What is travel like now for a traveller from the US to Italy? Here's a couple's recent experience.
https://www.wanderingitaly.com/blog/article/1198/travel-to-italy-in-the-time-of-the-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR0VsW_ZblGsvAUnNqini_Zj5VGbyiHJaBP3H8ILkVlOrPznNCsM7RmA9Cs
Posted by
Abruzzo Mountains
1034 posts
very useful, thanks Mike. They didn't mention how they are getting food since they can't step outside, but presumably they know people...
We're Canadians, flying direct from Canada to France, then driving to Italy, next month. We hope very much that our trip is as uneventful as theirs.
Posted by
OP
Boston
1697 posts
Yes, I read elsewhere they have neighbors doing shopping for them. Assuming you're coming from France along the coast, the new bridge at Genoa should be open. The announced inauguration date is August 1.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32738 posts
who's going to be the first across? Even if I were on the spot, it wouldn't be me....
Posted by
Vignola, Modena, Italy
501 posts
For shopping in Italy the most of shops and supermarket activated during the lockdown on-line shopping, so is not a problem do it in Italy. If you are under quarantine you can even ask for the support of the Sanitarian service (ASL) for important purchases. Lucca is a small city, but there are all kinds of services available.
@Nelly
Liguria is suffering a lot of traffic problems at the moment. Not only the collapsed bridge, but even other bridges under test are creating confusion and very long queues.
If your idea is to do the Liguria, check very well the situation before start. Could be better do the Col di Tenda road.