I took this trip solo last year at the same time of year. The weather was great and I had a fantastic time. I suggest getting rick Steve's Italy book. It was very helpful in things to do and places to eat. If you want to go to the forum. You can go for free day of the collosiem tour. Just ask the TD. Buch of us went that afternoon and used the group ticket to go in. I suggest getting lost in Venice. It is an island so you will not go far. I took an early morning walk before crowds, then the rest of the day I explored the rest busy parts and really enjoyed Venice with no crowds.
Getting nervous my trip is getting closer and I have not received my tickets or paper work . Itinerary !? Going to see agent tomarrow. And what to pack? 3 dress 2 skirts 3 pants 10 tops 2 jackets ! Oh my
Hello out there! Anyone else out there on this tour?
Not alone. My wife and I are first timers also, traveling with my sister and brother in law. Looking forward to it all.
Traveling from California and Arizona. Don't know what to say other than you are not alone. Clothes? Be comfortable and don't worry about it.
TIPING ......The answer is simple: in almost all cases you do not give a tip to anyone in Italy. This applies to restaurants in particular since that's the most likely venue where tipping might be expected. The only possible exception to the no tipping rule might be at the end of a minibus tour, the reason being that these tours are taken almost exclusively by tourists and the drivers have become accustomed to receiving a tip. I have to add, that taking into account how expensive these tours are, a tip should not be expected and if given should not exceed 5% at the most.
TIPING ......The answer is simple: in almost all cases you do not give a tip to anyone in Italy. This applies to restaurants in particular since that's the most likely venue where tipping might be expected. The only possible exception to the no tipping rule might be at the end of a minibus tour, the reason being that these tours are taken almost exclusively by tourists and the drivers have become accustomed to receiving a tip. I have to add, that taking into account how expensive these tours are, a tip should not be expected and if given should not exceed 5% at the most.
Comments
Not alone. My wife and I are first timers also, traveling with my sister and brother in law. Looking forward to it all.
Traveling from California and Arizona. Don't know what to say other than you are not alone. Clothes? Be comfortable and don't worry about it.