Where
Vinilia Wine Resort
Contrada Ciracì
74024 Manduria (TA)
With the exception of the wedding ceremony, all wedding festivities from May 29 to June 1 will be hosted at Vinilia Wine Resort. Please see section below for accommodation recommendations in the nearby town of Manduria.
Chiesa Matrice Della Santissima Trinità
Via Marco Gatti, 5
74024 Manduria (TA)
Our wedding ceremony on the 30th May will be held here. Guests will make there way to the church by 4:30pm, and then after the ceremony we will transport all guests to Vinilia for the wedding celebration.
When
Arrival
The first event will start at Vinilia at 19:00 on May 29. Please plan travel accordingly.
Departure
Plan your departure travel anytime on June 1. We will send Anna & Markus off to their honeymoon at 11:00 on June 1 at Vinilia, but there is no obligation to attend. See schedule for more details.
Travel
Flights
Nearest Airports: Brindisi (40 km); Bari (155 km)
Whether you fly from the US, Europe, or elsewhere in Italy, you can fly to Bari or Brindisi, and then train/taxi/drive to Manduria.
Trains
Nearest ‘Le Frecce’ Station: Francavilla Fontana
You can take regional Italian trains to get almost anywhere. Le Frecce trains do not go directly into Manduria, so you’ll have to take a local train from Francavilla Fontana into the Manduria city center. Trains may be a good option if you are trying to get to Puglia from elsewhere in Italy, or even from the airport.
Taxi / Rental Car
For ground transportation, you can take a taxi or rent a car. A taxi from Brindisi to Manduria is ~€75-100. We can provide contact information for our driver as well to arrange reliable airport transportation.
A rental car is a great option as well as it will give you more flexibility for approximately the same cost. There will be plenty of parking available at Vinilia.
A Note on EU Entry
Good news for US and UK travellers that the new ETIAS requirement for non-EU travellers will not go into effect until late 2025 or 2026 so there should be nothing for you to do aside from bring your passport to enter the EU as a tourist. You can find information on the EU website.
Be sure to check requirements of your country or airline before traveling!
Accommodation
Accommodation in Manduria
Manduria is a ~10 min drive (4 km) from Vinilia Wine Resort. Most hotels in Manduria will include breakfast in the rate and are walking distance from the church for the ceremony and the transport pickup spot. We will have pre-booked vans to transport guests from the town center to Vinilia Wine Resort and back to the town center on the day of the wedding ceremony. Please RSVP for transportation so we can get an accurate headcount.
Recommendations:
Palazzo Donna Elisabetta (~€290/Night) - 5-star, 7 rooms available, Reservation available online.
Corte Borromeo (€175-225/night) - 4-star, 7 Rooms Available, Booking will open in October 2024, Quote ‘Anna and Markus’ to reserve.
There are many locally-owned, beautiful B&Bs available for booking in the Town Center (~€100-200/Night) - Available for booking on many of the major travel sites (Booking.com, Airbnb, AMEX).
You’re welcome to stay outside Manduria as well. There are some beautiful luxury spa properties within a short drive, such as Masseria Li Reni and Masseria Palombara. We can help you arrange transportation with our driver as needed.