Modern Adventure, in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), requires that all guests be fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of documentation before joining any trip.

The CDC defines fully vaccinated as 14 days after receiving:

• a single dose of an accepted 1-dose vaccine

• the second dose of an accepted 2-dose vaccine

• The full series of an active (not placebo) COVID-19 vaccine in the US-based AstraZeneca or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trials

• The second dose of any “mix and match” combination of accepted COVID-19 vaccines (administered at least 17 days apart)

We strongly recommend that guests who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot do so in preparation for their travel. Destinations and their local laws may have different requirements and definitions of what constitutes full vaccination. Guests who have not received a booster dose may be prevented from traveling to certain destinations.

In addition, it may be a requirement to provide a negative COVID-19 test result prior to your departure and your return to your home country. Information will be provided in guest communications leading up to your trip. By booking a Modern Adventure you are agreeing to these terms and to providing proof of vaccination.

For more information about our COVID policies, please click here.

Luggage

Our flight from Sicily to Naples has the following luggage restrictions:

One 50 pound (23kg) checked luggage and one 22 pound (10kg) carry-on measuring no more than 40 x 36 x 20 cm, per person.

In Italy and the rest of Europe electricity is supplied at 220 volts and F type sockets, both of which are different from North America (which operates at 120V, A and B type sockets). For guests traveling from the US, you will need a power-plug adapter as well as a voltage converter before plugging in appliances and electrical devices.

If you are on prescription medication, you should ask your doctor for a letter detailing your condition and prescribed drugs. This prevents possible issues at customs and helps the local doctor if you need to buy medication while traveling. If you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses, we recommend you bring an extra pair and a copy of the prescription in case of emergency.

July is the heart of summer and a wonderful time to visit Italy. The weather this time of year sees daily average highs in the upper 80s, and lows in the mid-60s. Typically it is quite dry with few (if any) days of rainfall. You can expect mostly sunny skies and hot, sunny days.

Casual clothing is appropriate for Italy—cotton and natural fabrics that are lightweight and breathable are best. Sleeved tops and long pants work well. We also recommended a sweater or a warm jacket for cooler mornings outdoors.

You'll have three evenings to spend on your own in Italy. If you want to make reservations at one of Italy’s higher-end restaurants, you may want to bring a dressy option.

We’ll spend time on foot during this experience, so make sure to bring sturdy walking shoes. We will travel by private bus between destinations, so you might want to pack along a pair of headphones for the ride. Additionally, a bag that closes completely such as a backpack prevents personal items from falling out when they are being stored in the bus storage compartments, and is a better option to bring than an open purse.

Additional items we recommend you to bring:

• Hat & sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Sandals or flip-flops

• Sturdy walking shoes

• Bathing suit

• Phone charger

• Headphones

• Travel pillow

• Ear plugs

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement for your trip costs; if your trip plans change for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to get medical help, emergency transport, and for theft, loss or damage of items while traveling.

For best coverage, always insure the full trip cost within two weeks of your initial trip deposit and note that most 'Cancel For Any Reason' policies must be purchased on the date of your initial deposit.

While Modern Adventure does not recommend any policy specifically, we encourage you to compare benefits and options, a few of which are listed below. We recommend that any plan you select includes trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage, at minimum.

Allianz: https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/find-a-plan

Travelex: https://www.travelexinsurance.com/travel-insurance/plans/

IMG Global: https://www.imglobal.com/travel-insurance

Squaremouth: https://www.squaremouth.com/

US citizens do not require a visa to enter Italy as tourists for stays up to 90 days. The only requirement is a valid US passport. We recommend that your passport is valid for 6 calendar months beyond your planned departure date from Italy. Not a US citizen? Please check with the Italian Embassy or Consulate for information and requirements.

The local currency is the euro, worth roughly 1 euro to $1.15 US dollar. There are numerous ATMs in Italy to access your bank back home. Many restaurants and shops in Italy accept credit cards; however you will want some euro notes when traveling outside of the main cities.

We do our absolute best to make your Modern Adventure as simple as possible. This means almost every experience we have together will be prepaid. We recommend bringing enough money with you for a few meals on your own, as well as any souvenirs or local arts and crafts you might like to bring back with you.

Most gratuities and tips are included in our trip cost. However there are a few instances when you should consider tipping:

• When dining out on your own, you are not expected to tip restaurants in Italy. A service charge is sometimes added to the bill, ranging from 1 to 3 euros, or 10% - 15%.

• Taxi drivers in Italy do not expect tips. However, if a driver goes out of their way to assist you, you may consider a small tip.

• Tipping our local and Modern Adventure guides is at your discretion; to show your appreciation for good service, we recommend tipping each guide USD$50 to $70 per guest.