Travel

Flight

Rome (FCO) or Milan (MXP)

We recommend booking your flights as soon as possible! At this point, prices are unlikely to decrease and may only go up. Italy has several airports you can fly into, but we recommend flying into Rome (FCO) as it's typically the easiest and most direct option. Alternatively, Milan (MXP) can be a good choice depending on the flights available from your departure city. From either Rome or Milan, you can easily take a train to Florence. If you find a connecting flight directly to Florence (FLR), that’s a great option, but keep in mind it can often be more expensive and less convenient to coordinate. We highly recommend flying in a couple of days early to allow for any travel mishaps and to begin adjusting to the time zone. This way, you’ll feel rested and ready to enjoy the celebrations! At the very latest, you should plan to depart the U.S. on September 8th to arrive in time for the welcome dinner on September 9th. If you need help booking flights, navigating train schedules, or planning your journey, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to assist :)

Train

Rail Europe

Traveling by train in Italy is one of the fastest, easiest, and most scenic ways to get around! If you’re flying into Rome (FCO) or Milan (MXP) and heading to Florence, here’s what you need to know: From Rome (FCO): When buying your train tickets, search for: Rome Airport Fiumicino (FCO) to Florence S.M.N. You’ll connect at Roma Termini (Rome’s main train station) and then transfer to a direct train to Florence. This is the quickest and most convenient way to travel from the Rome airport to Florence. From Milan (MXP): When buying your train tickets, search for: Milan Airport Malpensa (MXP) to Florence S.M.N. You’ll connect at Milano Centrale (Milan’s main train station) and transfer to a direct train to Florence. General Tips for Booking Trains -You can book tickets online in advance through websites like the one we linked below. -Florence S.M.N. (Santa Maria Novella) is Florence’s main train station, centrally located and easy to navigate.

Hotel

Gallery Hotel Art

Please email Lisa at events@exclusiveitaly.it and she’ll assist you with your reservation! The room block is on hold until 3/31/25. Gallery Hotel Art is a 4 star design and boutique hotel right in the heart of Florence! Florence is a very walkable city, so you'll be able to walk to most major attractions, shopping and restaurants. This hotel is about a 10 minute walk from our welcome dinner! We will be providing transportation to the wedding from this hotel. If you would like to stay somewhere else, that's no problem! You'll just need to get to this hotel for the transportation. There are plenty of hotel and airbnb options around the area. Choose from a gallery room at 450 euro / night or a prestige room at 470 euro / night, both include breakfast. The first non-refundable deposit is requested 1 month prior to arrival and equal to 1 night stay. No penalty for cancellation communicated up to 1 month prior to arrival.

Travel Note

Getting Around in Florence and to the Villa

Taxis and Uber: Taxis are readily available in Florence, and you can also use apps like ItTaxi or FreeNow to book a ride. Uber is available is also a convenient way to get around. Rental Cars: If you’re staying at the villa, Dimora Ghirlandaio, and plan to explore the surrounding countryside, renting a car could be a good idea. However, if you’re staying in Florence, we don’t recommend renting a car for the whole time as parking is limited, and many areas are restricted to residents only (ZTL zones). Florence is very walkable, and taxis, Ubers, or trains can easily get you where you need to go. If you want to explore the countryside, you can always rent a car for just the day! Wedding Transportation: We’ll be providing shuttles to and from the wedding venue. More details about shuttle schedules and pick-up points will be shared closer to the date.