Is it wise to travel to Italy during the long Good Friday-Easter weekend?Will all the shops be closed?

I am planning a trip to Italy,Milan-Florence-Venice in that long weekend.But I am wondering will all the shops and restaurants be opened then.

Thanks.

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How long must US passport must be good in order to travel in Italy?

My passport expires March 9, 2009. I will travel 3 weeks in Italy returning to the US Oct 12, 2008. Some countries require a passport to be valid 6 months after departure. Is there any Italian requirement that a US passport be valid for any length of time after departure my from Italy?

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Need suggestions on how to find a good travel tour for Italy?

Me and my sister are planning a trip to Italy at the end of this year (Dec – Jan 09). We are planning on flying from NYC, is there any good travel tour that goes from NYC to Italy? or should be travel by ourselves and join the local tour when we get to Italy?

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