<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I will be going to Italy (Venice, Ravenna, Flroence, Siena, Assisi, & Rome). It is with a tour group so seldom will I have any control in where I eat. The whole group is served the same thing (usually includes pasta & breads). Anyone out there who knows what chances I might have of these people understanding GF if I ask for a substitute, etc. The tour agency won't let me do anything ahead so it will be a matter of when we arrive. I can take individual packages of my pasta, and of course, survival food, but thought maybe there would be ideas for me. Thanks in advance for any help. - Sharon in KS