Italy Travel Tours

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While planning tours to Italy, it’s best to prioritize locations and experiences so you are not overwhelmed.   It’s true that Italy is much smaller than America, but it is still too big to see in one or two weeks on vacation.   Tour guides can help you create an itinerary to maximize the exposure during your stay.

Unfortunately the dollar isn’t going very far in Europe these days.  It takes about $1.50 to buy what a single euro will get you.  If you enjoy going to the museums, you might want to scrimp on elegant dining every night or vise versa.

Italy joins Germany and France in having the best highway systems in Europe.  Roads are in good shape and access is complete.  If you don’t rent a car and you stay in the larger cities, you can rent a scooter.   This new venture by Auto Europe in Italy and France offers Vespa scooters for rent so you can do as the Romans do; explore cities the fun and easy way.  Gas consumption is light, you can park on the sidewalk and you’ll dart in and out of auto traffic.  A ride on a Vespa alone is worth the trip.

If you decide to rent a car the rules are similar to the U.S.   You drive on the right and you pass on the left.  Seatbelt use is mandatory and there is zero tolerance for aggressive driving.   Be prepared to pay.  Sky-high insurance rates make renting a car in Italy almost prohibitive.

The best way to get around the country is by train or bus.  In Tuscany for example, the train will get you to top destinations like Arezzo, Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia and Prato.   Smaller towns are best accessed by bus.  No matter what mode of transportation you chose, your tours to Italy will enchant and mesmerize you.