Travel

Hotel

Le Stonghe - palazzo

This is where the entire wedding weekend will be held including accommodations & events

Flight

Flights

✨ Recommended International Airports: ✈️ Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – ~3.5 hours drive to Le Stonghe - Most major U.S. cities offer direct flights here. Good rental car and train connections. ✈️ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) – ~2.5–3 hours drive - Smaller than Rome, but a convenient option with car/train routes into Le Marche. ✈️ Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) – ~40 minutes drive - A small regional airport in Le Marche. Best for European layovers (e.g., via Munich, Frankfurt, or Rome). ✈️ Florence Peretola (FLR) – ~3.5 hours drive - Beautiful drive and great if you plan to explore Tuscany before the wedding.

Travel Note

Car Rental

🚘 Renting a Car (Recommended) The easiest and most flexible way to get to Le Stonghe is by rental car. Most airports listed above have rental counters. Recommended Car Rental Tips: Book early for better prices and availability. You’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) – required for U.S. license holders. Use providers like Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Avis, or Rentalcars.com. Consider a GPS or download offline Google Maps (cell service can be patchy in rural areas). ✨ Free parking is available onsite for all guests.

Travel Note

Train

🚆 Train Travel If you prefer not to drive, Italy’s train system is efficient and scenic. Closest Train Stations: 🚆 Fabriano Station (about 20 minutes from Le Stonghe by taxi) 🚆 Ancona Station (about 1 hour away) You can take high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Italo) from major cities to Ancona or Falconara Marittima, and then take a regional train or taxi to Fabriano. Booking Trains: www.trenitalia.com (official site) www.italotreno.it Apps: Trainline Europe, Omio

Travel Note

Transfers & Taxis

🚖 Pre-Book a Private Transfer Service For hassle-free, private, door‑to‑door service, consider booking in advance: Codoni NCC (Ancona/Le Marche) offers private chauffeur services. TaxiMatcher connects you with local drivers for standard or VIP vehicles (Tesla, Mercedes) at fixed rates—includes flight tracking and 24/7 support . UniTransfers (Jayride network) handles Ancona Falconara Airport to surrounding towns with fixed pricing, courteous drivers, and luggage assistance . ✨ Book 1–2 weeks ahead during busy summer months. 📱 App-Based Booking of Local Taxis Use ride-hailing apps popular in Italy for convenient, transparent fares: FreeNow (formerly MyTaxi): connects you to official white taxis, shows fare estimate, allows card payments, and is widely used . itTaxi: another reliable option recommended by hotels in Rome/Naples . Uber: only Uber Black (premium) operates in major cities (Rome/Milan) 📞 Call a Local Taxi Company Sometimes fastest option in rural towns: Taxi Fabriano – Viale Serafini, 60044 Fabriano (rating 4.8); Taxi Ancona centro – +39 071 202895 (06:30‑20:00), also Ancona station taxi stand . Call ahead, mention you’re paying by card, and ask to confirm driver details for reassurance. ⏱️ Hailing a Local Taxi (On the Spot) Taxi ranks are found at train stations or town squares (e.g. Fabriano or Ancona). Ensure the meter starts running or agree on a fixed fare upfront—especially for long rural trips