Travel
Hotel
Villa Cenci
This is where all wedding weekend events will be hosted. Our guests will have exclusive use of the Villa and it's 33 rooms, so online booking is not feasible. If you wish to stay at the villa, please reach out to Villa Cenci directly at info@villacenci.it to reserve your room and mention the Tombari/Ford wedding.
Travel Note
Important Passport Reminder
When traveling to Italy, please ensure that your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned stay. This means that your passport must be valid through a minimum of January 2026.
Travel Note
How to get there
There are two airports in the Puglia region of Italy, Brindisi Salento Airport (BDS) and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI). We have included both airports below with travel tips to the villa. Rental cars are available at each airport and are the recommended mode of transportation to get around and explore Puglia with ease. There are also train and bus routes that will get you to the venue.
Flight
Brindisi Salento Airport (BDS)
Option 1: If you prefer to drive and explore Puglia at your own pace, renting a car is the best option. Car Rental Options at Brindisi Airport (BDS) Companies: Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise Booking: Pre-booking online is highly recommended Driving Directions from Brindisi Airport to Villa Cenci Total Drive Time: ~40 minutes (~48 km) Exit Brindisi Airport and follow signs for SS379 (E55) toward Bari Stay on SS379 for about 20 minutes Take the exit for Ostuni/Cisternino Follow SP17 toward Cisternino (~15 minutes) When you reach Cisternino, follow signs for Villa Cenci (Address: Strada Provinciale per Ceglie Messapica, 72014 Cisternino BR, Italy) Option 2: Train + Taxi (for those preferring public transport) Travel from Brindisi Airport to Brindisi Centrale Train Station By Taxi: ~15 minutes By Shuttle Bus: STP Brindisi Bus Line (every 30 minutes) Take the Train from Brindisi Centrale to Cisternino Operator: Trenitalia Train Type: Regionale (R) or Frecciabianca (regional and high-speed options available) Duration: ~45-55 minutes Schedule: Trains run every 1-2 hours Website: www.trenitalia.com Take a Taxi from Cisternino Train Station to Villa Cenci Pre-booking recommended for convenience
Flight
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
Option 1: If you prefer to drive and explore Puglia at your own pace, renting a car is the best option. Car Rental Options at Bari Airport (BRI) Companies: Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise Booking: Pre-booking online is highly recommended Driving Directions from Bari Airport to Villa Cenci Total Drive Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes (~95 km) Exit Bari Airport and follow signs for SS16 toward Brindisi Stay on SS16 for about 45 minutes Take the exit for Fasano/Cisternino Follow SP5 toward Cisternino (~20 minutes) When you reach Cisternino, follow signs for Villa Cenci (Address: Strada Provinciale per Ceglie Messapica, 72014 Cisternino BR, Italy) Option 2: Train + Taxi (for those preferring public transport) Travel from Bari Airport to Bari Centrale Train Station By Train: Take the Ferrovie Nord Barese train from the airport to Bari Centrale (~20 minutes, €5) By Taxi: ~20 minutes (€25-30) Take the Train from Bari Centrale to Cisternino Operator: Trenitalia Train Type: Regionale (R) or Frecciabianca Duration: ~1 hour 15 minutes Ticket Price: ~€8-20 Schedule: Trains run every 1-2 hours Website: www.trenitalia.com Take a Taxi from Cisternino Train Station to Villa Cenci Distance: ~7 km (~10 minutes) Estimated Cost: ~€15-20 Pre-booking recommended for convenience
Travel Note
Additional Travel Tips
Navigation Apps: Google Maps and Waze work well in Italy. Gas Stations: Many are self-service and may require a credit card with a chip and PIN or cash. Toll Roads: There are no tolls on both routes, but some highways in Italy do have tolls—carry small bills or use a contactless card. Local Taxis: Can be arranged through hotels or ride-hailing apps like FreeNow.