Did someone say “destination wedding”?
Pack your bags and get ready—our wedding journey starts long before we say I do! We’re so excited to celebrate in the breathtaking Italian Alps, and we want to make getting there as smooth (and fun!) as possible for you.
To help you navigate your way to the mountains, we’ve put together travel guides based on where you’re coming from. Find your home base below for all the details—flights, cars, gondolas (just kidding… maybe), and everything else you need to get here stress-free.
No matter the route, the destination is the same. We can’t wait to see you there!
Flights.
Venice - Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Destination: Italian Alps, Northern Italy. Nearest Airport: Venice, Italy. Drive In-between: 2hr 45m (278km).
Australia - Italy
Perth Airport (PER)
Travel Example: Emirates
Depart: 22:20 14 March 2026 PER
1 Stop Dubai, DXB (4hr 10min)
Arrive: 13:15 15 March 2026 VCE (21hr 55m)
Return: 15:25 21 March 2026 VCE
1 Stop Dubai, DXB (2hr 30min)
Arrive: 17:20 22 March 2026 PER (18hr 55m)
Price: £1,118 / AUD 2,368 pp (Economy Flex- incl. checked luggage)
Mauritius - Italy
Travel Example: Air France
Depart: 10:35 13 March 2026 DEN
1 Stop Paris, CDG (1hr 35m)
Arrive: 22:45 13 March 2026 VCE (15hr 10m)
Return: 15:10 21 March 2026 VCE
1 Stop Paris, CDG (1hr 5m)
Arrive: 08:20 22 March 2026 DEN (14hr 10m)
Price: £1,093 pp (Economy Flex- incl. checked luggage)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
South Africa - Italy
Johannesburg - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) or
Western Cape - Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Travel Example: Air France
Depart: 19:45 14 March 2026 JNB
1 stop Paris, CDG (1hr 25m)
Arrive: 08:50 15 March 2026 VCE (14hr 05m)
Return: 15:10 21 March 2026 VCE
1 stop Paris, CDG (4hr 25m)
Arrive: 09:15 22 March 2026 JNB (17hr 05m)
Price: £623 pp / R15,554 (Economy Standard Plus- incl. checked luggage)
Travel Example: British Airways
Depart: 08:35 15 March 2026 LHR
Direct
Arrive: 11:45 23 March 2026 VCE (2hr 10m)
Return: 14:45 22 March 2026 VCE
Direct
Arrive: 16:15 22 March 2026 LHR (2hr 30m)
Price: £142 pp - Economy Plus (inc. checked luggage)
London - Heathrow Airport (LHR) or
London - GatwickAirport (LGW)
United Kingdom - Italy
Denver - Denver International Airport (DEN)
or
Canada - Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
USA/Canada - Italy
Travel Example: American Airlines/British Airways
Depart: 18:30 14 March 2026 DEN
1 Stop LHR (3hr 15m)
Arrive: 16:05 14 March 2026 VCE (14hr 35m)
Return: 07:00 22 March 2026 VCE
1 Stop LHR (3hr 50m)
Arrive: 16:25 22 March 2026 DEN (16hr 25m)
Price: £974 pp / $1,255 (Economy Main- incl. checked luggage)
UAE - Italy
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Travel Example: Emirates
Depart: 09:35 15 March 2026 DXB
Direct
Arrive: 13:15 15 March 2026 VCE (6hr 40m)
Return: 15:25 21 March 2026 VCE
Direct
Arrive: 00:15 22 March 2026 DXB (5hr 50m)
Price: £696 / AED 3,295 pp (Economy Saver- incl. checked luggage)
General Airline Policy:
Infants under 2 years of age not occupying a seat pay 10% of the adult fare.
Infants occupying a seat pay 75% of the adult fare.
Accompanied children between 2 and 11 years of age pay 75% of the adult fare.
Children Travellers
Drive.
Wedding Venue: Schloss Freudenstein Castle
Address: Matschatscherweg, 6, 39057 Appiano sulla strada del vino BZ, Italy
Important Car Rental Tips
Carpooling is Cool: We highly recommend teaming up to share rides where possible. Group singalongs and roadside espresso stops encouraged!
Main Driver Consideration: When booking your rental car, make sure to reserve it in the name of the primary driver. Otherwise, you could find yourself shelling out extra fees faster than you can say "road trip!"
Winter Safety: Since we are hitting the slopes during the winter months, double-check that your rental car comes equipped with snow chains. Nothing ruins a mountain getaway quite like getting stuck on a pass, so make sure you're ready for the snowy terrain!
Passenger and Luggage Space: Before you book, think about how many adults will be crammed into your ride and whether there's enough space for everyone's oversized luggage (we see you, weekend packers).
Credit Card Requirement: Be ready to whip out two credit cards when you check in. It's a quirky requirement that can vary by rental company, so having your cards at the ready will save you some stress.
Driving Regulations: Brush up on Italy's road regulations—yes, they do drive on the right side! If you're a bit nervy about navigating those scenic mountain passes, opting for an automatic vehicle can be your best bet.
Car Rental from VCE:
We recommend booking through Holidayautos.com or directly with a potential provider as below;
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Provider: Alamo (8.3 on Booking.com)
Sunday 15 March - Sunday 22 March (7 Days)
Jeep Renegade or similar medium car
Automatic
5 seats
Unlimited milage
Snow chains/ socks
1-2 large bag(s)
Price: £353 (Child Seat additional £54)
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Provider: Maggiore (7.9 on Booking.com)
Sunday 15 March - Sunday 22 March (7 Days)
Jeep Compass or similar
Automatic
5 seats
Unlimited milage
Snow chains/ socks
3 large bag(s)
Price: £426 (Child Seat additional £84)
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Provider: Sixt (8.1 on Booking.com)
Sunday 15 March - Sunday 22 March (7 Days)
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar People Carrier
Automatic
9 seats
Unlimited milage
Snow chains/ socks
4 large bag(s)
Price: £1,330 (Booster Seat additional £32)
Public Transport.
Whether you’re carpooling or catching a coach, there’s no wrong way to make your way to the castle!
You might consider exploring via bus or train:
Flix Bus:
Depart VCE at 16:45 Arrive Bolzano South at 21:35.
(4hr 50 min)
Price: £15.50 pp
Taxi:
Depart Bolzano South to Freudenstein Castle.
(15 min)
Price: £25
Bolt and Uber are not available- please pre-book a taxi service
Train:
Depart Venezia Mestre at 16:30 Arrive Bolzano Train Station at 19:30.
(2hr 49 min)
Price: £44 pp (round trip)
Taxi:
Depart VCE to Venezia Mestre.
(15 min)
Price: £18
Bolt and Uber are not available- please pre-book a taxi service