How to Arrive
Puglia is located in the foot of the boot and is a vast territory best explored by car. That said, the cities of Salento are well connected.
By Plane
The closest airport to the Ceremony and Reception locations is Brindisi Airport. There are no direct flights from the U.S., but it is easy to find connecting flights. Just add Brindisi as your final destination.
Alternatively, you could arrive directly to Rome, stop over for a night and take a RyanAir flight to Brindisi the next day. RyanAir (and potentially EasyJet) also offer low cost flights to Brindisi from other major European cities.
Pro tip: Keep in mind that all Europe bound flights from the U.S. are overnight, arriving the next day. Therefore the latest you should set your departure date to is July 5, 2022.
By Train
The Frecciarossa1000 and Frecciaargento train routes from Trenitalia directly connect Brindisi train station to other major Italian cities. The journey from Rome takes about 5 hours. In Brindisi train station it is possible to rent a car.
The same line also connects the cities of Bari and Lecce. Lecce is where the reception will be held.
Pro tip: Sign up for Trenitalia's newsletters, from time to time they send discount codes that can save you 30-50% on your train journey. Also, be sure to book in several weeks in advance. Last minute bookings are more expensive.
By Car
The journey by car from Rome to Brindisi Province or Lecce takes from 5-6 hours, depending on gas stops and breaks.
If you really want to experience Puglia, I highly recommend driving.
Pro tip: If renting, get the insurance. It isn't always included by default.
Pro tip: Pick up a rechargeable sim card when you arrive in Italy and stick it in your phone (or an extra smartphone if you have one lying around). For less than 20-25 euro you can use the phone to connect to internet and use it for Waze or Google Maps. Do not attempt to navigate Italy with a paper map.
Pro tip: Parking where there are "strice blu" i.e. parking spots delimited by blue stripes are usually paid, with Sundays being an sometimes exception. Look for signage. If you aren't sure, ask. You can also download an app on your phone to pay for parking (ParkAppy works in both Lecce and Rome). Blue stripes are usually only something to look out for in major cities.
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