Your Own Italy

The best exchange rate will always be offered when simply using your credit card. Some credit card companies do not charge a foreign exchange fee. To be noted is that some shops and restaurants do not accept AMEX as their bank charge is higher than Visa or MC. Another option is to get euros in cash at one of the many ATM machines found throughout all cities and towns. There will likely be fees charged as when in the US when the ATM machine is not part of your bank circuit. Be sure to contact your individual credit card companies to let them know you will be using your credit card in Europe. If you don’t do so, due to increased security measures, they might put a fraud stop and block charges on your credit card.

Contact your cell phone carrier and ask about their international plan that permits texting, phone calls and data use for a daily fee.

There is a dress code for churches and basilicas. Shoulders and knees must be covered; shorts, miniskirts, and sleeveless shirts are not permitted. It is also recommended that you not take large bags or backpacks on tours that include churches as you may not be permitted to enter and storage accommodations are not usually available.

Our Internet site uses the SSL encryption protocol to guarantee secure transactions and complete confidentiality. We use a security certificate issued by the company LetsEncrypt.

Your bank details and all the information you enter on the various forms are automatically encrypted when your data is transferred over the network. The SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption system automatically encrypts your data before it is transmitted over the network, and it can only be decrypted using a unique key once it has arrived on our server.