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TRAVEL TIPS

WHEN TO GO TIME
The climate varies throughout the year. Italy is 11 hours behind New Zealand Standard
The summer months (June – August) are the most Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is observed
popular time to visit. The days are warmer with from March to October where clocks are turned
less rain, perfect for exploring. Dine outside under forward by one hour.
a twilight sky or enjoy some of the many exciting
outdoor theatres. CURRENCY
In autumn (September – November), the hues begin The Euro (EUR) is used throughout Italy.
to change as the milder weather sets in.
The winter season (December – February), sees MANDATORY TAX
much shorter days and cold conditions, often with Most cities throughout Italy charge a city tax.
rain, perfect for a warming hot chocolate at one of City taxes are not included in the listed “From”
the many Christmas markets. price as they are payable direct to your hotel on
During spring (March – May), the landscape changes checkout, and vary according to the standard
and the days are still warm. This is a great time to of accommodation.
attend some of the local spring festivals.
LANGUAGE
VISAS & PASSPORTS Italian is the official language and English is
A valid passport is required with at least six months widely spoken in the major cities and tourist
validity beyond the intended stay. A visa is not
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT areas.
required for holiday travel less than 90 days for
Germany New Zealand passport holders. Travellers also need
to have sufficient means of support to maintain ELECTRICITY
and accommodate themselves and hold a return 220-240v 50Hz. An international adaptor is
ticket back to their departure point or another required.
Austria onward destination. Travel advice is available from
the New Zealand Government Ministry of Foreign
Romania
Switzerland Affairs and Trade at www.safetravel.govt.nz.
Slovenia TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
•
Lake Maggiore • Lake Como
Lake Garda • Croatia Rome, Italy J F M A M J J A S O N D
22
17
Milan •  Capital • • Venice  Temperature (max °C) 13 14 17 19 24 28 32 32 28 105 116 13
Verona •
Average rainfall (mm)
36
48
63
18
96
70
35
70
78
70
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A
D
J
S
N
O
F
M
A
J
J
• Bologna  Florence 11 12 M 20 24 29 32 32 27 21 15 11
16
Temperature (max °C)
Bosnia and
France Herzegovina Serbia Average rainfall (mm) 60 65 65 85 70 55 35 55 80 105 115 80
Genoa • • Portofino Venice J F M A M J J A S O N D
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Cinque Terre Portovenere Temperature (max °C) 7 9 13 17 22 26 29 29 24 18 13 8
•
La Spezia Lucca Average rainfall (mm) 45 50 50 70 65 80 65 65 70 75 65 50
Pisa • Bulgaria
• Florence  Milan J F M A M J J A S O N D

Temperature (max °C) 7 10 15 19 24 28 30 30 25 19 12 7
Montenegro
LIGURIAN Kosovo Average rainfall (mm) 65 65 80 80 95 65 70 95 70 100 100 60
SEA Naples J F M A M J J A S O N D
ADRIATIC Temperature (max °C) 13 14 16 19 23 28 30 31 27 23 18 14
SEA
ITALY Average rainfall (mm) 105 100 85 75 50 35 25 40 80 130 160 120
North
Corse Macedonia
Rome •

• Bari 
• Naples  Albania
Pompeii
Sorrento Positano AEGEAN
SEA
Sardinia Capri • Amalfi
Greece
TYRRHENIAN
SEA
• Reggio Calabria 
• Palermo  • Taormina
Trapani •
MEDITERRANEAN SEA • Catania 
• Syracuse SEA
Sicily IONIAN
Tunisia
Algeria
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