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Documentation and COVID-19 Regulations for UK Citizens Travelling to Enter Italy

Destination Rome flights booked, it’s time to prepare the documentation to arrive in Italy.

Italian regulations follow European Union protocol. Therefore, visitors arriving in Rome with a UK passport must present it upon arrival (no ID cards or driver’s license accepted). Italy doesn’t require a visa for travellers with a UK passport.

COVID-19 rules apply and include mandatory vaccination certificates, a European Passenger Locator Form and a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken less than 48 before the traveller’s entry. For further info please visit the Italian Government website.

Travelers who aren’t vaccinated will also need to notify local health authorities of their entry and status, presenting another negative test at the end of the 5-day mandatory quarantine.

Make sure you revise all the regulatory changes before travelling, as they may change unexpectedly.

Local Customs

Dressing accordingly, respecting local customs and your style will help you blend in. While Rome isn’t a formal city per se, it is still a country’s capital, with businesses and bustling city life. While you’re encouraged to dress comfortably – particularly during summer months when the temperature rises, dressing sensibly, avoiding too short or open clothes and shoes is recommended.

While clothes and dressing up aren’t too big a deal for Romans, table manners are. And not just your classic table manners, but a few very particular local rules you may want to know before leaving destination Rome. The first one, unsurprisingly, refers to pasta. Don’t cut your pasta with a knife, no matter how long or difficult to manage they may be.

The second rule relates to cappuccino. Make sure to order it in the morning or afternoon – never after a meal!

It may also come in handy to know about tipping when travelling destination Rome. Service is often included in the bill, so, a standard 10c for a coffee at the counter is recommended as a tip, or up to 3€ per person at a restaurant. Anything more may seem too extravagant or a little misplaced.

While Rome is a safe place to visit, tourists are advised to be vigilant about personal property, as some pickpockets may operate in the city’s busy areas.

Flights INFO

Italy’s capital and Europe’s 3rd largest city, Rome is the city with some of the most iconic sightseeing in Europe. The city is the world’s 11th in tourism numbers, having received 10.1 million tourists in 2019. Dating back to BC years (264–146 BC), it is also among the planet’s richest cultural sites, with centuries of history to admire.

With up to 10 flights a day and a short trip of no more than 2.5 hours, London destination Rome is an easy route, perfect for a weekend break or a cultural escape. Return destination Rome flights can cost as little as £29, averaging £170, depending on the airline chosen by travellers and the airport selection.

Flights from London with the destination Rome depart from Heathrow, Luton, Stanstead, and Gatwick airports, and land on Fiumicino International Airport, the easiest access to the Italian capital, 40 minutes from Central Rome.

Travelling from Fiumicino Airport to Rome City Center

Travelling from the airport destination Rome city-centre is easy, despite the usual traffic issues that may be presented to the traveller.

Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport is located at a 40-minute taxi ride from Central Rome at an approximate cost of 48 - 53€, depending on the time of day. A train also does the distance within 40 minutes, for 28€ per person. For those seeking a lower-cost option, a bus will also leave Fiumicino Airport destination Rome for 12€, with a journey time of about 65 minutes.

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Best Season in Rome

While public and private transports are available throughout the city, travellers can – and are encouraged to walk throughout the city to enjoy the best of its atmosphere – if possible: the best season to visit Rome is spring.

During the summer months temperatures can rise to over 30C.

Must-see Attractions in Rome

Rome is an ancient city where faith, politics, art, and architecture have their roots. For those travelling destination Rome for the first time, there are a few must-see symbols of this treasure city. It’s recommended to plan and book sightseeing in advance whenever possible, avoiding Rome’s staggering queues – particularly during busy tourism months.

1 – Colosseum

Every first trip destination Rome should begin with a visit to this landmark. The Colosseum is Rome’s symbol - and the most significant architectural structure left by Antique Rome to the present day (just look at stadiums and arenas of today, still designed to a similar elliptical shape).

This building, a place that held theatre, festivals, circus, and sports began to be built in AD72 and inaugurated eight years later.

A tip to visit and avoid the mile-long queues for this popular attraction is to book in advance with a set time to visit. Alternatively, Colosseum tickets can be bought at Palatine Hill, where there’s much less of a queue.

2 – Vatican City

Even though located within the limits of Rome, the Vatican is an independent state – the smallest in the world – with a mere 0.17 square miles. It is, however, an important must-see attraction – one of the most popular in Rome, for religious or simply those seeking to soak in the artistic and historic heritage of this site.

No destination Rome trip is complete without the discovery of St. Peter’s Basilica and square, Michelangelo’s iconic Pieta, the stunning Bernini altars, and the Sistine Chapel, with its ceiling also painted by Michelangelo.

Unsurprisingly, visiting the Vatican’s world-famous attractions will require queuing, particularly if you haven’t purchased a full visit online in advance (highly recommended).

3 - The Pantheon

The Pantheon is Rome’s most preserved antiquity monument, having resisted through 2000 years without much damage. This architectural landmark is a remarkable example of Roman’s skill in the field.

4 – Fontana di Trevi

From antiquity to the 17th century, when the Trevi Fountain was built. This destination Rome must-see landmark – the backdrop to some of the most iconic Italian movies – is the city’s largest fountain, supplied by its original aqueduct.

It represents Neptune (the sea god), with its horses, tritons, and seashells, covered by the running water that gathers in a pool that is constantly filled with coins (where every coin is a wish).