Eternal Rome, Venice and its canals, Florence and the Renaissance, the Amalfi Coast: Italy is an open-air museum with a cuisine loved the world over. A dream destination for a honeymoon or a great cultural journey.

CapitalRome
LanguageItalian
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Time differenceSame time as Kinshasa in winter, +1 hour in summer
From KinshasaWith one stopover, usually in Europe
ClimateMediterranean in the south, more continental in the north

When to go?

April to June

The best time for the art cities.

July and August

Ideal for the coast; cities are hot and busy.

September and October

Mild late season, grape harvest in Tuscany.

Must-sees

Rome — Italy
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Rome

The Colosseum, the Vatican and the Trevi Fountain.

Venice — Italy
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Venice

The Grand Canal, St Mark's Square and the gondolas.

Florence — Italy
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Florence

The Duomo, the Uffizi and nearby Tuscany.

The Amalfi Coast — Italy
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The Amalfi Coast

Colourful villages clinging to the cliffs.

Itinerary idea: 10 days in Italy

  1. 1

    Rome (3 days)

  2. 2

    Florence and Tuscany (3 days)

  3. 3

    Venice (2 days)

  4. 4

    Option: Amalfi Coast (2 days)

Every trip is tailor-made to your dates, budget and wishes.

OUR PACKAGES

Schengen visa support

Essential
$400

A full review of the file you have prepared, with a written report of corrections and missing documents.

Complete
$900

Preparation from A to Z: profile analysis, exact document list, check of every document, form and appointment.

Premium
$1,500

Everything in Complete, plus handling of bookings, help taking out insurance, priority handling, interview preparation and follow-up. Flights, hotel and insurance are paid by you.

Orientation meeting: $50. File opening: $200, non-refundable, deducted from the package price (the $50 meeting fee is deducted from this $200). Our fees cover our support only: official fees (visa, application centre, insurance, translations), flights and accommodation are extra and paid by you. The decision rests solely with the consular authorities. See payment details

Study in Italy

Historic universities with often moderate fees, and programmes taught in English.

The key steps

  • Pre-enrolment via the Universitaly platform
  • National study visa
  • Proof of funds and accommodation

Requirements change: check them on official websites. Wanderlust supports you from orientation to settling in; admission is decided by the institutions and the visa by the competent authorities.

Formalities from the DRC

Congolese nationals need a short-stay Schengen visa, applied for from the country of main destination. Prepare your file several weeks in advance.

Entry requirements, fees and processing times change regularly: always check the latest information on official websites. Wanderlust helps you prepare your file; the decision rests solely with the competent authorities.

Read: Schengen visa from Kinshasa: the documents to prepare

Our advice

  • Book the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Uffizi in advance.
  • Clothing covering shoulders and knees is required in churches.
  • Trains make it easy to travel between the major cities.

Ready to discover Italy?

Visa, flights, accommodation, transfers: we organise your trip from start to finish.