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Art, history and la dolce vita on every corner
Italy is the quintessential European dream: Rome and its imperial ruins, Florence and the Renaissance, Venice and its canals, plus the pizza, pasta and coffee that pace the day. For a Cameroonian traveller it is a dive into 2,000 years of history with a very familiar Mediterranean warmth. Everything links easily by high-speed train, and each city has its own personality. A Schengen visa is required, but Italy remains one of Europe's most rewarding destinations for a short trip.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Italy is part of the Schengen area. The Italian embassy in Yaounde often outsources document collection to a visa center. Book an appointment, complete the Schengen form, gather documents and attend for biometrics.
Required documents
- Passport valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages
- Completed and signed Schengen application form
- Recent biometric photos
- Round-trip flight and hotel bookings
- Schengen travel insurance and proof of funds
Good to know
- •Apply at the country where you will spend the most nights
- •Book biometrics early, especially in spring and summer
- •A valid Schengen visa from another country lets you enter Italy
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
480 000 FCFA–780 000 FCFANo direct flight from Douala. Connect via Paris, Istanbul, Casablanca or Frankfurt to Rome or Milan, for 11 to 15 hours total.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum
The heart of ancient Rome, gladiators and emperors told in stone.
Discover the Vatican
St Peter's Basilica, the museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.
Wander Florence
The Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo's David, cradle of the Renaissance.
Glide through Venice
The Grand Canal by vaporetto, St Mark's Square and hidden alleys.
Taste real Neapolitan pizza
In Naples, the wood-fired Margherita pizza in its hometown.
Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain
The Roman tradition said to guarantee a return to Italy.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Rome, stroll to the Pantheon and an evening at the Trevi Fountain.
- D2
Day 2: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- D3
Day 3: Vatican: St Peter's Basilica, museums and the Sistine Chapel.
- D4
Day 4: High-speed train to Florence, the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
- D5
Day 5: Uffizi Gallery and a possible side trip to Pisa.
- D6
Day 6: Train to Venice, the Grand Canal and St Mark's Square.
- D7
Day 7: Last canals, shopping and the return flight.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Italie
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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