Flight
From the U.S., the two main international airports in Italy with direct flights are Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan’s Malpensa Airport (MXP). To get closer to our venue in Tuscany, we recommend flying into Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR) or Pisa International Airport (PSA). Approximate time from the airport to the villa: Perugia Airport: 50min Florence Airport: 90 min Pisa Airport: 120 min Roma Airport: 120 min
Train
If you're flying into Rome or Milan, take a train to Florence (Firenze S. M. Novella)—a fast and scenic ride. We recommend spending a little time exploring Florence, especially the Duomo. From Florence, you can take a direct train to Lucca, just outside the historic center. We recommend downloading one of the two apps on your phone to book train tickets directly: TrenItalia or Italo.
Travel Note
To legally drive a rental car in Italy as a U.S. citizen, you need: A valid U.S. driver’s license – it must be current and not expired. An International Driving Permit (IDP) – required by Italian law for all non-EU drivers. The IDP is essentially an official translation of your driver’s license and can be easily obtained from AAA or AATA in the U.S. before your trip—no additional driving test is required.
Travel Note
Your passport must be valid for 3 months before & 3 months after your trip for a total of 6 months. Our suggestion is to renew no later than December 2025. It takes 13+ weeks to renew your passport. More info below.
Hotel
Due to the limited capacity at Villa Valentini Bonaparte, we reserved a block at Le Torri Di Porsenna. It is located less than 5 minutes from the venue, and transportation between the two resorts will be provided.
Hotel
We also reserved a block at Relais Villa Grazianella. It is located less than 5 minutes from the venue, and transportation between the two Villas will be provided.
Hotel
This is our third reserved hotel option, conveniently located less than five minutes from the venue. We will also provide transportation between the two villas