Travel Resources

House Or Rental

Villa Le Chiarne 22

For the week of June 18 - 25, we're renting a fully restored 19th century farmhouse in the heart of Tuscany which includes enough bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate all of our guests. The Bride and Groom will cover a good portion of the cost but have asked that guests provide $450 per room for the weekly rental, equivalent to just about $65 per night (double occupancy). The villa has 11 bedrooms divided into 7 suites, allowing us to gather together for dinners, but also escape for privacy. We have the whole place to ourselves, including the pool and two hydro tubs. We are a few miles from Rapolano Terme, an old spa town that features hot springs and restaurants/bars. Please check out the details on the villa's webpage (https://www.emmavillas.com/en/countryside-villas/tuscany/villa-le-chiarne-22/details.aspx) and don't forget to look at all of the pictures. More information will be posted.

Train

Sienna station is closest

Just a note though, it's not scary to drive in Italy. It's the same side of the road as in the US and we will be in the beautiful countryside. When we booked our flights we had the option of adding a car rental for $4 per day (wtf?), so it's advisable to rent a car from our perspective. Make sure to check this out! But if you do not want to drive, you can get train service to Siena from any of the major airports in the region. Please find a map via the following link. https://www.tripsavvy.com/tuscany-train-travel-guide-4135538. Train is probably the best way to get around the region if you do not want to drive. You can find a schedule and book tickets here: www.trenitalia.com. If you take a train into Siena, you're only 16 miles from the Villa. At that point you can cab it or rent a car. We might be available for pick up too, but please have patience. We'll have a lot going on too and may not be available for everyone.

Rental Car

Any Rental Company

As noted in the Train section, driving in Italy is on the same side of the road as in the US . When we booked our flights we had the option of adding a car rental for $4 per day plus the optional insurance so it's advisable to rent a car from our perspective. If you do, we advise you to get an International Driving Permit which is basically an international drivers license. You can get this through any local DMV. There should not be a test or anything, just pay the fee and go. Keep in mind, if you do not get the permit, and something happens, wreck, pulled over, etc. the fines can be significant. We also have heard that getting insurance on the car is a must, especially since so many of the roads are narrow. We got collision for an additional $250. Just some things to keep in mind for peace of mind. We've posted some driving tips in the FAQ section. There is a learning curve to drive in Italy, but it's nothing you can't handle.

Travel Note

Supermarkets near the villa

Here is a map that shows nearby supermarkets. You will want to pick up staples for yourself for the week, especially snacks and breakfast.

Travel Note

Restaurants near the villa

The map shows local restaurants