Italy
Italy
Welcome to Italy, where pizza-making classes, gelato-tasting adventures, and ancient ruins exploration come together to create a memorable family destination!
This boot-shaped country has mastered the art of making history fascinating for kids (think gladiator school in Rome and mask-making in Venice) while keeping parents happy with world-class art, incredible food, and those dreamy Italian landscapes.
From counting the steps up the Leaning Tower of Pisa to hunting for hidden passages in Tuscan hill towns, Italy transforms everyday moments into magical family memories. Best of all, Italians absolutely adore children, so don’t be surprised when your little ones are treated like royalty at restaurants and welcomed with open arms everywhere you go.
- Capital City: Rome
- Population: 58 million
Main Cities
Featured Cities in Italy
Culture
The colors of the Italian flag, known as “Il Tricolore” with three equal bands, have symbolic meaning and are deeply ingrained in Italian culture. It is no mistake a Pizza Margherita has green, white, and red toppings
Green represents hope and the lush landscapes of Italy. White symbolizes faith and unity (often linked to the snowy peaks of the Alps). Red represents valor and the bloodshed during Italy’s struggle for independence.
Language
Language: Italian
Italian is the official language of Italy. However, English is taught in schools. In the major cities, because of visitors, most restaurants and businesses will have English-speaking staff. When you visit smaller towns, English may not be as fluent. We always recommend using at least basic local language phrases wherever you visit. Hello, Good Afternoon, Thank You and the ability to count up to 5.
Here area few words you will find helpful. Bring a tour book or an Italian language book to help you on your trip.
| English | Italian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello/Goodbye | Ciao | (CHOW) |
| Goodbye | Arrivederci | (ah-ree-veh-DARE-chee) |
| Thank You | gratzie | (GRAHT-see-eh) |
| Yes | si | (SEE) |
| No | no | (NO) |
| 1 – One | uno | (OO-no) |
| 2 – Two | due | (DOO-eh) |
| 3 – Three | tre | (TREH) |
| 4 – Four | quattro | (KWAHT-tro) |
| 5 – Five | cinque | (CHEEN-kweh) |