Italy.
Flight from TLV
3h 25m
Best season
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Avg temp
21ยฐ
Currency
โฌ EUR ยท 1=โช3.52
Time zone
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Language
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Plug
C / F / L ยท 230V
Visa
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Overview
๐ฎ๐นItaly
๐ฎ๐นItaly
Italy feels like several holidays in one country: ancient sites, shopping and superb food in Rome, fashion and aperitivo in Milan, Tuscan villages and vineyards, northern lakes and dazzling southern coasts. Israelis visit year-round for city breaks, road trips, Dolomites skiing and luxury escapes on Lake Como and the Amalfi Coast, while spring and early autumn offer the most pleasant balance of weather and pace.
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Where to stay
Where to stay in Italy
Each area and who it suits best.
Rome, Historic Center
Between Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain, you step straight from your hotel into the city's most beautiful and sought-after streets.
Florence, Santa Maria Novella
A convenient base near the station and within walking distance of the Duomo, with Renaissance palaces, markets, and aperitivo by the Arno.
Milan, Brera
An elegant district of lanes, galleries, and bars, close to the Duomo and the boutiques of Via Montenapoleone.
Lake Garda, Desenzano del Garda
A lively, accessible lakeside town with a promenade, ferries, and trains, ideal for Gardaland, Sirmione, and Verona.
The Dolomites, Ortisei
A polished Val Gardena village where cable cars rise directly to summer hiking trails and winter ski slopes.
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Italy
Temperature averages
Real climate dataืื ื
14ยฐ
6ยฐ
Cool
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15ยฐ
5ยฐ
Cool
ืืจืฅ
17ยฐ
8ยฐ
Recommended
ืืคืจ
20ยฐ
9ยฐ
Recommended
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23ยฐ
13ยฐ
Excellent
ืืื
30ยฐ
19ยฐ
Excellent
ืืื
34ยฐ
22ยฐ
Hot
ืืื
33ยฐ
22ยฐ
Hot
ืกืคื
28ยฐ
18ยฐ
Excellent
ืืืง
24ยฐ
14ยฐ
Excellent
ื ืื
17ยฐ
9ยฐ
Recommended
ืืฆื
14ยฐ
6ยฐ
Cool
Most pleasant weather: ืืื ยท ืืื ยท ืกืคื ยท ืืืง
Peak season for Israelis (when everyone goes): ืืคืจ ยท ืืื ยท ืืื ยท ืืื ยท ืืื ยท ืกืคื ยท ืืืง
Based on a 3-year average ยท measured in Italy ยท Open-Meteo
This week in Italy
Measured in Italy
20ยฐ
Partly cloudy
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Things to do
Things to do in Italy
On the map
Italy on one map
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Suggested plan
A perfect Italy itinerary
Day by day, so you can picture the whole trip.
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Day 1
Classical Rome
Start at the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a prebooked timed ticket, then continue via Piazza Venezia to the Pantheon. Toward evening, visit the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps before wandering through Monti or Trastevere.
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Day 2
The Vatican and Jewish Quarter
Spend the morning at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, ideally with the earliest available entry. In the afternoon, cross the river to Campo de' Fiori, the Portico of Octavia, and the Jewish Ghetto, home to the Great Synagogue and most of the city's kosher options.
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Day 3
Florence and the Renaissance
Take the roughly 90-minute high-speed train from Rome to Florence and visit the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and the Uffizi Gallery, for which advance booking is recommended. Cross Ponte Vecchio and climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset over the city's rooftops.
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Day 4
Rural Tuscany
Leave Florence by car or organized tour for Siena, then continue through the hills and vineyards of Val d'Orcia to Pienza or Montepulciano. This is the day for landscapes, stone villages, and viewpoints, while avoiding driving inside historic ZTL zones.
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Day 5
Venice and Its Canals
Arrive by train at Venezia Santa Lucia and walk via Rialto Bridge to St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace. In the afternoon, ride a vaporetto along the Grand Canal and finish in Cannaregio's Jewish Ghetto, a calmer area away from the busiest route.
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Round-trip flight from TLV
โช700-1,800 (peak: โช2,500+)
Mid-range hotel nightly
โช550-1,000 (double room)
Restaurant meal
โช65-130
Kosher meal
โช100-190
Local beer
โช20-32
Coffee
โช5-12 (at the bar)
Short taxi ride
โช35-75
Rental car per day
โช140-320 (before fuel)
Daily budget per person
โช450-850 (excluding flight)
Good to know
Good to know before Italy
Getting around
From the airport
In Rome, the Leonardo Express from Fiumicino to Termini takes about 32 minutes and costs around โช55; an official taxi to the center has a fixed fare of roughly โช190 and usually takes 40-60 minutes. In Milan, the Malpensa Express reaches Cadorna or Milano Centrale in about 40-55 minutes for around โช50; the fixed taxi fare to central Milan is approximately โช430.
Need a car?
Not in the major cities: Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan are well connected by high-speed trains, while a car mainly adds traffic, expensive parking, and the risk of ZTL fines. A rental car is worthwhile for rural Tuscany, the Dolomites, and parts of the lake regions, but collect it only when leaving the city.
Tips
Book Trenitalia or Italo high-speed trains in advance for lower fares and adjacent seats. When driving, never enter a marked ZTL without authorization; for Venice, leave the car in Mestre or at the Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma garages.
Kosher & Jewish
Chabad / community
Rome has an active Chabad presence and Jewish institutions around the Jewish Ghetto and Great Synagogue; Milan has several Chabad centers and a large community, while Venice's Chabad is in the Cannaregio Jewish Ghetto. Florence also has a Jewish community and synagogue, but services in lake towns, rural Tuscany, and the Dolomites are limited and sometimes seasonal. For Shabbat and holidays, confirm prayer times, registration, and meals in advance.
Kosher food
The strongest kosher selection is in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, with kosher restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores; Milan also has kosher restaurants and shops in several districts. Venice and Florence have fewer choices, so observant Israeli travelers often reserve Chabad meals or stay in an apartment with a kitchen. Supermarkets carry some sealed certified products; travelers relying on vegetarian options often choose margherita pizza, tomato-based pasta, salads, and gelato, but vegetarian does not automatically mean kosher, so each venue must be checked.
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โช3.52
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โช351.8
1,000 EUR
โช3,518
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Visa & documents
Visa & documents for Italy ๐ฎ๐น
What you need before you fly
- ืืื ืฆืืจื ืืืืืื ืืืฉืจืืืื ืืฉืืืื ืงืฆืจื ืฉื ืขื 90 ืืื ืืชืงืืคื ืฉื 180 ืืื; ืืืคืืฃ ืืืืื ืืื ืืกื ืืืืจืืคืืื ืืชืงืคืื ืืืืขื ืื ืกืืขื
- Passport valid 6 months
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Local tips
Good to know about Italy
- ๐ณWhen a card terminal offers payment in shekels or euros, always choose euros to avoid an expensive conversion, and remember that a restaurant's listed coperto cover charge is legitimate.
- ๐Between major cities, book a Trenitalia or Italo high-speed train in advance, and on regional services make sure a paper ticket is validated or a digital ticket is checked in before boarding.
- ๐Never drive into a historic center before checking its ZTL restricted zones, as automatic cameras can generate a fine that reaches Israel months after the trip.
- ๐๏ธBook official tickets for the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Uffizi and Milan's Last Supper weeks ahead, especially during the busy Israeli travel period from Passover through Sukkot.
- ๐๏ธFor a trip combining cities and lakes, favor May, June, September or early October; around August 15, beaches are expensive and crowded while some urban businesses close for Ferragosto.
- โก๏ธThe easiest concentration of kosher food is in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, with smaller selections in Venice's Cannaregio and Milan, but verify certification and opening hours because many places close early on Friday and remain shut on Saturday.
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Senior agent ยท Greece for 12 years
"Italy makes me slow down without giving anything up: an espresso standing at the bar in the morning, a chance visit to a tiny church at noon, and a piazza filling with local families in the evening. Israelis fall for it because every day combines excellent food, scenery, shopping and history without ever feeling like a lesson."
Loves
One of my favorite spots is Baia dei Turchi near Otranto in Puglia, with clear water and a short path through a pine grove. Arrive before 9:30, while the beach is still peaceful and the Italians are only beginning to open their umbrellas.
Skip
The most common mistake is squeezing Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan into one week and spending more time with luggage than actually experiencing Italy.
Boutique pick
I love designing a perfect day around Lake Garda: a morning cable car from Malcesine to Monte Baldo, a swim at Val di Sogno and dinner overlooking Lazise harbor. With a private car and an easy pace, it brings together exactly what Israelis seek in Italy: dramatic scenery, water, beautiful towns and enough time to truly enjoy them.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Italy
"We took a private boat from Positano along the Amalfi Coast, stopped for a swim off Praiano, and finished with a sunset that looked straight out of a movie."
Noa and Itay
Couples getaway on the Amalfi Coast
"The kids could not stop talking about the rides at Gardaland, while we loved Sirmione, Malcesine, and our family boat trip across Lake Garda."
The Levi Family
Family trip in northern Italy
"We started with aperitivo in Monti, continued to the bars of Trastevere, and walked back through illuminated Rome after midnight."
Daniel, Omer and Yuval
Friends weekend in Rome
FAQ
Common questions about Italy
Do Israelis need a visa for Italy?
Israelis do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days in Italy and the Schengen Area, but should check current entry rules and passport validity before flying.
When is the best time to visit Italy?
The most pleasant times to visit Italy are April through June and September through October, while July and August suit the beaches of Sardinia and Puglia but are hot, crowded, and expensive in the cities.
How many days do you need in Italy, and is it better for families or couples?
For a first trip to Italy, allow 7 to 10 days, combining Rome and Florence for couples or Lake Garda, Gardaland, and the Dolomites for families.
Are there direct flights from Israel to Italy, and how long is the flight?
Direct flights connect Tel Aviv with Rome, Milan, and additional seasonal destinations in Italy, with a typical flight time of about three and a half to four hours.
What is the best way to get around Italy?
High-speed trains are the easiest way to travel between Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice, and Milan, while a rental car in Italy is most useful for Tuscany, the Dolomites, Puglia, and the lakes.
How much does a vacation in Italy cost?
A couple traveling comfortably in Italy should budget about โช900 to โช1,500 per day excluding flights, with higher costs in Venice, the Amalfi Coast, and Lake Como.
Is Italy safe, and where should you go out at night?
Italy is generally safe in tourist areas, but watch for pickpockets around stations and on the metro, and head to Trastevere in Rome, Navigli in Milan, or Santo Spirito in Florence for nightlife.
Where can you find beaches, attractions, and kosher food in Italy?
Italy offers excellent beaches in Sardinia, Puglia, and Sicily alongside the Colosseum, Vatican, and Pompeii, with kosher restaurants and Chabad centers mainly in Rome, Milan, Venice, and Florence.