Is it easy for auto drivers to drive Smart (fortwo/forfour)?

Hi,

I'll be off on holiday in Italy driving around but find online that
there will be only smartcars available on-site. As an
auto-transmission driver for 8 years who just started to learn how to
drive manual, I'm not sure if it will be easy to drive smartcars. As
fas as I know there's no worry about the clutch but will there be a
problem with engine being stopped if I shift the gear improperly or
when you start the engine, etc.? Is there a big difference and
difficulty to be had?

Thanks for your advice.