Venue Details
Venue: Casa Cornacchi
Casa Cornacchi SRL
Strada di Montebenichi
52021 Bucine AREZZO
Phone: +39 055 998229
Important Note: Casa Cornacchi does not have a street name. You will need to rely on signs. Put "Montebenichi" as the final destination in your GPS. On the way to the village of Montebenichi you will find the signs to Casa Cornacchi on the road.
GPS Coordinates: North 43.389414 East 11.542306
Additional Information: Feel free to review this page on the venue's website prior to traveling and contact the villa with any questions. GPS is meant to work well, but since you will be in the countryside, please don't solely rely on your technology.
Airports
If you are flying into Italy and heading strait to the villa, we recommend one of the major international airports nearby:
Florence: 1 1/4 hour drive (85 km / 53 miles)
Rome: 2 1/2 hour drive (249 km / 155 miles)
You can also fly into Pisa, which hosts more regional flights. Pisa is 108 miles from the venue.
Driving Details
From the North
Florence (airport): Take Autostrada A1 towards Roma. Drive 56 km to the Exit at Valdarno (about 30-40 minutes). After the tollgates turn right following signs to Arezzo and Levane and Bucine. At Levane turn right (road no. 540) and keep following signs for Bucine and Siena driving by Bucine and the villages of Capannole, Ambra, Pietraviva. About 2km after Pietraviva you find a turn on your right to Montebenichi and Casa Cornacchi. Follow the sign for Casa Cornacchi until destination (2 km).
From the South
Rome (airport): Take the Autostrada A1 towards Firenze (Florence) and drive for about 150 Km to the exit VALDICHIANA. After the tollgate there is a roundabout. Take the first road on the right and follow the sign to SIENA - FOIANO DELLA CHIANA - PERUGIA - ASSISI - GUBBIO - CORTONA - RAPOLANO TERME - SIENA. After 1 Km turn right direction to SIENA (road n°326/73) for about 25 Km passing by the towns of Rigomagno, Rapolano Terme and Armaiolo. Take the exit called "Colonna del Grillo" and follow signs to Bucine (left), after about 5 Km turn left to Montebenichi and Casa Cornacchi. Follow the sign for Casa Cornacchi until destination (2 km).
Driving In Italy
Renting a car is the BEST way to explore Tuscany because there are so many small hill towns that are not accessible by train. Driving in the cities can be a pain, however. Here are a few tips to help make sure you're prepared:
- Get an International Drivers Permit - Italy does require it, although most rental car companies will rent you a car without one. This would mostly be incase you are pulled over. It is only $20, however, and could save you a big headache. If you decide to get one, you can apply here through AAA or here through NAC.
- Know the City Rules - If you do decide to drive into some of the larger cities, such as Florence or Rome, do a bit of research. For example, Florence has has a Limited Traffic Zone (ZLT) which restricts all traffic with the exception of taxis, buses, and residents. You can get around these rules by just doing a bit of research and knowing where you can park before driving into the city.
- Don't Rely on GPS Alone - Unless you're looking for an adventure, take a quick glance at a map and have a general idea of where you are going before you journey into the countryside. Casa Cornacchi is in between towns, literally on a hill in the middle of Tuscany. There could be some dead zones on your way.
If you don't want to drive and are looking for a transfer from a train station or city let us know! We can share different options with you.
Also, we will be setting up a Facebook page a few months prior to the wedding. This way you can connect with other guests prior to arrival and use it as a forum to ask questions, set up ride shares, or share your local phone numbers upon arrival.