Should I rent a car?

If you plan to explore the surrounding town or visit a winery, you'll need a car. However, if you're content staying at Villa il Poggiale, a rental car isn't necessary.

Where can I find accommodations?

Except for those who have informed us of alternative plans, we plan for everyone else to stay at Villa il Poggiale with us. We have assigned rooms for everyone. If you have any extraordinary circumstances that may affect your room assignment and require our attention, please let us know.

If you do not want to stay at Villa il Poggiale, please inform us as soon as possible. Here are some recommendations for accommodations:

Close to Villa il Poggiale (10 minute walk)

- Villa I Barronci: https://www.ibarronci.com/

In Florence (20-25 min drive)

5* Hotels:

- Four Seasons Firenze: https://www.fourseasons.com/florence/?seo=google_local_flo1_emea

- Palazzo Portinai: https://www.ldchotelsitaly.com/en/palazzoportinarisalviati-florence/

- Villa Cora: http://www.villacora.it/it/index.php

- The Westing Excelsior: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/flrwi-the-westin-excelsior-florence/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0

4* Hotels:

- Hotel L'Orologio: http://www.hotelorologioflorence.com/

- Hotel Santa Maria Novella: http://www.hotelsantamarianovella.it/

- Hotel Minerva: http://www.grandhotelminerva.com/

- Hotel Orto de' Medici: https://www.ortodeimedici.it/

- 25 Hours Hotel: www.25hours-hotels.com/it/hotels/firenze/piazza-san-paolino

Useful Information:

If you are unfamiliar with traveling to Italy, one of the best places to start is the Italian Tourist Board where you can find updated information for tourists

https://www.italia.it/en

Passports (US Citizens)

American citizens do not require a visa to enter Italy if they plan to stay under 90 days. However, your passport must be valid for at least six months after your planned departure date. Please contact https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en for more information on how to obtain or renew your passport.

American Embassy and Consular Offices in Italy

Emergencies while in Italy can be directed to the United States Embassy in Rome and Consular Offices. https://it.usembassy.gov/