train, which takes 6 to 8 hours to cover the same distance.

Miscellaneous:

The electrical currency of Italy is 220/240 (as compared to 110/120 in the USA). You should make sure that any electrical item brought to Italy can automatically convert to the higher voltage. You should also have an adapter that allows your electrical device to be plugged into the Italian sockets. This adapter may be purchased at any travel store and many retailers who have a travel section.

How can Italy Revealed help me plan the perfect Italy program?

Italy Revealed can assist you by helping you to create a program that gets to the heart of what are the most important elements for your Italy travel plans. Italy Revealed also plans the days and itineraries so that your holiday and excursions are smooth and make logistical sense. Many companies who are not specialized in Italy do not have a sense of distances between sights, protocols for churches, and assigning the best and most reliable staffing to the guest. With Italy Revealed, we take many elements into consideration so that our guests have a leisurely and fantastic travel experience while uncovering some of the best laid secrets of this ancient land.