Travel Note
For those guests booked on the boat trip, your boat trip will end in the Monopoli port at 8pm, conveniently where the Welcome Drinks are being held. As part of your boat trip booking, it includes transport back to your accommodation when the Welcome Drinks end at 11pm (with the exception of guest staying in Monopoli who are walking distance).
Travel Note
On the evening of the wedding we will arrange shuttle service for all guest to and from the wedding, so you can relax and enjoy yourself. Shuttle times to be communicate to guest directly closer to the event.
Travel Note
Get your own way to the Pool Lunch Party, allowing you to select how and when you get there. Arrive anytime from 1pm, and lunch will be served at 2pm. There is parking available for those driving. Taxi service contact details are listed in this website, which would need to be pre-booked. If you need support with transport reach out.
Rental Car
The best way to explore Puglia is by car. Puglia has less traffic than other parts of Italy, and we found it very easy to get around. The towns and villages are small and you can park outside the towns and walk into the old towns. It has been recommended to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Aaron Watts can help with Car hire also.
Train
A car is the best way to get around and explore Valle D'Itria and the rest of Puglia, however Puglia does have a train service that links you to some of the area. If this is your preferred options then reach out and we can give you some tips.
Travel Note
With limited “on-demand” taxis in Puglia (and no Uber), below are some recommended transportation services that our Wedding planner has provided to help you get around if you have not hired a car. She suggests booking these in advance. Monopoli: Giovanna NCC TAXI 0039 339 567 1241 taxifortunato@gmail.com Ostuni Move in Puglia-Marzolla Carlo 0039 334 966 9335 info@moveinpuglia.com Airport and Night shuttles Transfer agency TRANSFER PUGLIA-Palazzo Michele 0039 392 836 1791 info@transferpuglia.it Please note the fixed Airport shuttle costs. One way from Bari or Brindisi Airport: - from 1 to 3 pax 90 Euros - from 4 to 8 pax 140 euros with a car or minivan
Hotel
During the three official wedding events we suggest you stay close to the wedding location of Leonardo Trulli Resort in Locorotondo in the Valle d'Itria area. Valle d'Itria is a peaceful and beautiful countryside of villages. It's scattered with various accommodation options unique to this area, including Trullos (traditional cone building) or renovated Masserias (farm houses). It's the center point to many sights and areas to visit, so most places are a maximum of 20 min drive.
Flight
Arriving in Valle d'Itria has become increasingly easier in recent years thanks to the new flights to Apulian airports, with both local and international routes. Valle d'Itria can be reached from Bari airport in the north of Puglia and from Brindisi airport towards the south. From both airports it's a 45min/ 1 hr drive to Valle d'Itria. Alternatively if you are planning a longer Italy road trip, it's 3.5hr from Naples & Amalfi Coast or 5hr from Rome.
Travel Note
For those guest book on the boat trip, the boat trip will end will right where the Welcome Drinks are being held at a venue called Seacrest, at Monopoli port. Those guest that book the boat trip will also have transport back to their accommodation when the Welcome Drinks end at 11pm (with the exception of guest staying in Monopoli who are walking distance).
Flight
If you need support with flights we can highly recommend our dear friend and travel expert Aaron Watts. Aaron will be attending the wedding and understands all the necessary details. Aaron has been booking our travel for years, and the travel of many friends and family members. He can also support with the rest of your holiday bookings and track best prices. Email : awatts@marinertvl.com Mention our name and we are sure he will look after you.
Travel Note
If you are travelling from the airport be sure to take the country road over the coastal road, which we found much more beautiful.