Italy Package Tours

Pizza, pasta and picturesque views: amazing Italy needs no introduction. Let us take you to the heart of its beautiful cities as you create your own adventure with Monograms in Italy. Discover the ancient wonders and modern vibrancy of Rome, as you soak in the views of the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, before getting lost in the many laneways of Via del Corso. Feel the magic of romantic Florence wash over you as you gaze over Michelangelo’s David at the Academy of Fine Arts and admire the medieval Ponte Vecchio. Relish every moment in Venice as you drift down its canals in a gondola or people watch in St. Mark’s Square. You get to choose your own adventure with Monograms in incredible Italy.

Snapshot: Italy

Capital

Rome

Official Language

Italian

Population

61 million

Currency

Euro

Time Zone

GMT+2

Drives on the

Right

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FLORENCE (4 NTS)

FLORENCE FLORENCE

5 days, 1 Country

Package: MQ4

FLORENCE (4 NTS)

One of Florence’s most notable citizens, Dante Alighieri, was exiled from the city in the 1300s. Unlike Dante, you’ll be welcomed to Florence with open arms! Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted by...

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FLORENCE (3 NTS)

FLORENCE FLORENCE

4 days, 1 Country

Package: MQ

FLORENCE (3 NTS)

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ROME (4 NTS)

ROME ROME

5 days, 1 Country

Package: MR4

ROME (4 NTS)

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” We guess that means that while you’re in Rome, go ahead and eat sumptuous Italian food (there are no calories on holiday), explore the ancient monuments while...

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VENICE (3 NTS)

VENICE VENICE

4 days, 1 Country

Package: MV

VENICE (3 NTS)

Giacomo Casanova, one of Venice’s most famous sons and one of the most famous lovers of all time, wrote “The Story of My Life,” where the reader learns all about his adventures in the 18th century....

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VENICE (4 NTS)

VENICE VENICE

5 days, 1 Country

Package: MV4

VENICE (4 NTS)

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ROME (3 NTS)

ROME ROME

4 days, 1 Country

Package: MR

ROME (3 NTS)

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ROME, PARIS & LONDON (3 NTS ROME & 3 NTS PARIS & 3 NTS LONDON)

ROME LONDON

10 days, 3 Countries

Package: DRR

ROME, PARIS & LONDON (3 NTS ROME & 3 NTS PARIS & 3 NTS LONDON)

Some say, “Only Paris is worthy of Rome; only Rome is worthy of Paris.” At Monograms, we don’t agree entirely, because we think London is worthy of both! That’s why we’ve put together a holiday with...

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PARIS & ROME (3 NIGHTS PARIS & 3 NIGHTS ROME)

PARIS ROME

7 days, 2 Countries

Package: DX

PARIS & ROME (3 NIGHTS PARIS & 3 NIGHTS ROME)

Your Monograms holiday package is the perfect gift to give to yourself. You may choose to reverse the order and begin with Rome first, but however you begin, your expert Local Host is on hand to...

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LONDON, PARIS & ROME (4 NTS LONDON & 4 NTS PARIS & 4 NTS ROME)

LONDON ROME

13 days, 3 Countries

Package: D100

LONDON, PARIS & ROME (4 NTS LONDON & 4 NTS PARIS & 4 NTS ROME)

The setting: London, Paris, Rome. The actors: you, your family, your friends. The plot: Excited travelers arrive in London and have a glorious time. With smiles plastered on their faces, they travel...

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ROME & PARIS (3 NIGHTS ROME & 3 NIGHTS PARIS)

ROME PARIS

7 days, 2 Countries

Package: DY

ROME & PARIS (3 NIGHTS ROME & 3 NIGHTS PARIS)

Your Monograms holiday package is the perfect gift to give to yourself. You may choose to reverse the order and begin with Paris first, but however you begin, your expert Local Host is on hand to...

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ROME & FLORENCE (3 NIGHTS ROME & 3 NIGHTS FLORENCE)

ROME FLORENCE

7 days, 1 Country

Package: DC

ROME & FLORENCE (3 NIGHTS ROME & 3 NIGHTS FLORENCE)

According to Mark Twain, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.” While Monograms can’t help you write a book, hike up Mount...

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VENICE & ROME (3 NIGHTS VENICE & 3 NIGHTS ROME)

VENICE ROME

7 days, 1 Country

Package: DIW

VENICE & ROME (3 NIGHTS VENICE & 3 NIGHTS ROME)

According to Fran Lebowitz, “If you read a lot, nothing is as great as you’ve imagined. Venice is — Venice is better.” Although she did not mention Rome, Rome is the same—even better than you imagine....

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ROME, FLORENCE & VENICE (3 NTS ROME & 3 NTS FLORENCE & 3 NTS VENICE)

ROME VENICE

10 days, 1 Country

Package: DIR

ROME, FLORENCE & VENICE (3 NTS ROME & 3 NTS FLORENCE & 3 NTS VENICE)

Three’s company but four’s a crowd. That’s why we’ve included three of Italy’s most fascinating cities on this exciting getaway. From the ancient ruins of Rome and the fascinating sculptures in...

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ROME & VENICE (3 NTS ROME & 3 NTS VENICE)

ROME VENICE

7 days, 1 Country

Package: DIV

ROME & VENICE (3 NTS ROME & 3 NTS VENICE)

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FLORENCE & ROME (3 NIGHTS FLORENCE & 3 NIGHTS ROME)

FLORENCE ROME

7 days, 1 Country

Package: DS

FLORENCE & ROME (3 NIGHTS FLORENCE & 3 NIGHTS ROME)

On this holiday package, we’ve arranged your hotel reservations at centrally located hotels, daily breakfast, sightseeing, first-class train travel between Florence and Rome, and transfers from/to...

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VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME (3 NTS VENICE & 3 NTS FLORENCE & 3 NTS ROME)

VENICE ROME

10 days, 1 Country

Package: DIQ

VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME (3 NTS VENICE & 3 NTS FLORENCE & 3 NTS ROME)

"Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears…” Perhaps you’re heard this famous Shakespearean line. We’re not entirely sure, but we suspect he was about to say, “Monograms has made it easy for...

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Travelling in Italy

Best time to visit

Italy has hot summers and cold winters. The south experiences mild, wet winters and very hot summers. Rain generally falls in October, January and early Spring. Pack lightweight clothing with a few warm layers in Spring and early Autumn, plus rain gear. In Winter, bring a jacket in the south and a warm overcoat in the north. Summers can be hot and humid, so bring light summer clothes with a light jacket for the evenings.

Culture & customs

Respect the siesta! Especially in summer and rural areas, many shops and museums close between 1 – 3pm. And even a hungry face pressed up against a window won’t convince your local ristorante to open earlier than 7pm. Italians greet each other with a kiss on each cheek, go with the flow, get under the cultural skin, enjoy their open-hearted welcome.

Language & useful phrases

Good Morning/Day: Buongiorno
Good Evening: Buonasera
Hi: Ciao
Please: Per favore
Thank you: Grazie
Yes: Si
No: No
Do you speak English? Parla inglese?
How much? Quanto costa?
1: Uno
2: Due
3: Tre
4: Quattro
5: Cinque
6: Sei
7: Sette
8: Otto
9: Nove
10: Dieci

Health & safety

Thieves in highly touristic areas tend to be professional – be vigilant about your money and ID.
Consult your local doctor for general immunisations and visit your countrys official Travel Advisory website for current safety and travel information.

Electronics & devices

Italy uses a round, 2-prong plug.

Money & costs

The official currency of Italy is the Euro.
Bank hours are 8:30am - 1:15pm and 3:30pm - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
1 Euro (€) = 100 Cents (c)
Banknote denominations: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500
Coin denominations: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2

Keep receipts until you have left restaurants or bars, as occasionally there are spot tax checks on owners. Credit cards are accepted in the larger cities (mostly Visa and Mastercard), and you should have no problems using them in shops and restaurants. However, smaller shops, especially those in rural locations, may ask you to pay in cash or have a minimum amount required to use a credit card.

Average costs:
Soft drink/Mineral water/coffee = €3-5
Salad or sandwhich lunch with drink = €15
Dinner at a midrange restaurant = €30-40

Visas & insurance

Italy is a member of the Schengen Convention. Nationals of countries including Australia and New Zealand don’t need a visa for stays under 90 days. We recommend standard travel insurance for Italy.

Top tips

- Stand in a bar to eat or drink, it reduces the cost of sitting by almost half.
- Follow those crooked alleys and eat a street or two away from the main tourist strip, you’ll find local prices and often better food.
- Drink the house wine – always. You're in wine country! Chances are it will be delicious – and you’ll find great wines, who knows, their ‘local’ wine might just happen to be a drop from Montepulciano.

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How Monograms is Different

Monograms is independent travel that takes all the hassles out of planning and organising your dream holiday. We’ve done all the work to build just the right all-in-one package for you – your choice of the right hotels in the heart of the action, sightseeing, transportation around cities, a Local Host at your destination and much more. We handle all the details so you can enjoy your destination like a local.

Roam with local insight

Discover new places at your own pace. You'll have all the space and time to enjoy your adventure, with as much or as little help from your Local Host as you want, so you never have to miss a minute!

Independent travel made easy

With Monograms, we take all the hours of organising trips away from you. We handle the details so that you can feel comfortable and confident in your destination - even if it's your first time there!

Your perfect space

Whether you prefer hotels that are close to shopping and sightseeing, surrounded by natural beauty, part of the city's artistic heritage or that offer contemporary styling, our holidays put you at the heart of your destination.

YourWay

Monograms holidays were created so you can tailor your holiday. YourWay takes the Monograms concept one step further by allowing you to choose the number of nights you wish to stay in select European cities.

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