Where should I fly into?

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The closest airports to Borgo Casa al Vento are:

• Florence (Aeroporto di Firenze – Amerigo Vespucci, FLR): ~1 hour 30 minutes by car.

• Pisa (Galileo Galilei Airport, PSA): ~2 hours by car.

• Rome (Fiumicino Airport, FCO): ~3 hours by car.

Florence is the most convenient option, but Pisa or Rome can offer more international flight choices.

 

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What is the closest train station?

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The nearest major train stations are:

• Montevarchi-Terranuova Station: about 30 minutes by car from Borgo Casa al Vento.

• Siena Station: about 45 minutes by car.

From either station, taxis or pre-booked private transfers are the easiest options to reach the venue.

 

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Changing from Plane to Train:
 

Florence Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze – Amerigo Vespucci, FLR)

• Connection: Very straightforward.

• Route:

  1. From the airport, take the Tram Line T2 to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN) — about 20 minutes.

  2. From Firenze SMN, take a regional train toward Arezzo or Rome that stops at Montevarchi-Terranuova — about 45–55 minutes.

• Total travel time: Around 1 hour 15 minutes.
  
  This is the easiest and most convenient option for reaching Montevarchi by public transport.

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Pisa Airport (Aeroporto Galileo Galilei, PSA)

• Connection: Also possible by train, though with one or two changes.

• Route:

  1. From the airport, take the Pisa Mover (a short shuttle train) to Pisa Centrale (5 minutes).

  2. Take a train to Florence SMN (about 1 hour).

  3. From Florence SMN, take a regional train to Montevarchi-Terranuova (about 50 minutes).

• Total travel time: Around 2 hours 15 minutes.
  
  Good option if you find better flights into Pisa.

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Rome Airports (Fiumicino – FCO or Ciampino – CIA)

• Connection: Possible but longer.

• Route (from Fiumicino):

  1. Take the Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 minutes).

  2. Then take a high-speed train to Florence SMN (1 hour 30 minutes).

  3. Finally, a regional train to Montevarchi-Terranuova (50 minutes).

• Total travel time: Around 3–4 hours, depending on connections.
  
  Convenient if you’re planning to spend time in Rome before or after the wedding.

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What’s the best way to get to Borgo Casa al Vento?

 

Borgo Casa al Vento is located in the countryside near Gaiole in Chianti, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.

Recommended options:

• Car rental: The easiest and most flexible way to explore Tuscany. Roads are well maintained, and having a car gives you freedom to enjoy nearby towns and wineries.

• Taxi: Available from nearby towns (Florence, Siena, or Montevarchi), though advance booking is essential as the venue is remote.

Parking is available on site for guests staying at the Borgo and the Villa.

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