7 Travel Tips To Visiting Italy You Should Know
If this is your first time visiting Italy, you’re probably eager and perhaps even a little bit worried. Heading to Italy for the first time can be a little bit complicated, so I’ve gathered my best suggestions, Travel Tips To Visiting Italy, and advice on having to travel to Italy for the first time. Here are some suggestions to help you successfully organize your first trip to Italy! Put together, it’s a guide to Italy for beginners! And if you’re looking for more motivation on where to go in Italy, I’ve joined forces with some of the best Travel Tips To Visiting Italy.
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Must-See Cities in Italy
Amazing Cities can be found all over Italy, from the North to the South! Unless you are traveling for over 3 weeks, I would recommend touring the North of Italy on one trip and the South of Italy on another. In the North of Italy, some great destinations to visit are the Dolomites, Milan, Venice, Cinque Terre, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, and concluding in Rome. Visit Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, Pompeii, Ravello, Salerno, Capri, Ischia, Puglia, and Sicily if you’re in the South of Italy.
Italian street crossing: Travel Tips To Visiting Italy
I always picture Liz learning the Italian verb “attraversare,” which means to cross over, if any of you have read or watched Eat, Pray, Love. What they neglect to mention is what it’s like really walking in the street in Italy!
So, to walk in the street in Italy, just cross. It’s intimidating at first, but this is just how something is done. The cars/scooters will halt or go around you. Follow the crosswalk signs if there are any (there aren’t many). And folks think we New Yorkers are nuts for jaywalking with no cross sign!
Italy’s public transportation
The best way to go around is public transit, even though on many occasions they are running late. Depending on the location you are in, there aren’t many Uber or Grab options, and taxis and private cars might be expensive and even try to rip you off. Another thing to know before going to Itlay is that the bus and normal (regional) railway tickets (biglietto) can (and sometimes must) be bought at Tabaccheria (tobacco stores) (tobacco shops).
When buying them at the Tabaccherie, please sure you validate them at the railway station and the bus! You will see a little yellow device to put the ticket in. If you don’t see it, just ask someone! It is vitally important to verify your ticket, or else you could get a big ticket! One additional thing to bear in mind is to be mindful of your valuables on public transit in Italy. Pickpocketing is fairly widespread in Italy.
Eating Italian Food As An American
Before traveling to Italy, I was unaware that the Italian food I was accustomed to was not “genuine” Italian food. Therefore dishes like chicken parmigiana or penne ala vodka will not be on the table. If you do see all these things, RUN. These kinds of places selling American-style Italian food are marketed to visitors. It is frequently even more expensive for subpar meals.
And if you believe you can’t get lousy pizza in Italy, you are wrong! While we are on the subject of going to restaurants in Italy, some other ones to watch out for include photos of food on their menu display. This is yet another sign of a tourist establishment. The best food is frequently found at those gaps establishments. A decent restaurant does not have to advertise what its cuisine looks like.
Getting Morning Like the Locals in Italy
While in Italy, don’t anticipate a “normal” American meal. Breakfast usually consists of a croissant and an espresso/cappuccino. Another thing to be aware of before visiting Italy is that breakfast is far less expensive at the bar (like the Italians). It can cost twice as much to sit down at a table.
You might also want to be aware that the Americano is the coffee that most closely resembles American coffee when you order it. Café Latte is indeed an American latte. A Cappuccino is regarded as a breakfast coffee and must not be purchased after 11 am, and a cappuccino can be consumed throughout the whole day. You will receive a glass of milk even if you only order a latte.
Italy has a lunchtime curfew
In typical Italian manner, most establishments—including restaurants—close for lunch. Therefore, if you’re hungry, eat before mid-afternoon or you could have to wait a while for something to eat. Typically, Happy Hour doesn’t start until after 5 o’clock when they start serving small bites.
A meal in Italy: Travel Tips To Visiting Italy
Usually, eat dinner at six o’clock. In Italy, dinner generally begins at 8:00 PM. You shouldn’t be shocked if you eat dinner and indulge until after 11 p.m. You might find yourself eating two dinners because the quantities here are typically generally smaller than in the USA. Another thing to keep in mind is that you will always receive a bottle of water when ordering water. Tap is not offered. You’ll undoubtedly discover that water can often cost more than a glass of wine.
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