Travelling in Italy is juggling with the alpine heights, the green plains and transparent water, evoking the dolce vita, and composing the history of a people which is one of the most impressive, without forgetting the incomparable national gastronomy and its pasta... From the Alps to Sicily, from Venetian Canals to Mount Etna, Italy is a truly vibrant city which is first and foremost a way of life ?: everything revolves around art and architecture, of course, but also du, football, religion, sea, gestures or even Latin character and even gelati (famous ice creams)! Through the largest Italian cities such as Turin, Milan, Florence, Rome, Venice, Naples or Palermo, it is an incredible pictorial palette you will discover and a local agency is undoubtedly best placed to make you discover the many facets of this country. Through a tailor-made stay you will discover an authentic Italy according to your budget.
The low season is autumn and winter in Italy but you can still enjoy a mild climate with pleasant temperatures in southern Italy. Summer is high season and prices burn everywhere.
The Country of Culture and Art EngineeringItaly has a record of UNESCO heritage sites with 47 sites. An invaluable number of treasures are spread over a hundred archaeological sites and in the 3 ? 000 museums throughout the territory. The Etruscans, ancient Rome and the génies of the Renaissance, the visitor can only marvel at the past that has whose over the world. By choosing to organise your trip with a local agency, you can choose a tailor-made stay with a cultural dominance and better understand the world of Italian arts, accompanied by experienced local guides.A generous natureThe Italian is close to his land and is dedicated to a boundless love. 10 per cent of the territory is placed under the protection of environmental laws. Italy has 24 national parks, 152 regional parks, 412 regional reserves and 147 national reserves, 53 wetlands which reflect this enthusiasm for nature and the efforts made by the state.Art of the tableGastronomy is an essential element of Italian culture, of which she remains one of the most fervent ambassadors. Osso buco, risotto, minestrone are all names that highlight our senses and alert our taste buds. Also, a stay in the peninsula can be akin to a fantastic culinary marathon to which the finest gourmets will not be able to resist. If you organise your stay with a local agency, you are sure to discover the best restaurants in the country because your Italian guides are not fooled by it!
Although the changeover to the single currency has, according to Italians, considerably increased the cost of living, the latter remains, with the exception of major cities and major tourist sites, lower than in France. However, prices are very fluctuating and tend to orbit as tourism increases. The season extends from March to October, with different peaks during religious holidays or school holidays.FormalitésThe identity card or passport is sufficient for European Union nationals.
The official language is Italian but regional languages such as Venetian or Neapolitan are also spoken in the regions concerned.
Like most European Union countries, Italy has been using the euro since 2002.
The Italian climate is very pleasant. Warm, temperate and Mediterranean in the south with mild winters. In the north, summers are hot and dry and cold and mild winters.
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