your complete Italian travel guide

Bellissima
your complete Italian travel guide
Level 2, 140 William Street
East Sydney NSW 2011 - Australia
Ph +61 2 9357 2561 - Fax +61 2 8356 9853
Sydney@enit.it
www.enit.it
facebook.com/Italiantouristoffice
.com/Italiantouristoffice
twitter.com/ItaliantouristO
.com/ItaliantouristO
www.visitaly.com.au
1
2
Contents
General outline......................................4
Exploring Italy........................................6
The regions............................................8
Temperatures......................................10
UNESCO World heritage list..................12
Major events.......................................14
Special interest museums...................20
Flea markets.......................................22
Means of transport..............................26
Driving distances.................................28
Driver’s licence....................................29
Accommodation............................... ...30
Getting married....................................32
More to experience / explore.................36
Tourist cards........................................38
Frequently asked questions.................42
Useful Phrases....................................43
Embassies & organisations.................44
Useful websites...................................46
Welcome to the first leg of your trip to Italy!
The pages of this magazine will provide
you with useful information to plan your
trip, whether it involves a 24 hour day of
non-stop sightseeing, shopping, tours and
partying or simply relaxing in a hot natural
spring in the countryside while a homemade
meal accompanied by authentic local wines
awaits you.
Every day will provide a unique experience
that will live in your memory forever.
Italian Government Tourist Office
Australia & New Zealand
Ground Floor, 140 William Street
East Sydney NSW 2011
Tel: +61 2 9357 2561
Fax +61 2 8356 9853
Email: sydney@enit.it
www.enit.it
www.italia.it
www.facebook.com/Italiantouristoffice
www.twitter.com/ItaliantouristO
Opening times to the public:
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
except Australian public holidays
Note: The information contained in this booklet is as current as possible at time of going to
press (June 2013). The Italian Government Tourist Office is not responsible for changes to
schedules of services, rates and dates of events. You should check this information at time
of departure. It is advisable to only obtain information from secure official websites.
All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any other means without the prior written consent of the publisher.
3
GENERAL OUTLINE
Area: 301,338 square km’s
Population: 60,380.912
Capital: Rome (2,570,829 inhabitants)
GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
TIME ZONE
There is a great deal of variety in the landscape of
Italy, although it is characterised predominantly by two
mountain chains: the Alps and the Apennines. The
former extends over 1,000 kms in a latitudinal direction. It
consists of great massifs in the western sector, with peaks
rising to over 4,000 m, including Monte Bianco 4,810 m,
Monte Rosa 4,635 m and Cervino (the Matterhorn) 4,478
m. The height of the chain is lower in the eastern sector,
although the mountains are still of an extraordinary
beauty (the Dolomites). At the foot of the Alpine arc
stretches the vast Po Valley plain, cut down the middle
by the course of the Po River, the longest in Italy (652
km), which has its source in the Pian di Re (Monviso
Mountain) and flows into the Adriatic Sea through a
magnificent delta. The Alpine foothills are characterised
by large lakes: Lake Maggiore and the lakes of Como,
Iseo and Garda. The Apennines form the backbone of
the peninsula stretching in a wide arc, which is concave
to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Corno Grande (Gran Sasso
d’Italia), at 2,912m, is the highest peak. A large part of
central Italy is characterised by a green hilly landscape,
through which the rivers Arno and Tiber run. The southern
section of the chain pushes out to the east forming the
Gargano peninsula and, sloping down further south, the
Salentine peninsula. It then proceeds to the west with the
Calabrian and Peloritano massif stretching across the
Strait of Messina into Sicily. The main islands are Sicily,
rising up to the great volcanic cone of Etna (3,342m),
and Sardinia. The main archipelagos are the Tremiti
Islands in the Adriatic Sea, the Tuscan Archipelago,
the Pontine Islands, the Aeolian Islands and the Egadi
Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 7,500 km of coastline
is predominantly rocky, although shaped into numerous
bays and wide gulfs. A low coastline is found alongside
the plains of Tuscany, Latium, Campania and, especially,
in the upper Adriatic.
Italy is in the Central European time zone (CET) which
equals GMT plus 1 hour. Summer time (+ 1 hour) is in
force from the end of March until the end of September.
However each year, from approximately the last week of
March until the last week of October Italy adopts daylight
saving time and advances the clock one hour. From the
end of March until the end of October Australia is eight
hours ahead of Italy, while from the end of October until
the end of March the time difference increases to ten
hours.
New Zealand is ten hours ahead of Italy, increased to 12
hours from the end of October until the end of March.
FORM OF GOVERNMENT
At the end of World War II, Italy became a Republic with
a parliamentary form of Government. The President,
who is the head of state, serves a 7 year term in office
and may be re-elected. Italy is divided into 20 regions, of
which 15 have an ordinary statute (a statute approved by
parliament) and the other 5 (Valle d’Aosta, Trentino-Alto
Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Sicily and Sardinia) a special
statute approved by a constitutional law.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Australian and New Zealand visitors travelling on a
valid Australian and New Zealand passport are allowed
to enter Italy without a visa for tourism for a maximum
period of 90 days however, the passport must be current
when returning from Italy. Visitors are required to register
with the Foreigners Bureau of the nearest Police Station
(Questura) within eight working days from the date of your
arrival to obtain a permit of stay (Permesso di Soggiorno).
For further enquiries on other types of visas, please
contact the Visa Office at the Italian Embassy/Consulate
in your city.
4
CURRENCY
Since 1 January 2002 the Euro € has been effectively
circulating in Italy and is now the only currency. Notes are
issued for €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500. Coins
are divided in Eurocents as follows: €0.01, €0.02, €0.05,
€0.10, €0.20, €0.50, €1, and €2.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1st January (New Year’s Day), 6th January (Epiphany),
Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, 25th April (Liberation
Day), 1st May (Labour Day), 17th March (Unification
of Italy), 2nd June (Anniversary of the Republic), 15th
August (Assumption), 1st November (All Saints’ Day),
8th December (Immaculate Conception), 25th December
(Christmas Day), 26th December (Boxing Day).
Each city celebrates a public holiday on its ‘Saint day’.
VACCINATION & WATER
No vaccinations are required to enter Italy. Tap water is
safe to drink. Water from drinking fountains is safe unless
there is a sign “Acqua non potabile”. You may see this
sign inside trains, camping sites, etc.
CLIMATE
The moderating influence of the sea and the protection
given by the Alpine barrier from the cold north winds join
to bless Italy with a temperate climate. Nevertheless, the
weather varies considerably according to the distance
from the sea or the mountains. Winter is very cold in
the Alps, cold and foggy in the Po Plain and the central
mountains; mild and even warm on the Ligurian coast, the
Neapolitan coast and in Sicily. Summer is hot and dry, but
sea breezes on the coast and in the mountains make it
pleasantly cool. Winter is ideal for skiing and in summer
beaches and lake resorts have a busy season.
LANGUAGES
The official language is Italian. However there are many
different dialects, which vary considerably from region
to region. In some areas they are considered separate
languages like Sardinian, Friulan and Ladin. German
is also spoken in the north close to the border with
Switerland and Austria and French close to the border
with France.
HEALTH & INSURANCE
TAX
To bring medicines into Italy a certificate issued by a
doctor is required indicating that the medicine for personal
use only (a translation into Italian is advisable).
A reciprocal agreement exists between Australia and Italy
regarding Health Assistance, which covers Australian
citizens (or a person who is permitted to reside indefinitely
in Australia – people covered by Medicare), up to a period
of six months from the date of entry into Italy.
According to EU law, non-EU residents can obtain a
refund from the sales tax (IVA/GST) already included in
the price of the goods purchased in Italy. The goods must
be for personal use and exported, unused, when exiting
the country. The total value of the goods purchased must
exceed the value of € 180,00.
To obtain the refund you must purchase from outlets that
offer ‘duty free’ facilities. Before leaving the store make
sure you have the appropriate document required for a
GST refund, (which includes the details of the purchase).
The document must be kept together with the receipt. If
you are leaving Italy headed for a country outside the EU,
you must obtain a stamp, on the above mentioned
document at the Italian Customs Office (Dogana
– Ufficio Viaggiatori) located either at the airport,
at the border (if you are travelling by road or train)
or at the sea-port, by presenting the relevant
goods (still unused) and the passport. The
stamp by Customs is required to certify
that the goods are being exported. Do
not use your purchased item before
showing them to the Customs offices.
Visitors to Italy, as well as all other
persons, are required to always obtain a
receipt after purchasing goods or paying for
services. In order to avoid paying the fines laid
down by Italian law, foreign tourists must ask for
these receipts. You might be asked by a taxation
officer (Guardia di Finanza) to show the receipt
immediately after you leave the shop.
Failure to do so may result in a fine.
The Italian Public Health Service provides, through local
health centres, medical treatment to Australian visitors at
hospitals and clinics that are part of the health service,
or at authorised medical centres, upon presentation
of their passport and possibly an Australian
Medicare card. It is important to remember that
if you need to be admitted to hospitals urgently
you should advise the hospital staff that you wish
to be treated under the Australian-Italy Health
Agreement.
There is no reciprocal agreement between
New Zealand and Italy. For Further
information please contact:
The National Prescribing Service for
medicines - 1300 888763 Medicare:
1800 500 147
TIPPING
Tipping is not expected, however when
good service warrants it, leaving a 10% tip
would be appreciated. The same applies in
bars. Porters at major hotels will expect a
tip. It isn’t common to tip taxi drivers.
ALCOHOL
You can bring in 2 litres up to 14% alcohol and 1 litre
above 14% alcohol.
POST OFFICES
Post Offices are generally open from 08:00/08:30 to
18:30/19:00 from Monday to Friday, Saturday from
08:00/08:30 to 12:00/13:00.
Stamps (francobolli) can be purchased at any
post office and any authorised tobacconist.
Goods sent by Parcel Post to Italy as a
gift or for personal use of the receiver
up to a value of EURO 45, are exempt
from Customs Duty. Special concessions
are available for certain goods during
the Christmas period sent to private
addresses as gift packages.
Alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, coffee and
tea are subject to limited quantities.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency aid service 113
Carabinieri (army corp which is also a police force) 112
Fire Brigade 115
Guardia di Finanza 117
Ambulance 118
Australian Embassy in Rome 06 852 721
New Zealand Embassy in Rome 06 8537501
(International code for Italy from Australia is 001139)
(International code for Italy from New Zealand is 0039)
(International code for Australia from Italy is 0061)
(International code for New Zealand from Italy is 0064).
SHOPPING
Opening hours of shops vary from region to
region. In general shops are open from 09:00
to 12:30/13:00 and from 15:30/16:00 to 19:30
from Monday to Sunday. They are usually
closed on Monday morning. Department
stores and shops in tourist locations may
remain open all day and, sometimes, until
late in the evening.
SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed in places
that can generally be defined as
‘public’ (Airports, Post Office,
Banks, Hospitals, Cinemas,
Theatres, Shops, Museums,
etc.). Smoking is not allowed
in restaurants and bars
unless they have separate
allocated areas for smokers.
Anyone smoking in the
prohibited area risks a fine
between €25 to €250.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The electrical current in Italy is AC, the cycle is 50 Hz and
the voltage is 220. Check the local voltage with the hotel
before using electrical appliances. Plugs have two roundpronged plugs, making an adapter plug necessary.
CREDIT CARDS
All major credit cards are widely accepted in Italy.
5
EXPLORING ITALY
Rome is called the Eternal City because of its place in the history of mankind. Rome, of course, has been the centre of
Christianity since St. Peter first established the Christian Church. And before that, with the establishment of the Roman
Empire, it was the capital of the western world. 2,500 years of history are crowded into its maze of alleys, streets and
squares: from ancient catacombs to 17th century palaces, 15th-century churches, and 20th-century monuments and
modern buildings.
After Rome, the other main regional capitals of Italy
are: Milan, Turin, Genoa, Venice, Trieste, Trento,
Bologna, Florence, Ancona, Perugia, L’Aquila, Matera,
Campobasso, Naples, Bari, Palermo and Cagliari.
These cities are important not only for their size and
population but also for their history; for the fame and
wealth of their monuments and museums; for all the
natural beauties; for the intensity of their social and
economic life; for the traffic which is centered in them;
and because of all the great tourist roads and railways
passing through them.
Each of Italy’s chief cities jealously guards its own
character, its citizens taking such special pride in their
history, art, commerce, food and life that they are the
most enthusiastic host.
Sprawling Milan is the financial, banking, fashion and
design capital of Italy and an art and culture centre.
Turin (Torino), at the foot of the Alps, is outstanding
for automatic manufacturing and baroque architecture,
Genoa, birthplace of Columbus, has been Italy’s chief
seaport since Roman times.
Venice floats dream-like on canals and lagoons. Trieste
is a bustling and attractive seaport. Trento is a historic
old city that has had many battles fought for it. Bologna,
centre of wealth, learning and art, is famous for its
university and cuisine. Florence, “the cradle of the
Renaissance”, is an art centre to rival any in the world.
Ancona, capital of the Adriatic region of the Marche, is
a beautifully located seaside resort city. Perugia, hilltop
queen of the Tiber plain, is the headquarters of the
University for Foreigners, founded in the 13th century.
L’Aquila is a mountain centre in the Apennines.
Naples, on its justly famous blue bay, is the great city of
the south. Bari, where the bones of St. Nicholas lie, is a
modern city surrounding a tiny medieval town. Palermo,
capital of Sicily, merges Norman and Arab history and
culture. Cagliari, chief city of Sardinia, bears the stamp of
a long and varied history under Romans, Carthaginians,
Spanish and French.
ART CITIES
The great artistic legacy of Italy, unequalled anywhere in
the world, is not only distributed throughout the major cities and their famous museums; one can say in truth that
there is no Italian city, however modest, which does not
contain and cherish some share of this wealth of art.
Tuscany, which is only one region of Italy, by itself
possesses more artistic treasures than the whole of
Spain, which is the second country in the world for
cultural heritage. Practically all major styles of Western
architecture can be found in Italy.
6
MUSEUMS
Opening and closing times of museums vary according
to season. It is best to obtain information about
hours of operation when you arrive in town. There
are approximately 3,642 museums, art galleries and
archaeological sites in Italy. Practically every Italian town
has its own museums and art galleries. Some of Italy’s
most famous museums remain open daily until 10pm.
Among the 16 that enjoy this new status are the Uffizi,
the Accademia Gallery and the Pitti Palace with the
Galleria Palatina, located in Florence; the Accademia
delle Belle Arti in Venice; Palazzo e Pinacoteca Brera
and Santa Maria delle Grazie (da Vinci’s Last Supper)
in Milan; the Egyptian Museum (Palazzo dell’Accademia
delle Scienze) in Turin; in Naples, Palazzo Capodimonte
with Pinacoteca, the Archeological Museum and the
Royal Palace. In Rome, extended hours apply at the Villa
Borghese, the Castel Sant’Angelo on the Tevere (Tiber),
Palazzo Altemps and the Museum of Modern Art. A visit
to some museums, sites and monuments can be booked
in advance on specific days. For a group, pre-booking
may be compulsory (for example, Leaning Tower of Pisa,
Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Leonardo’s Last Supper in
Milan).
MOUNTAINS
The Alps are the highest and most fascinating mountains in Europe, separating Italy from France, Switzerland, Austria
and Slovenia. Almost all of the sunny southern slopes are in Italian territory. The highest peaks include: Monte Bianco,
Monte Rosa, the Cervino and the Grand Paradiso. They are all located in the Aosta Valley which is unique for its
mountain climbing facilities and winter sports centres. Among the most famous localities are Cervinia and Courmayeur.
The Aosta Valley has magnificent natural scenery, poetic traditions, monuments and castles. The Dolomites: To the east
between the valleys of the Adige and the Piave rivers, lie the Dolomites – the most fantastic and spectacular of the entire
Alpine range. The main groups include the Pale di San Martino, the Latemar, the Catinaccio, the Sassolungo, the Sella,
and the Marmolada. This area is an immense park of great natural beauty. Famous resorts include: Merano, Madonna
di Campiglio, La Mendola, Canazei, Ortisei, San Martino di Castrozza and Cortina d’Ampezzo which can be found in
the valleys, on the gentle uplands and beside Alpine lakes. Thanks to modern transport facilities, cable cars and chair
lifts, visitors can reach the highest and most celebrated lookout points with ease. The Apennines run from the hills of
Cadibona (near Savona) down into Calabria. They reach their highest point in the Gran Sasso, forming a magnificent
winter sports area. This mountain chain counts a range of high tops, like Monte Amiata in Tuscany, Terminillo in Lazio,
Gran Sasso and Maiella in Abruzzo, Monte Faito between Naples and Salerno, Monte Serino and Monte Pollino in
Basilicata. The mountains of Sicily and Sardinia repeat the
natural beauties of the Alps and the Apennines. Etna, an
active volcano on Sicily’seastern coast epitomises Italy’s
extraordinary contrast of nature.
SPA
The restorative powers of mineral waters and mud
baths that bubble up from Italian springs have been
around since Roman times. Many spas have become
fashionable resort centres, with excellent hotels, casinos,
golf courses and theatres. The best known spas are Aqui,
St Vincent and Lurisa in Piedmont; San Pellegrino, Salice
Terme, Bagni di Bormio and Sirmione in Lombardy;
Abano and Montegrotto in Veneto; Merano in Alto Adige;
Roncegno and Levico in Trentino; Salsomaggiore in
Emilia; Montecatini and Chianchiano in Tuscany; Fiuggi,
close to Rome; Agnano, Castellamare di Stabia, near
Naples, Ischia Porto on the island of Ischia and Sciacca
in Sicily.
SEAS
Italy’s coastline measures 5,310 miles. Rocky, wooded
cliffs are indented by an infinite variety of beaches and
bays. To the west lies the Ponente which includes famous
seaside resorts like San Remo, Alassio and Varazze.
The eastern Riviera is famous for the towns of Nervi,
Portofino, Santa Margherita, Rapallo and Sestri Levante.
LAKES
The three largest lakes are Maggiore, Como and Garda.
These, along with the smaller lakes of Lugano, Iseo
and Idro make up a second Riviera of resorts with fine
hotels and villas providing a busy season
of swimming, sailing, golf and tennis from
early spring to late autumn. Jewel-like minor
lakes scattered among the valleys of the
Alps include Caldonazzo, Molveno, Levico,
Carezza, Misurina and Santa Croce. Boating,
swimming and fishing are specialties of
the lakes in central and southern Italy:
Trasimeno in Umbria, Bolsena, Bracciano,
Nemi, Albano and Sabaudia in Lazio;
Lucrino and Fusaro near Naples; and
Varano and Lesina in Apulia.
7
THE REGIONS
AOSTA VALLEY
Andrea Palladio, has also been granted UNESCO status.
Aosta Valley is the smallest region in Italy. Here we can
find the highest peaks in the Alps: Cervino, Monte Rosa,
Gran Paradiso and the king of them all, Mont Blanc,
which at 15,781 feet is the highest mountain in Europe,
the roof of the old Continent. Famous all over Europe
and the destination for anyone who loves skiing, trekking,
snowboarding and ice skating. This region offers amazing
natural attractions, but other cultural and traditional
treasures also abound such as medieval castles.
TRENTINO - ALTO ADIGE
PIEDMONT
Piedmont is a land of mountains. It is surrounded on three
sides by the Alps, with the highest peaks and largest
glaciers in Italy. Yet, nature is only one of the many
attractions, this region has many other facets: from Turin,
Italy’s first capital, with its history, remarkable cultural
heritage and slow food, to other cities such as Cuneo,
Novara and Alessandria.
LIGURIA
The region features impressive mountains and lovely
rolling hills, colored by the green Mediterranean turf and
overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Genoa, a multi-faceted
city that combines the ancient with the modern, the past
with the present, colors with shadows. Cinque Terre, in
addition to Porto Venere and the islands of Palmaria,
Tino and Tinetto are another UNESCO Sites in Liguria.
Those who visit these places will hardly forget the charm
and atmosphere here.
LOMBARDY
The region has much to offer in terms of its natural,
cultural and architectural perspective. The mountains,
the plains and grand lakes of Lombardy form the perfect
backdrop for a vacation filled with nature, athletics, rest
and routes for discovering the territory. Mantua, once
ruled by the powerful Gonzaga family, and Sabbioneta,
the defining “ideal city” of the Italian Renaissance. Still in
Milan, a major architectural masterpiece is the renowned
Teatro alla Scala. The imposing Duomo (Cathedral) is
absolutely extraordinary, constructed in white marble and
dedicated to the Birth of the Virgin Mary. Lake Garda,
just like Lakes Como and Iseo, ensures a restful and
entertaining holiday, with the chance to sail, windsurf,
water ski, canoe, cycle, trek, boat and take excursions to
the surrounding areas.
VENETO
The typical scenery of Veneto’s coast is the Venetian
lagoon, and, right on this very lagoon stands perhaps
the most unique city in the entire world - Venice. Veneto
expresses an extraordinary variety in its scenery:
from the Dolomites, dipped in the crimson shades of
the sunset, to the eastern shore of Lake Garda and
Peschiera del Garda, Torri del Benaco and other tourist
destinations. Verona’s historic center, a unique blend
of the Renaissance, Medieval and Roman architectonic
styles. Nature is another one of the Veneto’s excellencies:
the Dolomites. Padua, the city of culture par excellence,
offers its visitors many attractions.
Vicenza, characterised by the classical style of architect
8
Trentino Alto Adige is situated in the very north of Italy
bordering Austria and Switzerland, and is best known
for the beauty of its peaks. This setting encloses an
extraordinary variety of landscapes: magnificent snowcapped mountaintops, woods, wide valleys, streams,
lakes, the enchanting play of light between the spires
of the Dolomites, typical villages with soaring bell
towers, and the myriad shades of unadulterated nature.
Moreover, this region is the keeper of incredible artistic
treasures, monuments and architectural works that
combine Gothic from Austria with that of the Italian
Renaissance.
FRIULI - VENEZIA GIULIA
This region is situated in Italy’s northeast and borders
Slovenia and Austria. Friuli Venezia Giulia overlooks
the Adriatic Sea and is surrounded by high mountains,
enclosing many different landscapes. Trieste conceals
innumerable beauties - old cafés, neoclassical buildings
along the Grand Canal and other monuments revealing
the fascination of this central European city and its
glorious past. Another unmissable destination is
cosmopolitan Gorizia, with its Medieval castle that recalls
centuries of history. Udine is no less charming, with its
ancient castle and the precious works of Giambattista
Tiepolo. Finally, Pordenone is well worth a visit, with its
ancient buildings and the Corso, lined by typical long
arcades.
TUSCANY
Its landscape, artistic heritage and stand-out cities make
Tuscany an unquestioned protagonist of international
tourism. In this region, the most typical sceneries of the
region are those that merge the beauty of nature with the
millenary work of man. The charm of Florence is evident
along the Arno River, on the picturesque Ponte Vecchio,
and in the workshops of artisans that liven up the lanes
of the old town. Other extraordinary destinations include
Siena, with its Medieval town center, Pisa, famous for
its leaning tower, Arezzo, Lucca, with its city walls, San
Gimignano, the city of towers, just to mention a few.
EMILIA ROMAGNA
The diversity between the mountains and sea offers
visitors to Emilia Romagna breathtaking views, in addition
to beauty for both the eyes and spirit, with a mixture of
the earthy colours, the aromas and the fresh sea air. Not
to mention that Emilia Romagna is a hotbed for music,
cinema and art appreciated nationally and internationally.
This is the land of Verdi’s novels and Giovanni Pascoli’s
poetry, as well as Fellini’s unmistakable cinema - a
director who became a legend through his many
masterpieces that come to life in this, his native region.
In Emilia Romagna, one can enjoy amazing views
anywhere, and the list of places to choose from is
endless.
The provinces of the region are: Bologna (the region’s
capital), Ferrara, Forli-Cesena, Modena, Parma,
Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, and Rimini.
UMBRIA
THE MARCHES
Surprising and wonderful in its diversity, this region of
Central Italy, with its winding yet symmetrical form, shows
off its multi-faceted beauty through cliffs and caves that
overlook unforgettable beaches, hills that are steeped in
history, and rich traditions and cultures, all set against a
backdrop of mountains The Marches protects its natural
environment through its National and Regional nature
reserves, the oases of the WWF reserves, and the Monti
Sibillini and Monti della Laga National Parks are peerless
in their scenery and trekking offerings.
LAZIO
This is the cradle of occidental civilization and Christian
culture, of lakes and legends, of thermal spas and
history, of ancient roads and verdant hills. This region
has different yet complementary features, unblemished
sceneries and spectacular horizons among the towns.
Visitors can enjoy incredibly beautiful views, like Villa
Borghese in Rome, the Italian capital.
CAMPANIA
The mild climate, the beauty of the coasts, the richness of
its art and history, and the love for food make Campania
the fascinating territory that it is. The journey begins
with the sea, the region’s uncontested queen, with its
intense colors, its coasts that are crawling with bays,
coves and rock faces. This region is made even more
charming by the flourishing Mediterranean vegetation that
alternates with its small, charming towns that narrate the
history and traditions of Campania and make any stay
here unforgettable. Who can forget Naples, Pompeii,
Sorrento and the towns of the Amalfi Coast.
BASILICATA
One does not stumble across this region accidentally but
chooses to visit it in search of a new experience, plunging
into places where silence, colours, scents and flavours
remove visitors from the frenzy and stress of modern life
and offers unique sensations. The woods and forests that
cover the mountains are dotted with small and charming
villages, some even at an altitude of 1000 mt, where
pure air, genuine flavours and the beauties of nature are
combined with history satisfying every curiosity.
ABRUZZO
Abruzzo is located in central Italy and stretches from the
heart of the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea, on a mostly
mountainous and wild terrain. The route that spans from
the Gran Sasso down to the sea crosses territories that
are rich in history, traditions and art that never ceases to
surprise visitors. Thanks to its varied landscape, Abruzzo
offers a number of different vacation categories, all
exciting and surprising.
Everchanging, untouched landscapes in the green of
winding valleys make Umbria a region that will never fail
to amaze. It includes Lake Trasimeno, central Italy’s
largest lake. The area still has the remains of Etruscan
settlements. The charm of Umbria derives from its
fusion of art, nature, peace and calm, the inspirations
behind its various localities that comprise Renaissance
masterpieces and small Medieval towns embedded in
the hills such as Assisi and Gubbio. Then Spoleto, a
picturesque town that boasts a thousand-year-old history,
still preserves images from the past in its Medieval and
Renaissance architecture.
APULIA
Apulia is a charming region that can be visited all year
round and is suspended among nature, history, tradition,
tastes and spirituality. Apulia, the spur of the Italian Boot,
is an enchanting region that spreads lengthwise along the
sea - marvelous beaches that will delight every traveler,
from the sandy Torre dell’Orso and Porto Cesario,
to the rocky, boulder-encrusted Riviera of Otranto and
Santa Maria di Leuca. The region is famous for the Trulli
houses of Alberobello as well as the splendour of Lecce
and baroque Bari.
CALABRIA
Calabria is at the toe of the boot, the extreme south of
Italy. The warm climate, the beautiful colours of the sea,
rocky coasts that alternate with sandy beaches, a nature
that is wild and mysterious, the strong and genuine
flavours of local food and the vestiges of its ancient
origins make Calabria a unique place that vacationers
can enjoy in both winter and summer. The National Parks,
which cover most of inland Calabria, are a thrill for nature
lovers
SARDINIA
A voyage over an emerald sea, past characteristic coves
and beaches of snowwhite sand … this is Sardinia, an
island that strikes its visitors with natural contrasts, the
lights and colors of a region that boasts old traditions
and a wild and pure nature. The sea reigns over this
region with its colours that migrate into the coves, along
the coasts, towards the beaches and the most popular
resorts. An example is the Costa Smeralda (Emerald
Coast) with Porto Cervo set as its gemstone and uniting
the history and culture of ancient traditions with a joyful
and colourful nightlife.
SICILY
It is one of the pearls of Southern Italy and can be
discovered, understood and experienced through a series
of itineraries dedicated to areas of interest ranging from
nature to history and traditions. The power of the sea,
allows for the opportunity to experience the crystal-clear
waters of the coasts of San Vito lo Capo, Mondello,
Cefalù, Marina di Ragusa, Taormina, the Aeolian
Islands, Pantelleria, Lampedusa, and Ustica, just some
of the many places where one can practice sports all
year-round.
9
10
MONTHLY TEMPERATURES
Italy
ALL INCLUSIVE GUIDED GOURMET
WALKING HOLIDAYS
Outstanding personal service, unique trails, boutique accommodation, small friendly groups,
cultural visits and exceptional local food and wine.
03 5755 2307 | info@hedonistichiking.com
13/6/13 1:06 PM
www.hedonistichiking.com
ATG0543_Bellisima:Layout 1
Page 1
Find us on
Facebook
Italian
tours with a
difference…
Smaller group touring
The Italian Grande – 18 days
Italy, the Deep South & Sicily – 18 days
2, 3, 4 and even 5 night stops
This leisurely paced tour starts with four nights in the
magnificent Italian Lakes District visiting Lugano, Locarno,
Orte, Lake Maggiore with a cruise on Como to Bellagio.
Following two nights in a magnificent Italian castle we
enjoy five nights touring Tuscany visiting Florence, the
Cinque Terre, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano, two
nights in the Umbrian
Hills, and as a finale,
three nights on the
stunning Amalfi Coast
visiting Capri, Amalfi
and Positano, before
enjoying our last night
in Rome.
Starting in Rome and ending in Palermo in Sicily we spend
5 nights in the regions of Puglia and Matera - the heel and
ankle of Italy - before crossing to the island of Sicily for a
further 12 days. Enjoy stays in properties such as the ‘Bee
Hive’ Trulli cottages in
Alberobello, the ‘Sassi’
caves in Matera and
delightful villas. Add
special dinners, wine
tastings and a host of
highlights and you will
see how Italy’s deep
south and Sicily is quite
extraordinary.
11
Genuinely inclusive
Quality sightseeing time
Charming, authentic hotels
Guaranteed group departures
Tours designed for Australians
Lake Maggiore
STRESA 4
Lake Como
Lake Garda
2
CASTELBRANDO
MILAN
5
To request our Europe
2014 brochure call
1300 135 015 or visit
www.albatrosstours.com.au
MONTECATINI TERME
2 SPOLETO
ROME
Mediterranean Sea
1
ITALY
Bay of Naples
3 MAIORI
1 ROME
Adriatic Sea
ITALY
CASTEL DEL MONTE
MATERA 2
3 ALBEROBELLO
LECCE
Gulf of Taranto
Mediterranean Sea
Ionian Sea
2 PALERMO
3
4 TAORMINA
MARSALA
2 AGRIGENTO
SICILY
Lic No TAG 1374_ATG0543
A L B A T R O S S
T O U R S ,
C O M E
S H A R E
O U R
L O V E
O F
E U R O P E
UNESCO World Heritage List
Rock Drawings in Valcamonica (1979)
Valcamonica has one of the world’s greatest collections of
prehistoric petroglyphs – more than 140,000 symbols and
figures carved in rock over a period of 8,000 years and
depicting themes connected with agriculture, navigation,
war and magic.
Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle
Grazie with “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci
(1980)
The refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie
forms an integral part of this architectural complex,
begun in Milan in 1463 and reworked at the end of the
15th century by Bramante. On the north wall is The Last
Supper painted between 1495 and 1497 by Leonardo da
Vinci.
Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See
in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo
Fuori le Mura (1980)
The World Heritage site includes some of the major
monuments of antiquity such as the Forums, the
Mausoleum of Augustus, the Mausoleum of Hadrian, the
Pantheon, Trajan’s Column and the Column of Marcus
Aurelius, as well as the religious and public buildings of
papal Rome.
Historic Centre of Florence (1982)
Its 600 years of extraordinary artistic activity can be seen
above all in the 13th-century cathedral (Santa Maria del
Fiore), the Church of Santa Croce, the Uffizi and the
Pitti Palace, the work of great masters such as Giotto,
Brunelleschi, Botticelli and Michelangelo.
Piazza del Duomo, Pisa (1987)
The four masterpieces of medieval architecture – the
cathedral, the baptistry, the campanile (the ‘Leaning
Tower’) and the cemetery – had a great influence on
monumental art in Italy from the 11th to the 14th century.
Historic Centre of Siena (1995)
The whole city of Siena, built around the Piazza del
Campo, was devised as a work of art that blends into the
surrounding landscape.
Venice and its Lagoon (1987)
The whole city is an extraordinary architectural
masterpiece in which even the smallest building contains
works by some of the world’s greatest artists.
Historic Centre of San Gimignano (1990)
The town was built around 72 tower-houses and were
symbols of wealth and power. Only 14 have survived,
however, the town has retained its atmosphere and
appearance.
The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of
Matera (1993)
This is the most outstanding, intact example of a
troglodyte settlement in the Mediterranean region,
perfectly adapted to its terrain and ecosystem.
12
City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas (1994)
The work of Andrea Palladio (1508–80), based on a
detailed study of classical Roman architecture, gives the
city its unique appearance.
Crespi d’Adda (1995)
An outstanding example of the 19th- and early 20thcentury ‘company towns’ built in Europe and North
America by enlightened industrialists to meet the workers’
needs.
Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta (1995,
1999)
The completion of this project marked the birth of
modern town planning and influenced its subsequent
development.
Historic Centre of Naples (1995)
Naples has retained the imprint of the successive cultures
that emerged in Europe and the Mediterranean basin.
This makes it a unique site, with a wealth of outstanding
monuments.
Castel del Monte (1996)
When the Emperor Frederick II built this castle near
Bari in the 13th century, he imbued it with symbolic
significance, as reflected in the location, the mathematical
and astronomical precision of the layout and the perfectly
regular shape.
Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna (1996)
Ravenna was the seat of the Roman Empire in the
5th century and then of Byzantine Italy until the 8th
century. The buildings show great artistic skill, including
a wonderful blend of Graeco-Roman tradition, Christian
iconography and oriental and Western styles.
Historic Centre of the City of Pienza (1996)
The architect Bernardo Rossellino, applied the principles
of his mentor, Leon Battista Alberti. This new vision of
urban space was realized in the superb square known as
Piazza Pio II and the buildings around it: the Piccolomini
Palace, the Borgia Palace and the cathedral.
The Trulli of Alberobello (1996)
The Trulli, limestone dwellings found in the southern
region of Puglia, are remarkable examples of drywall
(mortarless) construction, a prehistoric building technique
still in use in this region.
18th Century Caserta Royal Palace with the Park, the
Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex
(1997)
The monumental complex is exceptional for the way in
which it brings together a magnificent palace with its park
and gardens, hunting lodges and a silk factory.
Archaeological Area of Agrigento (1997)
Founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C,
its supremacy is demonstrated by the remains of the
magnificent Doric temples that dominate the ancient town.
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre
Annunziata (1997)
When Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it engulfed the two
flourishing Roman towns of Pompei, Herculaneum, and
many wealthy villas in the area. The wall paintings of the
Villa Oplontis at Torre Annunziata give a vivid impression
of the opulent lifestyle enjoyed by the wealthier citizens of
the Early Roman Empire.
Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), Padua (1997)
The world’s first botanical garden was created in Padua
in 1545. It still preserves its original layout and continues
to serve its original purpose as a centre for scientific
research.
Cathedral, Civic Tower and main square, Modena (1997)
The magnificent 12th-century cathedral is a supreme
example of early Romanesque art. With its piazza and
soaring tower, it testifies to the faith of its builders and the
power of the Canossa dynasty who commissioned it.
Amalfi Coast (1997)
An area of great physical beauty and natural diversity. It
has been intensively settled by human communities since
the early Middle Ages.
Portovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands (Palmaria,
Tino and Tinetto) (1997)
The layout and disposition of the towns and the
shaping of the surrounding landscape, overcoming the
disadvantages of a steep, uneven terrain, encapsulate the
continuous history of human settlement in this region over
the past millennium.
Residences of the Royal House of Savoy (1997)
This complex of buildings, designed and embellished by
the leading architects and artists of the time, radiates out
into the surrounding countryside to include many country
residences and hunting lodges.
Su Nuraxi di Barumini (1997)
The complex consists of circular defensive towers in
the form of truncated cones built of dressed stone,
with corbel-vaulted internal chambers. The complex at
Barumini is the finest and most complete example of this
remarkable form of prehistoric architecture.
Villa Romana del Casale (1997)
One of the most luxurious of its kind. It is especially
noteworthy for the richness and quality of the mosaics
which decorate almost every room.
Archaeological Area and Basilica of Aquileia (1998)
Aquileia was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of
the Early Roman Empire. Most of it still lies unexcavated
beneath the fields, and as such it constitutes the greatest
archaeological reserve of its kind.
Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park with the
Archeological sites of Paestum ,Velia, and the Certosa di
Padula (1998)
The sanctuaries and settlements along its three east–
west mountain ridges portray the area’s historical
evolution.
Historic Centre of Urbino (1998)
The small hill town has preserved its Renaissance
appearance to a remarkable extent.
Villa Adriana (Tivoli) (1999)
An exceptional complex of classical buildings created in
the 2nd century A.D. by the Roman emperor Hadrian.
Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other
Franciscan Sites (2000)
Its medieval art masterpieces have made Assisi a
fundamental reference point for Italian art.
City of Verona (2000)
Verona has preserved a remarkable number of
monuments from antiquity, the medieval and Renaissance
periods, and represents an outstanding example of a
military stronghold.
Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) (2000)
An outstanding record of volcanic island-building and
destruction, and ongoing volcanic phenomena.
Villa d’Este, Tivoli (2001)
With its palace and garden, it is one of the most
remarkable and comprehensive illustrations of
Renaissance culture making this a unique example of an
Italian 16th-century garden.
Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (2002)
The towns were all rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake on or
beside towns existing at the time.
Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy (2003)
The nine Sacred Mountains are groups of chapels and
other architectural features created in the late 16th and
17th centuries and dedicated to different aspects of the
Christian faith.
Monte San Giorgio (2003)
The pyramid-shaped, wooded mountain of Monte San
Giorgio beside Lake Lugano is regarded as the best fossil
record of marine life from the Triassic Period.
Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia (2004)
These two large Etruscan cemeteries reflect different
types of burial practices from the 9th to the 1st century
BC, and bear witness to the achievements of Etruscan
culture.
Val d’Orcia (2004)
The landscape’s distinctive aesthetics, flat chalk plains
out of which rise almost conical hills with fortified
settlements on top, inspired many artists.
Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica (2005)
The site consists of two separate elements, containing
outstanding vestiges dating back to Greek and Roman
times.
Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the Palazzi dei Rolli (2006)
The first example in Europe of an urban development
project parcelled out by a public authority associated to a
particular system of ‘public lodging’ in private residences.
Mantua and Sabbioneta (2008)
Two aspects of Renaissance town planning: Mantua
shows the renewal and extension of an existing city, while
Sabbioneta represents the implementation of the period’s
theories about planning the ideal city.
Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes
(2008)
It brings together two historic railway lines that cross the
Swiss Alps through two passes.
The Dolomites (2009)
They comprise of a mountain range in the northern Italian
Alps, featuring several beautiful mountain landscapes.
Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (2011)
7 groups of important buildings (including fortresses,
churches, and monasteries) throughout Italy.
Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps (2011)
111 small individual sites encompasses the remains of
prehistoric pile-dwelling settlements in and around the
Alps built from around 5000 to 500 B.C on the edges of
lakes, rivers and wetlands.
13
MAJOR EVENTS
Traditional festivals are celebrated in most Italian towns and villages
in commemoration of local historical or religious events.
The most popular ones are listed here.
The dates of traditional festivals may change from year to year.
Epiphany Fair in Piazza Navona, Rome (Lazio)
January 5th. A fair of toys, sweets, and other presents takes place out in the open among the beautiful Bernini Fountains.
Celebration of the Epiphany from the Byzantine Rite, Piana degli Albanesi (Sicily)
January 6th. Almond Blossom Festival, Agrigento (Sicily)
First half of February, folk festival of song, dance, costumes and fireworks.
Sa Sartiglia, Oristano (Sardinia)
February 24th to 26th. Medieval procession and jousting of masked knights.
Venice Carnival, Venice (Veneto)
February/March. Celebrations in costumes, entertainment in streets and squares. Music, mimes and fireworks.
Carnival in Viareggio, Viareggio (Tuscany)
February/March. Highlight of the Carnival festival is the procession of spectacular and colourful floats.
Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart), Florence (Tuscany)
Easter Sunday. A pyramid of fire works in the Cathedral Square is set off by a mechanical dove driven from the Altar during
Mass.
Celebration of Holy Week (Easter Week), Assisi (Umbria)
Calendimaggio, celebration of spring according to rites dating back to medieval times.
Procession of the Mysteries, Taranto (Puglia)
Good Friday. Renowned for its costumes and solemnity.
Sagra di Sant’Efisio (Festival of St. Efisio),
May 1st to 4th. Cagliari (Sardinia) One of the biggest and most colourful processions in the world. Several thousand
pilgrims (wearing costumes dating back to 1657) accompany the statue of the saint on foot, carts, and horseback.
Palio-San Secondo, Asti (Piedmont)
May 2nd. A 700-year old ceremony with a procession in 13th century costumes.
Sagra di San Nicola, Bari (Apulia)
May 7th. Historic procession in costume.
Festa dei Ceri (Race of the Candles), Gubbio (Umbria)
May 15th. A procession in local costume where tall shrines are carried to the church on the top of Mount Ingino.
Palio dei Balestrieri (Palio of the Archers), Gubbio (Umbria)
Last Sunday in May. Medieval crossbow contest between Gubbio and Sansepolcro with medieval costumes and arms.
Cavalcata Sarda (Sardinian Ride), Sassari (Sardinia)
Last Sunday in May. Traditional procession of more than 3,000 people in Sardinian costumes.
Gioco del Ponte (Bridge Battle), Pisa (Tuscany)
First Sunday in June. Medieval parade and contest.
Festa del Giglio (The Lily Festival), Nola (Campania)
The Sunday following June 22nd. A colourful procession in costume.
Calcio Storico (Historic Soccer Match), Florence (Tuscany)
June 24th to 28th. Revival of a 16th century football match in medieval costume. Fireworks display from the terraced
gardens overlooking the city.
The Palio horse race, Siena (Tuscany)
July 2nd and August 16th. Procession and horse race. Participants are members of ancient city districts, competing for the
banner (Palio). Colourful medieval pageantry.
Feast of Santa Rosalia, Palermo (Sicily)
July 10th to 15th. Procession bands, fireworks in honor of the patron saint of the city.
Festa De’Noantri, Rome (Lazio)
July 19th to 26th. Folklore festival of Old Rome in Trastevere, including a colourful procession for the Vergine del Carmine,
folk dance and songs, carnival floats, and fireworks.
14
Il Redentore (Feast of the Redeemer), Venice (Veneto)
Third Sunday in July. Procession of gondolas commemorating the end of the Epidemic of 1575.
Torneo della Quintana (Joust of the Quintana), Ascoli Piceno (Marche)
First Sunday in August. Historical pageant in 15th-century costumes.
Palio del Golfo (Palio of the Gulf), La Spezia (Liguria)
Second Sunday in August. Rowing contest.
Sagra del Redentore (Feast of the Redeemer), Nuoro (Sardinia)
August 27th to 30th. Colorful procession in Sardinian costumes.
Historical Regatta, Venice (Veneto)
First Sunday in September. Traditional competition between two-oar racing gondolas and procession of ceremonial boats.
Giostra del Saraceno (Joust of the Saracen), Arezzo (Tuscany)
First Sunday in September, Tilting contest of the 13th century with knights in armour.
Palio dei Balestrieri, Sansepolcro (Tuscany)
September 8th. Crossbow palio between Sansepolcro and Gubbio. Medieval contest with costumes and arms.
Living Chess Game, Marostica (Veneto)
Second weekend in September, in an even-numbered year. The Chess game is played in the town square by living pawns
in costume.
Giostra della Quintana (Joust of the Quintana), Foligno (Umbria)
Second Sunday in September. Revival of a 17th century joust with 600 knights in costume, historical procession.
Festival of San Gennaro, Napoli (Campania)
September 19th. Religious ceremony honouring the patron saint of the city.
Flag Throwing Palio, Asti (Piedmont)
Third Sunday in September. Ancient festival with 800 costumed participants, historic procession and horse race.
Salone del gusto , slow food, Turin (Piedmont)
October. An international food festival that strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine.
Eurochocolate, Perugia (Umbria)
October. One of the largest chocolate festivals in Europe. It lasts for nine days and is located in the main squares and
areas of Perugia.
Oh Bej! Oh Bej, Milan (Lombardy)
7-9th December. Milan’s patron saint is celebrated with a beautiful Christmas market filled with sweets and typical products
in the area surrounding the church of St. Ambrogio.
15
OTHER MAJOR EVENTS
Arezzo: Arezzo Wave (July)
www.arezzowave.com
Ravello Festival (from June)
www.ravellofestival.com
Aosta Organ Music Festival (from mid-July to midAugust) www.regione.vda.it/turismo
Trieste Operetta festival (July and August)
www.teatroverdi-trieste.com
Bolzano International Piano Competition Feruccio
Busoni (August) www.concorsobusoni.it
Urbino Drama and art exhibitions;
concerts in the Renaissance Theatre (August)
Brescia Piano Festival (May and June)
www.festivalmichelangeli.it
Catania Music and drama performances at the GreekRoman Theatre (from June to September)
JAZZ
Umbria Jazz Festival Perugia Umbria Jazz – July
www.umbriajazz.com
Chamber Music Festival - Cervo (Imperia) (July and
August) www.cervo.com
IJFO: International Jazz Festivals Organisation
www.ijfo.org
Gardone Riviera Drama and concerts in the Vittoriale
degli Italiani open-air theatre of (July and August).
www.vittoriale.it
Pescara Pescara Jazz Festival – July
www.pescarajazz.com
Lucca Sacred Music Festival
takes place in the most important churches (April to June)
Pavia Concerts in the Certosa (July to September);
drama performances in the open air (July to August)
Rome Concerts in the Basilica of Massenzio (June
through August). Winter season concerts of the new “Parco
della Musica”. Winter season concerts of the Accademia
Filarmonica Romana.
MITO Settembre Musica (September)
www.mitosettembremusica.it
CONCERTS & BALLET
Major symphonic cycles and
organized thoughout the year by
associations and clubs with the p
famous artists. Most major
symphonic concert seasons and
famous International Ballet
Nervi, near Genoa, in July.
recitals are
music conservatories,
articipation of world
opera houses have
ballet seasons. A
Festival is held at
OPERA
Italy’s opera ancestral home offers visitors a rich choice of
operatic seasons throughout most of the year. The Teatro
alla Scala of Milan, the Teatro San Carlo of Naples
and the Teatro dell’Opera of Rome are world-renowned
for technical perfection of performance and detailed
magnificence of scenery and costumes.
Music and drama festival - Taormina (Messina)
(July and August) www.taormina-arte.com
Their opera season is usually held from
December to June, as do the seasons in
Italy’s other major opera houses: Teatro
Massimo, Palermo; Teatro Regio,
Parma; Teatro Comunale, Florence;
Teatro Vincenzo Bellini, Catania;
Teatro Comunale, Bologna; Teatro
Comunale Verdi, Trieste; Teatro Carlo
Felice, Genoa; Teatro Regio, Turin;
Teatro Lirico, Cagliari. Shorter seasons
are presented by the Teatro Filarmonico
in Verona, the Teatro Comunale in
Ferrara, the Teatro Giuseppe Verdi in
Busseto, the Teatro Valli in Reggio
Emilia and other theatres in Italy’s
smaller cities.
In summer, spectacular open-air opera is
presented at the Arena in Verona (June/
August), Teatro all’aperto Puccini in
Torre del Lago near Lucca (July/August)
and the Arena Sferisterio in Macerata
(July/August). During July and August the
Teatro Rossetti in Trieste presents an
Operetta Festival.
16
The most important Italian festivals of the performing
arts are the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (opera,
concerts, ballet, drama) in Florence (April to July),
the Festival of Two Worlds (opera, concerts, ballet,
drama, art exhibitions) in Spoleto (mid-June to mid July),
the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro (August), the
Ravenna Festival (June/July) and the Opera Festival in
Martina Franca in Apulia (end July / August).
PALERMO - TEATRO MASSIMO, Piazza G.Verdi, 90138
Palermo. Season events: October/July.
e-mail : biglietteria@teatromassimo.it
www.teatromassimo.it
PARMA - TEATRO REGIO, Via Garibaldi 16/A, 43100
Parma. Seasib events: October/April.
e-mail: info@teatroregioparma.org
www.teatroregioparma.org
CONCERT HALLS
ROME - PARCO DELLA MUSICA.
PARMA - AUDITORIUM PAGANINI
MILAN - AUDITORIUM DI MILANO
TURIN - AUDITORIUM GIOVANNI ANGELLI, Lingotto
Concert Hall
ROME - TEATRO DELL’OPERA, Piazza Beniamino Gigli
1, 00184 Roma. Season events: September/June.
ufficio.biglietteria@opera.roma.it www.opera.roma.it
MAJOR OPERA HOUSES
BOLOGNA - TEATRO COMUNALE - Largo Resphigi 1,
40126 Bologna. Season events: September/June
e-mail: boxoffice@comunalebologna.it
www.comunalebologna.it
TURIN - TEATRO REGIO, Piazza Castello 215, 10124
Turin. Season events: September/June
e-mail: info@teatroregio.torino.it
www.teatroregio.torino.it
TRIESTE - TEATRO LIRICO GIUSEPPE VERDI,
Piazza Verdi 1, 34121 Trieste. Season events: October/
June e-mail: info@teatroverdi-trieste.com
www.teatroverdi-trieste.com
CATANIA - TEATRO MASSIMO BELLINI, Via Perrotta 12,
95131 Catania. Season events: October/May
e-mail: botteghino@teatromassimobellini.it
www.teatromassimobellini.it
FLORENCE - TEATRO COMUNALE,
Via Solferino 15, 50123 Firenze. Season events:
September/April – April/July .
www.maggiofiorentino.com
GENOA - TEATRO CARLO FELICE, Passo Eugenio
Montale 4, 16121 Genova. Season events: October/June.
e-mail: biglietteria@carlofelice.it. www.carlofelice.it
MILAN - TEATRO ALLA SCALA, Season events:
September/July. Tel. +39 02 72003744.
www.teatroallascala.org
NAPLES - TEATRO SAN CARLO, Via San Carlo 98/F,
80132 Naples. Season events: September/July
biglietteria@teatrosancarlo.it www.teatrosancarlo.it
VENICE - THE TEATRO LA FENICE Season events:
September/July. La Vela – Venice
www.teatrolafenice.it
VERONA - TEATRO FILARMONICO,
Via dei Mutilati 4/K, 37121 Verona. Season events:
October/May.
www.arena.it
17
ITAlo
Travel in style on Italy’s newest High Speed trains
Italo is the only privately owned rail company in Italy, offering high speed trains
to the key tourist cities throughout Italy – from North to South & East to West.
All tickets at e-tickets meaning there is no need to worry about tickets being lost or stolen.
Italo services feature three classes on board, Smart (2nd class), Prima (1st class) & Club (premium 1st class).
All seats include individual tables, power sockets, rubbish bins, reclining seats & storage pockets.
Upgrading to Prima means a welcome drink and snack and Club will also get you a personal TV screen,
newspapers & complimentary espresso.
S. lUCIA
PoRTA GARIBAlDI
MESTRE
RoGoREDo
MIlAN
TURIN P.S.
REGGIo
EMIlIA
MEDIoPADANA
VENICE
PADUA
BoloGNA
FloRENCE
oSTIENSE
TIBURTINA
RoME
NAPlES
• Rome-Naples in 1hr 08
SAlERNo
• Florence-Rome in 1hr 22
• Milan-Rome in 2hrs 40
• Rome-Venice in 3hrs 35
• Venice <> Rome: up to 5 trains / day
• Rome <> Naples: up to 10 trains / day
• Milan <> Florence: up to 14 trains / day
• Milan <> Rome: up to 17 trains / day
18
ÉQUIVALENCE
PANTONE
TRIANGLE
PANTONE Process Cyan C
DÉGRADÉ
• Florence <> Rome: up to 20 trains / day
www.railplus.com.au
TRENITALIA
Travel on the red and Silver arrows
The Frecciarossa (red arrow) and Frecciargento (silver arrow)
are Trenitalia’s new high-speed rail services.
From the cities of Turin, Milan & Bologna in the north all the way down to Reggio Calabria in the South more
than 140 “Frecciarossa” and “Frecciargento trains stretch the entire length of Italy taking in all the major cities.
All seats have power sockets & access to the buffet car. Travel in 1st class
and receive larger seats with more legroom as well as a welcome drink.
All Trenitalia services offer passholder fares so if you are travelling on a Eurail pass
you can reserve seats on these services for an additional fee.
Monaco (Brennero)
Basilea-Zurigo (Chiasso)
Vienna (Tarvisio)
(Domodossola)
Bolzano
Parigi (Domodossola)
Udine
Treviso
Milano
Brescia
Vicenza
Verona
Torino
Piacenza
Reggio Emilia
Genova
Trieste
Venezia
Padova
Ravenna
Bologna
Rimini
Pisa
Firenze
Falconara M.ma
Ancona
Pescara
Torino-Milano-Bologna-Firenze-Roma-Napoli-Salerno
Milano-Bologna-Rimini-Ancona
Bolzano/Brescia-Verona-Bologna-Firenze-Roma
Udine-Venezia-Padova-Bologna-Firenze-Roma-Napoli-Salerno
Milano-Piacenza-Parma-Reggio E.-Modena-Bologna-Firenze-Roma
Roma-Caserta-Bari-Lecce
Roma-Napoli-Salerno – Lamezia T.-Reggio di Calabria
Torino/Milano-Venezia-Udine/Trieste
Torino/Milano/Venezia-Ancona/Pescara/Bari/Lecce/Taranto
Torino/Milano-Genova-Roma
Roma-Reggio Calabria
Roma-Ravenna
Roma
Foggia
Bari
Caserta
Napoli
Lecce
Salerno
Taranto
International routes
Map updated to the date of printing of the present brochure
Lamezia Terme
Reggio di Calabria
ÉQUIVALENCE
PANTONE
TRIANGLE
TYPOGRAPHIE
PANTONE Process Cyan C
DÉGRADÉ
CYAN + MAGENTA + JAUNE
www.railplus.com.au
Routing
Travel Time
Rome - Florence
1hr 31
Rome - Venice
3hrs 17
Rome -Verona
2hrs 50
Rome - Milan
2hrs 30 non-stop
Rome - Naples
1hr 10
Milan - Turin
43 mins
Bologna - Firenze
35 mins
Rome - Bari
3hrs 58
Rome - Lamezia
3hrs 59
19
SPECIAL INTEREST MUSEUMS
CARS:
Ferrari Museum, Maranello
Museo alla Scala
Lamborghini Automobili Spa
Museo Poldi Pezzoli
Via D. Ferrari 43, 41053 Maranello (Modena)
museo.ferrari.com
Via Modena 12, 40019 Sant’Agata Bolognese (Bologna)
www.lamborghini.com
Museo Automobile, Torino
Corso Unita’ d’Italia 40, 10126, Torino
www.museoauto.it
SOCCER:
San Siro Tour & Museum
Via Piccolonimi 5, Gate 21, 20123 Milano
(Stadium G.Meazza). www.sansirotour.com
Juventus Museum
Via Druento 153/42, Torino
www.juventus.com
MUSIC:
Casa della Musica
Piazzale San Francesco 1, 43121 Parma
Opening hours Wednesday-Friday 10.00-14.00 Saturday:
10.00-18.00 Sunday: 14.00-18.00
Monday, Tuesday closed.
info.museo@lacasadellamusica.it
www.lacasadellamusica.it
SEA:
Museum of The Sea and Navigation
Genoa
www.turismoinliguria.it
MILAN
Fondazione Prada
Fondazione Prada, Via Fogazzaro 36, 20135 Milano.
Office hours: 09.30–18.30 Monday to Friday.
e-mail: info@fondazioneprada.org
www.fondazioneprada.org
Museo Bagatti Valsecchi
Via Santo Spirito 10, 20121 Milano
e-mail: segreteria@museobagattivalsecchi.org
www.museobagattivalsecchi.org
20
Largo Ghiringhelli 1, Piazza Scala 20121 Milano.
www.teatroallascala.org
Via Manzoni, 12 , 20121 Milano
e-mail:ferraris@museopoldipezzoli.it
www.museopoldipezzoli.it
PADUA
Cappella degli Sgrovegni
e-mail: info@cappellascrovegni.it
www.cappelladegliscrovegni.it
PARMA
Il Castello dei Burattini Musei Giordano Ferrari.
The Giordano Ferrari collection represents the most
important Italian collection of theatre animation. Puppets
are featured as part of this great collection that captures
the different regions of Italy, its culture and traditions.
Musei Civici di San Paolo
Via Melloni 3/a, Parma.
e-mail: castellodeiburattini@comune.parma.it
www.castellodeiburattini.it
PISA
Leaning tower and Piazza dei Miracoli
Visits, which are for 40 minutes, and for not more than
30 visitors at a time, must be booked in advance and are
accompanied by a guide.
www.opapisa.it
www.unicaterra.it
www.pisaturismo.toscana.it
GENOA
The Gallery of Modern Art
Villa Saluzzo Serra, Via Capolungo 3, Nervi (near
Genoa). Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am -7pm.
www.gamgenova.it
ROME
Auditorium della musica
Exhibition and guided tours: Sala Santa Cecilia, Sala
Sinopoli, Sala 700, Cavea, Foyer, Parco Pensile,
Dall’Augusteo all Auditorium.
e-mail: info@musicaperroma.it
www.musicaperroma.it
Scuderie del Quirinale
e-mail: info@scuderiequirinale.it
www.comune.roma.it
www.scuderiequirinale.it
Palazzo Venezia
Via Del Plebiscito 118. Open everyday: 08.30-19.30 Closed on Mondays, January 1, December 25.
The box office closes at 18.30
New art venues in Rome
Rome has recently opened new venues dedicated to the
arts. The House of Cinema is located in the appropriately
named Largo Marcello Mastroianni. In the 19th century it
was a restaurant, then a cheese and milk shop until the
1930s when it was turned again into a luxury restaurant
“Casina delle Rose”. In the Dolce Vita years the venue
hosted the fashionable “La Lucciola” nightclub until its
closure in 1976.
The House of Cinema hosts a library on the history
of cinema with more than 40,000 books, a cinema for
the presentation of new films and discussions and a
specialized bookshop. The House of Theatres is the
new Rome venue devoted to live theatre, housing also
special collections and historic materials. Located in
Villino Corsini in the park of Villa Panphili, it is a place
for meetings, exhibitions and theatre with a multidisciplinary perspective combining study and training with
the “making” and “watching” of theatrical performances.
The House of Architecture is located in Piazza Manfredo
Fanti and hosts the Roman Acquarium. It is a fascinating
symbol of the presence of modern architectural
values in the capital, providing the city with a new and
evocative space for architecture. The House of Jazz
in Villa Osio, was built inside 3 farmhouses and has a
150 seat auditorium, a rehearsal and recording room,
accommodation quarters for artists, a restaurant and bar.
The House of Jazz is immersed in a 3 hectar park located
between the Baths of Caracalla and the beginning of Via
Cristoforo Colombo and it is ideal for open-air concerts.
The Parco della Musica (The Music Park), is Rome’s
new music centre. This outstandingly beautiful venue,
which includes 3 concert halls, is the most innovative and
engaging modern project ever carried out by the City of
Rome. It hosts concerts by the celebrated Accademia di
Santa Cecilia as well as foreign orchestras, ensembles
and soloists. www.turismoroma.it
TURIN
Egyptian Museum
Via Accademia delle Scienze 6, Torino
www.museoegizio.it
Pinacoteca Agnelli Gianni e Marella Agnelli
Lingotto, Via Nizza 230/130 (Entrance: Centro
Commerciale 8 Gallery).
e-mail: segreteria@pinacoteca-agnelli.it
FONDAZIONE GIOVANNI AGNELLI. For Information:
CENTRO DI DOCUMENTAZIONE DELLA FONDAZIONE
Via Giacosa 38, 10125 Torino
e-mail: segreteria@fga.it
www.fondazioni.it
VENICE
Biennale di Venezia
San Marco, 1364/a
Ca’ Giustinian, 30124
Venezia.
www.labiennale.org
email: info@lagbiennale.org
Accademia Gallery
Campo della Carita’, Dorsoduro 1050
30100 Venezia
www.gallerieaccademia.org
21
FLEA MARKETS
ABRUZZO L’Aquila, Historic Centre Second weekend:
furniture, antique and modern and collectables.
AOSTA VALLEY Saint Vincent, Piazza del Municipio First
Sunday: furniture – antique and modern - Verres Historic
Centre. First Sunday of the month: collectables.
APULIA Bwari, in front of Basilica San Nicola. Third
weekend: antiques and objects. Lecce, Piazza Libertini.
Last Sunday: furniture, antiques and modern and
collectables: Taranto, Rione Salinellai - collectables and
antiques every Sunday.
BASILICATA Matera, Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Third
weekend: antiques, clocks, collectables, objects and
furniture.
CALABRIA Crotone (CZ), Piazza Duomo. First Sunday:
furniture - antique and modern - Reggio Calabria, Lido
Comunale. First weekend: objects and antiques.
CAMPANIA Napoli, Villa Comunale. Third weekend:
antique and modern furniture. Piana di Sorrento (NA),
Piazza Cota Second Saturday: furniture and collectables
– Salerno, Historic Centre. Second weekend: antiques
and collectables.
EMILIA ROMAGNA Bologna, Piazza Santo Stefano.
Second weekend: objects, furniture and antiques –
Ferrara, Piazza Municipale. First Sunday: collectables,
crafts and antiques – Modena, Parco Novi. Fourth
weekend: objects, furniture – antique and modern –
Ravenna, Piazza Einaudi and Piazza Garibaldi. Third
weekend: antiques and crafts.
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA Pordenone, Corso V.
Emanuele Last Sunday: antiques and objects – Trieste,
Piazza dell’ Unita’ d’Italia. Third Sunday: collectables
– Udine, Piazza Matteotti. First Sunday: antiques and
objects.
LAZIO Rieti, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. Third weekend:
antiques and objects – Viterbo, Historic Centre. Third
Sunday: antiques, objects and collectables – Roma, Porta
Portese/Trastevere. Every Sunday morning: antiques,
books, crafts and clothes – Roma, Ippodromo delle
Capannelle. Every Saturday: (2 pm-8 pm) Every Sunday:
(9 am-8 pm) collectables, crafts and antiques.
LIGURIA Genova, “Antiquari nella Genova Antica”,
Palazzo Ducale First weekend: antiques. La Spezia,
Piazza Cavour. First Sunday: furniture – antique and
modern, Rapallo (GE), “Il Tarlo” Historic Centre. Fourth
Sunday: antiques - Santa Margherita (GE), Via Partigiani
d’Italia. First weekend: crafts.
LOMBARDY Brescia, Piazza della Vittoria
Second Sunday: furniture, antiques and collectables
– Como, Piazza San Fedele. First Saturday: antiques –
22
Cremona, near the Cathedral. Third Sunday: furniture
and collectables – Mantova, Piazza Castello. Third
Sunday: antiques - Milano, Naviglio Grande. Last Sunday:
antiques – Varese, Piazza Montegrappa. First Sunday:
antiques and collectables.
MARCHE Ascoli Piceno, Historic Centre. Third weekend:
antiques, furniture, and decorative items - Recanati (MC),
Piazza Giacomo Leopardi. First Sunday: small antique
furniture and objects – Urbino, Historic Centre, Fourth
Sunday: antiques, objects and collectables.
PIEDMONT Alessandria, Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza
Marconi and Via San Lorenzo. First Sunday: collectables,
furniture and books - Asti, Piazza San Secondo. Fourth
Sunday: collectables and furniture - Casale Monferrato
(AL), Via XX Settembre. Second weekend: furniture –
antique and modern - Torino, Piazza della Repubblica,
Porta Palazzo. Second Sunday: antiques.
SARDEGNA Cagliari, Bastioni di San Remy. Every
Sunday: collectables and objects – Olbia, Piazza
Matteotti. Third Saturday: antiques and collectables.
SICILY Agrigento, Historic Centre. Fourth Sunday:
antiques and objects – Catania, Historic Centre. Every
Sunday: antiques and objects - Palermo, Piazza Unità d’
Italia. First Sunday: furniture, objects and collectables.
TUSCANY Anghiari (AR), Historic Centre, Third Sunday:
furniture – antique and modern – Arezzo, Piazza San
Francesco. First weekend: furniture – antique and modern
– Florence, Piazza dei Ciompi. Permanent market:
antiques and crafts - Orbetello (GR), Historic Centre. First
weekend: furniture – antique and modern and collectables
– Lucca, Via del Battistero. Third weekend: furniture and
wood sculptures – Pisa, Historic Centre. Third weekend:
antiques – Pistoia, Via Pacinotti. Second weekend:
antiques – Siena, Piazza del Mercato. Third Sunday:
antiques and collectables - Viareggio (LU), Terrazza della
Repubblica. Fourth weekend: antiques and objects.
UMBRIA Perugia, Rocca Paolina. Last weekend:
antiques and collectables - Pissignano di Campello
(PG), Via Flaminia. First Sunday: collectables, crafts,
objects, furniture - antique and modern – Terni, Via
della Rinascita. Second weekend: small antiques and
collectables. - Todi (PG), Historic Centre Second Sunday:
furniture antique and modern - Gubbio (PG), Logge del
Cento Storico. Third Sunday: antiques, objects.
VENETO Asolo (TV), Piazza del Mercato Second
weekend: furniture, antiques, fabrics, clocks and objects.
– Padova, Prato della Valle. Third Sunday: objects, multiethnic – Treviso, Borgo Cavour. Fourth Sunday: furniture
– antique and modern, books and objects – Verona,
Piazza San Zeno. Third Saturday: antiques and crafts.
www.hiddenitaly.com.au
23
24
ITALY MAP
25
MEANS OF TRANSPORT
RAIL TRAVEL
Information offices are available at stations thoughout
Italy, with details regarding National and European
destinations.
The Italian rail system is operated by TRENITALIA.
The rail network is well developed and widespread,
especially between major urban centres and tourist areas.
The fastest trains operate on the networks between the
major cities while the regional trains usually stop at all
stations. You will find that rail travel in Italy is cheap and
efficient.
Train Classification
ITALOTRENO - High Speed train service connects
two lines: Turin-Salerno, stops in Milan, Reggio Emilia,
Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Venice-Naples,
stops in Padova, Bologna, Florence and Rome
FRECCIAROSSA - trains connecting Turin-MilanBologna-Rome-Naples-Salerno on the high speed line.
FRECCIARGENTO - TRAINS CONNECTING Rome
to Venice, Verona, Bari/Lecce, Lamezia Terme/Reggio
Calabria on the high speed lines and traditional lines.
FRECCIABIANCA - connecting Milan to: Venice, Udine
and Trieste: Genoa and Rome; down to Bari, Lecce on
the traditional line.
ETR: (also known as Eurostar) – very fast trains stopping
only at major cities.
1st and 2nd class – supplement payable – booking
compulsory.
INTERCITY: Fast trains stopping at major cities –
1st and 2nd class – supplement payable – booking
recommended.
INTER-REGIONALI: Trains stopping at many cities – 1st
and 2nd class.
REGIONALI: Local trains stopping virtually at every city
within the same region. Normally 2nd class only.
SLEEPER trains operate between major Italian cities
and to foreign countries.
RAIL PASSES & TICKETS: Can be purchased
from your local travel agent in Australia and
New Zealand. Seniors (75 years and over)
can obtain a “Carta d’argento”
(silver card) that allows them to
travel at a discounted
rate on some trains.
26
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Please be aware that once you
have purchased a ticket, you must validate it before
boarding the train at the special yellow machines located
along the platforms. Failure to do so will result in a fine.
For rail information & timetables visit www.trenitalia.com
BUS TRAVEL
There is a fairly extensive network of bus services in Italy
provided by a number of private companies. These bus
services vary from small local services connecting rural
communities to luxury express services between big
cities.
FERRIES AND HYDROFOILS
There are many services linking the islands by sea to
the mainland. The main links are by car ferries and
hydrofoils. In addition, ships from all the countries around
the Mediterranean are moored in the well-equipped Italian
ports. The main Italian ports for embarking on the Islands
of Sicily and Sardinia are: Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia,
Fiumicino, Naples and Villa San Giovanni.
FERRY COMPANIES ON THE WEB
Campania – www.caremar.it
Sicily – www.siremar.it
Sardinia – www.saremar.it
Elba/Giglio/Capraria – www.toremar.it
Adriatic Coast – www.tirrenia.it
Sardinia/Elba – www.moby.it
Sardinia/Sicily – www.gnv.it
Campania/Sicily/Aeolian Islands – www.snav.it
Lazio/Campania – www.alilauro.it
Ponza – www.vetor.it
Sardinia – www.corsica-ferries.it
Sicily – www.usticalines.it
Liguria/Cinque Terre - www.navigazionegolfopoeti.it
For General information and bookings on-line visit:
www.traghetti.com
ROAD SERVICE TRANSPORT
Public and private coach services link the cities and almost all populated centres. There are busses, trams,
and, in the main cities, there are also underground railways. The main international car hire companies have
branches all over the country, in most airports, sea-ports and railway stations.
MOTORWAYS AND ROADS
Italians drive on the right and overtake on the left. The
roads in Italy are quite good and Italy has a fine network
of motorways (Autostrade). Although the motorway
network is quite extensive, there is also a good network of
state roads to get you around. These state roads (strade
statali) are often just as good. As a tourist you may find
that avoiding motorways is a good idea. The provincial
roads (Strade provinciali) will bring you into the Italian
countryside.
An emergency triangle must be carried in the vehicle at all
times. Seat belts must be worn in the front and rear seats.
The use of mobile phones is prohibited if they required
being hand held. Helmets must be worn on two-wheeled
vehicles.
Speed limits are as follows (unless otherwise displayed):
Motorway Highway
Major Roads
Towns / Cities
130 km/h
110 km/h
90 km/h
50 km/h
Penalties for violation of speed limit vary in proportion
to the amount of the excess. The Italian Motorway
Code follows the Geneva Convention and Italy by using
international road signs. Motorway signs are indicated
by the letter “A” followed by a number written in white on
a green background. They are almost all subject to tolls,
except for some brief stretches, especially approaching
urban areas. Wearing of seatbelts is compulsory for frontand back-seat passengers as well as for the driver. The
use of mobile phones while driving unless they have a
hands free device. The alcohol limit is 0,5 grams per litre.
Tolls can be paid through the following methods:
- TelePass: A telematic system that allows you to pay the
toll without stopping.
- By Cash: When the sign background is white, it means
that the lane is exclusively for cash payment. The sign
shows the icon of cash with in addition the symbol of a
hand, indicating the presence of a cashier.
- ViaCard charge card: a magnetic prepaid charge
card, of the amount of 25, 50 or 75 euros, which can be
used to pay tolls in all automatic toll lanes and in lanes
with cashier of all motorway network in Italy. The Viacard
charge card can be used for any type of vehicle travelling
on motorways, either private or commercial. The Viacard
charge card in euros can be used anywhere on the Italian
motorway network disregarding its expiry date.
- Payment with credit card and Maestro Cards
A new signage layout has been implemented to
achieve major directness and visibility, based on colour
identification associated to the different payment options
and on a standard use of colours, icons and symbols.
Clear and immediate understandable signs allow
drivers arriving at the toll to choose quickly the lane
corresponding to their payment option, avoiding both
confusion, and slowing down of the car flow near the pay
tolls and, more importantly, help cut down the number of
accidents due to sudden manoeuvring or moving from
one gate lane to the other.
Entrance gate
The lanes reserved for Telepass owners are provided with
new signage settled above the marquee, characterized
by a yellow background sign reading “reserved Telepass
owners”. All the other gate lanes where tickets are issued
are characterized by signs settled nearer the ground at
the entrance of the lane.
Exit gate
The new signage is meant to quicker the payment,
allowing users, along the 2.855 km of the Autrostrade per
l’Italia network, to see and locate clearly and immediately
the various payment options available at each exit gate.
For travel, traffic and road information please visit:
www.autostrade.it or www.aci.it
TAXI
Taxi service is readily available throughout the country.
Meters are compulsory and fares are displayed.
IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED TO USE ONLY OFFICIAL
TAXIS WHICH ARE EASILY IDENTIFIABLE. IGNORE
OFFERS FROM DRIVERS OF PRIVATE CARS WHO
OFTEN LOITER AROUND AIRPORTS AND RAILWAY
STATIONS.
Extra charges: Night service supplement between 10 pm
and 6 am. Sunday and holiday supplement + luggage
(per item).
For taxi trips outside the city boundaries, fares will be
based on distance.
PETROL
Almost all service stations in the country are equipped
with pumps for unleaded petrol and diesel fuel. Service
stations are usually open from 07:00 to 12:30 and from
15:00 to 19:30. During weekends and public holidays they
operate with an alternative shifting system, generally only
in the morning. Service is guaranteed 24 hours a day on
the motorways. Carrying petrol in containers is prohibited.
27
DRIVING DISTANCES
Bologna
Florence
Genoa
Milan
Naples
Palermo
Rome
Turin
Venice
Agrigento
1145
1375
1599
1663
841
136
1073
1773
1570
Ancona
210
255
495
428
410
1209
294
548
335
Aosta
390
526
256
182
1014
1825
782
126
466
Arezzo
191
85
353
409
478
1289
246
527
350
Assisi
296
190
458
514
407
1218
175
632
411
Bari
681
784
966
899
322
734
482
1019
806
Bergamo
229
335
214
58
869
1638
637
181
238
106
285
218
640
1415
408
338
159
Bologna
Bolzano
291
397
399
276
931
1684
699
408
225
Catania
1471
649
253
881
1581
1378
1253
1183
1407
Como
266
372
205
48
906
1681
674
171
294
Cortina
308
414
500
377
948
1689
716
509
165
Cosenza
952
882
1106
1170
348
463
580
1280
1077
Florence
106
268
324
534
1345
302
442
265
Genoa
285
156
758
1569
526
174
387
Lucca
142
72
193
293
567
1378
335
367
300
Matera
474
825
1032
956
291
668
523
1085
872
Messina
1157
1087
1311
1375
533
258
785
1485
1282
Milan
218
324
156
858
1633
626
139
284
Naples
640
538
758
858
811
232
932
799
Palermo
1415
1345
1569
1633
811
1043
1743
1540
Perugia
270
164
432
488
408
1219
176
606
394
Pisa
162
92
190
290
568
1379
334
366
321
Rome
408
302
526
626
232
1043
700
567
Siena
176
70
296
394
464
1275
232
470
335
1329
1259
1483
1547
725
322
957
1657
1454
267
403
215
79
937
1712
705
132
355
1535
1332
Siracusa
Stresa
1207
1137
1361
1425
603
266
835
Turin
338
442
174
139
932
1743
702
Trento
233
339
341
218
874
1626
641
349
167
Trieste
308
414
336
420
948
1689
715
551
165
133
Taormina
28
268
415
Udine
276
382
504
384
916
1657
684
515
Venice
159
265
387
284
899
1540
567
415
Verona
141
247
282
164
781
1534
549
295
120
DRIVER’S LICENCE
Australian and New Zealand drivers licence
holders wishing to drive in Italy have two
options:
Option 1) Obtain an international driving permit
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is proof that you
hold a valid driver licence in your home country at the
date of issue of the IDP and should be carried with your
domestic driver licence. IDPs are issued through state
and territory motoring clubs and the cost to obtain one
ranges from about $20 to $50. To obtain an International
Driving Permit, please contact the relevant IDP authority
in your state:
New South Wales - NRMA
Queensland - RACQ Ltd. (Royal Automobile Club of
Queensland Limited)
Victoria - RACV (Royal Automobile Club of Victoria)
South Australia - RAA (Royal Automobile Association of
South Australia, Inc)
Western Australia - RAC (Royal Automobile Club of
Western Australia (Incorporated)
Tasmania - RACT (Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania
Limited)
Northern Territory - AANT (Automobile Association of
Northern Territory Inc)
New Zealand - Automobile Association (AA)
Option 2) Obtain a valid translation into Italian of your
Australian or NZ drivers licence from an accredited
translator
The translation must then be accompanied by a valid
Australian or New Zealand drivers licence.
To obtain information on accredited translators please
contact your local Italian Consulate or Embassy.
IMPORTANT ROAD SIGNS
Stop: Red, Octagonal and says ‘stop’ in the centre
Parking areas: Circular sign with a red border and red
diagonal slash through the middle and a blue background.
Do not enter: Red circle with a white horizontal bar
through the middle.
No Vehicles Allowed: White border and round with a red
circle around the border.
One Way: Rectangular sign with an arrow pointing out
the appropriate direction and the words ‘senso unico’.
No Passing: Round white sign with a border and tow
cars in the centre, the right car is black, the left car is red.
TYPES OF ROADS
Autostrada: Motorways and freeways
Major roads: Dual carriageways and highways with more
than one lane in each direction.
Minor roads: Narrow, winding roads with one lane in
each direction and generally moving fast.
White roads: Narrow, dirt or white gravel roads through
the countryside, known locally as ‘strade bianche’.
ACCESSIBILITY
A Committee “for the promotion and the encouragement
of Accessible Tourism” was established in Italy in
response to the demand of focusing the whole tourism
system on people and their needs. Infrastructure for
disabled travellers is constantly improving. Some busses
have busses with wheelchair access and often churches
are equipped with ramps and lifts. For further information:
Milan - www.milanopertutti.it
Rome - www.handyturismo.it
Naples - www.turismoaccessibile.org/?lang=en
Venice - www.venice-tourism.com
29
ACCOMMODATION
HOTELS
There are about 38,000 hotels in Italy. Every hotel has
rates fixed in agreement with the Provincial Tourist Board.
Most hotels quote all-inclusive rates, which include taxes,
service, heating or air-conditioning. Hotels are classified:
5-Star Deluxe, 5-Star, 4-Star, 3-Star, 2-Star and 1-Star.
The term pensione (or pension), that describes a small
hotel, is no longer used in Italy. Pensions are now called
1-Star or 2-Star hotels.
MOTELS “ALONG THE ROAD”
Italy has an extensive network of motels that provide
motorists with modern and comfortable accommodation,
parking facilities and delicious regional food. Many motels
also have swimming pools, private beaches, tennis
courts, small parks and gardens.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Bed and breakfast establishments are family run and
privately owned. B&B’s are not actually authorised to
prepare meals and so breakfast is usually pre-packaged.
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
They consist of convents, monasteries and other religious
institutions offering accommodation, usually at very
affordable prices, great locations but with restrictions.
PRIVATE HOMES
Accommodation in private homes is available in most
cities and towns. Contact the local tourist office of the
city or town and request “un elenco di affittacamere” (list
of persons letting rooms). Private homes are not official
establishments and are not rated by the tourist office.
ALPINE HUTS
The Club Alpino Italiano owns nearly 600 huts in the
mountain districts and publishes a yearly book with a
30
map and information on access, equipment and tariffs.
Touring Club Italiano publishes several volumes giving
detailed mountain itineraries and excursion information
that includes the huts. www.cai.it
FARMHOUSES (AGRITOURISM)
Italian cottages and farmhouses are available for holiday
rental.
YOUTH HOSTELS AND STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Youth Hostels can be found all over Italy in the major
cities and are run by the AIG (Associazione Italiana
Alberghi per la Gioventu’), affiliated to Hostelling
International (HI). A HI card is not always required, but is
recommended.
For details on how to obtain one you can contact: www.
ostellionline.com. The Italian Youth Hostels Association
(Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Gioventú) AIG,
Operates over 50 hostels throughout Italy
(www.informagiovani.it). Student hostels exist in many
Italian towns and are available not only to students under
taking courses but, when available, also to students
visiting the country for holidays. Useful information can
be found at: www.cts.it. Centro Turistico Giovanile (CTG),
www.ctg.it
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
Italy has well equipped conference and meeting facilities
in hotels, or other sites depending on your requirements.
VILLAS & APARTMENTS
Italy offers an extensive range of accommodation in Villas
and apartments.
CAMPING
Camping is very popular in Italy and over 1,700 official
camping sites are now in full operation.
31
GETTING MARRIED
Italian citizens residing in Australia, enrolled in A.I.R.E.,
wishing to be married in Italy, require the publication of
marriage bans. The request for the issue of such bans
needs to be made in person at the competent Consulate
of one’s State of residence. Valid passports are required
for this exercise.
The marriage bans will need to be posted at the
Consulate for 8 calendar days, after which the Consulate
will prepare the necessary paperwork, including a
declaration that there has been no opposition to the
marriage, to enable the wedding to take place in the
chosen Italian municipality.
Total cost for the issue of marriage bans and relating
documents is €22.90. Payment for all documents must be
made in cash on the day of the application.
For those wishing to have a religious ceremony, please
contact your local parish where you will be able to
obtain information on sister parishes in Italy. The Italian
parish will then be able to inform you of the necessary
documents to fulfill the requirements of the Church.
According to the Agreement between Australia and Italy,
signed on 10 February 2000, Australian citizens who
wish to get married on Italian territory - without settling
down permanently - shall provide a declaration issued
by the Australian Consular Authorities in Italy and an
Australian certificate of no impediment to marriage issued
by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs or by the
Australian Embassy in Italy.
32
In the event that one or both of the above mentioned
documents cannot be produced - and ONLY in this
event - the interested parties can obtain a statutory
declaration (atto notorio) by the Italian Authorities in
Italy (Official Register of the Municipality where the
marriage is celebrated and any Tribunale Civile in Italy).
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade stated that
certificates of No impediment to marriage may be issued
in Australia at the Department’s offices in each State
and Territory and at Australia’s missions overseas. The
Australian Consular Policy Section of the Department can
be contacted by telephone number +61.(0)2.6261 1111
and facsimile +61.(0)2.6261 2554.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
A form from the Italian Consulate needs to be completed
and returned with a copy of the following documents:
- Birth certificate for Bride and Groom;
- Copy of ID documents for Bride, Groom and Witnesses.
If you are divorced please supply copy of your divorce
papers.
Please take note that the witnesses cannot be relatives of
the persons concerned and that the above documentation
must be returned to the Italian Consulate at least one
week prior to the wedding.
Realise the Dream
Sunny Italy, Small Group Tour (max 16 people)
Duration
8 days/7nights
Cost
From $1750.00 per person twin share
Cost
From $1870.00 per person twin share
Departure
March: 22, 29 - April: 5, 12, 26 May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - June: 7, 21 July: 12 - August: 23 - September: 6, 13,
20, 27 - October: 4, 18,
Departure
March: 22, 29 - April: 5, 12, 26 May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - June: 7, 21 July: 12 - August: 23 - September: 6, 13,
20, 27 - October: 4, 11, 18, 25
italy
unique2013/1
4
Guaranteed Small group departure to discover Rome,
Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti, Venice and
other small towns of this magnificent country. 3 nights
in Rome, 2 nights in Florence, 2 nights in Venice.
Guaranteed Small group departure to discover Rome
Pompeii and the Amalfi coast. 3 Nights in Rome,
4 nights in Sorrento.
Highlights:
Highlights:
Guided visit to Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel
and St Peter’s Basilica; Guided Visit of Imperial Rome
including Colosseum and Imperial Forum. Lunch in a
typical farm house near Montepulciano, walking tour of
Siena; guided walking tour of Florecne. Visit Piazza della
Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Dome with Giotto’s bell
tower, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce; orientation tour of
Venice with the major sights. Dinners in typical regional
restaurants in each town.
Guided visit to Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel
and St Peter’s Basilica; Guided Visit of Imperial Rome
including Colosseum and Imperial Forum. Stop in
Pompeii and visit one of the most incredible historical
sites in the world, visit of Capri with guide. Sorrento,
visit of one of the most intriguing coastlines in the
world. Amalfi, Positano, Minori, Vietri. Dinners in typical
regional restaurants in each town
TOURS OF ITALY
8 days/7nights
Duration
italianbureau.com.au
Absolute Italy, Small Group Tour (max 16 people)
6
5
Expect nothing less than
knowledge and expertise
4
1
1
Day 1: Rome: Independent
arrival at the hotel
4-8
Day 2: Rome
Day 3: Rome
Day 4: Siena and San Gimignano
Day 1: Rome: Independent
arrival at the hotel
Day 5: Florence
Day 2: Rome
Day 6: Venice
Day 3: Rome
Day 7: Venice
Day 4: Pompei/Sorrento
Day 8: Venice: Breakfast and end of service
Day 5: Capri
Realise the dream and take the journey with us.
Day 6: Sorrento: Free Day
Day 7: Amalfi: Drive
Day 8: Sorrento: Breakfast and end of services
Holiday experiences designed for you What is not included: Porterage at airport, Tips, Beverages
and meals not mentioned in the program, Travel Insurance,
Arrival Transfer, Departure Transfer, Optional Excursions,
City tax (to pay direct if applicable)
Cost inclusive of: Breakfast daily. Bus as per itinerary; Tour
Escort/Host*; 3 nights in Roma; 4 nights in Sorrento; 1 lunch,
wine included; 6 dinners, wine included; Visit of Vatican,
entrance fee included; Walking tour of the Colosseum and
Ancient Rome; Visit of Pompeii, entrance fee included; Walking
tour of Sorrento; Visit of Capri; Visit of Amalfi Coast
What is not included: Porterage at airport, Tips, Beverages
and meals not mentioned in the program, Travel Insurance,
Arrival Transfer, Departure Transfer, Optional Excursions,
City tax (to pay direct if applicable)
Hotels: Hotel may be substituted with similar category:
Roma (4*) Ponte Sisto, Ripetta or Empire Palace; Florence (4*)
De La Ville or Pierre; Venice (4*) Ca’ de Conti or Foscari
Hotels: Hotel may be substituted with similar category:
Roma (4*) Ponte Sisto, Ripetta, or Empire Palace; Sorrento
(4*) Hilton Sorrento, Imperial Tramontano, or Grand
Hotel La Favorita
For more information check the website
www.italianbureau.com.au
For more information check the website
www.italianbureau.com.au
Tours of Italy
Cost inclusive of: Breakfast daily. Bus as per itinerary, Tour
Escort/Host*, Welcome cocktail, 3 nights in Rome, 2 nights
in Florence, 2 nights in Venice, 1 lunch, wine included, 5
dinners, wine included, Wine and olive tasting in Chianti;
Visit of Vatican, entrance fee included, Walking tour of the
Colosseum and Ancient Rome, Visit of Siena and en route
stop in San Gimignano, Walking tour of Florence, Walking
tour of Venice, Transfer from hotel in Florence to Florence
Railway station, High speed train from Florence to Venice,
Transfer from Venice Railway station to hotel in Venice,
Luggage handling at hotel, Book Discover Italy.
1
Premier Tour Company with
customised packages, guarantee
unique tours and more!
Italian Travel Bureau/Travel Makers
Corner Trevillian Quay & Eastlake Parade
Kingston ACT AUSTRALIA
Tel: 02 6247 4444
Interstate: 1800 839 408
Fax: 02 6257 6452
email: info@italianbureau .com.au
www.italianbureau.com.au
www.travelmakers.com.au
33
CHURCHES
Churches are open from early morning until 1 p.m.
and then again in the afternoon. Major cathedrals
and basilicas are open all day. Special hours apply
during particularly significant religious periods such as
Christmas, Easter, Lent, etc. To visit churches a suitable
“dress code” is required and visits are not allowed during
religious services.
PAPAL AUDIENCES AND THE VATICAN
Masses with the Pope at the Vatican can be celebrated in
St. Peter’s Basilica, in St Peter’s Square or both together
depending on the celebration and the expected number of
people attending. Most of the masses from the Pontifical
liturgical calendar at are celebrated at St Peters Basilica
which can easily host more than 15.000 people. There
are some Masses when the Holy See is expecting a
larger number of people and for those Masses they will
use St Peters Square. For most of the Masses with the
Pope you will need to have a ticket.
Tickets are always free.
Don’t forget that to attend these celebrations you will
need to pass through security scanners and long lines are
to be expected. We recommend that you arrive 1- 3 hrs
before the scheduled start time.
Tickets for Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica with the Pope:
If you need between 1 - 6 tickets you can get tickets
directly from the Swiss Guards usually from 3 days
before the Mass at the “Bronze Door” from 8am till 8pm
Summer Time - 8am till 7pm Winter Time. However if it’s
a Popular Mass such as Christmas Eve or Easter Mass
you will need to reserve tickets in advance to guarantee
availability. If you will need more than 10 tickets for any of
the Masses you will definitely need to reserve in advance,
and then collect your tickets usually 1-3 days before the
event from the Prefecture of the Papal Household.
Masses with the Pope at St.Peter Square:
For the seated area you will need a ticket but mostly you
can attend standing without a ticket.
34
Tickets will be asked for at the entrance of the Mass.
Remember: Tickets DOES NOT necessarily guarantee
entrance or a seat. When the church / Square is full
access will be denied even with your ticket.
Only your arrival time will guarantee your access so come
early. For more inforamtion visit; www.vatican.va
EASTER MIDNIGHT / CHRISTMAS EVE
MASS TICKETS AT THE VATICAN
Easter Masses & Christmas Eve Masses are traditionally
celebrated at St Peter’s Basilica. Capacity is limited and
it can be very hard sometimes to get tickets for these
events so you must book far in advance, no less than 2
months usually.
The best way to get your ticket for Easter/Christmas
Masses is to send a fax directly to the Vatican between 6
to 2 months in advance.
If the number of your request is not very large, (example:
a family numbering 2-6 tickets) you will have a better
chance of getting your tickets.
Normally the Vatican will reply to your home address with
a letter notifying you that they have received your request
and where to take the letter at the Vatican to collect
tickets. They will not confirm tickets have been issued
until you go to the prefecture office for collection.
There you will either receive your tickets or a letter to say
there was not enough availability.
Again, the sooner you make you reservation the more
chance there is of availability.
The smaller the number of tickets requested the higher
the chance of having your request granted so we suggest
to not book extra tickets unnecessarily.
If you order a large number of tickets (for a group) or
more than 10 tickets we recommend you to send the
request together with a letter from your parish or some
authority of the church.
Tickets are collected at the Preffetura Vaticana located
just after the “Bronze Doors” at St Peter’s Basilica
normally from 5-4 days days before the event from 8am
till 6 or 7pm depending if it’s winter or summer.
Tickets are always free.
Discover Italy by Car and Save
www.autoeurope.com.au
1300 656 601
35
Car Rental Experts since 1954
MORE TO EXPERIENCE
FOOD AND WINE
SPORTS & ADVENTURE
Italy has always been a synonym for “great cuisine”,
offering an unmistakable explosion of flavours, scents,
and aromas. Aside from having one of the most famous
cuisines, it also proposes an immense variety of different
regional dishes and recipes.
Italy offers endless and amazing opportunities for
those seeking a vacation dedicated to sports and
physical activity - for those who want to be in close
contact with nature both during the summer and the
winter, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and unique
landscapes.
Visitors cannot miss the food and wine itineraries journeys through Italy’s gastronomic culture, in search
of ancient recipes, genuine products, and simple food
inspired by classic Italian cooking and innovative
creations. World renowned products such as Parmigiano
Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese, Parma and San Daniele
ham, Modena balsamic vinegar, Genoa’s pesto, buffalo
mozzarella from Campania, Alba truffles, and cured
meats are just some of the symbols that make Italy the
land of good food. And how could anyone forget pasta
and pizza, universal synonyms for Italy?
Italy’s wines, those noble ambassadors of Italian
excellence throughout the world, must not be
neglected. The pleasure of tasting a fine wine in its
native environment is unparalled - a glass of Chianti or
Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany, of Barbera or Barolo
in Piedmont, of Prosecco di Valdobbiadene in Veneto, of
Lambrusco in Emilia Romagna, or the Sicilian wines or
the white wines in Friuli and Trentino-Alto Adige, or the
great reds of the Valtellina, just to provide a few renowned
examples.
Italy has a world of flavours to taste and tempt the palate ,
eyes, and heart!
36
There are qualified and well-equipped facilities to assist
guests and meet their every need. Italy’s countless
marinas and ports, and various tourist organizations
offer opportunities to indulge in water sports, such
as windsurfing, kitesurfing, swimming, sailing, and
waterskiing.
For mountain lovers, there are infinite options. During the
summer: biking, walking, horseback riding, whitewater
rafting and kayaking along streams and rapids, fishing
in the pristine waters of rivers and lakes, paragliding and
hang gliding over spectacular landscapes. During the
winter, the mountains become a paradise for those who
wish to practise winter sports. There are also several
options for cyclists - from mountain biking to downhill and
street biking with scenery boasting undeniable beauty
and challenging hills to tackle. A number of bike-tour
itineraries provide a range of ability levels and include the
option of lodging in comfortable and practical bike hotels
equipped to accommodate aficionados of this sport.
Whatever the season, whatever the passion, Italy is the
place for a sports-related vacation beyond compare! Italy
is the perfect background for cycling, rafting, mountain
biking, hiking, horseback riding along amazing bridle
paths…and many other outdoor sports.
MORE TO DISCOVER
HEALTH & WELLNESS
BUSINESS & STUDY
Feeling good in Italy is easy. This country boasts the
largest number of thermal spa centres in the world, with
a tradition of body and soul treatments that dates back
thousands of years - to ancient Rome. Throughout the
country, from north to south, it is possible for visitors to
experience a unique vacation centred on general wellbeing l at our numerous natural thermal springs. These
places are renowned for their therapeutic properties and
for their excellent aesthetic treatments. There are ancient
baths that have remained intact for centuries and take
visitors back in time, offering a primitive sort of appeal,
with their natural saunas, hidden caves surrounded by
vegetation, and hot steam with a pleasantly ferrous scent
- excellent spots for reinvigorating the body and treating
the skin.
Italy is the ideal destination for business tourism: many
international airports, appropriate infrastructures and
breathtaking landscapes. It’s no wonder that the Bel
Paese stands out as the favorite place for congressional
tourism. Its amazing regions offer a wide range of choices
throughout the year: both large and small cities have new,
high-quality structures for national and international fairs,
making it possible to discover the charm of Italy in the
time not strictly dedicated to business.
A thermal spa vacation is always revitalizing, thanks
to effective treatments and a wide range of services,
but, most importantly, thanks to the enchanting natural
landscapes in which they are located. Italy has various
world famous thermal spas: Saturnia, Montecatini, San
Gimignano, Abano, Salsomaggiore and Ischia, to name
just a few for a holiday devoted to health, beauty and
physical well-being, in quiet resorts with all mod cons.
Special consideration should be given to the wide array
of options available at the wellness centres in TrentinoAlto Adige, Umbria and Tuscany. Their facilities are
specifically equipped to make use of the latest apparatus
and techniques, with innovative treatments that provide
guests with a vacation dedicated to physical well-being
and relaxation.
Italy is an excellent choice of location for congresses,
meetings and conventions. The Italian territory boasts
numerous congress centres suitable for any kind of event,
with modern and prestigious structures equipped with
everything you need to make your congress successful:
hotels, and specialized infrastructures and services that
guarantee high-quality service. Italy provides the best
backdrops for a great congress: from the capital, Rome,
to the exciting Milan, without forgetting other cities such
as Turin, Rimini, Florence and its many cities of art, to
name but a few. That is not all – meetings can also be
organized in the many locations around the wonderful
Italian lakes, rivieras, or mountain sites. As a choice Italy
is an all round winner.
Italy offers prestigious structures and innumerable
events throughout the year. Its art, culture, and scenery ,
provide the perfect backdrop for motivational trips that are
enriched by its beauty and comfortable facilities.
37
TOURIST CARDS
ABRUZZO
EMILIA ROMAGNA
The Costa dei Trabocchi Card guarantees discounts
on entrance and guided tours at principle touristic sites
throughout the area.
www.sangroaventinoturismo.it/pagine.asp?idn=718
The Romagna Visit Card is an access pass that
guarantees varying type of offers - including free
entrances, discounts and other specials - in selected
museums and attractions in the Provinces of ForlìCesena and Ravenna. Vacation in Romagna, vacation in
quality! www.romagnavisitcard.it
The Majella Card is the Discount Card for the Parco della
Majella. www.parcomajella.it
APULIA
Puglia City Card is the new way to live local
opportunities, with maximum attention towards the
diverse and specific demands of modern tourism.
www.apuliacitycard.com
ALTO ADIGE
The Museumobil Card combines two different offers,
allowing you to take all modes of public transport during
your stay in Alto Adige, as well as access 78 of the
region’s museums and collections! www.mobilcard.info
The Romagna Visit Card guarantees varying type of
offers - including free entrances, discounts and other
specials - in selected museums and attractions in the
Provinces of Forlì-Cesena and Ravenna. Vacation in
Romagna, vacation in quality! www.romagnavisitcard.it
Discover Calabria Card: makes travel easier for tourists
in Calabria! www.discovercalabriacard.com
Castelli del Ducato di Parma e Piacenza Card:
this Card is your official pass to experiencing enchanting
places and living the area’s countless manors and castles
to the fullest: from antique accommodations to tyical
restaurants, from historic artisan workshops and refined
boutiques to the top museums.
www.castellidelducato.it
CAMPANIA
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
CALABRIA
Campania Arte Card: a rechargeable card for travelling
and discovering the fascinating cultural heritage in Naples
and the rest of the region - with ease, on a budget, and to
your advantage! www.campaniartecard.it
38
Bologna Welcome Card: discover the sites and
attractions of Bologna practically and economically,
with the Bologna Welcome Card - the card especially
dedicated to travelers to the Emilian Capital.
www.bolognawelcome.com
FVG-Card is your all-access pass to discover both
excitement and savings in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
www.turismofvg.it/Info-utili/FVG-Card
Live la Bella Vita
with Sun Island Tours
Experience the ageless beauty of Rome, Venice,
Florence, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, The Amalfi
Coast, The Lakes Region, Sicily, Sardinia and
so much more...
www.sunislandtours.com.au
Huge Selection Of
Accommodations & Villas
From
$47*pp
twin share
At the “Vasari Hotel” in Florence
Day Tours, Cooking Classes, Horse
Riding, Bike & Walking Tours
From
$50*pp
“Gondola Experience” in Venice
Escorted Coach Tours, Packages,
Cruises & Train Packages
From
$1307*pp
twin share
8 Days “From Sicily to Rome” escorted tour
*Conditions Apply
39
LAZIO
Roma Pass is the cultural-tourist card offering reductions
and services to both travelers and the public - enjoy all
the beauties and wonders Rome has to offer!
www.romapass.it
Omnia Vatican & Rome offers a vast network of
services, including entry to the most interesting religious
and cultural sites, as well as access to city transport and
to the Open Bus Roma cristiana itineraries. Not only, but
also rides aboard the mini Open Bus. Experience city
walks with the aid of innovative multimedia instruments,
plus information and assistance point available
throughout the city.
www.omniavaticanrome.org
LIGURIA
The “Cinque Terre Card” grants: - guaranteed access
to the pathways and equipped routes of the Park utilization of the Park’s sustainable transport - entry to
nature observation centers and to the various “territorial
museums” - discounts for Civic Museums in La Spezia
- and, for the disabled, free movement on elevators in
Manarola, Riomaggiore and Vernazza.
www.cinqueterre.com/ita/information/card/
The Genova Card Musei is your certified City Pass to
free visits in 22 city and communal, State and private
museums. The musei+bus version also offers free
movement on urban transport! www.genova-turismo.it
LOMBARDY
Milano Card is the first touristic card for the City of Milan.
www.milanocard.it/
MARCHE
Carta Musei Marche: a new and experimental means
for experiencing both the museums and the terrain in
The The Marchess. La Carta Musei The Marches lets
tourists visit over 100 museums and archaeological sites,
guaranteeing free, no-limits access to all!
www.cartamusei.the_marches.it
PIEDMONT
The Torino+Piemonte Card gives you the keys to the
city and the region!
www.turismotorino.org/card/IT/home
SARDEGNA
The Si Card is the free, easy-access card for Sulcis
Iglesiente and surroundings, at reduced prices!
www.sulcisiglesiente.eu/site/si_card.asp
Sardinia Pass is the key to unlock beautiful experiences
and things to do. www.sardiniapass.com
40
SICILY
PalermoTouristcard is the services card for visitors to
the Island of Sicily, offering specials on museum, gallery,
and historic palazzi visits, as well as on car rentals and
other means of transport. Also covered are certain health
service and emergency conventions.
www.palermotouristcard.it/
TUSCANY
The Firenze Card gives you entry to Florence’s major
musuems, villas and historic gardens.
www.firenzecard.it
TRENTINO
Trento Card: just one card and you can have the entire
city in your pocket! Experience Trento any time of the
year, and discover the city center, Monte Bondone and
surroundings without having to carry a single cent.
www.apt.trento.it/it/Servizi/Trento_Card/Trento_Card.htm
Trento Rovereto Card Practical and budget-friendly,
this card is your key to accessing the museums, castles
and other points of interest in Trento, Rovereto and the
surrounding area! www.visitrovereto.it
UMBRIA
“Perugia Citta’ museo card” the card with advantages
and benefits as you visit the principal cultural, historic and
artistic spots in Perugia.
www.perugiacittamuseo.it/it/card-perugia-citta-museo.html
The Assisi CARD gives you discounts on parking,
museums, restaurants, and shopping in Assisi, as well as
excursions to Monte Subasio and other Umbrian cities.
Not only, but enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, and
specials on taxi services.
www.assisicard.com
VENETO
Venice Card The ideal card for tourists wanting to visit
the city in all its dimensions, from the major museums and
foundations to the prettiest churches. It’s Venice, easy
and fiasco-free.
www.hellovenezia.com
Verona Card is a cumulative ticket that can be bought
in any one of the visiting sites included, as well as from
sellers taking part in the initiative, from tabaccheria in the
city center, and touristic information offices marked IAT in
Verona and Lake Garda.
www.veronacard.it
The PadovaCard is a great way to visit Padua and the
surrounding province.
http://padovacard.turismopadova.it/
The world’s
LARGEST
skiing region
Italy’s Dolomites Mountains
450 ski lifts 45 ski resorts
12 huge valleys…on one Ski Pass!
Unlimited sking
Gourmet food & wine
Modern infrastructure
Stunning alpine scenery
Guided, Independent & Safari Weeks
www.dolomitesskitours.com.au
☎ (02) 9997 2475
info@dolomitesskitours.com.au
Established
41
1985!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it better to get around by train or car?
Italy is well connected with both the rail system and
motorways. Getting around by car will depend on how
confident you are as a driver and driving on the opposite
side of the road to Australia and New Zealand.
For further information see page 26 of this booklet.
Is my Australian driver licence valid in Italy?
Yes, provided it is accompanied by an official translation
or an international driver’s licence.
For further information see page 29 of this booklet.
If I go to Italy in September / October what will the
temperature be like?
Depending on the location you are in, September and
October are usually still mild.
For further information see page 10 of this booklet.
Do I have to prebook tickets for the Vatican Museums
and Sistine Chapel?
Booking is not compulsory but if you book online you can
skip the queue. You can book at: mv.vatican.va
Can I buy tickets for the Uffizi Gallery online?
Yes at: www.polomuseale.firenze.it/en/index.php
How do I reach the port of Civitavecchia from Rome?
Trains to and from Civitavecchia run hourly and the trip
takes 40 mins to just over an hour. The entrance to the
port is within walking distance from the Civitavecchia
train station (600 meters). Alternatively, shuttle buses
frequently travel to the entrance of the Port.
Can I park my car in Venice?
In Piazzale Roma there are parking stations. There is also
a parking lot on the Island of Tronchetto. Another solution
is to leave your car in Mestre either in the parking lots by
the entrance to the Ponte della Liberta’ or the ones near
the Mestre railway station and continue from there by bus
or train to Venice.
Can I buy a bus ticket on board the bus?
Rarely. Tickets are usually sold at tobacconists
or news agents.
42
How do I reach the Amalfi Coast from Rome?
From Rome Termini train station you can catch trains
to Naples. Once you arrive at Naples Stazione Centrale
Piazza Garibaldi railway station, follow the direction signs
to the Circumvesuviana platform (the regional railway
line, situated underneath the main railway station) and
from here take the train to Sorrento. You’ll reach Sorrento
in about an hour. Outside Sorrento railway station you
can get the Sita bus headed to Positano-Amalfi or to
Sant’Agata-Nerano.
Another option is to head to the Rome Tiburtina railway
station and from here board one of the Marozzi coaches
which run between Rome and Amalfi and Rome and
Sorrento. For Amalfi there is just one coach which leaves
at 07.00 in the morning, and arrives at 12.00.
For Sorrento there are two coaches, one departing at
07.00, the other at 15.00.
In the summer months sea connections by hydrofoil and
ferry depart from the Molo Beverello in Naples and dock
in Positano and Amalfi. www.metrodelmare.net
Can I drive in city centres such as Florence & Rome?
Given their historic nature, the city centres in Italy
were clearly not designed for modern traffic needs and
vehicles. City centres are generally limited to residents
and vehicles with special permits. This DOES NOT
include rental cars. If you are caught driving within the
restricted ZTL areas (Zona a Traffico Limitato) you can
expect to receive a fine. If you are planning to rent a
car you will need to plan ahead and let your hotel know
you will be driving so the hotel staff can contact the
appropriate traffic authorities in order for you to receive
permission to enter and avoid any fines.
Once you receive clearance to
drive in the city centre and
through the ZTL zones to
reach the hotel, you still
have to find a place to
park or reserve a
car spot.
USEFUL PHRASES
Welcome - Benvenuto (sg-m) Benvenuti (pl-m) Benvenuta (sg-f) Benvenute (pl-f)
Hello - Ciao / Salve / Pronto? (on phone)
How are you? I’m fine, thanks. And you? Come va? / Come stai? (inf) Come sta? (frm) Bene grazie. E tu? (inf) Bene grazie. E lei? (frm)
Long time no see - Quanto tempo!
What’s your name? My name is ... Come ti chiami? (inf) Come si chiama? (frm) Mi chiamo ...
Where are you from? I’m from ... Da dove vieni? Di dove sei? (inf) Da dove viene? Di dov’è? (frm) Vengo da ..., Sono di ...
Pleased to meet you - Piacere / Piacere di conoscerti (inf) Piacere di conoscerla (frm)
Good morning - Buongiorno
Good afternoon - Buongiorno / Buon pomeriggio
Good evening - Buonasera
Good night - Buonanotte
Goodbye - Ciao / Ci vediamo / Arrivederci / Arrivederla (frm)
Good luck - Buona fortuna! / In bocca al lupo!
Cheers/Good health! - Salute! / Cin cin!
Have a nice day - Buona giornata!
Bon appetit - Buon appetito!
Bon voyage - Buon viaggio!
I don’t understand - Non capisco / Non ho capito
Please speak more slowly - Può parlare più lentamente?
Please write it down - Può scriverlo, per favore? (frm) Puoi scriverlo, per favore? (inf)
Do you speak Italian? Yes, a little - Parli Italiano? (inf) Parla italiano? (frm) Sì, un poco
How do you say ... in Italian? - Come si dice ... in italiano?
Excuse me - Permesso (let me through) Scusa! Scusami! (inf) Scusi! Mi scusi! (frm) (pardon)
How much is this? - Quanto costa?
Sorry - Scusa! (inf) Scusi! (frm) Mi dispiace
Thank you - Grazie / Molte grazie / Grazie mille Prego
Where’s the toilet? - Dov’è la toilette? Dov’è il bagno?
This gentleman/lady will pay for everything - Pagherà tutto questo signore (gentleman) Pagherà tutto questa signora (lady)
Would you like to dance with me? - Vuole ballare con me? (frm)
Vuoi ballare con me? (inf) Balliamo? (inf)
Get well soon - Guarisci presto! Auguri di pronta guarigione!
Leave me alone! - Lasciami in pace! Vattene! (inf)
Mi lasci in pace! / Se ne vada! (frm)
Help! Fire! Stop! - Aiuto! - Al fuoco! Ferma! Stop! Alt!
Call the police! - Chiama la polizia! (inf) Chiami la polizia! (frm/sg) Chiamate la polizia! (inf) Chiamiamo la polizia! (frm/pl)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo
Happy Easter - Buona Pasqua
Happy Birthday - Buon compleanno
I love you - Ti amo
43
EMBASSIES & ORGANISATIONS
EMBASSY
INSTITUTE OF CULTURE
Embassy of Italy - Australia
12 Grey St - Deakin ACT 2600 - Australia
ph: +61 2 6273 3333 - fax: +61 2 6273 4223
email: ambasciata.canberra@esteri.it
www.ambcanberra.esteri.it
Italian Institute of Culture - Sydney
Level 4, 125 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000 - Australia
Tel: +61 2 9261 1780 - Fax: +61 2 9262 9333
e-mail: iicsydney@esteri.it
www.iicsydney.esteri.it
Embassy of Italy New Zealand
34-38 Grant Rd Thorndon Wellington, 6011 New Zealand
ph: +64 (0)4 4735 339 fax: +64 (0)4 4727 255
email: ambasciata.wellington@esteri.it
www.ambwellington.esteri.it
Italian Institute of Culture - Melbourne
233 Domain Road
South Yarra 3141
Tel: +61 3 9866 5931 - Fax: +61 3 9867 3696
email: iicmelbourne@esteri.it
www.iicmelbourne.esteri.it
CONSULATE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE &
INDUSTRY
General Consulate of Italy - Sydney
19 / 44 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000 - Australia
ph: +61 2 93927900 - Fax: +61 2 93927980
email: info.sydney@esteri.it
www.conssydney.esteri.it
General Consuate of Italy - Melbourne
1 / 509 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, VIC, 3004 - Australia
Tel: +61 3 9867 5744 - Fax: +61 3 9866 3932
email: consolatogenerale.melbourne@esteri.it
www.consmelbourne.esteri.it
General Consulate of Italy - Brisbane
8 / 199 George Street Brisbane 4000 Australia
Tel: +61 7 3229 8944 - Fax: ( 61 7) 3229 8643
email: consolato.brisbane@esteri.it;
www.consbrisbane.esteri.it
General Consulate of Italy - Adelaide
398 Payneham Road
Glynde, South Australia 5070 Australia
Tel: ( 61 8) 83370777 - Fax: ( 61 8) 83651540
e-mail: consolato.adelaide@esteri.it
www.consadelaide.esteri.it
Consulate of Italy - Perth
Level 2 - 1292 Hay Street
West Perth - Australia
Ph +(618) 9322 4500 - Fax +(618) 9322 9911
e-mail: info.perth@esteri.it
www.consperth.esteri.it
TRADE COMMISSION
Italian Trade Commission - Sydney
Level 19, 44 Market Street - Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: 61 (2) 9299 9954 - Fax : 61 (2) 9299 1172
E-mail: sydney@ice.it
www.italtrade.com
44
Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Sydney
Ground Floor, 140 William Street
East Sydney NSW 2011
Tel +61 (0)2 8354 0777 - Fax +61 (0)2 8354 0279
email: info@icciaus.com.au
www.icciaus.com.au
Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Melbourne
Level 1, 185 Faraday Street
CARLTON VIC 3053
Tel: +61 3 8341 3200 - Fax: +61 3 9347 8920
email: info@italcham.com.au
www.italcham.com.au
Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Brisbane
Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main Street
Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
Tel: +61 7 3392 2499 - Fax: +61 7 3392 1022
email: info@icci.com.au
www.icci.com.au
Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Adelaide
262a Carrington Street,
Adelaide, SA, 5000
Tel: +61 8 8232 4022 - Fax: +61 8 8232 4033
email: info@italianchamber.net.au
http://new.italianchamber.net.au/
Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Perth
Level 1, 477 Hay Street
Subiaco, 6008 - WA
Tel: +61 8 9217 4200 - Fax: +61 8 9217 4201
email: info@icci.asn.au
www.icci.asn.au
Italian Chamber of Commerce - New Zealand
P.O Box 253, Wellington (6140)
New Zealand
Tel: +64 4 382 9209
email: info@italchambers.co.nz
www.italchambers.co.nz
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1st JanuaryNew Year’s DayCapodanno
6th JanuaryEpiphanyEpifania
Monday after EasterEaster MondayLunedì dell’Angelo, Pasquetta
25th AprilLiberation DayFesta della Liberazione
1st MayInternational Workers’ DayFesta del Lavoro (or Festa dei Lavoratori)
2nd JuneRepublic DayFesta della Repubblica
15th AugustFerragosto/Assumption DayFerragosto and Assunta
1st NovemberAll Saints’ DayTutti i santi (or Ognissanti)
8th DecemberImmaculate ConceptionImmacolata Concezione (or just Immacolata)
25th DecemberChristmas DayNatale
26th DecemberSt. Stephen’s DaySanto Stefano
45
USEFUL WEBSITES
46
LOCAL ITALIAN TOURIST OFFICES
AIRPORTS
Alghero: www.alghero-turismo.it
Amalfi: www.amalfitouristoffice.it
Ancona: www.turismo.marche.it
Aosta: www.lovevda.it
Arezzo: http://arezzo.intoscana.it
Assisi: www.conoscerelumbria.regioneumbria.eu
Bergamo: www.turismo.bergamo.it
Bologna: www.bolognawelcome.com
Bolzano: www.bolzano-bozen.it
Brescia: www.bresicatourism.it
Cagliari: www.visit-cagliari.it
Capri: www.capritourism.com
Catania: www.turismo.catania.it
Cinque Terre: www.parconazionale5terre.it
Como: www.lakecomo.org
Ferrara: www.ferraraterraeacqua.it
Florence: www.firenzeturismo.it
Genoa: www.genova-turismo.it
Ischia Island: www.infoischiaprocida.it
La Spezia: www.turismoprovincia.laspezia.it
Lake Maggiore: www.verbania-turismo.it
Lake Garda: www.lagodigarda.it
Lucca: www.luccaturismo.it
Mantua: www.turismo.mantova.it
Milan: www.turismo.milano.it
Modena: http://turismo.comune.modena.it
Naples: www.inaples.it
Palermo: turismopalermo.it
Padua: www.turismopadova.it
Pisa: www.opapisa.it
www.pisaunicaterra.it
Pompeii: www.pompeiisites.org
Positano: www.aziendaturismopositano.it
Ravenna: www.turismo.ravenna.it
Reggio Calabria: www.reggiocal.it
Rimini: www.riminiturismo.it
Rome: www.turismoroma.it
San Gimignano: www.sangimignano.com
Siena: www.terresiena.it
Sorrento: www.sorrentotourism.com
Taormina: www.gate2taormina.com
Turin: www.turismotorino.org
Trento: www.apt.trento.it
Treviso: www.turismo.provincia.treviso.it
Trieste: www.triesteturismo.net
Urbino: www.urbinoculturaturismo.it
Venice: www.turismovenezia.it
Verona: www.tourism.verona.it
Vicenza: www.vicenzae.org
Alghero (AHO): www.algheroaeroporto.it
Ancona (AOI Falconara): www.ancona-airport.com
Bari (BRI Palese) and Brindisi (BDS Casale):
www.seap-puglia.it
Bergamo (BGY Orio): www.sacbo.it
Bologna (BLQ G. Marconi): www.bologna-airport.it
Brescia (VBS G. Dannunzio): www.aeroportobrescia.it
Cagliari (CAG): www.aeroportodicagliari.com
Catania (CTA Fontana Rossa): www.aeroporto.catania.it
Florence (FLR A. Vespucci): www.aeroporto.firenze.it
Forli’ (FRL Ridolfi): www.forli-airport.it
Genova (GVA C. Colombo): www.airport.genova.it
Milan (MXP Malpensa): www.sea-aeroportimilano.it
Milan (LIN Linate): www.sea-aeroportimilano.it
Naples (NAP Capodichino): www.gesac.it
Palermo (PMO Falcone Borsellino): www.gesap.it
Parma (PMF Verdi): www.aeroportoparma.it
Perugia (PEG Sant’Egidio): www.airport.umbria.it
Pescara (PSR Liberi): www.abruzzo-airport.it
Pisa (PSA International Airport): www.pisa-airport.com
Reggio Calabria (SUF Lamezia Terme): www.sacal.it
Reggio Calabria (REG Dello Stretto): www.sogas.it
Rome (CIA Ciampino): www.adr.it
Rome (FCO Fiumicino): www.adr.it
Treviso (TSF Ancillotto): www.trevisoairport.it
Trieste (TRS Ronchi dei Legionari): www.aeroporto.fvg.it
Turin (TRN Caselle): www.turin-airport.com
Venice (VCE Marco Polo): www.veniceairport.it
Verona (VRN Catullo): www.aeroportoverona.it
MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS
The Colosseum: www.coopculture.it/heritage.cfm?id=2#
Vatican Museums: mv.vatican.va
Ara pacis Museum, Rome: en.arapacis.it/
Leaning tower of Pisa: www.opapisa.it/
Pompeii: www.pompeiisites.org
The Last Supper, Milan: www.vivaticket.it/index
php?nvpg[tour]&id=744&wms_op=cenacoloVinciano
Brera Gallery, Milan: www.brera.beniculturali.it
Uffizi Gallery: www.polomuseale.firenze.it/en/index.php
Accademia Gallery: www.polomuseale.firenze.it/en/musei/index.php?m=accademia
Egyptian Museum, Turin: www.museoegizio.it
ITALY
In Style
A selection of our Italy tours in 2014
The city of Rome
January 7-21, 2014
From $5,250 per person
Escape the Australian summer in
the Eternal City, gloriously free of
tourist crowds.
Venice: city, republic
and empire
March 14-28, 2014
From $5,750 per person
Unpack your bags for 14 nights
and explore the city that ruled the
Mediterranean for 1,000 years.
Southern Italy
March 31 – April 17, 2014
From $6,500 per person
Explore remote Calabria before
travelling the Appian Way from Puglia
through the mountains to Rome.
Grand tour of Italy
April 1-18, 2014
From $6,500 per person
Featuring a private Sistine Chapel
viewing, this tour visits Sorrento,
Rome, Umbria, Florence and Venice.
Villas and Gardens
of Central Italy
April 23 – May 9, 2014
From $6,500 per person
Explore Tuscany and Lazio, enjoying
the Italian genius for architecture
and landscape.
Lakes and Villas
of Northern Italy
April 24 – May 10, 2014
From $7,490 per person
Travel from Lake Como across to
the Veneto, with Spring flowering,
Palladio’s villas and fine dining.
Sicily and the
Aeolian Islands
May 2-18, 2014
From $6,950 per person
Enjoy superb scenery and 3,000
years of history and art, from
the Greeks to the Baroque.
tailored small
group Journeys
› Expert tour leaders
› Maximum 20 in a group
› Carefully planned itineraries
Experience the Academy
Travel difference!
Academy Travel is Australia’s
leading provider of high quality,
special interest travel to Italy.
We have our own offices in Rome
and over 20 years’ experience
creating and managing art, history
and archaeology themed tours to
every corner of the peninsula.
> Expert tour leaders
> Maximum 20 in a group
> Unhurried itineraries - minimum
three night stops
> Centrally located four-star
accommodation
> Excellent meals, opera, concerts
included.
www.academytravel.com.au
for detailed itineraries and
booking information.
Level 1, 341 George St Sydney NSW 2000
Ph:
+ 61 2 9235 0023 or
1800 639 699 (outside Sydney)
Fax:
+ 61 2 9235 0123
Email: info@academytravel.com.au 47
Web: www.academytravel.com.au
CIT – your gateway to Italy
and the best of Europe
For over 40 years in Australia, CIT has been specializing
in providing quality independent holidays to Italy.
ROME
from
FLORENCE
VENICE
$50*
from
from
$29*
$36*
CIT offers competitive
rates on the following:
UÊ ÕÀœ«iÊ>ˆÀv>ÀiÃ
UÊ >ÀÊÀi˜Ì>ÊEʏi>Ș}
UÊ ÊœÌi]Ê>«>À̓i˜ÌÊ>˜`Êۈ>Ê
accommodation in Italy (and Europe)
UÊ ÕÀœ«iÊ,>ˆÊ
UÊ Ì>ÞÊ
ÀՈȘ}
UÊ ÃVœÀÌi`ÊEÊÃivÊ}Ո`i`Ê̜ÕÀÃʜvÊÌ>Þ
UÊ ÊœṎµÕiÊÌÀ>ÛiÊœ«Ìˆœ˜ÃÊqʈ˜VÕ`ˆ˜}ʏ>˜}Õ>}i]
Ü>Žˆ˜}]Êvœœ`ÊEÊ܈˜iÊ>˜`ÊVœœŽˆ˜}Ê̜ÕÀÃ
CIT can help make your Italian travel memories last forever...
For latest specials and news, visit www.cit.com.au
For enquiries and bookings,
contact your local travel agent or CIT on:
1300 380 992 or email cit@cit.com.au
*Conditions apply. Prices are per person per night twin share based on low season travel.
Florence price based on stay 3, pay 2 night deal. Venice price based on stay 4, pay 3
night
48 deal. Italy city taxes may apply and are payable direct to hotels. Prices are subject
to availability and change without notice due to currency fluctuations.
Travel Operator: Kernot International Travel P/L. Lic No 2TA 5731