Trip Checklist

This is your go-to guide to stay organized and prepared. Find everything you need to get ready for your upcoming adventure—important tasks, helpful reminders, and key travel tips all in one place. Let’s make your trip stress-free and unforgettable!

📝 What We Need From You

☐ Sign the Initial Deposit Contract
☐ Submit Initial Deposit: $1000 per participant
☐ Sign the Main Travel Agreement
☐ Provide a copy of your passport (for booking and travel documentation)

📅 6–12 Months Before Departure

Saving

Begin saving for your trip

Visa

Review visa requirements for Italy

Flights

Book international flights

Dates

Choose travel dates and start planning your itinerary

Insurance

Purchase travel insurance

Vision

Start gathering ideas for your Trip Vision

Expiration

Check your passport’s expiration date (must be valid 6 months past your return date)

Vaccination

Check for required vaccinations or medical documents

Passport

Apply for or renew your passport

Time off

Request time off from work

🧳 Travel Essentials

☐ Valid passport
☐ Expired driver’s license or other photo ID for daily use (hot tip🔥)
☐ Flight details and boarding passes (digital or printed)
☐ Copy of travel insurance policy
☐ Credit card with no foreign transaction fees
☐ Euros in cash for tipping and small purchases
☐ Power adapter (Europe Type C, F, or L)
☐ Phone charger and power bank
☐ Comfortable walking shoes
☐ Lightweight day bag or backpack

📱 Digital Prep

☐ Download Wanderlog app to organize your trip
☐ Install WhatsApp for local messaging and host contact
☐ Download Google Translate (Italian ↔ English)
☐ Download offline maps on Google Maps
☐ Save QR codes or digital copies of all tickets and passes
☐ Install airline, train, and hotel apps

🏨 Accommodation

☐ Confirm lodging and check-in instructions
☐ Save hotel contact information and address
☐ Know your check-in and check-out times
☐ Note which amenities are included (Wi-Fi, breakfast, etc.)
☐ Confirm transportation to/from your hotel

🍝 Dining & Activities

☐ Confirm restaurant reservations
☐ Save tickets for wine tastings, tours, or cooking classes
☐ Pack modest clothing or scarf for visiting churches
☐ Bring sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
☐ Optional: Travel journal or notebook

🚄 Local Transportation

☐ Confirm train tickets and seat reservations
☐ Know how to validate train tickets before boarding
☐ Bring driver’s license if renting a car
☐ Learn about local transit options (buses, metro, taxis)

🧘 Health & Peace of Mind

☐ Pack essential medications and prescriptions
☐ Bring a basic first-aid kit (Band-Aids, motion sickness pills, etc.)
☐ Carry hand sanitizer and face masks
☐ Save emergency contacts
☐ Know Italy’s emergency number: 112