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Italy

Holiday packages, activities and travel tips for Italy.

Best time April to June, September to October Cost β‚Ήβ‚Ήβ‚Ήβ‚Ήβ‚Ή Safety 4/5 Visa Schengen short-stay (Type C)

Italy is the open-air museum of Europe: the Colosseum, Venice's canals, the Leaning Tower and the Amalfi Coast, with pasta and gelato at every stop.

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Capital
Rome
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Italian
Time zone
UTC+1
Region
Southern Europe
Best time to visit
April to June, September to October

Places to visit in Italy

01Rome

Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon.

02Venice

Gondolas, St Mark's Square and Murano glass.

03Florence

Duomo, Uffizi and Michelangelo's David.

04Pisa

The Leaning Tower.

05Amalfi Coast

Positano, Capri and cliffside drives.

06Lake Como

Villas and lake ferries.

Things to do

Experiences we can add to your trip.

Gondola ride

Through Venice's small canals.

Vatican Museums

Sistine Chapel and St Peter's.

Tuscany wine & countryside

Chianti, Siena and San Gimignano.

Capri boat trip

Blue Grotto and Faraglioni rocks.

Pizza & pasta class

Make your own in Rome or Florence.

When to visit Italy

JanOkay
FebOkay
MarGood
AprBest
MayBest
JunBest
JulGood
AugGood
SepBest
OctBest
NovOkay
DecGood
BestApr – Jun

Perfect for sightseeing.

HotJul – Aug

Busy beaches; cities hot and crowded.

BestSep – Oct

Harvest season, warm sea.

Food to try

Pizza Napoletana

Margherita, the vegetarian classic.

Pasta

Carbonara, cacio e pepe, pesto.

Gelato

Look for natural colours.

Risotto

Creamy rice, often veg.

Tiramisu

The famous coffee dessert.

Indian food

Indian restaurants in Rome, Milan and Venice Mestre.

Shopping

Leather

Florence's San Lorenzo market.

Murano glass

Venice.

Fashion

Milan's Quadrilatero.

Outlets

The Mall Firenze, Serravalle.

Culture & etiquette

  • Cover shoulders and knees in churches, including the Vatican.
  • A 'coperto' cover charge in restaurants is normal.
  • Lunch is the main meal; shops may close in the afternoon in small towns.

Getting around & facilities

SIM & internet
TIM, Vodafone, WindTre; EU roaming applies.
Getting around
Frecciarossa fast trains between cities.
Power plug
Type C/F/L, 230V. Indian two-pin plugs usually fit.
Money
Euro.
Visa
Schengen short-stay visa.
Emergency
112.
Emergency number
112

Safety for travellers

General safety 4/5

  • Pickpockets in Rome, Venice and on trains.
  • Validate train tickets before boarding regional trains.

Women travellers

  • Safe for women; catcalling may happen, ignore it.
  • Use official taxis at night.

Our team is reachable 24/7 during your trip.

Cost index

Typical prices on the ground, per person. Flights not included.

Expensive
Pizza mealβ‚Ή1,000 – 1,800
Restaurant meal for twoβ‚Ή5,000 – 9,000
Espresso at the barβ‚Ή120 – 200
Gondola ride (shared per boat)β‚Ή7,500 – 11,000
Colosseum ticketβ‚Ή1,500 – 2,500
3-star hotel per nightβ‚Ή9,000 – 16,000
Budgetβ‚Ή8,000 – 12,000per person, per day
Comfortβ‚Ή15,000 – 22,000per person, per day
Luxuryβ‚Ή40,000+per person, per day

Prices are approximate and change with season and exchange rates. Ask us for an exact quote.

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Italy visa for Indians

Schengen visa required.

Schengen short-stay (Type C)

Tourism or family visit, up to 90 days in any 180 days, valid across all 29 Schengen countries.

Multiple-entry ('cascade')

Frequent travellers with previous Schengen visas may get 1–5 year visas.

Documents you need

  • Completed visa application form, signed
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months, with 2 blank pages
  • Recent passport-size photo (white background)
  • Return flight tickets
  • Hotel bookings for the whole stay
  • Last 3–6 months bank statements
  • Income tax returns (last 2–3 years)
  • Travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover
  • Day-by-day itinerary and cover letter
  • Employed: leave letter and last 3 salary slips
  • Self-employed: GST/company registration and business bank statement
  • Students: bonafide certificate from school/college

Fees & waiting time

Embassy visa fee (adult)€90 (about β‚Ή9,000)
Child 6–12 years€45
Under 6Free
VFS Global service chargeabout β‚Ή2,000 – 3,000
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Processing time: 15 working days after biometrics (can take up to 45 days in peak season). Apply 2–3 months before travel; appointments fill fast from April to July.

How to apply: Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at VFS Global in Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and other cities.

Get visa help Official visa website β†—

Fees are approximate, last checked November 2026. Embassies change rules and fees without notice, so we always confirm the latest before you apply.

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