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Travel & Accommodations
Hotel Accommodations
Hotels in this area do not offer room blocks. Please book your accommodations early - September is a busy time in Tuscany!
The Sense Resort
Please email booking@thesenseresort.it and mention “Arielle & Kamil’s wedding” for a 10% discount!
We will have a shuttle service running to and from this location Saturday through Monday. This resort is located directly across from Riva Toscana Golf Resort.
Riva Toscana Golf Resort
www.rivatoscana.it
Please book directly through the link above.
We will have a shuttle service running to and from this location Saturday through Monday. This golf resort is located directly across from The Sense Resort.
Tenuta di Montemassi
www.tenutadimontemassi.it/en/la-fattoria/#verde
Please book directly through the link above. These are townhomes, located in the heart of Montemassi. We will have a shuttle service running Saturday through Monday to and from this town.
Travel & Transportation
We recommend that you rent a car after arriving in Italy.
For those who would like to setup car services, our venue recommends the following companies. We do not recommend relying on car services, like Uber, once in the region. However, local taxi rides can be arranged through your hotels and our venue.
Florence airport is 136 km and roughly a two hour drive.
Rome airport is 210 km and roughly a two and a half hour drive.
Exploration
Near the Venue (Conti di San Bonifacio – Gavorrano/Montemassi)
Wine tasting & estate activities at Conti di San Bonifacio – on-site tastings, guided horseback rides through forests and fields, and guided bike tours (book ahead). contidisanbonifacio.com
Massa Marittima – a medieval hill town with charming cafés, winding lanes, and the stunning Cathedral of San Cerbone (perfect for golden-hour photos). ~30–40 min by car.
Scarlino borgo & Castello (Rocca Pisana) – short strolls with panoramic Maremma views; the castle grounds are typically open and free. ~35–40 min.
By the Sea (for guests at The Sense & Golf Resort – Follonica)
Cala Violina – an iconic cove with clear water and a pine forest walk. Booking required in season (opens 72 hrs before, €1 reservation). ~20–30 min from Follonica. calaviolinascarlino.it
Castiglione della Pescaia – medieval lanes, beaches, boutiques, and a picturesque port. ~25–30 min.
Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve – wetlands with birds (often flamingos!), walks, bike paths, and seasonal boat tours. ~20–25 min.
Le Mortelle (Antinori’s coastal estate) – a dramatic underground winery offering tastings, ~30–35 min. antinori.it
Day trip: Baratti & Populonia Archaeological Park – explore the Etruscan necropolis and enjoy cliff-top views over a turquoise bay. ~50–60 min.
And of course, simply wandering through the seaside town of Follonica itself is a lovely option—cafés, gelato shops, boutiques, and a laid-back seaside Tuscan vibe await.