Preparation

Church dress code — required. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter churches, and it's strictly enforced at St. Peter's & the Vatican (June 16) and the Duomo. Pack a scarf or shawl, plus below-knee bottoms and tops with sleeves. Leave tank tops and short shorts for the beach.

This is a walking & beach trip. Expect cobblestones (broken-in shoes!), warm June days with cool evenings (light layers), beach days in Gaeta (swimsuit, towel, sea shoes), and a few nice dinners (one dressier outfit). Refill at Italy's free public fountains — bring a water bottle.