It is always difficult to make a choice, especially if you are thinking about where to spend an unforgettable vacation. Many people ask themselves: what to choose - Italy and the Czech Republic? These are two unique and picturesque countries, each attractive in its own way. In this article, we will tell you how you can get to European cities on your own, compare the climate, hotels, prices, entertainment and shopping. We hope that after reading it to the end, you will have no doubts.
How to get there on your own
Movement is the most important issue in any journey.
Italy
The best way to get to Italy is by plane. It is convenient, comfortable and fast. Many travel companies offer their clients a more budgetary option - by bus. Yes, you will save a significant amount of money, but you will also waste a lot of time. In general, the bus journey can take about two days. If you are traveling with a large and friendly company, the bus is what you need.
Do not forget about a visa, we described how to get it yourself in the article. Very detailed step by step instructions.
Czech Republic
The same can be said about the Czech Republic. The plane is more convenient and faster, but the bus is cheaper.
Climate
Italy
Italy has combined three types of climate at once:
- temperate in the south of the peninsula - Venice
- subtropical in northern Italy, Padan plain: Rome, Milan. Here, hot summers +22 - 24 degrees and foggy winters
- Mediterranean - Florence, Sicily. Here you will be greeted by a hot and dry summer of +26 degrees and a warm winter of +10 degrees
Considering this, we can say that Italy will gladly welcome you at any time of the year. Go skiing in winter and swim in the sea in summer.
Czech Republic
The climate of the Czech Republic is moderate. There is little snow here in the cities, but there is plenty of it in the mountains. So mountain sports lovers will like it here. One of the coldest months is January (-3, -5 degrees), and the warmest is July (maximum temperature is +26 degrees).
Hotels
It is very important to choose a good hotel. An ideal option, of course, for the hotel to become your second home for a while. It should be clean, cozy and comfortable here at any time of the day. After all, it is here that you will relax after the hot sun, noisy parties and hearty dinners.
Popular hotels in Italy
In terms of the number of positive reviews, Italy has four most popular and best hotels. It:
Hotel "Baia Del Mar" is a four-star hotel located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, in the town of Lido Di Jesolo. Clean beach. The hotel has its own restaurant (Italian cuisine - fish, seafood and, of course, lasagna), bar, Wi-Fi, swimming pool, gym, tennis court, billiards. The rooms have a TV, mini fridge, safe, air conditioning, tea or coffee making facilities.
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Hotel "L Oasi Castiglione" is a four-star hotel located in the thermal park Parco termale CASTIGLIONE (2 km from the city center), on the island of Ischia. The beach is 100 meters away. The hotel has its own bar-restaurant, 10 thermal pools, Olympic pool, sauna, free beach. And the rooms have air conditioning, telephone, TV, frigo bar.
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Hotel "Villa Adriatica" is a three-star hotel located in a renovated villa from 1880, in the very center of Rimini. The beach is fifty meters from the hotel. The rooms have a mini-bar, safe, satellite TV.
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Hotel Britannia is a three-star, new hotel located a stone's throw from the sea in the city of Rimini. The hotel has its own beach and restaurant. Where to stay in Rome and Hotels in the center of Rome - useful life hacks.
Popular hotels in Czech Republic
According to the rating in the Czech Republic, the following hotels can be distinguished:
Hotel Spa Resort Sanssouci (Karlovy Vary) is a four-star hotel located 20 km from the airport and 5 km from the railway station. Rich in entertainment and various sports, there is a restaurant, bars. But the highlight is exactly the Spa - procedures.
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Hotel "Olsanka" (Prague) - three-star, located close to the center. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, souvenir shops, buffet.
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Hotel "Adeba" (Prague) - a three-star, opened relatively recently. Provides wellness services, there is a bar - restaurant.
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Still not selected? Then, especially for you, we have prepared Top 10 3-star hotels in the center of Prague.
Entertainment
Where to go? What to see? What excursions to visit? You will find answers to all these questions below.
TOP 5 most visited places in Italy
So, in the first place - Villa Borghese. It is a large park with gardens that houses the main panoramic platform in Rome. There is also a mini-cinema and a small zoo.
In second place is Giardini Naxos. This is a former fishing village that has become a first-class Sicilian resort. It is located 4 kilometers from Taormina on the Ionian Sea coast.
The third place is occupied by the Ferrari Museum, located in the city of Maranello.
In fourth place is the Roman Zoo. Its expanses occupy about 11 hectares.
And, finally, in fifth place is the "time elevator" in Rome. This is the latest 5D cinema where you can feel the gust of wind or the spray of the night breeze.
Top 3 interesting places in the Czech Republic
The first place was taken by the Beer House "U Medvidku". Located in Prague. One of the oldest breweries in the Czech Republic (since 1400). In general, the Czech Republic is rich in various pubs, which are located in all its cities.
In second place is the Prague Zoo, which was founded in 1931 and is one of the ten best zoos in the world. The zoppark itself has two floors.
The third place is taken by "Passage Lucerna". A 100-year-old cinema still operates here.
Prices in Italy and Czech Republic
Planning your vacation is definitely worth it without compromising your budget. Prices in Italy are quite democratic when compared, for example, with Belgium or England. Regarding food, there are three budget supermarkets: EUROSPIN, INS, Esselunga. You can save money if you cook yourself, or by visiting inexpensive cafes.
In general, the same can be said about the Czech Republic. Nevertheless, food prices in the Czech Republic are lower than in Italy.
Shopping
Shopping in Italy
Italy is the capital of fashion. Many people strive here precisely for high-quality branded items. Is it so? Yes it is. Here they also cost 20 percent less than in Russia or Ukraine. Therefore, it is in Italy that specialized shopping tours are organized, with the help of which you can visit the best shops and boutiques of famous designers.
Shopping in the Czech Republic
Considering that the Czech Republic is the center of Europe, we can safely say about the variety and a large number of modern and brand new products. There are profitable systems of discounts on things, which attracts tourists. And the most popular souvenir that everyone wants to take away from their homeland is Czech crystal. Read what else interesting you can bring from the Czech Republic in the article.
So we conducted an analysis between two such different and wonderful countries like the Czech Republic and Italy. I don’t think it’s easier for you to decide where to go. On this, do not rack your brains and do not waste time thinking. The best option is to visit each country, because each of them is unique and inimitable in its own way.
