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In the summer, Northern Italy Tours have more to offer than what most people expect. There are ancient cities, medieval castles, old salt smuggler trails leading into the mountains along with the Alps themselves that can be a welcome break for the summer heat.

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The most visited and enjoyed of the northern Italy attractions is a tossup between Venice and the Clinque Terre, but no matter where you end up going, the main airport in the north is in Milan. This is the starting point for nearly all of the tours of Northern Italy.

Milan has many attractions to get your trip off to a new start. It was first conquered by the Romans in 222 BC from the Celtics that founded this city in about 400 BC. It was also the western Capital of the Roman Empire until 402 AD. There are numerous ancient Roman buildings along with Gothic architecture.

Venice is a destination no one should miss. This is a city made up of 117 small islands and as most know, the streets are canals filled with water. The history of this city stretches back to 10 BC and was fought over by many invading armies. The structures found there are Roman along with gothic that have Byzantine and Arab influences that can be visibly seen.

There are some that feel this is a tourist trap city, but the history of it keeps people coming back for more. For this reason a brief visit is recommended.

The Clinque Terre is a set of 5 sea side towns on the cliffs. They are towns that have turned back time to a simpler way of life. The choice of tours can be either by sea or land. What is fascinating is that each one of these towns is connected by a scenic footpath that is hundreds of years old and still used today.

You can see each town from the sea and at certain points on the cliffs, but the walking trail is for those of you in relatively good shape. Some of the distances take up to 90 minutes of walking to cover between towns.

In the further reaches of the north are the Lake Como and Lake Orta. These are inland away from the sea. There you can have a tranquil experience of just what life was like in Old Italy.

This is some of what you can experience in the summer time with Northern Italy tours. With so much to see, a week is not long enough to enough everything so more than one trip is recommended.

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Your Italy travel checklist for summer should be more than just your passport and airlines tickets unless you are a citizen of the European Union.

Americans have found out what the Europeans have known for years. If you want to enjoy the sun and relax, Italy is the destination of choice. This is a country surrounded on three sides with the Mediterranean Sea so a place on the beach is assured.

Americans need to be better prepared than Europeans when traveling to Italy for the simple reason it is a different region of the world. Some of the basic needs and service you are used to in the US are not the same or even offered where you are going. The 24 hour Walgreens for your prescriptions is an American thing. You will not find one where you are going. The same goes for 1 hour eyeglasses, only in America. Even the names of common items are different there. If you have a head ache and need a couple of Tylenol or acetaminophen, then you will need to ask for paracetamol.

For this reason being prepared for the unexpected should be one of your top priorities. Your favorite sunscreen should be packed along with your prescription medicines. If you have allergies, the over the counter relief pills should also be brought along.

As for personal care items, the soap, shampoo and lotions should be packed in containers for use while you are there. Generally only take enough for what you will actually use there. This will free up some space for the souvenirs you plan to purchase while on vacation in Italy.

Take just enough cloths for the trip and do not plan on having any laundry service while there. This is available, but the detergents are different and some people have allergic reactions to a new soap which would decrease the enjoyment of the trip.

When it comes to electronic equipment, look at your chargers. Most of the modern equipment like laptops, cameras and iPods have chargers that can handle both 110 and 220 volts. Make sure yours do so you can use them while in Italy. Your standard 110 items like hairdryers or curling irons should just stay at home unless you purchase a 220 to 110 adaptor so you can use them. This should be done while you are still in America.

Last, you need not worry about cells phones. The charges will be very high so purchase local disposable ones for you and the members of your group. This will keep the cost down and they will work without any problems.

These are a few of the things that should be on your Italy travel checklist for summer. Just remember to travel as light as possible because you will be carrying the items you are bringing. For women this means only 3 bags and for men only 2.

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As an Italy travel guide, the best of what really is Italy is the main focus. Everyone knows that the landscape is beautiful and there are Roman ruins everywhere. This is also home to pasta, where not twirling spaghetti with a spoon is almost a sin.

What Italy has to offer is extreme. There are the Italian Alps in the north, and sunny beaches in the south. Rome has the Vatican and so many ruins that a person can spend weeks there and never see the same thing twice.

One of the most popular regions of the country is Tuscany. This is where Florence, Siena, Cortona and Lucca are located. There, a visitor can get the feel of old world Italy and there are numerous Italian villas that can be rented.

The northwestern part of the country is where most go to fill their culinary desires. While there is great food in every village, this region has the best. The wines made from the nebbiolo grapes are world class. Turin is the capital of this province and is where most tourist use as a starting point for their adventure.

In the north are Venice, Milan, and Lombardia. This is the romantic area of Italy. The upper old town of Bergamo can set the mood for life in a simple Italian village of centuries past that can include a romantic weekend for you and the one you love.

The easiest job in this county is being an Italy travel guide. With so much to see, every corner has a new surprise and adventure just waiting to be uncovered.

To get the most out of the time that you have allotted for your trip to Italy it is best to have a plan.  You can always opt to alter some parts of the planned vacation that you have laid out but at least start with your goals in mind.

We strongly encourage you to download the FREE Day Trips Travel Guide that Federica has so generously provided for you.  Look to your right and read more about her free book.  These are 7 well laid out day trips that each and every one of them will provide a most memorable event for you.  Use these to plan your own vacation by choosing one, two or all of them for your vacation in Italy.

The tours guided trips of Rome from Arezzo Italy can happen by car, train or bus.  It is 112 miles between the two cities, so plan to travel about two hours on the ground from your hotel in Arezzo to Rome.

In one of the most exciting and historic cities in the world, your English-speaking tour guide can open your eyes to the ancient way of life.  Begin at Capitol Square, Michelangelo’s brainchild, where you will see vistas of the city suitable for a postcard.  You’ll watch over the Roman Forum, the premiere archaeological site and the world-center for politics, religion and commerce at the time of Christ.

The Piazza Venezia is abundant with statues and ancient buildings, including the Arch of Titus.  You’ll marvel at the Pyramid of Caius Cestius which was heavily influenced by the Egyptians, and the Circus Maximus, home to the chariot races.

Visitors of all religions enjoy a trip to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the construction of which dates back to Constantine.

This itinerary will require about four hours of time in order to allow you to absorb all that you will see. One consideration to remember when you plan your wardrobe for the day is to wear clothing deemed appropriate for a tour of the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica.  Staff outside St. Peter’s has the authority to disallow anyone without the proper dress code from entering the building.

The dress code for the Basilica is: no skirts above the knee, no bare shoulders including sleeveless blouses or tank tops and no shorts.  Slacks for women and jeans for men and women may be worn.

With some common sense and extra vigilance with your wardrobe planning, tours guided trips of Rome from Arezzo Italy can be a marvelous history lesson.