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Clay & Ally's Italy Travel Guide
Attached is Clay & Ally's Italy Travel Guide. It contains all our tips, tricks and tours from our trip in November.
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How to get to Casa Cornacchi
There are several ways to get to Casa Cornacchi. From any airport, you can either rent a car and drive to the villa or hop on a train to Siena or Bucine. From Siena, you can hop a taxi, or call a transfer. From Bucine, you will need to call a transfer. The Bucine airport is very remote. Direct transfers are also an option. The closest airports to Casa Cornacchi are: - Florence Airport (Peretola): 95 km | ~1 hour 30 minutes - Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei): 130 km | ~1 hour 45 minutes - Rome Fiumicino Airport: 240 km | ~2 hours 45 minutes (slightly beyond 200 km) The closest cities to Casa Cornacchi are: - Siena (city center): 35 km | ~40 minutes - Arezzo (city center): 45 km | ~50 minutes - Florence (city center): 90 km | ~1 hour 25 minutes - Rome (city center): 220 km | ~2 hours 30 minutes All of these cities offer great options for accommodations if you are planning on traveling pre or post-wedding week! If you are planning on renting a car and driving to Casa Cornacchi, there is plenty of parking on-site. Below are recommended directions for finding the villa. To reach Casa Cornacchi, it is recommend to use Google Maps or Waze and set "Casa Cornacchi" as your final destination. Please ensure your navigation system is directed to use the SP540 road, as this is the only proper access to the estate. This route ensures a smooth and scenic journey through the Tuscan countryside. If you are planning on taking the train, be sure to book tickets ahead of time via ItaliaRail or Trenitalia. Travel tip: Google Maps tends to work MUCH better than Apple Maps when traveling in Europe.
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Taxi/Transfer Information
There is no Uber/Lyft in Tuscany. If you are not wanting to rent a car, transfers are available but must be booked ahead of time. Attached is a link to several local drivers recommended by the venue. They are available for booking via WhatsApp. It is recommended to book in advance.
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ItaliaRail
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Trenitalia
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US Passports
This link will take you to the US Department of State website, where you can find more information on obtaining or renewing your passport. Currently, passport processing times range from 6-10 weeks. Six months of validity beyond your planned date of departure is recommended, at least 3 months validity beyond your planned date of departure is required to travel.
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International Driving Permit
If you are planning on renting a car, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended.