Flight
Whether you are having your 'Under the Tuscan Sun' or 'Rome Rendezvous' before or after the Wedding Celebration, the closest airports to the wedding venue are Bari International Airport (80 km north, 1 hour drive) and Brindisi Airport (65 km south, 50 min drive). We recommend you fly into BARI (BRI), as it is slightly larger (don't get your hopes up, it's still tiny), has more available flights, and is closer to nearby local attractions.
Hotel
Click on the "View" button for a list of nearby hotel accommodations, within a 0 - 10 minute drive. Unless otherwise discussed with Michael and Valentina, please confirm accommodations for you and your party independently. Reach out with any questions.
Rental Car
All major airports (Bari and Brindisi included) have car rentals available at the airport. There will be parking available on-site at the wedding venue. Here are a few ESTIMATED driving times from major Italian cities. See the "Exploring Italy" page for further information. Rome to Puglia: 5 hours Naples to Puglia: 3 1/2 hours Amalfi Coast to Puglia: 3 1/2 hours Matera to Puglia: 45 min - 1 hour Please note that summer or holiday travel may influence driving times!
Train
Bus travel times will be similar to car travel, but slightly longer and much cheaper. Just makes sure you don't sit towards the back of the bus while going through the curves and hills, especially if your stomach doesn't agree with it! Major Bus Companies: FLIXBUS, MARINO, ITABUS Below are ESTIMATES of train travel times. The Italian train systems are very helpful and efficient, and some of the high-speed trains can dramatically reduce travel times (those routes usually consist of Rome - Naples, Milan - Rome, etc. and are not listed here). Major Train Companies: FRECCIA, TRENITALIA, ITALO Milan to Bari Area: 7-8 hours, direct available Florence to Bari Area: 6 hours, direct available Rome to Bari Area: 4 hours direct available Naples to Bari Area: 4 hours Click the link below to explore travel options.
Shuttle
September 1, 2023 2:30 pm - 3:00 am
There will be a shuttle service the day of the wedding that will be stopping at 3 locations to take you to the wedding venue. This service will be free of charge to guests, gratuities are welcomed at your own discretion. Pick up locations are shown below: Stop 1: Hotel La Sorgente: Arrives at 2:35 pm, leaves pick up spot at 2:45 pm SHARP Stop 2: Canne Bianche Hotel: Arrives at 3:00 pm, leaves pick up spot at 3:10 pm SHARP Arrival at Masseria San Nicola at 3:25 pm Other Bus: Porto di Monopoli (LEAVES AT 2:45 pm SHARP)- reach out to Valentina for more details on exact location. Arrival at Masseria San Nicola at 3:25 pm. VERY IMPORTANT: You must let Michael and Valentina know if you will be using the shuttle transportation. There will be a strict list of names given to the driver. Reach out with any questions. RETURNING HOME: There will be an on-call shuttle/bus service that will take you back to your surrounding hotels and airbnbs from 10 pm to 3 am (not limited to only the pick -up spot locations). Service to the following nearby cities are allowed: Fasano, Selva di Fasano, Torre Canne, Monopoli, or Polignano a Mare. If you are departing from Montescaglioso or Albano di Lucania, please contact Valentina.