Your luggage will be moved by porters at each stage, however, there will be a few brief occasions when you will need to carry it. With this in mind, we recommend packing as lightly as possible. A suitcase with wheels is always helpful too.

We recommend a suitcase no bigger than 64cm.

The best clothing for the trip has proven to be the layered approach. This means that no matter what the weather, you can always add or subtract a layer! A light coat will also be useful, as sometimes the evenings can be cool. (Wonderful silk scarves can be purchased once you arrive!)

Whatever we do will generally require casual clothing with comfortable footwear. Should our tour occur during the opera season and we have a night at the opera, then you will need to wear something better – no sequins & furs though!

Visits to the Vatican and other churches will require you to cover your shoulders.

 

To help you with your packing, we have arranged a “packing with colours and fabrics” workshop for everyone held six weeks before departure.