Currency
The currency in Italy is the Euro (EUR), symbolised by €.
Why Visit Italy?
Rome wasn’t built in a day and it certainly would take more than that to visit! From the chic Italian bistro cafés to the grand Colosseum, Rome is just one of many highlights in Italy. With several cities such as Venice and Florence playing host to tourists, travellers and visitors for many centuries, Italy is the spiritual home for many foods, wines and sports. Whether you are searching for an educational walking holiday in Tuscany or tasting the flavours of Umbria on a foodie tour, we have tours to suit all Solos!
Cuisine
Landscapes
Beaches
History
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Holidays to Italy
Facts about Italy
Time Zone
Italy operates on Central European Time (CET) which is GMT+1 and moves to Central European Summer Time (CEST) at GMT+2 during daylight saving.
Weather
Italy enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with average summer temperatures ranging from 25°C to 35°C and winter temperatures between 0°C and 10°C.
Things to see & do
Explore the ancient ruins of the Colosseum in Rome, marvel at the Renaissance art in Florence's Uffizi Gallery, and glide through the canals of Venice by gondola.
Local Cuisine
Savor traditional pizza Margherita made with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, enjoy pasta carbonara with eggs, pancetta, and Pecorino cheese, and taste tiramisu, a layered dessert of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
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