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As for Covid testing, the FCDO explained: Until April 6, all those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative COVID-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. You must also take a COVID-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test within 48 hours of entering Italy – arrivals by air from the UK will take this test at the airport.
UK arrivals must also quarantine regardless of their test results. Whatever the result of the two swab tests, those arriving in Italy from the UK must also report to their local health authorities on arrival and must self-isolate for 14 days, the Foreign Office said.
Likewise, Italy is also blocking UK arrivals with a few exceptions. From March 6 until April 6, entry into Italy is only permitted to residents or those with absolute necessity including urgent work, health needs or study requirements, the FCDO said.
Tough requirements are in place, too. Until April 6, those wishing to fly must present the airline with a negative COVID-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test taken no more than 48 hours before entry into Italy, said the FCDO. You must also take a COVID-19 rapid antigenic or molecular swab test within 48 hours of entering Italy - arrivals by air from the UK will take this test at the airport.
GREECE holidays are set to return in months after it was announced last week that international travel could resume from June. Today, the Foreign Office updated its travel advice for Greece; this is what you need to know.
Calder explained that Britons could safely go ahead and book a package holiday this year.
The holiday type is the safest to go for due to the level of protection such getaways offer.
The expert said: There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t book a proper package holiday right now. If you do you will know you will get the holiday you richly deserve or you will get all of your money back.
Holidays 2021: Expert Simon Calder shared his travel advice with BBC viewers this morning (Image: Getty Images)
Holidays 2021: There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t book a proper package holiday (Image: Getty Images)
Our advice does not include ferries or privately-rented boats.
The FCDO adds that the guidance will change in time when it is safe for cruising to return, but no timeline is given. The government will continue to review its cruise ship travel advice based on the latest medical advice, says the authority. If you have future cruise travel plans, contact your cruise line, travel operator, or the travel company you booked with, for further advice.
Cruise holidays: The government will continue to review its cruise ship travel advice (Image: Getty Images)
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The Foreign Office continued: For information on cruises in UK waters contact the Department for Transport: Maritimeengagement@dft.gov.uk.