Travel

Hotel

Hotel San Miniato

Email for Reservation Inquiries at - info@hotelsanminiato.com ~16 minute Drive to Villa Petriolo - Shuttle Service to be provided

Hotel

Hotel Miravalle

Email for Reservation Inquiries at - info@hotelmiravallesanminiato.it ~18 Minute Drive to Villa - Shuttle Service to be provided

Flight

Florence (FLR)

40 min drive - This is the closest airport to Villa Petriolo, however may require a connection as there are no long-haul flights into Florence.

Flight

Bologna Airport (BLQ)

2 hours from Villa Petriolo - has more connections than Florence airport.

Flight

Pisa Airport (PSA)

1.5 hour drive to Villa Petriolo - Similar to Florence, Pisa's airport serves regional flights to connecting points around Europe.

Flight

Rome (FCO)

3 hour drive to Villa Petriolo - Major international airport with nonstop flights to the US, as well as connections around Europe.

Flight

Milan (MXP)

3.5 hour drive to Villa Petriolo - Major international airport with nonstop flights to the US, as well as connections around Europe.

Train

Freccia Rossa and Freccia Argento High Speed Trains

Italy has excellent train services including the Freccia Rossa and Freccia Argento high speed trains to take you from city to city. Tickets can be pre-booked here: www.trenitalia.com

Travel Note

TAXIS

Take authorized cabs only (ones with a TAXI sign on top and a meter inside); they are usually white with an emblem and taxi identification on the side (for example, Roma 33). Fares vary and you may be charged per suitcase for your luggage, usually about 1 euro. Weekends and holidays are usually a higher rate.

Travel Note

Rental Cars

Car rentals can be arranged either at the airport or downtown Florence. If you would like to explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside, a car rental is recommended. Car rentals are best arranged at the airport and should be booked from your home country. A Quick Guide

Travel Note

Tipping in Italy

Most restaurants apply a cover charge (called ‘coperto’) which is about 2 or 3 euros per person. You may add a tip if the service was acceptable and typically tipping is between 2 to 5 percent of the bill. Tipping is NOT required if there is a service charge on your bill.

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