Travel & Accommodations

Flight

Getting to Florence

Most flights from the U.S. to Florence involve a connection through a major European hub, such as Paris, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam, before arriving at Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR). Alternatively, you can fly into Rome or Milan and take a high-speed train to Florence’s Santa Maria Novella Train Station. This option is often more affordable if flying out of a major U.S. city. We recommend exploring both options to find the itinerary that works best for you!

Travel Note

Passports

If you do not currently have a passport, we recommend applying as soon as possible, as processing times can take several weeks or longer. If your passport expires in 2025 or early 2026, we also suggest renewing it ahead of time. U.S.-EU travel regulations require that your passport be valid for at least three months beyond your return date from Italy. For example, if you plan to return shortly after the wedding in September 2025, your passport should be valid through at least December 2025.

Hotel

Hotel Bellavista Impruneta

This is a great option for guests who prefer to stay near the wedding venue, located about 25 minutes outside of Florence. It is also just a five-minute walk from Relais Villa Olmo, where the bride, groom, and family will be staying. Villa Olmo will be the venue for the farewell event on September 9th.

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Hotel Villa Cesi

Another great option for guests who would prefer to stay near the wedding venue.

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Hotel Indigo Florence, an IHG Hotel

This is an excellent option for guests who prefer to stay near the train station in downtown Florence.

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The Excelsior

Our Welcome Dinner will be held at the Excelsior Florence (formerly the Westin). While guests are welcome to stay there, there are also plenty of great hotel options throughout Florence—some just a short walk from the Excelsior—for a variety of budgets and preferences. Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection by Hilton – 5-star hotel, approximately a 10-minute walk from the Excelsior. Hotel Lungarno – 5-star hotel, around an 11-minute walk from the Excelsior. Hotel Roma – 4-star hotel, approximately a 5-minute walk from the Excelsior. Grand Hotel Adriatico – 4-star hotel, about a 5-minute walk from the Excelsior. Hotel Calimala – 4-star hotel, about 8-minute walk from the Excelsior. Hotel Bella Firenze – 3-star hotel, around a 6-minute walk from the Excelsior.

Travel Note

Airbnb, Villas, and other hotels

There are many villas and apartments available on Airbnb and VRBO, along with a variety of wonderful hotels in Florence. One of the best parts of staying in Florence is how walkable it is! Guests are welcome to choose the accommodations that suit them best. We recommend staying either near the wedding venue in Impruneta or in downtown Florence near the Excelsior (formerly the Westin). Transportation will be provided to all wedding events from both locations. If you have any questions while planning your stay, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Christie and Richard—we’d love to help!