L’Aiaccia is located in the heart of the Chianti region of Tuscany, only 6 kilometers from the classic market town of Gaiole and a kilometer away from the medieval hilltop village of Castagnoli. Siena is 30 kilometers to the south and Florence about 80 kilometers to the north.
The house is accessible through a number of international airports:
- Florence: The closest airport to the house – 80km away – is served by most major European airlines and budget airline Vueling.
- Pisa: 150km from the house, but with very easy access to the Autostrada. Served by most major European airlines plus budget carriers Ryanair and Easyjet.
- Bologna: 130km from the house, with excellent access to the Autostrada.
- Rome: 225km from the house, with multiple airlines providing nonstop service from the US.
Distances from other major Italian cities: Venice 325km, Milan 370km.
Florence also serves as a major train hub for Italy’s two excellent high-speed rail services, the Frecciarossa and the Italo. Service comes into Florence from Rome and Naples in the south and from Bologna, Turin, Venice and Milan in the north.
We will provide more detailed directions to the house once we know your arrival point in Italy.
Kindly Note: The 1 km road to the villa is a traditional Strada Bianca or White Road, meaning that it is unpaved. A four wheel drive vehicle, while not required, is recommended.