Travel to Italy
Florence, Italy is the closest city to the castle. We recommend flying in to the Florence Airport, FLR.
Castello di Ristonchi is just a 45 minute drive from Florence.
Rome is often the best for direct flights and there are two airports.
Castello di Ristonchi is about a 3 hour drive from Rome.
Travel to the Castle
All Inclusive Travel Plans
If you do not want to think about how to get to and from the castle, we recommend that you are in Florence by Monday, September 1. We will arrange transportation from a central location in Florence directly to the castle in the afternoon on September 2.
We will also arrange to bring you back to a central location in Florence after the wedding week, on Friday, September 5 leaving around 11am.
Adventurous Travel Plans
If you are planning to travel before or after, and do not want to be picked up and/or dropped off in Florence - that’s great too. You can park your car at the Castle.
Castle Address:
Castello di Ristonchi
Via di Ristonchi
Pelago, Italy 50060
Transportation
Before the Wedding
Thursday, Aug 28: San Francisco to Rome
4:30pm United Airlines Flight, non-stop
Friday, Aug 29 - Saturday, Aug 30: Rome
Staying at Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora
Saturday, train to Florence
Saturday, Aug 30 - Tuesday, Sept 2: Florence
Staying at Hotel Grand Cavour
For those who will be in Florence on Sunday, Aug 31 we are planning separate and low key Bachelor & Bachelorette dinners! More detail to follow ✨
Tuesday, Sept 2: The Wedding Begins!
After the Wedding
Bob’s dad has graciously offered to fly the girls back home in time for school on Monday. This has allowed us the opportunity to plan our dream week. We invite you to join at any part, or for the entire thing! Seriously.
Friday, Sept 5 - Sunday, Sept 7: Chianti
Staying at Borgo Vescine
Sunday, Sept 7 - Wednesday, Sept 10: Taormina
12:50pm Florence to Catania Flight, VY
Staying at Mazzaro Sea Palace
Wednesday, Sept 10 - Sunday, Sept 14: Cefalù
Wednesday, drive from Taormina to Cefalù
Staying at Le Calette N°5
Sunday, 7:00am Palermo to SFO flight, ITA