Tenuta Di Casa Bruciata Hotel

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Whether Gabe was going to a Longhorn sporting event, attending a work function, or socializing at one of many watering holes, he always made time for the ladies, until Julie showed up. After their first date at Swift's Attic, Gabe was done. He knew he found someone special and different. Julie shared many of the same experiences as Gabe because they both grew up in small town Texas (Midland and Kingsville). They both attended the UT (at the same time) and, they both share a passion for travel. Since then, Julie and Gabe have dashed around the world where they have shared countless experiences in over 28 destinations in 2 short years. Earth has a circumference of 40,007 km or 24,859 miles. Jules and Gabe have traveled 32,134 miles and counting!

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Flight Information

Austin to London on Norwegian Air RoundTrip for Under $600!

Norwegian Air recently opened a non-stop flight to London Gatwick from Austin, Texas with introductory fares that extend into May 2018 for under $600. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays round trip flights are currently listed for $566. From London, you can fly from Gatwick to Florence or Rome (2&nbsp;Hour drive from venue) or switch airports to London Stansted and fly to Perugia, Italy which is 40 min from Tenuta di Casa Bruciata. Trust us, the drive is magical with breathtaking views of castles and the most beautiful Tuscan vineyards Italy has to offer but please hurry, fares are subject to change.

<a href="https://www.norwegian.com" target="_blank">Norwegian Air</a>

Fly From London Gatwick to Florence Italy Starting at $77

<a href="http://www.vueling.com/en" target="_blank">Vuelving Air</a><a href="https://www.ryanair.com/us/en/">RyanAir</a>

Example Itinarary

Tuesday, May 8th - Austin to London Gatwick- Norwegian Flight DY7182 4:20pm. Wednesday, May 9th - Arrive at London, Gatwick at 10 AM - Visit London for a Day! Thursday, May 10th - Fly Ryan Air&nbsp;from London Stansted (note this is a different&nbsp;airport in London) to Perugia, Italy - Drive to Casa Bruciata (40 minutes) or your nearby accommodations. Enjoy the wedding weekend with friends and family! Monday, May 14th - Fly back on Ryan Air&nbsp;to London Stansted from Perugia or Drive yourself to Florence or Rome (both about 2 hours away) and spend a few days there before heading back to London Gatwick to fly home. &nbsp;There are numerous airlines/flights from Rome and Florence to London daily.&nbsp;

(Note:&nbsp;If you fly into and out of London on Norwegian Air, the flight back to the USA&nbsp;leaves around 10 AM, so you will need to be in London the night before to get up early to catch your flight)

FROM OTHER CITIES, FLY TO NYC or DFW FIRST AND THEN ROUND TRIP TO ITALY

With a quick <a href="https://www.google.com/flights/?f=0&amp;gl=us" target="_blank">google flights</a> search you can see flight options into all 4 major airports in Italy. This is what we found:

Newark (EWR) to Rome (FCO) - $390 Round Trip (on Norwegian) NYC (JFK) to Venice (VCO) - $572 Round Trip (on Turkish Air) NYC (JFK) to Florence (FLR) - $794 Round Trip (on AirBerlin) NYC (JFK) to Milan (MXP) - $644 Round Trip (on American, British Airways, Iberia, FinnAir)Dallas (DFW) to Rome (FCO) - $841 Round Trip Dallas (DFW) to Milan (MXP) - $925 Round Trip Dallas (DFW)&nbsp;to Venice (VCO) - $933 Round Trip

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Make It a Vacation

UPDATE:&nbsp; We are so excited to report that we have completely booked up Casa Bruciata for May 10-14! &nbsp;However, there are many affordable and nearby Airbnbs to the venue as well as hotels and B&Bs. &nbsp;To be closest to the wedding venue, search the area around Preggio, Italy.We have secured accommodations for up to 30 guests to stay with us from May 10th-14th, 2018. Casa Bruciata is a Hamlet, on location, in the heart of the Italian wine country that boasts 9 "apartments", infinity pool, and a view that will take your breath away. Please email us at agbigger@gmail.com to let us know if you want to stay with us and we can reserve an apartment.

Tenuta Di Casa Bruciata Hotel May 10th-14th 2018 - UPDATE: NO VACANCY

Because we have decided to get married in the Italian countryside, a rental car will be necessary to get around. There are cars for rent at the Perugia airport if you fly from London Stansted Airport or from any of the larger cities 2&nbsp;hours away (Rome, Florence).

If you are traveling in a group or meeting friends who have a rental car, you can take a train from Rome to Perugia&nbsp;or from Florence to Perugia&nbsp;and get them to pick you up at the train station. &nbsp;From both cities, there are many trains per day leaving roughly every hour. &nbsp;Google the trains or for a an easy search go to <a href="https://www.trainline.eu" target="_blank">Trainline</a> and search your departure station and arrival station.The main train&nbsp;station in Perugia is "Stazione Sant' Anna" ( halfway up the hill, just off&nbsp;Piazza dei Partigiani), all the regional trains pull first into the outlying&nbsp;Ponte San Giovanni Station, then chug 10 minutes up a capillary line to the&nbsp;Sant'Anna Station.

Rental Car   

Villa Marsili is a 5 star rated hotel in the heart of Cortona, the traditional Tuscan town made famous in the movie, "Under the Tuscan Sun." It was rated TripAdvisor's 2017 Traveler's choice for hotels and ranked #2 in Accommodations in Cortona. If you are not planning to stay at Casa Bruciata and prefer the atmosphere of a town over the quietude of a countryside Airbnb, we recommend you consider staying in Cortona. Cortona is a short 40 minute drive from Casa Bruciata over rolling hills and tiny Tuscan towns. Villa Marsili prices range from $98 to $170 a night. Email the hotel for reservations.

Hotel Villa Marsili

Voted another of TripAdvisor's 2017 Traveler's choice hotels, Villa Piazzano is located in the countryside just outside of Cortona and a 35 minute drive from Casa Bruciata. Called, "A Stunning Hotel" and "Heaven on Earth" by recent travellers, it is also ranked #1 in accommodations in and around Cortona. Current prices for May 2018 are listed at $193 a night.

Villa di Piazzano

Travel

Get ready for an amazing tour in the world of organic wine: you will visit one of the oldest organic winery together with a member of the Tili Family who owns the farm who will explain all the process to make a fantastic organic wine. Afterwards, you can taste all the farm products during a guided tasting where you will try 5 different organic wines of Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT. Wines will be paired with warm bruschette with organic extra virgin olive oil, a selection of cheeses and salami with jams, and local biscotti with sweet wine. At the end you will receive a certification of Apprentice Winemaker!

Assisi Winemaker for a Day: Tour an Organic Winery - $18

The location of our wedding is intentionally located in one of our favorite areas of Italy. We hope you will be able to take some day trips and beautiful drives to see it! You will be in the heart of Italy's wine country and near towns rich in history, art, and tradition. Here are a few of our suggestions:Florence (2 hours away) - The birthplace of the Renaissance and the epicenter of Italy's masterpieces of art and architecture. Montepulciano (1 hour away) - Built on the top of a hill overlooking rolling acres of vineyards, Montepulciano is known for it's wine, pork, cheese, and "pici" pasta.Cortona (45 minutes away) - Made famous in the movie, "Under the Tuscan Sun", Cortona is a charming town with winding cobblestone streets and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.Chianti (2 hours away) - The drive alone in this area is spectacular. Castellina in Chianti is a fortress-like castle with winding cobblestone streets, and quaint shops and restaurants.Siena (1.5 hours away) - A medieval town known for it's historic piazza, now a UNESCO world heritage site, is an easy day trip.

Day Trips in the Heart of Tuscany &  Umbria

See the highlights of Assisi on a 3-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit the stunning UNESCO World Heritage-listed Basilica di San Francesco (Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi), the Duomo di San Rufino, the Basilica di Santa Chiara (St Claire) and the lovely main square, Piazza del Comune. Enjoy clear views of the massive 14th-century fort, Rocca Maggiore, which sits on top of the hill. As you walk with your guide, hear about the history and cultural treasures of Assisi.

Small Group Tour of Assisi - $54

There are several nearby choices for riding stables some of which have week long overnight excursions via horseback. This one has 1.5 hour to 3 hour rides.

Horseback Riding - $35 to $55

I recently came upon this article from The Guardian of seeing Umbria on a budget. &nbsp;It has some great highlights of each of the nearby towns that would be perfect for day trips!

Julie & Gabe

Julie & Gabe

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The Adventures of Jules and Gabe

Our Amigos

Our Familia