Travel Italy
“Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life”
by Anna Akhmatova
Visa Requirements
Citizens of the UK, US, Australia, and Canada can enter Italy for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period) without a visa
Currency
Euro
$1 USD ≈ 0.86 EUR
$1 CAD ≈ 0.63 EUR
Vaccine Requirements
Specific vaccine requirements are not Mandatory
Emergency Number
For Police, Fire, or Medical Emergencies
Call 112
Daily Food Costs
$65 – 80 USD per person per day
$80 – 110 CDN per person per day
Can you drink the water?
Yes. Tap water is potable across the country
Discovering Italy: Land of Timeless Beauty, Passion, and Flavor
Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, Italy is a country of breathtaking contrasts—where ancient ruins stand alongside vibrant piazzas, and rolling vineyards meet bustling coastal towns. From the historic streets of Rome to the romantic canals of Venice, and the sun-soaked Amalfi Coast to the majestic Dolomites in the north, Italy offers a rich mosaic of art, history, and culinary delights. Whether you’re enchanted by its world-famous pasta, inspired by its Renaissance masterpieces, or warmed by the hospitality of its people, Italy promises to captivate and inspire at every turn.
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Siena is one of those Tuscan towns that feels straight out of a storybook —…
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If Tuscany has rolling hills and vineyards, Umbria has tranquil lakes and golden light—and none…
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I wasn’t planning to write a full post about Civita di Bagnoregio (pronounced CHEE-vee-tah dee…
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Nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia, Pienza looks like it was plucked…
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When we planned our day trip to Montepulciano, we knew it was perched on a…
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Our first day trip since arriving in Tuscany took us to Orvieto, and honestly, it…
