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Getting there

By car
Once in Italy you can reach San Donato in Fronzano by car. Take the Autostada del Sole and exit for Reggello at Incisa. Once in Reggello follow the signposts for Donnini. After Pietrapiana continue to San Donato in Fronzano. Fattoria degli Usignoli is signposted on your left and is down a slope. Follow the signs to its car park.

By train
Arriving at Florence airport, take the airport bus or a taxi to Santa Maria Novella station in central Florence. From there take the train to Sant'Ellero, a 30 minute ride, current cost €2,40 single (one way). Please, don't forget to validate your ticket by using the machine on the platform before you board the train, or you might get fined!

Check train times from Florence to Sant'Ellero station (Fattoria degli Usignoli 8km) Train Italia

Google map for San Donato in Fronzano
Google map showing Fattoria degli Usignoli in relation to San Donato in Fronzano.

Air
The nearest airport to San Donato in Fronzano is Florence, but Pisa, Bologna and other airports are within easy reach.

Florence airport

Pisa airport


Alitalia
BMI
Easyjet
Meridiana
Ryanair
Thomsonfly

Car hire
Fattoria degli Usignoli is isolated so you are stongly advised to have a car at your disposal. There are numerous rental agencies accessible on the Internet.

Travel assistence
TuscanMagic. For incoming services & accomodation in Tuscany, general travel advice, car hire, train tickets or any other travel related information please email: Agenzia Viaggi Tuscanmagic or visit its website

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Travel & Health Insurance
It is recommended that you have travel and health insurance cover.

European Union residents: Apply for the new European Health Insurance Card.

United Kingdom residents: Apply online

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Focaccia photo David Johnson Cambridgeshire Journal September 2007
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site updated 29 April 2013