Traveling with Confidence through Europe & Italy

Hello Journey Adventurers,

Take a moment and read all about how Journey will operate your upcoming adventure in a rewarding, safe and enjoyable approach to modern travel.

My entire team is so excited to serve you as the world re-opens for adventure. 

Here’s to your Journey! 

Jeffrey D. Chaffin,
President
NOWJOURNEY

Requirements from Now Journey

Our commitment is to the Modern Traveler and crafting the best possible vacation while operating in an environment that is healthy, safe and fulfilling. Countries around the world have instituted various requirements which our small groups will abide by. 

Driven to Serve: Journey arranges for your in-destination COVID-19 testing for your return travel to the USA. Our staff are all vaccinated. Our vehicles are sanitized after each transfer. Our small group allows us to keep away from the tourist hordes. Our hotels are sanitized and up to protocol. And our flexible post-Pandemic travel policy allows for Risk-Free bookings.

We’re sharing information on Italy, our most popular destination, in this document. For other countries you’re traveling with us through, please contact us directly at Go@NowJourney.com for the latest information. 

Wherever it applies, specific guidelines for American travelers are provided below, in harmony or possibly in addition to any of Journey’s specific requirements. 

Now Journey requires all guests to bring with them proof of Vaccination:

Make Note Effective August 31, 2021:
REQUIRED OF ALL GUESTS: Effective August 31, 2021, all Now Journey guests ages 12 and over need to be fully vaccinated and to carry proof with them, such as the CDC Vaccination Record Card, to present when asked by Italian authorities.

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR THOSE TRAVELING TO ITALY - INQUIRE FOR OTHER DESTINATIONS
•  All Now Journey guests should visit the official Italian Tourism website that describes the latest COVID-19 updates by clicking here: http://www.italia.it/en/useful-info/covid-19-updates-information-for-tourists.html 

•  All Now Journey guests should visit the Traveler’s Health information website from the Center for Disease Control for additional information by clicking here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/covid-3/covid-19-italy

Italy: Requirements for Entry

As of August 31, 2021 —  The following travel requirements are mandated by the Italian government, and are absolutely applicable to all Now Journey guests without any exceptions. Make note, these requirements could change at any time and it is the responsibility of the traveler to ensure they have complied with all necessary requirements.

NEWS: In accordance with Prime Ministerial Decree of March 2, 2021, Order of July 29, 2021 and Order of August 28, 2021 of the Minister of Health, people who have stayed in or transited through Countries in List D (USA) in the 14 days prior to entering Italy must:

1. fillout a digital Passenger Locator Form (only in case of lack of necessary tools to fill out the Dplf online, you can use a paper self-declaration) and present it to the carrier or any other authorized person, either printed or on one's mobile device.
2. present to the carrier, or any other authorized person, a certificate of vaccination stating that the cycle of vaccination has been completed with an EMA-authorized vaccine; 
3. and take a molecular or antigenic test, carried out by means of a swab and with negative result, in the 72 hours before they arrive. Children under the age of six are exempted from carrying out the molecular or antigen test.

In case of lack of vaccination travelers may still enter Italy but they must: 

• fill out a digital Passenger Locator Form
• take a molecular or antigenic test, carried out by means of a swab and with negative result, in the 72 hours before they arrive.
• Still self-isolate for five (5) days, activating local health surveillance procedures by informing Local Health Authorities.
• and get tested again, upon completing the prescribed self-isolation.

Also, please note that use of the Green Pass ( for US travelers the equivalent is the White CDC paper vaccination card ) remains mandatory for entrance to museums, indoor restaurants, bars, clubs, etc.

NEWS: The Italian government announced on Thursday, July 22, 2021, that it would require people to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative test in order to participate in certain social activities, including indoor dining, visiting museums and attending shows. France also recently enacted this requirement. 

UPDATE: Now Journey to require full vaccination effective Augsut 31, 2021. All Journey Adventure Leaders, and onboard staff and guides are vaccinated.

Your enjoyment, health and safety is very important while traveling with us throughout beautiful Italy. However, as the world resumes international travel, Now Journey is asking each of our guests to carefully consider the following information and to prepare for cooperating with all stated requirements. 

The following travel requirements are mandated by the Italian government and are valid until 30 August 2021, and are absolutely applicable to all Now Journey guests without any exceptions. Make note, these requirements could change at any time and it is the responsibility of the traveler to ensure they have complied with all necessary requirements. 

• REQUIRED OF ALL GUESTS: Before entering Italy, from any country of origin and for any travel reason, the digital European Passenger Locator Form (dPLF) must be completed. Click here: https://app.euplf.eu/#/
  
  
• American travelers should carry their CDC vaccine cards, covid test results or proof of recent recovery from COVID-10 with them and have them ready to present throughout their visit to Italy. Those who aren’t vaccinated will have to keep getting coronavirus tests every 48 hours of their trip to meet the green-passport requirements.
  
  
• REQUIRED BY NOW JOURNEY OF ALL GUESTS: Effective August 31, 2021, all Now Journey guests ages 12 and over need to be fully vaccinated and to carry proof with them, such as the CDC Vaccination Record Card, to present when asked by Italian authorities.
  
  
• Italy is open to American travelers who bring with them one of the following documents:

1) Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in the form of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card, indicating full COVID-19 vaccination (14 days since receiving the final dose);

or 2) Proof of a negative result from a PCR/NAAT or antigen COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of arrival in Italy. These requirements apply to all travelers ages 6 and over.

USA: Requirements for Re-Entry

• REQUIRED OF ALL GUESTS: A negative result from a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test taken within 3 days of your flight is required for entry into the US after your trip. Arrangements for this testing will be made by Now Journey at an additional cost of $45.00 (USD) per guest. 

• Now Journey will coordinate these tests and make reservations at private clinics wherever required, should public testing not be immediately available. EXCEPTION: Are you extending travel beyond the regularly scheduled tour itinerary? Now Journey may still schedule your private clinic test, however, it is the guest responsibility to follow through with your own transport to the appointment.