Snejana & Matthew

PASSPORT INFO

You do not need a visa to travel to Italy but you must have a valid passport! A valid passport is one that it is not set to expire for at least 6 months from your date of travel.

Even with expedited processing, getting a new or replacement passport can take about 3 months so please locate your passport and check check the expiration date right away OR apply for a new one ASAP! You can easily apply for a passport at the post office. If you are running short on time, we recommend googling "expedited passport processing" to find an agency near you that can help you further expedite the process for an additional fee. We have used agencies like this in the past and they were super helpful! 

OTHER DOCUMENTS

ALL TRAVELERS entering Italy will need to fill out a Passenger Locator Form prior to their arrival.

ALL PASSENGERS traveling to Italy must fill out a Passenger Declaration Form prior to their arrival.

COVID SAFETY & REGULATIONS

As of November 1, 2021, these are the COVID rules and restrictions when traveling from the US to Italy:

VACCINATED TRAVELERS must show proof of vaccination AND a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of departing from the US. Even if visitors are vaccinated, they must obtain a negative COVID test 72 hours before their arrival in Italy.

UN-VACCINATED TRAVELERS will have to show a negative COVID test taken within 24 hours of departure from the US. Once they arrive in Italy, travelers will need to “self-isolate” for five days. At the completion of the 5 day isolation period, travelers will need to take a second COVID test.

As of November 1, 2021, these are the COVID rules and restrictions when traveling from Italy back into the US:

VACCINATED TRAVELERS will need to show proof of vaccination AND a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of departure from Italy.

UN-VACCINATED TRAVELERS will need to show a negative COVID test that was taken within 24 hours of departure from Italy. 

We will update this information if it changes between November and May but we recommend that you also keep an eye on the US Embassy in Italy's website and the Italian Ministry's website, as well as pay attention to any information provided by the airline that you will be flying with. 

AIRPORTS

In the following sections you'll find information on the two international airports we recommend flying into - Rome & Naples. If you have any questions or just want to talk through itinerary options, please give us a call! We're happy to help.

The closest international airport is Naples (NAP), which is approximately 45 mins by taxi or shuttle. There are some additional options you can explore by clicking on the link below. 

Getting from Naples Airport to Sorrento

As we get closer to May, we may be able to arrange a shuttle, depending on when guests will arrive. 

We DO NOT recommend renting a car and trying to drive. The road to Sorrento is extremely narrow and parking is close to impossible (and expensive!). Save yourself a major headache and do not rent a car. 

Another option for guests wanting to explore more of Italy - you can fly into Rome (FCO) and explore for a few hours or days! When ready, take the high speed train through Naples and onto Sorrento. Train times average between 2.5 - 3.5 hrs and there several per day. You can also take a short flight (about 45 min) from Rome to Naples. 

We DO NOT recommend renting a car and trying to drive from Rome to Sorrento. It is a long journey and Italian roads are often narrow and extremely hard to navigate. 

If you are going to fly into Rome and explore, we recommend that you make the journey down to Sorrento on Wednesday or Thursday morning, at the latests, so you can arrive in time for the Welcome Party on Thursday night. 

Here's a travel engine where you can book flights, trains, and buses within Italy. 

Below are a few hotel options that are close to Capo Santa Fortunata, where a majority of the wedding festivities will take place. All four options are also close to one another. Please click on the link at the bottom of each description to book directly on their website and don't wait - they fill up fast! 

Hotel Miramare is a beautiful, classic Amalfi-style hotel with beautiful views. Located about a 5 minute drive and 10 minute walk from Capo Santa Fortunata in one direction and an easy walk to downtown Sorrento in the other direction.

Use code #mattandsnejana when you book and receive a special rate! 

Things to keep in mind:
1. The Hotel Miramare is very close to Hotel Minerva and La Tonnarella, in case you're wanting to be close to additional guests who may have booked one of the other suggested options. 

2. The roads are very narrow and there is no sidewalk between Hotel Miramare and Capo Santa Fortunata so, even though it isn't far, we do not recommend walking. If you do book this hotel, we can help you arrange rides to and from the villa.

Click below to book directly on their website or you can send them an email with the dates you'd like to book and include code #mattandsnejana.

A classic Amalfi-style hotel with beautiful views. Located about a 5 minute drive and 10 minute walk from Capo Santa Fortunata in one direction and an easy walk to downtown Sorrento in the other direction. We visited this hotel during our recent scouting trip to Italy and really loved the large terraces with sweeping sea views. 

Things to keep in mind:
1. This hotel has limited availability and books up quickly so book early if you want to nab a room here.

2. The roads are very narrow and there is no sidewalk between Hotel Minerva and Capo Santa Fortunata so, even though it isn't far, we do not recommend walking. If you do book this hotel, we can help you arrange rides to and from the villa.

Click below to book directly on their website. 

An upgraded budget friendly option with great views.

Conveniently located about a 5 minute drive and 10 minute walk away from Capo Santa Fortunata 

Things to keep in mind:
1. La Tonnarella is very close to Hotel Minerva and Hotel Miramare, in case you're wanting to stay near other guests. 

2. The roads are very narrow and there is no sidewalk between La Tonnarella and Capo Santa Fortunata so, even though it isn't far, we do not recommend walking. If you do book this hotel, we can help you arrange rides to and from the villa. 

Click below to book directly on their website.

A simple, budget friendly option located about a 3 minute walk away from Capo Santa Fortunata. You'll be right across the street from the action! 

Hotel Villa Igea is the option closest to Capo Fortunata so you won't have to worry about transportation. 

Click below to book directly on their website.