
A few light t-shirts are all you’ll need for the sweltering summers, then add a couple of light long-sleeved tops for when things turn chilly.Upper body – Layers will help you improvise around different temperatures and weather conditions.

Pack a pair or two of jeans is the most versatile solution. Simple, durable and comfortable clothing is best for colder times of year.Shorts with sturdy zipper pockets help protect valuables.If you plan to spend time in the countryside during the summer, pack a pair of light-weight trousers to protect against tick-borne diseases.Choose warmer materials for trips north of Rome, from autumn through to spring. Go lightweight options from May to September, or if you’re travelling exclusively from Rome southwards. Lower Body – Get some good-quality shorts, trousers, or skirts, that can cope with everyday travel and frequent washing.Clothes are a big part of Italian culture, so it’s very easy to replace anything you’ve forgotten to pack or if you want something to dress up in. You can do laundry twice a week and always have a spare outfit in reserve. If you’re travelling for a week or longer, bring at least four day’s worth of clothing. The best strategy is to use layers in preparation for the unexpected. Stretching from the Alpine north down to the centre of the balmy Mediterranean, the weather and climate in Italy will depend very much on where you are and the time of year you travel. You should be relatively untroubled by travel illness like diarrhoea, but treatments for this are also easily available over the counter – see section below. You Won’t Need Toiletries – You can get everything like tampons, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, razors, condoms, and loo roll in a branch of deSpar or Upim, or anywhere with a ‘farmacia’ sign outside.You’ll never be far away from big supermarket chains like Carrefour, which are open 24 hours in the bigger cities, as well as on Sundays and public holidays. You can get pretty much anything you need in Italian shops and markets, for prices similar to the UK or the USA, so the best advice is to always pack less.
#Travel packlist to italy full
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Here is my comprehensive packing list to help you get the most from your Italian affair. There are so many reasons to fall deeply in love. It’s easy to believe that Italy has it all – cities that look like museums, over 2,000 years of historic culture, a highly-evolved food culture, and stunning landscapes and coastlines.

Are you going to Italy and want to know what to pack? This is a list of the things I found useful during my own trips to Italy, as well as tips about what to leave at home
