TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit and International Driving Permit are mandatory |
| Currency |
(EUR)
Euro |
| Electrical |
230 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 39, City Code Rome 6, Venice 41, Pisa 50, Naples 81 |
Climate/Clothing
Spring and Fall: 55 - 75°F; Summer: 70 - 85°F; Winter:
40 - 55°F.
Bring comfortable shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer and
an all-weather coat. On the cruises, informal dress is the general
rule but there may be some occasions were formal dress is required.
Some religious sites may require modest dress to enter (no shorts
or sleeveless tops).
Italy Average Seasonal Temperatures & Precipitation
Language
Italian is the local language. Limited English is generally spoken
as well.
Currency
The lira is the currency of Italy.
The euro, the new European currency, has become the official currency
of 11 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain &
Greece.
Electricity
The voltage used is 220 volts (the U.S. uses 120 volts). You can
purchase a converter at most hardware stores.
