Italy slowly easing long-lasting Covid rules ahead of Spring influx of UK visitors

Rome: Italy is accessible again to visitors with Covid entry rules relaxed but some restrictions still remain for visitors.

Tourists must produce either proof of full vaccination; a negative PCR or rapid lateral flow tests or a Covid-19 recovery certificate.

To enter bars, restaurants, and other venues, travellers will need to show “Green Pass” which is currently available for fully vaccinated tourists.

The long-awaited relaxation of travel rules has brought Italy back on the radar and there are a wide range of experiences to truly live La Dolce Vita in the destination this spring.

Pasta making class in Florence : Local chef Massimo was born in Peccioli, a Tuscan village and home to some of the world’s most delicious cuisine and fresh produce. Guests can follow Massimo to a small family-run olive farm, where the resident ‘Mamma’ will teach visitors how to make traditional local pasta before settling in to join a family-style meal with a selection of local wines.

Trento is a cosmopolitan city seeped in history and heritage, surrounded by soaring mountains and teaming with buzzing bars and world-class restaurants.

The fascinating inner city – restored over the last several years – is brimming with ancient sites waiting to be discovered, including Roman remains, the stunning Piazza Duomo, Buonconsiglio Castle, churches such as Santa Maria Maggiore, Palazzo Pretorio, the fountain of Neptune and Cattedrale di San Vigilio.

Visit elegant hotspot Villa Madruzzo Hotel & Restaurant which is a is a foodie favourite offering traditional Alpine cuisine championing local Italian produce.

After exploring Trento, guests can indulge in the hotel’s idyllic wellness centre through the Madruzzina Gallery, equipped with a Finnish Sauna, Turkish Bath and Tea House.