Shuttle
April 7, 2026 1:00 pm
Pick-up location: Parcheggio Autostradale “Drive and Tramway” – Villa Costanza (This is a large park-and-ride hub designed specifically for buses and trams.) How to get there From anywhere in central Florence, you can take the T1 tram line (direction: Villa Costanza). 1. The tram ride takes approximately 25–30 minutes from central Florence 2. Trams run frequently 3. Villa Costanza is the final stop, so it’s very easy to know when to get off 4. Follow signage to the parking area/bus zone once you arrive To find the route of how to get to the pick-up point from your accommodations in Florence via Google Maps: 1. Enter "Parcheggio Autostradale “Drive and Tramway” – Villa Costanza" into Google Maps 2. Select "Directions" 3. Enter the address of your Florence accommodations (or wherever you plan to be that morning) as the "Choose Starting Point" 4. Select the Public Transport icon along the top to view how to get to the pick-up point via tram 5. Choose the option listed that best suits you If you are still unsure how to find your route to the pick-up point, please message us. We recommend planning to arrive at Villa Costanza by 12:30 PM on Tuesday, April 7 to allow time to gather, settle in, and ensure a prompt departure. Bus departure details Date: Tuesday, April 7 Departure time: 1:00 PM sharp Travel time to venue: Approximately 1.5 hours Destination: Abbadia Sicille Relais Please note that the bus will need to leave on time, so arriving early is very important! If you are planning your own transportation to the venue, please let us know as soon as possible so we can adjust our numbers.
Shuttle
April 9, 2026 2:00 pm
We will have a goodbye brunch for everyone at Abbadia Sicille the morning after the wedding at 11:00 AM. Transportation for those staying at Palazzo Brandano will arrive to pick guests up at 10:30 AM to bring them to Abbadia Sicille for brunch. Please ensure you check out of your rooms and bring all your belongings with you We will allow ourselves to relax and take our time gathering our belongings before heading back to Florence. We have arranged for the bus to leave Abbadia Sicille and take us back to the pick-up point, Parcheggio Autostradale “Drive and Tramway” – Villa Costanza, for 2 PM, meaning you are set to arrive back at the pick-up point for no later than 4 PM. We recognize that everyone is planning for activities after the wedding day so we appreciate your patience as we've been organizing this timing. If there are any concerns regarding the transportation, please reach out to us as soon as possible.
Flight
For our guests flying from Canada, please note there are several flight options you can take to arrive in Italy. As noted in our Schedule tab, we will require all guests to be in Florence the day before the wedding in order to be picked up by our shuttle service. This means that depending on what your travel itinerary looks like, you might choose to roundtrip from one of the major cities in Italy like Rome or Florence, or start your trip in another country like France or Spain and then travel to Florence from there via plane or train. Airlines from Canada to the UK or Europe that we recommend most are Air Canada and WestJet, though you may find great flight routes with other airlines like United or Virgin Atlantic.
Travel Note
We are so excited to be celebrating with you all the week following the Easter weekend! With that said, Italy can be quite busy during Easter weekend and we suggest arranging your plans around the high tourist time. For example, it may not be a great idea to pencil in visiting Vatican City over the Easter weekend as you can expect crazy lineups. We also suggest booking any accommodations for your stay before the wedding ASAP if you are planning to be in Rome or Florence over the Easter weekend.
Travel Note
As we understand many of our guests have not yet explored Europe and may be uncertain on how to start their planning process, we have provided some suggested itineraries: Classic Italy (10–14 days) Rome: Colosseum, Vatican City, charming neighbourhoods Florence: Art, architecture, Renaissance atmosphere Venice: Canals, gondolas, historic beauty Return home from Venice or Rome Tuscany Road Trip (14–21 days) Stay in Florence, Siena, or Lucca Rent a car to explore Montepulciano, Chianti, Montalcino, Cortona Finish in Florence or travel to Rome or Milan before heading home Southern Italy Extension Add on Amalfi Coast or Sicily Fly into Naples (Amalfi) or Catania/Palermo (Sicily) for coastline views, historic sites, and Mediterranean sunshine Explore Other European Countries If you’d like to continue your journey after Italy, these destinations are especially inviting in April: France (Paris, Provence): Spring blossoms and café culture; easy flights from Rome or Florence Spain (Barcelona, Seville): Warm and festive, with vibrant architecture and local scenes Greece (Athens, Santorini): Ideal before peak season; historic sites and island beauty Croatia (Dubrovnik, Split): Adriatic coast with fewer crowds before summer Netherlands (Amsterdam): Tulip season in bloom, canals, and springtime charm