Flight
The Rome airport is the international hub for flights (from the U.S.). We highly recommend starting your trip in this beautiful and historic city if you have time. To travel from Rome to Siena is a 2.5 hour drive or a 50 euro train ride between the two cities. Please note, for those traveling directly from Rome to Siena, there is a train transfer in Florence, which is very easy to navigate. Our favorite way to book trains in Italy is by using the Rome2Rio website, linked below. Lastly, please note rental cars are available for pick-up in the FCO airport as well. Please see below for rental recommendations.
Train
Roma Termini is Rome's main railway station, a major transport hub for the city and the surrounding region. For those of you travelling from FCO, we recommend catching the Leonardo Express, which leaves every 20 minutes from the airport to Roma Termini. As mentioned above, once at Roma Termini, you are able to train to Siena with a transfer in Florence (Firenze Santa Maria Novella). The train tickets can be purchased using the Rome2Rio app (linked above) in any combination, including the Leonardo Express.
Flight
For our guests travelling by air, the closest airport to our wedding venue is Florence Airport, also known as Peretola (FLR). It is approximately a 1 hour drive to the venue. The airport offers car rentals, taxis, and easy connections to Florence's main train station (Firenze Santa Maria Novella), making it convenient for those staying in the city or travelling elsewhere in Italy. For those beginning their travels in Florence (FLR), a convenient tram runs daily from Terminal 2 to the Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station. Operating from 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., the journey takes approximately 20 minutes. The 'Peretola - Aeroporto' tram stop is just a 2-minute walk from the Arrivals and Departures terminal.
Train
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is the main railway station in Florence, Italy, and an hour train ride to Siena. For those wishing to book tickets, we recommend the Rome2Rio website, linked below.
Hotel
Villa Scacciapensieri is a charming boutique hotel nestled just 20 minutes from the hills of Castello di Celsa. We’ve reserved the entire property for the nights of June 10 and June 11, 2025, so our guests can enjoy staying together in one beautiful location. The villa accommodates up to 74 guests and rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The price ranges from 165 euros per night (approximately $188 in USD) for a single occupancy room to 330 euros (approximately $375 USD) per night for a triple occupancy room. Breakfast is included with your stay. To book, please contact Caitlyn Dickman at 480-213-7066 or michaelchuckwedding@gmail.com. There is free parking on the property for those who wish to rent a car, as well as a beautiful pool overlooking the Siena countryside, which is at the disposal of the guests.
Rental Car
For those of you who would like to rent a car, see our preferred companies to the left - with Sixt being the bride's personal favorite. Please ensure you book an automatic car unless you are travelling with someone who can drive manual. Please note that an International Driver's Permit (IDP) is required to rent a vehicle in Italy. For information on how to obtain an IDP, please visit the AAA website. Additionally, most credit cards do not include rental car insurance in Italy, and therefore must be purchased along with the price of the rental.
Travel Note
Please note that Uber and Lyft are not available in Siena. We highly recommend downloading the ‘appTaxi’ app in advance, as it may not work properly with a U.S. phone number once you’re in Italy. For those who prefer not to use the app, taxis are generally easy to find outside both the Siena and Florence train stations and airports. All wedding activity transportation will be provided.
Travel Note
Blacklane is a global chauffeur service that provides luxury, professional car transportation, primarily for travelers. For those looking to book a driver from your airport or train station, we strongly recommend Blacklane for luxury and convenient travel. Please see the link below to book.