Do I need a Visa to travel to Italy? 

For trips under 90 days, US citizens do not need a visa to enter Italy. Your passport should, however, be valid for at least 6 months after the trip and have two blank pages. 

What is included in the trip? 

• Dr. Carina Oliveira Prestes leading visits in person. 
• Private transportation for all itinerary journeys, except walking tours and dinners at restaurants near hotels.  
• Italy flight W4 6620 Bologna/Palermo (by Wizz Air – with carry on, 1 trolley bag up to 20 lb and 1 checked in baggage up to 70 lb)  
• Italy flight U2 4102 Palermo/Naples (by Easyjet – with carry on, 1 trolley bag up to 20 lb and 1 checked in baggage up to 45 lb)  
• Italian Professional local English-speaking Tour Guide on indicated tours.  
• Mentioned entrance fees.  
• Half-board every day, breakfast + dinner (Rome only breakfast is included).  
• Accommodation in specially selected hotels or similar.  
• All mentioned attraction taxes and fees.  
• Earbud connected with Tour Guide on selected tours.
• 24-hour group support throughout the trip. 

What is not included in the trip? 

• Airline tickets and taxes to Italy, Bologna, and back to the US from Rome. 
• Airport assistance.  
• Baggage porters at airports and hotels.  
• Personal extras (minibar, room service, meals not mentioned, etc.).  
• Local tourism tax to be paid directly to hotels during your stay.  
• Italian Professional Tour Guide tips recommended: US$ 80/person for total trip (US$ 10/day).  
• Travel insurance, personal documents, and visas (items mentioned on application form). 
• Anything not expressly stated as “included”. 

What meals are included and not included in the trip? 

The meals that are included in the package pricing are marked with an “x” below. 

Do I need travel insurance? 

Yes, please see the Travel Documents and Insurance Requirements Page for more information. 

What currency should I use for spending money? 

Italy uses the euro (€, EUR) as its currency, which includes Sicily. The use of an international credit card could be accepted, but may have extra fees. 

What sites will be visited? 

• Ravenna Historic Center and Byzantine Mosaics 
• Basilica of San Miceli (Salemi) 
• Palermo Cathedral 
• Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel 
• Church of St. John of the Hermits 
• Antonio Salinas Archaeological Museum 
• Monreale Cathedral 
• Pompeii Archaeological Site 
• Catacombs of San Gennaro 
• National Archaeological Museum of Naples 
• Catacomb of Priscilla 
• National Roman Museum 
• Baths of Diocletian 
• Santa Praxedes, Santa Prudenciana, Santa Sabina, and Santa Maria Maggiore Basilicas 
• Roman Forum 
• Colosseum (external viewing)
• St. Peter’s Square & St. Peter’s Basilica 

Will there be a lot of walking and going up and down flights of stairs? 

Yes, tour attendees should expect large amounts of walking, which may include uneven ground, walking up and downhill, and going up and down stairs and steps, some of which may not be level. Ancient sidewalks and streets are filled with large, uneven stones. Caution is advised at all times. Lifts, elevators, and escalators may not be available at many of the tour locations. 

What if I lose my passport? 

Please click here to learn more about what to do if you lose your passport abroad. 

Can travelers under 18 attend the tour? 

Yes, each minor under the age of 18 must be always accompanied by one parent/guardian at all times. 

How should I tip for services in Italy?

Always use Euros in cash when tipping. Tipping is usually done in cash, since some places may not have the ability to add a tip with their payment machines. Tipping is not mandatory or percentage-based. At restaurants, check your bill for coperto (a cover charge for bread and table setup) or servizio (a service fee, usually 10%–15%). If service is not included and was great, leave a few Euros or round up the bill. At hotels and when tipping drivers, hand small bills or coins (such as €1–€2 for porters or housekeepers, or rounding up taxi fares) directly to the worker in Euros.