FAQs

Question

Are you registered anywhere?

Answer

We're not! No gifts please :) If you would like, a simple card would be wonderful to help us remember who came to share this incredible experience with us in Italy.

Question

Should I get euros before the trip?

Answer

Though not necessary, we recommend ordering some through your bank to have upon arrival (we usually take a few hundred euros worth, but the amount is totally up to you). Having cash is great for buying bus tickets, or grabbing a quick taxi after your flight. There are plenty of ATMs in Italy you can use to pull euros out, but most debit and credit cards are acceptable in Europe as well. Just notify your bank before you leave so they don't block your card for a foreign purchase.

Question

Do people speak English in Italy?

Answer

Most of them know enough English to be helpful, especially in the airports and bus stations. However, some don't know any. Typically the more you get into smaller, less touristy cities, the less English you'll be able to rely on. Here are a few phrases that may be helpful if you are trying to navigate after getting off your flight: Tu parli inglese? (Do you speak English) Dov'è... (Where is...) il bagno (the bathroom) la stazione di autobus (the bus station) "taxi" is the same Vado a Siena. (I am going to Siena.) Grazie (thank you) Ciao (hello/goodbye)

Question

What's the dress code?

Answer

We love the term "smart casual" that is often used by the Europeans. Plan for a beautiful dinner outside that overlooks the city. Tuscan summers can reach the high 80s (though by the early evening, it shouldn't be as hot!). The venue has a mix of gravel, cobblestone, and garden area, so plan your footwear accordingly!