Goodbye and thank you for everything.
ar-ri-ve-DER-ci — five syllables, stress on the fourth.
The classic Italian farewell on departure. 'Arrivederci' is the formal goodbye — use it at hotels, restaurants, and with people you address as 'Lei'.
'Arrivederci' literally means 'until we see each other again' — 'a rivederci'. It is the standard formal goodbye in Italian. 'Grazie di tutto' (thank you for everything) is a warm expression of general gratitude. Together they make a perfect parting phrase.
Buon proseguimento!
Safe onward journey!
Said by hotel staff as a warm send-off wishing you well for the rest of your trip
A presto!
See you soon!
More informal — use if you genuinely expect to return soon
Buon viaggio!
Have a good journey!
The universal Italian travel wish — always appreciated
Saying 'arrivederci' (rather than the informal 'ciao') to hotel staff is the correct register. 'Ciao' is only used among friends and people on first-name terms. Using the right farewell signals cultural awareness and leaves a positive lasting impression.