ITALY TOP 10 Travel Tips 🇮🇹👍in 2024

Planning on visiting Italy? Here are 10 things you need to know before flying over to visit any of the big cities like Milan or Rome, or traveling to the smaller towns from Siena to Venice.

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[GregorBrown]

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[paulkoza]

Thoughts - since I've been to Italy a number of times.
1. Seven days in IT, or any other EU country for that matter, is simply not enough time. Even if I assume you discount the day to travel and the day to return (9 days total), I would strongly suggest a 10 day on the ground itinerary.
2. I think both the northern and souther itinerary as described is biting off too much. My suggestion for the north - fly into Milan (agree that a day here is max), train to Venice (3 days minimum), train to Florence (2 days minimum). Rent a car in Florence and drive through Tuscany (really the only way to see it) for the remainder of the trip. Train back to Milan. For the south - fly into Rome, immediately take the train to Salerno then fast ferry to Amalfi (2 days), ferry to Capri (3 days), ferry to Naples (1 day), train to Rome (4 days). If all the travel on the first day is too exhausting, then spend one night in Rome at the start of the trip.
3. Money exchange. Do not get Euros at your bank in the US. They will charge you for them and it is much cheaper to go to a bank ATM in EU after arriving. Do not use exchange services as you will really get ripped off.
4. Luggage. Agree with you. A carry on and personal item is all you need. Especially in places like Amalfi and Capri where you have to walk up mucho steps to get to your lodging.
5. Tickets. Trains and museums. Agree, get them in advance before you leave. The cost is lower. Trying to buy them for major museums as a walk up is largely impossible in the high season.
6. Food. Agree with your tips. Be careful though, having an impromptu lunch on the steps of many monuments is illegal and can get you a serious fine if caught.
7. Language. I find the basics of Italian to be easy. Learn a few words. They will get you a long way.
Good video and good tips.

[kristaj]

Going to Italy for 2 weeks in September! These videos are so helpful

[peterjones]

We can really recommend the high speed train service, we took the HSTS from Naples to Rome in about an hour and what a great service, so clean. Also learn a little Italian to chat with the locals as you never know what little extras you might get ina restaurant we always had some snack treats between courses when we have dinner in Rome just because I take the trouble to chat a little in Italian. Another great videp Gregor with more great advice, grazie

[sampi]

Returned recently from a 2 week trip during the end of April/early May. Flew into Florence and spent 3 days there. Took a train to Cinque Terre (stayed in Riomaggiore) for several days and visited all towns in the Cinque Terre area hiking from Corniglia to Vernazza one day. Phenomenal area. Train to Milan for a few days taking a day trip to Lake Como (Bellagio) and a day trip to Venice. Agree with you about Milan. I much prefer Rome over Milan but worked good for the day trips I planned. Train to Rome where I spent the rest of my time in Italy taking a day trip to Naples and Pompeii. My last day in Rome I took a 1/2 day eBike tour group ride (with a small group) on and around Appian Way seeing the remaining portions of the original aquifer that supplied Rome and learning some of the history of that ancient roadway. I travel solely with a 34L backpack and a 15L day pack but stayed in Airbnbs since I prefer staying amongst locals and having a clothes washer. I made sure to rent Airbnbs within a mile from the train station. Next year I plan to spend a couple of weeks in the Amalfi Coast area and some of that will probably include a few days in the eternal city again. Like your tips and recommendations.

[diyachattopadhyay]

Spent last 10 days in Italy, just landed in India. I watched all your videos before planning, they are super informative and accurate. We enjoyed a lot. Thanks for making our trip so smooth and enjoyable. Looking forward to watch more travel videos. Lots of love ❤
Glimpse of our trip : Como>Milan in a self driven car from Rome to Milan, stayed in Airbnb apartments.

[alexandraselimshayev]

For the South tour, I would recommend Rome > Naples> Bari (Puglia) where visiting Polignano a Mare, Matera and Albero Bello is a must > Positano if you have time :) might as well

[sianwarwick]

Oh okay. I'm going to be not negative. You do not need to be super-emphatic about your points of information - we are looking at you ! 😉 and your page. Because we want the information. Totally good info about chargers, cash, small luggage, what to pay for in advance, what you can pay for on the spot

[Dudevegaslv]

Please get an Airbnb. Its Cheaper and great views you don’t get it from hotels . Lake Como got the best Airbnbs in whole Italy.

[aminatoubaris]

I'm planning to visite Italy for ten days in August and honestly, your tips are very helpful. They cover pretty much everything and especially those tiny questions you have in the back of your mind, like choosing the right coach before stepping into the train or not bothering to save a penny here and there which reduces the stress level. The pleasure you have doing these videos is also obvious, so thanks for that as well.

[rjarpa]

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[BlivenTheGoodLife]

Top notch content man! Headed to Italy next month, great tips!

[sblimercker]

I’m doing 4 nights in Venice, 6 nights in Florence, and 3 nights in Milan. I’ll pay for an itinerary!! 💜💜

[jkuberski]

Looking forward to our first trip in July. Subscribed and absorbing so much of your useful information.

[happymedium.]

Here is a tip from someone who has been to italy. Never go into a restaurant with someone outside pan handling. Avoid the street vendors at night because they will get more frequent and intrusive. Pickpockets are very frequent inside of large cities at night and in big crowds during the day.

[jimhertwig]

I’ve been to Italy 3 times, and will again June of ‘24. After seeing the mandatory tourist/historical/religious sites, my favorite memory is strolling leisurely down the back streets, away from the tourist crowds. Staying in an AirBnB on one of these small lanes can really make you feel like a local, even if for a few days.

[davidtapia]

We just got home last Monday. You’re tips cover everything and we’re a great help to us! I’d only add to be prepared to walk. We spent 4 days in Londan and 11 days in Italy (Milan, Cinque Terre, Florence, Saturnia, and Rome). Over the trip we walked 99 miles. Calling your bank and cellular company before you travel will make sure they know you are traveling to unlock your phone and allow transactions to go through. Buying a SIM card is a must to get around. Don’t pay more than $30 for one. Google maps will tell you how to get anywhere. Make sure you select the transportation method to get the best routes.

[jenibartling]

Going to Rome in September. So Excited first time. Thank you for all the tips.

[missj.]

I know Americans take short vacation but I would try to take at least 2 weeks for these itineraries. Alternatively, I would focus on one area (for e.g., Rome, Naples and 1-2 days in Capri and the Amalfi Coast), or in the North, Venice and Florence, or Milan, the Lakes area and Venice.

[Nina-oiqk]

We will be in Italy for 7 days in July. Wish I had seen this before I booked everything. Anyway, there's always next year! Great video!!