Welcome to the "Pasta and Science" Italy 2022
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Here you'll find all the info you need about our travels across Italy! Please read through it all, even if it's a topic you're already familiar with--and of course, let us know if you have any questions!
Pandemic Updates: We will keep you up to date (both here and via email) on the policies and procedures regarding travel in Italy at the time of our trip. Vaccinated, Covid-negative U.S. citizens are welcome in Italy, and we have no reason to think this will change.
Covid Testing Requirements as of December 16, 2021: Italy now requires fully vaccinated travelers age 6 years and older arriving from the U.S., including Italian citizens and residents, to present either a negative molecular PCR COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours before arrival into Italy, or a negative antigen COVID-19 test result taken within 24 hours before arrival into Italy.
What that means for you: PCR tests, as previously mentioned, sometimes take more than their oft-promised 24-48 hours. So, in practice, what we are doing, and what we recommend, is taking an antigen test first thing the morning of our departure. Or if you prefer, book a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival, but I'd still ALSO book an antigen test for the morning of departure, just to be safe in case your PCR results don't arrive in time. (Or, if you are anxious about this and want to pay money to get rapid, guaranteed-24 hour PCR results, google "PCR covid test travel" + the name of your city, and you will probably find a company that will guarantee it.)
Wondering where to get an antigen test? Walgreens and CVS both do testing for travel, so those are a pretty straightforward option, though there are usually many places in a city where you could get them done. Here are where to register: CVS testing Walgreens testing
Wondering when to make the booking? We recommend booking the test as soon as you can, because finding tests a day or two in advance is difficult. Walgreens books out about a week. CVS books out about 10-12 days. Private labs vary.
Make sure to bring your CDC "white card" vaccination card, as that is equivalent to Italy's "green pass" app used to verify vaccination status for admission into various public places. As of now, masks are required indoors in Italy (and on flights, as well). Above all, while there may be different regulations than you would have experienced in, say, 2019, you are still going to have a wonderful, magical time.
Itinerary: You can find your detailed, day-by-day itinerary here.
General Information: Read through the one-page guides below, and, as we always say, let us know if you have any questions!
Covid Testing Requirements as of December 16, 2021: Italy now requires fully vaccinated travelers age 6 years and older arriving from the U.S., including Italian citizens and residents, to present either a negative molecular PCR COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours before arrival into Italy, or a negative antigen COVID-19 test result taken within 24 hours before arrival into Italy.
What that means for you: PCR tests, as previously mentioned, sometimes take more than their oft-promised 24-48 hours. So, in practice, what we are doing, and what we recommend, is taking an antigen test first thing the morning of our departure. Or if you prefer, book a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival, but I'd still ALSO book an antigen test for the morning of departure, just to be safe in case your PCR results don't arrive in time. (Or, if you are anxious about this and want to pay money to get rapid, guaranteed-24 hour PCR results, google "PCR covid test travel" + the name of your city, and you will probably find a company that will guarantee it.)
Wondering where to get an antigen test? Walgreens and CVS both do testing for travel, so those are a pretty straightforward option, though there are usually many places in a city where you could get them done. Here are where to register: CVS testing Walgreens testing
Wondering when to make the booking? We recommend booking the test as soon as you can, because finding tests a day or two in advance is difficult. Walgreens books out about a week. CVS books out about 10-12 days. Private labs vary.
Make sure to bring your CDC "white card" vaccination card, as that is equivalent to Italy's "green pass" app used to verify vaccination status for admission into various public places. As of now, masks are required indoors in Italy (and on flights, as well). Above all, while there may be different regulations than you would have experienced in, say, 2019, you are still going to have a wonderful, magical time.
Itinerary: You can find your detailed, day-by-day itinerary here.
General Information: Read through the one-page guides below, and, as we always say, let us know if you have any questions!