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A travel guide for Italy, giving you a quick rundown of the destination, famous sightseeing points as well as customised itineraries to suit every

traveler type.

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General InformationClimate

Celsius Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg. High 13 14 16 19 23 27 29 30 27 23 18 15

Avg. Low 3 4 5 7 11 14 16 17 15 11 8 5

Clothing: Lightweights in summer except in the mountainsIn winter, light or medium weights in south while warmer clothing elsewhere in the Alps

Currency – EURO

4hrs 30 minutes behind India in Winter (October – March)3hrs 30 minutes behind India in Summer (April – September)

Time Difference

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Approximate Travel Times / Best Connections by Train

Rome – Florence 1 ½ hoursRome – Milan 4 ½ hoursRome – Pisa 4 ½ hoursRome – Venice 4 ½ hours

Rome – Paris 14 ½ hours

Milan – Bern 4 hoursMilan – Geneva 4 ½ hoursMilan – Innsbruck 5 ½ hours (via Verona)Milan – Interlaken 4 hours (via Spiez)Milan – Lucerne 3 ½ hours (via Arth-Goldau)Milan – Nice 4 hoursMilan – Paris 7 hoursMilan – Venice 2 ½ hoursMilan – Zurich 4 hours

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Approximate Travel Times / Best Connections by Train

Florence – Innsbruck 6 ½ hoursFlorence – Nice 8 hours (via Genova or Milan)Florence – Pisa 4 hoursFlorence – Milan 3 ½ hoursFlorence – Venice 3 ½ hours

Venice – Innsbruck 5 ½ hours (via Verona)Venice – Munich 7 ½ hours (via Verona)Venice – Salzburg 5 hours (via Villach)Venice – Vienna 7 hours

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Capital city of Italy It is called the Eternal City history and modernity in equal measure

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General Information

Journey time to central Rome is around 45 minutes

The bus : There are bus services to various areas around Rome:To Magliana metro station - Journey time 40 minutes. Fare is around EUR€3. Lepanto metro station - Journey time 30 minutes. Fare: Around EUR€3. The train : There is a direct non-stop train service from Fuimicino Airport Station to Roma Termini station. Trains run every half hour during the day, from 06:37 to 23:37. Journey time is around 32 minutes. Fare is around EUR€8.80. The taxi : Yellow and white licensed taxis are available on the terminal forecourt. Journey time to central Rome is around 45 minutes.Fare is around EUR€40 to 50.

To and From the Airport :Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) - 32km south-west of the city centreCiampino (Giovan Battista Pastine) – 15 km from south-east the city centre

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Roma Termini station : Main station

General Information

In the Central Gallery, large boards supply detailed information on arrivals and departures.Smaller digital boards distributed all over the station enable the traveller to move freely around.

While shopping at the Forum or having a drink in one of its bars, 3 digital screens supply information on the wide range of cultural events taking place around the station or special trains.

Information on events can be also obtained through two “digital totems” located in the Central Gallery.

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The tram : limited tram system most useful is the Number 8, which starts in Largo Argentina, for people wishing to go to Trastevere

The taxis : Official Rome taxis are coloured yellow and white. Fares are reasonable and cabs are undoubtedly the most painless way of getting around the city night supplement of EUR2.58 after 21h00 and this does not appear on the taximeter The buses : city centre is very well served by an extensive public bus network provides access to all areas of the city Particularly useful routes are numbers 64 and 40 Express traveling between Termini and St Peter's through the city centre, with stops in or close to Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, via del Corso, Campo de' Fiori and Largo Argentina

Public Transfer Information

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Shopping

Area around Piazza di Spagna for famous designer wears Via del Corso, which runs from Piazza Venezia to Piazza del Popolo, aims at

high street fashion Roma Downtown for a multi-boutique shopping experience under one roof Via Nazionale, running from Piazza della Repubblica to Piazza Venezia, is a

more economic shopping area

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Recommended Indian Restaurants

Surya Mahal: Via di Ponte Sisto, 67 - P.zza Trilussa, 50Rome 00153Phone: 06 589 4554

Little India: Via Principe Amedeo, 303/305 Rome 00185Phone: 06 446 4980

Maharajah: Via dei Serpenti 24Rome 00184Phone: 06 474 7144

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Sightseeing Tours

Shuttle Tour / Hop on Hop off

An especially arranged itinerary to stop and visit the most important sights of the city. On board you will be given headphones which will enable you to hear the description of the monuments you are passing in your own language. During the course of the journey, you can either stay on the bus for the entire tour or get on and off at the designated stops. The ticket is valid for 24 hours.

BUS STOPS! RED LINE ITINERARY Stops and places to visit A – Terminal Via Farini 5° B – Fontana di Trevi/Piazza Spagna C – Via Veneto D – Villa Borghese E – Vaticano F – Piazza Navona/Pantheon G – Piazza Venezia H – Bocca delle Verità/Circo Massimo I – Colosseo

Departs: 09.30 am – 4.30 pm DailyFrequency: 30 minDeparture Point : Any of the above stops

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Ancient Rome

Crossing the Quirinal Square, with the Presidential Palace, arrive at Piazza Venezia at the heart of the city with its Monument to Victor Emanuel II walk up to Capitol Square, designed by Michelangelo stop in front of the Colosseum from which point you can see the Arches of Constantine and Tito and the Temple of Venus and Rome Passing the Pyramid Cestia, arrive at St. Paul's Outside the Walls to see the site where the Apostle of the People was buried

Important : Appropriate dress must be worn inside places of worship

Departs: 15.00 hrs DailyDuration : 3 hrsDeparture point : Vastours Terminal

Sightseeing Tours

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Monumental Rome Pass through the Via Veneto, made famous by Fellini's Dolce Vita film. Before reaching Via Nazionale cross Piazza della Republica with Najadi's Fountain. Walk through the historical centre (Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona). Admire Piazza Colonna so called due to the Column of Marco Aurelio. Visit the interior of the Pantheon which was built in the First Century B.C. with the biggest dome in the world as requested by Emperor Hadrian. Continue by coach to St. Peter's Square passing Castel St. Angelo. Visit the Basilica of St. Peter's to admire, among other treasures, the Pieta' by Michelangelo.

Sightseeing Tours

Departs: 08.30 hrs DailyDuration : 3 hrsDeparture point : Vastours Terminal

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Beyond Rome

Full Day Tour of Capri and Anacapri

travel along the Autostrada del Sole and arrive in Naples to board the jetfoil for the island of Capri weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotto, a miracle of equilibrium between water, light and reflections of the wonderful sea-floors Proceed by minibus to Anacapri for lunch Free time for shopping and it's back to Marina Grande to embark for Naples

Departs: 07.30 hrs DailyDuration : 13 hrs 30 minsDeparture point : Vastours Terminal

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Rises from the beautiful landscape of Tuscany

Michelangelo's David sculpture is the focus of the entire city

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The trains : Florence's main train station, Santa Maria Novella has connections to main cities throughout Italy as well as Pisa's airport The buses : The only public transport within the city is the efficient network of orange ATAF buses covers the centre and immediate environs Tickets work on a time basis; those valid for 60 minutes cost EUR1 Tickets have to be stamped on board the bus as soon as you enter Bus drivers don't sell tickets so make sure you have one before getting on the best way to get around the city is on foot it's just a ten-minute walk from both the bus and train stations to the Piazza del Duomo and most of the major attractions are located within a few minutes' walk from here

Public Transfer Information

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Santa Maria Novella

It is located in the northwest corner of central Florence. Many services, including two internet points, are located within the station. Stash your luggage at the left luggage facility on the ground floor. Cost is 3 Euros for the first 12 hours and 2 Euros each additional 12 hours. The Pisa Air Terminal is also located within the terminal. You can go underground to reach the CONAD grocery store, where you can get snacks to go. The SITA bus station is just to your right if you've exited the station and orient yourself facing the Santa Maria Novella church.

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Shopping

For designer clothing, Max Mara, Yves Saint Laurent, and Gucci, head to via de Tournabuoni, via Porta Rossa, and via Roma.

The Piazza Repubblica and its surrounding streets for more affordable high street shops such as Zara and Benetton.

Check out the 19th-century covered market, the Mercato Centrale on via dell'Ariento, just north of San Lorenzo. Here you'll find everything from tripe stalls, pasta bars and fishmongers to stands hawking clothes, bags and souvenirs.

Among the city's best buys are shoes, ceramics and other handmade goods. Jewellery from one of the vendors on the Ponte Vecchio.

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Recommended Indian Restaurants

Haveli: Hotel Londra Via jacopo da diacceto, 18-20 Florence 50123

Villa Vrindavan: Via Scopeti 108 / San Casciano Val di PesaFlorence 50026

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Visit of Florence - Morning Sightseeing Tours

An introduction to the main sites of Florence includes visits to the Cathedral and the Accademia Gallery.

Highlights: Drive along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to the Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the wonderful panorama. The historic centre of Florence the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's grandiose Cupola, the Giotto's Belltower and of the Baptistery Galleria dell'Accademia. David by Michelangelo

Departs: 09.30 hrs DailyDuration : 3 hrsDeparture point : Piazza della Stazione

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Visit of Florence - Afternoon

Highlights of this tour include a visit to Santa Croce Church as well as the Uffizi Gallery.Highlights: Brief excursion to Fiesole, a delightful town of Etruscan origin, positioned on the hill that dominates Florence and the Arno Valley. The Church of Santa Croce where we can admire the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini among the others. Piazza della Signoria, where you can admire the imposing Palazzo Vecchio and the beautiful Loggia dei Lanzi. Uffizi Gallery where it is possible to admire the superb paintings of the Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio.

Departs: 14.30 hrs DailyDuration : 3 hrsDeparture point : Piazza della Stazione

Sightseeing Tours

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Day tour to Pisa

An opportunity to take in some wonderful scenery en route to the historic university town of Pisa, most famous for its curious Leaning Tower.

Highlights: An excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside towards the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. Guided tour to Piazza dei Miracoli to find the celebrated Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, an unequalled masterpiece of Romanesque art carried out between the 11th and 12th centuries, the Baptistery and other important monuments. Piazza dei Cavalieri, where the Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world, resides.

Departs: 14.00 hrs DailyDuration : 5 hrs 15 minsDeparture point : Piazza della Stazione

Sightseeing Tours

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Grand Canal is Venice's main artery that bisects the city ever-changing, living canvas

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General Information

To and From the Airport :

The Marco Polo Airport (approx 12km from Venice proper)The bus : Two services running from the airport to Venice Santa Lucia Railway Station or the Piazza le Roma & then transfer to water taxis Buses run approximately every half-hour with the journey taking between 20 and 25 minutes Prices vary between EUR1 and EUR3 The Water buses : A motor boat runs every hour from the airport to Piazza San Marco and interim destinations as well as on the Lido Alilaguna bus departs the airport between 06h15 and 00h10 The fare from the airport to San Marco is EUR10 and the journey takes approximately 1hr15minsThe Water taxis : A water taxi will take you directly to wherever you want to go in the city cost substantially more than any alternative form of transport

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Venezia St Lucia

General Information

Venice’s main train station

Trains dead-end in the Stazione Ferroviaría Santa Lucia, a glaringly modern structure that looks out of place in a city where most buildings are hundreds of years old.

From the station building, exit via the main doors. Steps lead down to a broad terrace alongside the Grand Canal, where you'll find the vaporetto landing and water taxis.

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The Water buses (Vaporetto) : It is equivalent to its land based brethren The service is punctual and regular runs from the early morning until about midnight Destinations are posted on the front of each boat buy ticket before you travel from a Vaporetto kiosk, machine or at a tobacconists (tabacchi) Tickets should be validated in the machine at the entrance to the jetty before boarding

Public Transport

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ShoppingIn Venice the emphasis is on the stylishly chic, but don't expect any bargains Around San Marco's you'll find the really upmarket shops. Designers Prada, Versace and Armani can all be found on the streets that spoke off from the main square. This same area is good for antiques and glassware, both of which Venice is famous for. If you're serious about your antiques, Campo Santo Stefano is the place to head. Venetian handmade paper makes an unusual gift or a distinctive reminder of your visit. Venetian glass or the fine lace that the city produces is a good option.Murano Glass is famous the world over for its craftsmanship and clarity. You will find fabulous pieces, both functional and decorative, throughout Venice in gift shops.

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Half Day to Murano, Burano & Torcello

Sail to Murano to see how the beautiful coloured glass is made, then on to the pretty islands of Burano and Torcello After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano stop for around 40 minutes to visit to one of the factories second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano for about 30 minutes Then after a short cruise, reach Torcello, stop for about 30 minutes

Sightseeing Tours

Departs: 09.30 / 14.30 hrs DailyDuration : 3 hrs 30 minsDeparture point : Serenissima Boat Station

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Gondola Serenade

Sit back in your gondola and allow yourself to be serenaded as you float past the palaces of the Grand Canal join a flotilla of gondolas gathered around a barge containing the musicians and singers to float along the fascinating Grand Canal , glittering in the reflection of the illuminated facades of the sumptuous 'Palazzos' Return in the dark stillness of some of Venice's interior canals

Sightseeing Tours

Departs: 19.30 hrs Daily (April) 20.30 hrs Daily (May – July)

Duration : 50 minsDeparture point : Santa Maria del Giglio

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charming and vibrant city

headquarters of the some of the most famous designer wears

Home to Leonardo da Vinci's most famous painting The Last Supper

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General Information

To and From the Airport :

Malpensa International airport approx 40km north-west of Milan city centreThe buses : a coach service, the Malpensa Shuttle, leaves for the Central Station every 20 minutes all day journey time is 50mins, costs EUR5 The trains : Malpensa Express train service leaves every 30mins. Journey time is 40mins A single ticket costs EUR9 in advance or EUR11.50 on board (day return is EUR12 and EUR14.50 respectively) validate your ticket before boarding the trainThe taxis : Catch a cab from ranks outside the airport. journey should take around 50 mins It will cost approximately EUR50 to the city centre

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General Information

Milano Centrale Station

Ticket office, ground floorAutomatic ticket machines, ground floorCarabinieri, platform floorClub Eurostar, platform floorLeft luggage, platform floorGrandi Stazioni, ground floorLost and found, platform floorRailway police, platform floorWaiting room, platform floorFS Information office , platform floorBar, platform floorGran Bar, platform floorFast service, platform floor

Milan’s main train station

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Shopping

Quadrilatero area for fashion boutiques, antique shops and jewellers Corso di Vittorio Emanuele Galleria for brand names At Salvagente, Via Fratelli Bronzetti, there are a number of factory

outlets open to the public, selling designer clothes at significantly

reduced rates

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Milan City Tour

Enjoy a guide city tour of Milan. Arco della Pace The churches of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci's and San Lorenzo, Milan University, Corso Venezia and Piazza San Babila. Piazza Fontana The Palazzo Reale and to visit the breathtaking Duomo. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, to view the world famous Teatro alla Scala

Sightseeing Tours

Departs: 14.20 hrs DailyDuration : 3 hrs Departure point : Zani Viaggi Office

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Recommended Indian Restaurants in Venice & Milan

Shri Ganesh: San Polo 2426, Ponte del Cristo Venice 30135Phone: 041 71 9 804

Tandur: Via Maddalena 3-5, (close to piazza missori) MilanPhone: 02 805 6192

Himalaya: Viale Pasubio, 12, Milano, ItaliaPhone: 02 6554255

Rangoli: Via Solferino, 36, Milan ItalyPhone: 02 29005333

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