Travel insurance to Italy

Dizzing Italy

Italy is a popular destination for tourists both in winter and summer. People come here to enjoy various attractions, warm and clear sea, well-groomed beaches and beautiful nature. No less popular are health thermal resorts.

There are more than 8 thousand large and small towns in Italy, but there are a few that you must visit during your trip to Italy. First of all, you need to visit historically important cities - the first among them is Rome, which combines ancient Roman, Byzantine and medieval culture. Here you can visit the dwarf state of Vatican City, which is the residence of the Pope.

If you are an art connoisseur, then you should definitely visit Florence, because the Uffizi Gallery houses the largest collection of paintings in Italy. Venice is a unique city, it is built on canals. Shopping enthusiasts should definitely visit Milan, and romantics and couples in love should visit Verona.

The south of the country and the island of Sardinia are ideal for a passive holiday. Various festivals are constantly held in the city of Bari, and you can retire and relax on the island of Sicily. Beach resorts are located throughout the country, their length is more than 7,500 kilometers. Almost all beaches are characterized by a gentle entrance to the sea and beautiful bays.

The most popular resort is Rimini. There is a large selection of budget hotels and a wide range of entertainment. However, people travel to Italy not only for beach holidays, but also for skiing.

Features of travel insurance to Italy

For a trip to Italy, you need medical insurance for Sicily and other cities, it guarantees that you will receive qualified medical care in a timely manner. 

Travel insurance must cover the costs of:

• transportation of the victim to a medical facility;
• medications prescribed by a doctor;
• communication with employees of the assisting company;
• early return to their homeland;
• repatriation.

In addition, the policy must be valid not only in Italy, but also in other Schengen countries. Also, 15 days are automatically added to the specified period of stay abroad in case of various unforeseen situations in which you will have to stay in the country longer.

Does a regular policy apply to active recreation and sports?

If you plan to engage in extreme sports and active recreation, then the standard tourist policy does not apply here; you need to take out special insurance that covers the costs of insured events that arise during sports. 

The most popular types of active recreation in Italy are:

• mountain skiing, snowkiting and snowboarding;
• diving;
• mountaineering and rock climbing;
• windsurfing and kitesurfing;
• rafting and kayaking.

The price of such a policy higher, as the risk of injury is higher. For this reason, it is always recommended to provide reliable data on the types of sports you plan to engage in.

Level of medical care and cost of services

The level of medicine in Italy meets European standards. Hospitals use only modern equipment, and only qualified doctors work there. However, the cost of medical services is quite high, so it is much more profitable to purchase insurance than to pay for services yourself. Only an ambulance call is free. Private and national medicine is developed in Italy. However, due to long queues and long waiting times, many Italians turn to private clinics. A doctor's call to your home will cost at least 40 euros. A general blood test costs 300 euros. Dental services are much more expensive than in Ukraine, a dentist's consultation will cost 25 euros, a filling - 104, tooth treatment - 80, and an X-ray - 49 euros.

How much does a policy cost to Italy

The price of travel insurance depends on many factors, including the duration of stay abroad, the number of additional options and the age of the insured. It is worth noting that the standard policy includes only medical insurance. If you wish, you can include additional options in the policy, but in this case the price will be higher.

An online calculator will help you calculate the cost of the policy. All you need to do is fill in all the necessary fields, after which you will see prices from different insurance companies. Moreover, to apply for a policy, you do not need to leave your home at all, since you can order travel insurance to Italy online. The process will take only a few minutes, all you need is a computer with Internet access.