Travel
Travel Note
A few things to note for travel
Castello di Meleto is located in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany but is not easily accessible via public transit. We strongly recommend renting a car, as this is the easiest way to navigate Tuscany. Parking will be available for those staying at the venue. Address: Località Castello di Meleto, Gaiole In Chianti, Toscana 53013, Italy The nearest airports are in Florence (1 hr) and Rome (3 hrs). We recommend flying into Florence, or taking the train to Florence if you're already in Italy, and renting a car from there. The train from Rome Central to Florence is only 1.5 hours, and flights into Rome are typically cheaper from the States. For public transit, you can take a train from Florence to Montevarchi and then take a short taxi to Gaiole; but please note that you will have to take a taxi everywhere from there. Check the bottom of the page for some tips on driving in Italy!
Travel Note
Hotel Information
Please see the suggested hotels, below. Transportation will be provided to and from the following three hotels on the day of the wedding: L'Eroico, Rocca di Castagnoli, & Castello di Spaltenna. However, you are free to stay in nearby accommodations and meet the buses at one of these hotels for pick-up. Alternatively, you can arrange your own transportation if you wish. Booking as soon as possible is recommended as they will begin to fill up fast! Please notify Ali or Liam once you have booked accommodations so that they can add you to the list for transportation.
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L' Eroico
B&B in downtown Gaiole in Chianti. Currently accepting reservations for June 2026. Rooms range from €140-€250 per night
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Rocca Di Castagnoli
Upscale wine estate down the road from the venue. Rocca di Castagnoli is not yet accepting reservations for 2026. Please let Liam or Ali know if you would like to stay here and they will assist with reserving a room. Rooms range from €190-€400 per night
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Castello di Spaltenna
Five star hotel with three renowned restaurants. Currently accepting reservations for June 2026. Rooms/suites range from €270-€580 per night
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Boutique Relais Villa Sofia
Collection of six suites in downtown Gaiole in Chianti. Less than a five minute walk from bus pick up at L'Eroico on the night of the wedding. Currently accepting reservations for June 2026. Rooms range from €110-€165 per night
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Cavarchino B&B
B&B with a private pool near downtown Gaiole in Chianti. Five minute walk from bus pick up at Castello di Spaltenna on the night of the wedding. Currently accepting reservations for June 2026. Rooms range from €140-€180 per night.
Travel Note
Driving in Italy
Don't worry, driving in Italy is not as scary as most people say! Regardless, we've put together some tips for driving there to help make your trip as smooth as possible: 1. Drive the speed limit! Italy has tons of speed cameras that will give you a ticket automatically (even if you're only going 2 kmph over, as we learned). 2. In Italy, you really don't drive in the left lane on a freeway unless you're passing. The drivers are not aggressive, unless you're cruising in the passing lane. 3. BEWARE OF ZTLs- "Zona Traffico Limitato" zones are areas, usually in city centers, which are off-limits to traffic unless you have a permit. You will get automatically ticketed if you enter. This is the most common ticket that foreigners get in Italy. Familiarize yourself with the signage. 4. Be prepared for extremely narrow roads. Many of the roads in Tuscany don't have a dividing center-line, but don't worry, they're big enough for two cars! 5. Watch out for bikers. Chianti is a world-renowned destination for cyclists. 6. Google Maps is by far the best navigation app in Italy. 7. There are a lot of toll roads in Italy, so have some Euros in cash. Most booths accept cards, but not all! 8. An international drivers permit is recommended. You can get one at any AAA office.
