Travel & Stay

Most events will be taking place nearby.

L’Arancera Villa Grabau

Via delle Ville 2400
55100 Lucca, LU

Accommodations

Villa Grabau

Via per Matraia 269
55100 San Pancrazio, Lucca, LU

There are 3 villas on the property.

Travel Assistance

We know many of you are expanding our wedding celebration into a larger trip throughout Italy and other places in Europe. Through our wedding planning services custom travel planning for all of our guests is provided complimentary through Elegante’s team. They will be reaching out periodically, but if you need anything please reach out to lisa@elegantetravel.com They are able to assist with any of the following:

  • Hotel Room Bookings and Recommendations throughout France, Italy, Greece, and Switzerland

  • Private Tour Guides in Rome, Florence, Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Venice, Puglia, pretty much anywhere

  • Private Tour Guides in Paris, Normandy, Provence/Nice

  • Organizing Private Transfers anywhere in Italy

  • Organizing private boats in Cinque Terre, Puglia, Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, etc.

  • Winery Tours/Tastings, Food Experiences, and Cooking Classes throughout Italy

  • Booking a Cruise

  • Bike, Vespa, Hot Air Balloon, and Helicopter Tours

  • Car Rental

  • Travel Insurance

As a part of travel planning services the Elegante Travel team will create a custom built itinerary, travel support number for during your trip, a folder with all of your tickets and confirmation documents, and a list of restaurant recommendations for the areas you are traveling to.

F.A.Q.s

Q: What airport should I fly into?
A: We suggest flying into Rome to Fiumicino airport (FCO), Florence, or Pisa

Q: What is the closest train station to the venue and accommodations?
A: Lucca Stazione is about a 15 minute taxi ride to the venue. If need assistance with a taxi please reach out to our planner at lisa@elegantetravel.com

Q: When should I buy my ticket?
A: If you find a ticket at any point close to $1000 round trip it is a good deal, and you should get it. Anything under $1200 is reasonable from a major city considering it is high season. Outside of finding something in that range we suggest booking 4-6 months in advance.

Q: What details do I need to know about passports?
A: If you are needing to get a passport or renew your current we recommend doing so as soon as possible. Current wait times are about 12 -15 weeks for regular procurement. If you want to pay the extra fee for an expedited passport the wait time is currently 9-10 weeks. You passport cannot expire within 6 months of your current passport expiring from the date you would leaving FROM Europe back to the US. This is VERY important as you will be denied entrance if your return flight is within 6 months of your passport expiration.

Q: What is the weather like in September in Italy?
A: It will likely be quite warm during the day and then cool off a bit in the evening in Tuscany. Likely mid to high 70s during the day is quite common. We suggest making sure to have a wrap if you are wearing a dress for the evening in case in cools down significantly.

Q: What should I expect with Jubilee being in Italy next year?

A: It is anticipated to be an incredibly busy year of travel in Italy next year due to Jubilee being in Rome. This means that if you plan to include Rome in your stay you should book your accommodations, tours, transfers, and entrance tickets far in advance to avoid things being sold out.

Q: How do I get from the Rome Airport to the city center?
A: You can take a taxi from the airport to your hotel directly or take the express train to Roma Termini station and then take a taxi to your hotel. The express train is called the Leonardo, and it runs every 20-25 minutes from the airport to the central station.

Q: Is a visa required for travel to Italy?
A: Potentially. ETIAS is rolling out an online visa that will be required for US Citizens to enter the Schengen region. It has been said that it will roll out in 2025, but they have not listed a specific date. It will be a small fee and online registration that is required. Our planner is monitoring if this is going to be required for our guests and will notify everyone if our guests are going to affected.