DISTANCES

Siena (10 km): 10 min by car, 20 min by public transport

Florence (60 km): 49 min by car, 90 min by public transport

Pisa (105 km): 1hr 20min by car, 2 hr 25 min by public transport

Rome (250 km): 2 hr 15 min by car, 2 hr 45 min by public transport

Milan (350km): 3 hr 46 min by car, 4 hr 20 min by public transport

ARRIVING BY AIR

Borgo Stomennano is located at the following distances from the main airports in the area:

- 60 km from Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci (FLR) national and international flights

- 104 km from Pisa Airport (PSA), low cost companies available.

- 153 km from Bologna Airport (BLQ) low cost companies available.

- 250 km from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) national and international flights available.

- 350 km from Linate Airport in Milan (LIN) national and international flight available.

- 400 km from Malpensa Airport in Milan (MXP) national and international flights available.

Florence Airport, also named as “Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola,” and formally as the Amerigo Vespucci Airport, is the major international airport of the Italian region of Tuscany in Italy. Today Florence Airport is the 19th busiest airport of Italy. It is located in Peretola, a suburb of Florence, 8 km from Florence city centre. Peretola is claimed as the birthplace of Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian merchant, explorer, and navigator from the Republic of Florence born in 1454, from whose name the term "America" is derived.

The center of Florence can be reached in about 15 minutes by taxi, and in about 20 minutes with the Busitalia SITA Nord "Vola in Bus" bus shuttle operating between the airport and the central railway station of Santa Maria Novella. Also, since the extension of the T1 tram line opened to the public in late February 2019 connecting the central Santa Maria Novella (SMN) train station to the Florence Peretola/Vespucci airport, this has become the easiest (and cheapest) way to reach the center of Florence. For just €1,50 each way you can reach the main central train station in Florence in about 15 minutes. As you leave the airport, head out of the front door and turn left. Follow signs that indicate the T1 tram way stop. At the stop, you will find ticket machines where you can buy your ticket(s). You need to get on the tram and validate your ticket, which means put it in the small yellow machines near the doors and have the machine stamp the date/time on it, thus making it valid. If you don't do that, it counts like riding without a ticket (and subject to fines).



AIRLINES THAT CURRENTLY FLY TO FLORENCE AIRPORT:

Air Dolomiti, Air France, Air Serbia, Albawings, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines (Seasonally), Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines (Seasonally), Eurowings, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Luxair, Scandinavian Airlines (Seasonally), Silver Air, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, Vueling, Expected.

www.florence-airport.com



ABOUT FLORENCE

Florence was founded in the year 59 BC by Emperor Julius Caesar. He named the Roman settlement Florentia and used the area as a large Roman army camp. Something you can still see in the street map of Firenze even now. Florentia was especially important, because it was on the Arno River and as a result a fertile valley for the Roman troops. In the course of time, the power of Florence city, which lay first in the hands of guilds and later of the republic, passed to noble families. The most famous example of this is the Medici family. For three centuries, the Medici ruled Firenze and later much of Tuscany. The Medici were a banking family who helped Florence reach its growth. During the time of the banking family, Florence grew into the intellectual and cultural heart of Europe, where an artistic flourishing took place. Well-known names such as Dante, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Donatello and Petrarca date from this period, which we know as the Renaissance.

Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and of course the Accademia which is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture of David. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries, and the library of San Lorenzo is a magnificent exhibition of Michelangelo's architectural genius. Wander some of the oldest streets in the city until you reach the Arno River, cross the Ponte Vecchio, and experience the "newest" area of Florence, the Oltrarno. Be sure to set aside time to see the vast and varied art collection housed in the Pitti Palace. When you grow weary of museums and monuments, head outdoors. Spend a day at the Boboli Gardens or climb the hill to the church of San Miniato al Monte to experience an enchanting view of Florence.



Check out the website below to discover more about Florence and plan things to do.

Pisa International Airport, also named Galileo Galilei Airport, is an airport located in Pisa, Italy. It is the main airport in Tuscany and the 10th in Italy in terms of passengers. It is named after Galileo Galilei, the famous scientist and native of Pisa. Since 2017 the airport has its own Pisa Mover shuttle service to and from Pisa Central railway station. A return ticket is around ten euros and the shuttle takes just 5 minutes.



AIRLINES THAT CURRENTLY FLY TO PISA AIRPORT:

Aer Lingus, Air Albania, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Austral, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Albawings, American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Easyjet, Edelweiss Air, Emirates, Eurowings, FlexFlight, flydubai, Flyr, Gol, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air, Norwegian Air International, Qantas, Ryanair, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, SWISS, Transavia, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen Airlines.

www.pisa-airport.net



ABOUT PISA

The Leaning Tower has made Pisa famous all over the world, and in addition to the tower, the city offers many other interesting things to see worth at least an entire day. When you first arrive at the beautiful Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli), your sight will be captivated by the magnificent Tower. Don’t just admire it from below: the climb up the tower is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that we highly encourage you to experience. You will enjoy both the incredible climb as well as the amazing views from the top (you can buy tickets in advance as number of entries are limited every half hour)!

Once you have admired the Tower of Pisa from all angles (including the classic picture in which you pretend to support it to keep as a memento), continue your visit to the other monuments in the Piazza: the Cathedral and the Baptistery. Along the perimeter of the square, there is also the Cemetery, the Cathedral Museum and the Museum of the Synopses. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Arno river and on your way, pass by Clock Palace to enter into Piazza dei Cavalieri, which was once the heart of power in the city and later the headquarters of the Knights of St. Stephen. In the Palazzo della Carovana overlooking the square, the prestigious Scuola Normale of Pisa has its base.

What else to do in Pisa? Eat cecina! It’s a kind of very thin gluten-free bread made with chickpea flour, water, oil, salt and black pepper. You can eat the cecina alone or in a schiacciatina, a flat bread. A real treat you must try.



Check out this website to learn more about what to do in Pisa, even for a day.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Italian: Aeroporto di Bologna-Guglielmo Marconi) is an international airport serving the city of Bologna in Italy (airport code BLQ). It is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) northwest of the city centre in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The airport is named after Bologna native Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian electrical engineer and Nobel laureate.

The airport is about 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Bologna Centrale railway station. Opened in 2020, the Marconi Express monorail connects the airport to Bologna Centrale railway station with a travel time of approximately 7.5 minutes. However, the monorail has had significant disruptions to its service and was even suspended between November 2021 and February 2022 due to technical issues with substitution provided via normal buses. So please check it is working before purchasing tickets.



AIRLINES THAT CURRENTLY FLY TO BOLOGNA AIRPORT:

Aegean Airlines, Air Albania, Air Arabia, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Air Moldova, Air Serbia, Albawings, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, EasyJet, Emirates, Eurowings, Finnair, Iberia, ITA Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Luxair, Neos, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Pegasus Airlines, Play, Royal Air Maroc, Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, Silver Airlines, TAP Air, Transavia, TUI fly Belgium, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Volotea, Vueling, Wizz Air

www.bologna-airport.it/en



ABOUT BOLOGNA

There is no shortage of reasons to visit Bologna. From the oldest university in the western world and stunning architecture, to a buzzing population, to being considered the gastronomic capital of Italy, Bologna is quite the place to check out. Wedged in between the country’s more established and well-trodden cities of Venice, Milan and Florence, travel to Bologna is often bypassed. Yet, it is Italy’s seventh-largest city and the historical capital and hearty food epicentre of the northern Emilia-Romagna region. Bologna has been a force in Northern Italy since the Middle Ages, and its relevance has hardly diminished to this day. The whole city center is practically a UNESCO World Heritage Site! The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna is a medieval maze and the Quadrilatero is a foodie paradise right in the heart of Bologna located right off of the Piazza Maggiore which is lined with incredible restaurants, butchers, food markets, and grocers. It is the perfect city to get lost in and explore the local culture.



Check out this website below to learn more about what to do in Bologna.

Rome Airport, also named Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and is the major international airport of the city of Rome and the largest airport of Italy. It is located in Fiumicino, a town 35 km southwest from Rome city centre. FCO Airport is named after Leonardo da Vinci, who in 1480 designed the first proto helicopter.

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has the following means of transport to reach downtown Rome:

Bus: There are several bus options to connect Rome Airport with Rome city centre and other places around. Taxi: The ride from Rome Airport to Rome city centre takes between 40 and 60 minutes by taxi. Train: Leonardo Express is the direct train that connects Rome Airport with the city centre. Metro: There is no direct Metro connection but passengers can get easily to Metro. Metro in Rome is called Metropolitana and has a 5-10 minutes frequency. Tram: Tram isn’t available from FCO Airport but it is easy to reach! There are 6 Tram lines in Rome.



AIRLINES THAT CURRENTLY FLY TO ROME AIRPORT:

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroitalia, Aerolineas Argentinas, AeroMexico, Air Albania, Air Algerie, Air Baltic, Air Cairo, Air Canada, Air China, Air Corsica, Air Europa, Air France, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Moldova, Air Mountain Switzerland, Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Air Transat, AirConnect, All Nippon Airways - ANA,American Airlines, Arkia Israeli Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Azores Airlines, AzulBlue Air, Blue Bird Airways, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Easyjet, Egyptair, El Al Israel Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EW Discover, Finnair, FlexFlight, Flynas, Flyr, Garuda Indonesia, Gol,Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, IndiGo,Iran Air, Israir, ITA Airways, JAL - Japan Airlines, Jet2.com, JetBlue Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways,LAM Mozambique Airlines, LATAM Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Neos, Norwegian Air, Norwegian Air International,Nouvelair, Oman Air,Pakistan International Airlines,Pegasus Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, RwandAir, Ryanair, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Saudia, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sky Express, SmartWings, SpiceJetSriLankan AirlinesSWISS, TAP Air Portugal, Tarom, Transavia France, Transavia.com, TUIfly, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Tus Airways, Ukraine International Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Australia, Volotea, Vueling, WestJet, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Xiamen Airlines

www.roma-airport.com/fiumicino



ABOUT ROME

With its unparalleled history, Rome is the third most visited city in Europe and the fourteenth worldwide. It attracts visitors from all over the world who are impatient to discover the city’s impressive monuments and archaeological sites; not to mention its renowned cuisine and its lively atmosphere. When exploring the Colosseum, visitors will easily imagine how the gladiators fought for their lives in the arena, cheered by the crowd. Rome was called the “Eternal City” by the ancient Romans because they believed that no matter what happened in the rest of the world, the city of Rome would always remain standing.

According to legend, Rome city was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus in 753 BCE. The city is located on the banks of the river Tiber and was founded on top of seven hills; Palatine Hill, Aventine Hill, Capitoline Hill, Caelian Hill, Esquiline Hill, Quirinal Hill and Viminal Hill. Particularly the area around Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill would later become the centre of power of the enormous Roman Empire. You can find many ruins and excavations here of the Forum Romanum and the Colosseum gives you an impression of how gladiators had to do battle in this enormous Roman amphitheatre. The Pantheon, which is now a church, has its characteristic round, open roof and is one of the best kept buildings from Roman times. And the Via Appia takes you back in time along one of the oldest roads of Rome Italy. Basically, the city of Rome is one giant museum. It is therefore no surprise that the complete historic city centre is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Unique is the ministate of Vatican City, of which the pope is the head of state. This tiny state has an area of just 44 hectares, taken up mostly by St. Peter’s Basilica and St Peter's square, known for the ‘Urbi et Orbi’ speeches by the pope. For many visitors to Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, part of the Vatican Museums will be the highlight of their travel. The space, where cardinals hold the conclaves to elect a new pope, is adorned with beautiful frescos by Michelangelo. With over 900 churches, each church is more beautifully decorated than the last, with works by the great masters such as Bernini, Raphael, Caravaggio and Michelangelo. As an art lover, you will feel right at home in the Galleria Borghese. All these Roman sights and excavations, the beautiful churches, the Vatican, the fun neighbourhoods like Trastevere, beautiful fountains – including the famous Trevi Fountain – tasty trattorias, a picture on the romantic Spanish Steps and trendy fashion shops make Rome a chaotic and bustling metropolis where you can easily keep yourself entertained for at least a week.



Check out the website below for a travel guide to visiting and exploring Rome.

Milan Linate Airport (LIN) is the third international Airport of the Italian city of Milan. The other international airports serving Milan are Malpensa Airport and Orio al Serio Airport. Linate Airport is located in Segrate and Peschiera Borromeo, 7 km (4 miles) east of Milan city centre. Milan Linate Airport is a focus city for ITA Airways.

The following means of transport are available at Linate Airport:

Bus: There are several bus lines which connect Linate Airport to Milan city centre and other destinations. Taxi: Get from LIN Airport to Milan city centre within 20-30 minutes by taxi. Train: There is no direct train connection between Linate Airport and Milan city centre. Passengers can transfer from LIN Airport to Milan Central Station (the closest train station) by bus.



AIRLINES THAT CURRENTLY FLY TO LINATE:

Aer Lingus, Aeroitalia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Dolomiti, Air Europa, Air France, Air Malta, American Airlines, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Delta Air Lines, Easyjet, Etihad Airways, Finnair, FlexFlight, Gol, Iberia, ITA Airways, JAL - Japan Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, Qatar Airways, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Tarom, United Airlines, Volotea, Vueling, Wizz Air Malta, Xiamen Airlines

www.milanolinate-airport.com/en/



ABOUT MILAN

Milan is the second largest city of Italy and capital city of the Lombardy region. It is a world recognized fashion and design capital, especially well-known for the Milan Fashion Week and home of the most famous Italian fashion brands: Gucci, Versace, Prada, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino. Do you like to visit the historic buildings? Then you need to visit the Milan Duomo (Cathedral), the Castello Sforzesco or the Arco della Pace (Arch of Peace). But also other top attractions such as the San Siro stadium, the Teatro alla Scala and Da Vinci's painting of 'The Last Supper' since it is an UNESCO World Heritage site. If you are a big fan of art you should visit the several museums and art galleries located throughout the city: The Pinacoteca di Brera, the Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco and the Museum of Risorgimento, among others.

For sure you know the Italian city because of the two football clubs AC Milan and Inter Milan. Attending a football match at the San Siro Stadium can be high on your bucket list when you visit Milan city. Other sporting events are the marathon and Milan Italy as the start or finish point of cycling races. In 2026, Milan (together with Cortina d'Ampezzo) will host the Winter Olympics and Formula 1 enthusiasts will travel from Milan to nearby Monza to attend the race at the Autodrome Nazionale Monza.



Check out the website below to learn more about Milan and what to explore.

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the largest international airport in northern Italy, serving Lombardy, Piedmont and Liguria, as well as the Swiss Canton of Ticino. The airport is 49 kilometres northwest of Milan, next to the Ticino river dividing Lombardy and Piedmont.

AIRLINES THAT CURRENTLY FLY TO MALPENSA AIRPORT:

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroitalia,Air Albania, Air Algérie, Air Cairo, Air Canada, Air China, Air Dolomiti, Air Europa, Air France, Air Horizont, Air India, Air Moldova,Air Senegal, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, AlbaStar, Albawings, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Croatia Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines,EasyJet, Egyptair, El Al, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Eurowings, Finnair, FlyOne, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Iran Air, ITA Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, La Compagnie, LATAM Brasil, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lumiwings, Luxair, Middle East Airlines, Neos, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Nouvelair, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, Saudia Jeddah, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal,Thai Airways International, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Twin Jet, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Vueling, Wizz Air

www.milanomalpensa-airport.com/en/



ABOUT AN ALTERNATIVE MILAN

Beyond the Duomo and the Galleria at Victorio Emanuelle II, Milan has many hidden gems for those looking for an alternative path. San Bernardino alle Ossa is a peculiar church in the city center, also known as ‘The Bone Church’. and just a stone's throw from the Duomo The church is known for its strange human skull decorative pieces – rather creepy, but very interesting! Palazzo Invernizzi is a private residence with a beautiful garden, which is home to a flock of pink flamingos. La Scala is one of the most important cultural establishments in Milan so if you want to see an opera or ballet, this is the best place to go in Milan but book in advance!

Terrazza Martini is an elegant cocktail bar on the top floor of the skyscraper in Piazza Diaz. 14 floors above ground level, this rooftop bar offers the best views of Milan, best served with a dashing martini in hand. Bar Basso, founded in 1947, the bar rose to prominence in the 50s as one of the first bars to introduce cocktail culture to a thirsty-for-excess post-war crowd. Since then, its decor has largely remained the same and is also known for inventing the Negroni Sbagliato. The Colonne di San Lorenzo is a group of ancient Roman ruins, located in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in central Milan. From here, you can walk to the Navigli canal district (pictured above) which specializes in restaurants, clubs, cafes, and vintage shops. The vibe totally changes from day to night.



For more unusual things to see and do in Milan that are less touristy check out this 'Unscripted' city guide.



ARRIVING BY TRAIN

The best solution for a travel by train are the high speed trains with the following companies running all over Italy:

ITALO: https://www.italotreno.it/en

FRECCE: https://www.trenitalia.com/en/freece.html

The closest train station to Borgo Stomennano is Castellina in Chianti – near Monteriggioni, but here it could be difficult to find taxi service when you arrive. Alternatively, there is the Siena train station (Stazione di Siena), which is an hour and a half train ride from the Florence (Firenze) train station. From there you can take a taxi, it will be just a 15 minute drive to Borgo Stomennano or Monteriggioni.

The main train station in Firenze is called Santa Maria Novella.

ARRIVING BY CAR

If you feel like driving from the arrival airport to Borgo Stomennano please find the address here below:

Borgo Stomennano

Address: Localita Stomennano, 53035 Monteriggioni SI

Parking is available at the location free of charge.



MONTERIGGIONI CAR PARKS

1) "CASTELLO" car park

Distance from castle entrance: 50mts, To pay from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Public toilets

Fees: Motor-vehicles only (approx. 60 places)

April, 1st to October, 31st: € 3 just 1 hour, € 5 for 24 hours (including the first hour)



2) "CIPRESSINO" car park

Distance from castle entrance: 250mts, To pay from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

WARNING: parking is not allowed to camper vans from Midnight to 9 am

Fees: Motor-vehicles (approx. 150 places) and camper vans (5 places),

April, 1st to October, 31st: € 2,50 just 1 hour, € 3,50 24 hours (including the first hour)



(In case of "lost ticket", for both car parks, the fare will be three times the amount of the corresponding daily rate)



TOP TIPS FOR CAR RENTAL:

Most visitors to Italy pick up their rental cars right at the airport. Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, and Venice Marco Polo are not only the country's busiest airports but also its main car rental hubs. Picking up and dropping off a rental car right at the airport is usually the cheapest option.

Enjoy having a rental car to the maximum! If you rent a car in Milan, check out Lake Como or Bergamo as well or travel further afield to Genoa and the Cinque Terre along the coast. If you're in Florence, consider day trips to other historic, picturesque cities like Fiesole in the hills overlooking Florence, or Bologna, and Perugia. If based in Naples, make sure to also check out Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento and the nearby Amalfi coast.

Italy is not just about culture and cuisine — the country is also home to a large number of national parks, stunning mountains, and awesome beaches for you to enjoy. Check out the Trulli of Alberobello in Puglia for example.

Choosing the right rental car supplier is really important. Sixt, Autovia and Ecovia are the three highest-rated car rental companies in Italy.

Familiarize yourself with the rental conditions such as the mileage and fuel policies before booking a car.

Learn about the traffic rules and speed limits before your trip — they might be different than in your country.

Explore some of the lesser-known parts of the country like the Aosta Valley, Basilicata, Abruzzo, and Marche.



DIRECTIONS

Use the Google Maps website link below and just put in your starting destination. It will take you directly to Borgo Stomennano

TAXI

Siena

Radiotaxi, V.le Europa 21 - Siena

Tel. +39 0577 49222



Poggibonsi

Taxi, Piazza Mazzini - Poggibonsi

Tel. +39 0577 934513



EMERGENCY NUMBER: 112



CLOSEST FIRST AID HOSPITAL

Pronto Soccorso, located in Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, V.le Mario Bracci, 53100 Siena SI, Italy

www.ao-siena.toscana.it/pronto-soccorso/

Use the Google Maps website link below and just put in your starting destination. It will take you directly to the Emergency Room above.