Travelling in Italy

General Notes

• We use the official Italian star ratings for the hotels but these do not always equate exactly to international standards.
• Air-conditioning in bedrooms may not operate from May to mid-June and mid-September to October depending on local conditions. Outdoor pools are normally open from May to September.
• Tea and coffee-making facilities are not usually available in the guest rooms of Italian hotels.

• It is a fact of life that in Italy rooms for single travellers are often smaller and less well appointed than twin or double rooms and that a supplement is usually charged by the hotel for the single rooms.  Voyages Jules Verne do nevertheless offer a limited number of single rooms with no supplement – look for ‘NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT’ in the price panel.

• The historic centres in many Italian cities are closed to traffic and as a result most excursions involve a considerable amount of walking and are therefore not suitable for those with walking or mobility problems.

• Eating out is one of the great pleasures of any stay in Italy. To enable you to sample the full range and diversity of Italian cuisine, many of our arrangements include just breakfast only. Half board in hotels tends to provide more standard fare at an economical price.

• As many museums and historical sites in Italy are free for visitors aged 65 or over (and 18 or under) we do not include entrance fees so as not to disadvantage our guests who fall into these age groups.
• The general cost of living in the cities of Italy is not dissimilar to that of London and while Italy still represents value for money, visitors should expect prices to be consistent with the sophisticated European country that it is.
• Mobility – on tour much walking is involved especially when sightseeing, frequently over uneven terrain, and in towns so a degree of fitness and mobility is essential. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are able to keep up with the group and its activities.