40 Essential Tips for USA Travelers Visiting Italy By Tours of Italy with Chef Marcello – Andiamo!

1. Passport must be valid 6+ months after departure.

2. Check if ETIAS is required.

3. Buy travel insurance.

4. 112 Emergency number.= to 911

5. 0nly police 113 Police.

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6. Bring Type L adapters (230V).

7. Download offline maps.

8. Save reservations offline.

10. Pre-book major attractions.

11. Use official white taxis only.

12. Keep small euros handy.

13. Tipping is small for now only in cash 1to 2 % if you have no cash don't tip is ok.

14. No cappuccino after 11am (cultural).

15. Ask for the check. (il conto per favore)

16. Expect a coperto charge. if you see coperto on your bill is fine normally is 2 to 4 euro.

17. American-style dishes do NOT exist most regional cuisine

18. Bread doesn’t come with olive oil,you must ask.

19. VAT refund over €154.94.Show your passport at purchase.

20. Stamp Tax-Free form at airport.

21. Credit Cards accepted widely.

22. Best exchange: bank ATMs. Avoid exchange kiosks.

23.ATMs charge minimal fees.Withdraw smaller amounts.

24. Dress modestly in churches.

25. At supermarkets, Don’t touch produce.

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26. Pickpocket Awareness keep all document and phone in front of body keep copies of your document

27. Use WhatsApp.to make phone calls with wifi if you are are a couple buy only one international plan and share the hotspot

28. keep few euros for Bathrooms cost €1–€2.

29. Avoid driving in big cities.

30. Beware ZTL restricted driving zones.

31. Roundabout rules.

32. Rental Automatics cars limited make sure you reserve early

33. Many hidden speed cameras (Autovelox)

34. Don’t leave luggage in car.

35. Rest stops are excellent.

36. Use Waze/Google Maps.

37 Travel with train if you buy tickets at the station you must validate the tickets

38 look at train depart time for platforms, it will only appear 10-15 minutes before departing

39 look at your tickets for coach (Carrozza) number and follow the number at gate.

40 Relax enjoy the Culture the food,wine & atmosfer