What does a person need to do before visiting friends in Italy? What are the specific steps?

1. Italy is a rainy country in winter, with more rain from June 65438+ 10 to April of the following year. Please don't forget to bring your umbrella.

Second, Italy is a famous thief. Of course, the places to visit will inevitably be crowded. However, the thieves that tourists usually see and suffer from are not Italians. Most of them are gypsies, who appear in pairs and have many children and many women. So please pay attention to put your bag, camera and other items in a safe place such as your chest.

Third, in Italy, there seems to be such a thing: the older things are, the more expensive they are. So, old streets, Gu Lou, antiques ... even hotels are old and old (comfortable to live in, of course). This is what distinguishes Italy from other countries. Five-star modern hotels can be found in any corner of the world, and Italy has a history of thousands of years, and it is unique-things are rare!

Hotels in Italy generally do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes and slippers; Toilets generally have emergency alarm ropes; Italian breakfast is very simple. Generally speaking, people go to restaurants and ask for regular coffee or cappuccino with croissants. Therefore, the breakfast in the hotel is also relatively simple, with little meat.

There are two kinds of mineral water in Italy: those with steam and those without steam. So pay attention to the instructions when buying mineral water. [In Italian, the name of mineral water with steam is Acqua Minerale Gassata, and the pronunciation of mineral water without steam is Acqua Minerale Liscia, which is similar to Aguamilalaili Xiaa (or Non Gassata). ]

There are many small bars on the streets of Italy. People go there for breakfast, coffee and lottery tickets ... but generally speaking, seats there are charged. In other words, the food you buy is for standing and sitting. Please pay attention!

6. Italy has the habit of tipping. After eating in an Italian restaurant, you should pay a tip of about 5- 10% of the meal fee. Generally speaking, 3000-5000 lira is almost enough.

Seven, Italy's cities are very old, and the scenic spots are concentrated in the old city, so the roads are narrow, the traffic volume is very large, buses and coaches can't enter the scenic spots, and tourists have to walk a lot, which will be very hard, so they should wear a pair of comfortable and convenient shoes.

Eight, Italy is a religious country, many art treasures are born and preserved in the church, so visiting the church is also one of the compulsory courses. You can't wear short skirts, shorts and vests when you enter the church, especially St. Peter's church in the Vatican. On the way to the square church, a special person is responsible for checking the clothes of tourists. So, if you have plans to go to church that day, and the weather is particularly hot, please don't forget to bring a long skirt, trousers and a shirtless shirt in case of emergency.

Nine, there are few public toilets in Italy. How to solve the problem? Please listen carefully: after dinner, no matter whether it is urgent or not, please liberate yourself; Please visit McDonald's when you see it. Please solve it in time after shopping at the store.

Ten, such as loss, theft and other events, to report to the nearby police station in a timely manner. If you lose your passport and other important documents, you should immediately report to the Italian Embassy in China (telephone number 06-84 13467) and apply for a replacement. If you lose your plane ticket, you should report the loss to the original selling unit and local agency and apply for a replacement ticket. If you lose your cheque or letter of credit, you should report the loss to the issuing bank and the local bank immediately.

Eleven, this is the attachment: please copy the commonly used telephones in Italy!

Commonly used telephones in Rome: (free of charge)

Gendarmerie: 1 12

Medical emergency: 1 18

Public emergencies: 1 13

Fire alarm telephone number: 1 15

Children hotline: 19696

Expressway Emergency Rescue: 803803

Chinese embassy in Italy

Address: 56 Brussels Road, 00 198, 56.

Telephone number of duty room: 0039-06-84 13458 Fax number: 0039-06-8535289 1

Telex: 62205 1CIAI Consular Section Tel: 0039-06-84 13467.

Best Travel Time-Proposal Information-Fees-Postal Service-Telephone-Tax Free

Best travel time:

Italy has a warm climate with four distinct seasons, dry summer and rainy winter. So despite the high temperature in midsummer, it is cool in the shade and indoors. I even feel a little cold at night. Italy is very hot in summer, and the south will be particularly dry. In winter, the northern region is extremely cold, especially near the Alps, while in winter in the south, such as Sicily, the climate is mild. It is best to go to Italy in the non-tourist season, that is, April-June and September. 10. These days, the weather is fine, the prices are low and there are few tourists. During the tourist season in July and August, the weather is very hot and prices are rising. There are tourists everywhere, and accommodation on the seaside and hillside is generally fully booked. It should be noted that many seaside hotels and tourist spots are closed in winter.

Spring is best for appreciating art, history and culture. The Bay of Naples, Souranto Peninsula and Sicily are the best seasons for flowers to bloom. In Lombardy in the north, rice seedlings are swaying in the wind, and poppies are competing among the wheat fields in the central region. In short, during this period, there were various lively celebrations all over the country.

Italy is the most beautiful in the bright sunshine in summer. Rich beaches attract tourists from all over Europe. The best time to take a sea bath is from the end of June to the beginning of September. In July and August, you can enjoy wild operas and concerts in Vienna and Rome. In addition, ski resorts in the Alps can also ski in summer. The sunset at night is around 9: 00 pm, so sightseeing in the city can be leisurely.

Autumn is a good time to appreciate art and visit historical sites. You can also enjoy the bright autumn in Central China. In addition, you can also participate in wine festivals and Qingfeng receptions held in various places.

Winter is a good time for winter sports. You can enjoy skiing in the driving range of Alps and Apennines. The coastal areas of Lipari and Sicily are relatively warm this season, so they are most suitable for sightseeing. From 65438+February, operas were staged all over the country.

Suggested itinerary:

Three days: stop in Rome, visit Rome Square, Colosseum, St. Peter's Cathedral and Vatican Museum.

One week: Rome and Florence, and we can also make a detour to Siena and San Jimeno. Or besides Rome, you can visit Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius and the Amalfi coast.

Two weeks: plus Bologna, Verona and Lavaine, leave for Venice for at least three days.

Cost:

Low-end backpackers spend about 4 1 euro a day. In addition to accommodation, the main consumption will be the admission fees of various museums and art galleries, which are generally around 6 euros. There is a little discount for students who hold ISIC cards. The cheapest accommodation ranges from 8 euros in a small town to 0/5 euros in Rome/Kloc. Sitting down for a formal meal costs about 7 euros, while roadside sandwiches and pizzas cost 2-4 euros. In addition, if you travel in Italy, even if you have a European connecting ticket, you have to pay a large surcharge, so it is not cost-effective to buy a connecting ticket if you only go to Italy alone. Tipping is not compulsory in Italy, but people are used to leaving 10% of their consumption on the table. The service charge is included in the restaurant bill. If you give an extra tip, you will appreciate its service. The tip is at least 0.25 euro. Generally speaking, if you have a cup of coffee in an Italian bar, you will also tip the counter 0.05 euro.

e-mail

Posta Centrale is the central post office in big cities in Italy, and its business hours are from Monday to Friday, from 8: 30 to 20: 00. Saturday to noon, closed on Sundays and holidays. Other branches are generally open until 14: 00, Saturday to noon. Stamps can be bought at post offices and authorized small tobacco shops. The business hours of big post offices in big cities are usually from 8 am to 6 pm from Monday to Friday, and some Saturday mornings are also open. Postage for postcards and letters under 20 grams is about 0.7 euros.

telephone

The international area code for Italy is 39. Even if you are local, you must add the area code before the phone number. Italy's telephone charges, especially long-distance telephone charges, can be said to be the highest in Europe. Many public telephones only accept calling cards, which can be bought in tobacco shops, newspaper shops or vending machines.

Call the police: 1 13.

Tax exemption system:

Visitors to Italy (referring to countries other than EU member states) can get a refund of value-added tax (IVA) if they buy goods of 150 euros.

The exchange window of the Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome can accept tax refund service, and the process is as follows:

(1) When shopping in a store marked with tax-free system, you must include the name and price of the goods. Write down your passport number on the tax refund application and get the transaction invoice.

(2) When going through the customs from Da Vinci Airport, you can show the invoice and goods at the customs (arrive at the airport in advance to have enough time to handle it).

(3) Then go to the hammer exchange office in front of the customs and ask for a refund of VAT (cash).

(4) If you can't ask for a tax refund as soon as possible, you can ask the tax refund office to write down the detailed address of the Da Vinci Airport Bank on the mailing envelope, and attach a self-addressed envelope with the name of the payee.

Tourism services:

The local tourism bureau in Italy is EPT, and the local tourism association is AAS. These institutions receive similar services, providing travel brochures and maps free of charge. Hotel list and so on. Some tourist offices also provide English services. Business hours are 8: 30- 12: 15,14:15-18: 30, and it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. (But it varies from place to place)

Other considerations:

Italy, especially Rome, is a place where thieves run rampant. Keep an eye on your belongings at all times. Don't take pictures with a tripod in the street. Rome, Naples, Palermo and Syracuse are also at risk of street motorcycle robbery. So please carry your backpack carefully and carry it on the inside of the road. When buying leather products, if it is marked "Made in Italy", it is made in Italy; If it is "Italian", it is a foreign OEM product (such as China, Southeast Asia and other places). Don't drink raw water, even in restaurants. Mineral water can be used instead. If you meet Italian men who praise beautiful tourists almost enthusiastically, you don't have to be flattered or make a fuss, which shows their romantic nature. Men and women are not allowed to wear shorts, short skirts or sleeveless shirts to visit churches or Catholic museums.

Italy time is 7 hours later than Beijing time (faster than Britain 1 hour), and daylight saving time is implemented from the end of March to the end of September.