Please be sure your passports are up to date and valid for at least 6 months past your arrival into Europe.

An ETIAS travel authorization will likely be required for all US citizens coming to Europe. This is supposed to begin in the last quarter of 2026. We will keep everyone updated but it should only require a simple form submission and ~$20. For more info, check out the US dept of state's website on Italy travel requirements.

If you wish to get a rental car you may need to acquire an International Driving Permit, which can be done easily and quickly at any AAA location in the US. We don't believe this is always necessary but can help make the renting process run more smoothly. For more info, check here: https://www.usa.gov/international-drivers-license

Phone service: Most phone carriers will have an international roaming plan and this tends to be the easiest options when traveling. however, this is not always the cheapest option. So if you are looking to save a little money, looking into other eSIMs is recommended.

It is often recommended to have some cash when traveling in Italy as there are still many places that are much more cash based (and not all cards may be accepted).

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