Giada De Laurentiis' Italy Travel Tips

Watch this before you go to Italy! Giada answers all of your questions about travel in Italy.

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[rachaelmanikas]

Me and my husband went to Italy and Greece for a 3 week honeymoon a year ago! This video makes me miss Italy so much! But for those going who have issues eating products with gluten and dairy in the US (like myself), I had pasta, pizza, risotto, and of course, gelato every day with ZERO issues! They really do use such cleaner ingredients over there.

[san-ramon-flash]

Went to Italy in October/November 2022. I wondered why we did not go there sooner (ages 64 & 65). My husband and I want to go back and southern Italy next. Never had a bad meal or bad wine the entire 2 weeks there. And people are very friendly

[kirstenveneziano]

I just visited Italy for the first time in late April, and I loved it! I brought my 79-year-young mother, so we limited our trip to Firenze, Roma, and Venice. Instead of staying in Florence we stayed in a lovely little town outside of Florence and took the train each day. I so enjoyed having a glass of Prosecco each day with my pasta.

[alesavokin]

I miss these calm days when you turn your Tv on and watch her cooking :)

[eberlinschwinn]

Venice is a very walkable city and it’s magical at night. One of our favorites.

[navnitmistry]

Sorrento is a good base to explore Amalfi coast and Capri. Italy is so beautiful 😊

[corradodeluca]

I live and work between Italy and Canada.
What i miss about Italy is:
The day is lived longer. And it’s more social. We don’t go home right after work and eat later. We go out before or after dinner.
Small business owners close in the afternoon and stay open later in the evening.
Most places are family friendly. It’s common to see kids out in the evening with their parents (including restaurants).

[mjpascuzzi]

Do not rent a car on the Amalfi Coast! The fear factor is off of the charts. Busses go everywhere. Also, I’d suggest basing yourself in one of the smaller towns like Praiano. Positano is crazy crowded, unless you like that vibe.

[thedavidguy]

My wife and I spent almost 3 weeks in Puglia in May and I completely agree with you about that region and about Lecce. It’s growing in popularity with tourists, but we met very few Americans. And, as always in Italy, there are wonderful regional foods to try. We took a class on how to make orecchiette, but I recommend buying them from the orecchiette women in Bari or just have orecchiette con cime di rapa in a restaurant.

[mykarakapi]

I wish I discovered this episode 2 weeks ago. Me and my husband went for an 8 day vacation in Rome, learning those few words in Italian would have been a big help for us 😅.

[VillaRoundabout]

I feel drawn to visit after listening to you. I was there 62 years ago when I was 6. Foggia area in puglia, where my family is from. I think it might be time for a pilgrimage.
Thanks for the inspiration ❤

[janders]

I love watching and listening to Giada, sends me to a happy place.❤

[louisar]

I just stumbled upon this video by chance, but I went to Italy last year for the fourth time, and I just love it so much. I’m a wine connoisseur, and the table wine in Italy is almost always fantastic. Not to mention you can literally buy it by the liter for 13 euro. One of the best ones we had was a rosé at a restaurant that was on the Michelin guide in Taormina. Miss it so much!

[lolamost]

I'm going solo to Italy in September. I'm kinda nervous and excited at the same time. Your video was helpful. Thank you

[paolalancellotti]

This last trip we took Flix bus to visit Courmayeur and Bolzano and it was cheaper and easier than the trains. Highly recommend them.

[rosellatorino]

Thank you Giada this was so lovely and informative to watch...am so excited off to Italy 🇮🇹 next week for our annual holiday. We will be visiting puglia for the first time 😊

[MrOso]

Definitely agree the best time to o to Italy is spring and autumn. Taking the trains anywhere north fog Naples is good. As yo go south they get a little spotty. For the adventurous traveler, try Calabria in the south. Good food that's a little different, great beaches, and outside of August, early September pretty much void of tourists. I got. chuckle when Giada was talking about Italian superstitions. My aunts threw a fit when I went swimming in the sea claiming that I would catch a cold. Italians do believe that the worst thing can do is go into the water after eating (they may be right on this point). Oh, and never ever, pet a black cat! Best meal? Find a local family owned trattoria for lunch. Take your time. Savor the experience. The table wine will usually be local. It most likely will have less alcohol, have fewer sulfites and b delicious.. Have fun. Have respect for the Italian culture and enjoy.

[PrettierAfter]

Being Italian just like you, I would debate your answer about the dinner hours.. In my region, Veneto, dinner starts at 7:30 pm.. At my house, we eat at 7 pm. Restaurants open at 7:30 pm, and I tell you it gets busy, so you better have a reservation at that time.. They stay open until 10 pm.. so I don't know that your comment is very accurate. Check the times before you head out or make your reservations..

[jamesallison]

That was absolutely charming and, in my limited experience, accurate in every respect.

[darylhopkins]

Great travel advice and insight about Italy. I appreciate the culture aspect on Italian traditions and customs.