Dear Travelers;

Villa Martiena’s staff is eager to show you Italy the way Italians live it; making Tuscany My Way the authentic experience as we see it, making it culturally interesting, dynamic, engaging with the communities which we’ll visit, savoring its rustic and fine cuisine, and tasting its flavor.

Tips for travelers to Italy:

• 1.- Packing
  Below a checklist of items that every traveler should always keep in mind. Besides your passport and identification documents, when packing consider:
  1. - Comfotable walking shoes
     we will be doing a lot of walking, so bring tennis style shoes so that you can have a great experience
  2. - A backpack
     Any sort of convenient way to carry personal items (water, fruit, cameras, personal items etc) while you are visting
  3. - Unlocked cell phones
     whether you use an Italian SIM card, or you choose your carrier’s int’l plan
  4. - Cash
     nominal amounts, under €100.00 bancomats (ATMs) are available everywhere, talk to your bank to be sure they don’t have int’l fees.
  5. - Carry-on style suitcase
     As you arrive, We will be departing to destination points away from the villa, it will be easier to carry only what you’d need for those 2 days
  6. - Layer your outfits
     though this time of year is generally comfortable, at night might get cool. If you are prone to cold
  7. - Sunglasses
     Under the Tuscan Sun could get bright, consider nice shades, or polarized sunglasses.
  8. - Casual clothing is optimal
     Though we love to see bling as well, consider walking in cobblestones with high hills might be a bit difficult but what’s beauty without pain, right?
  9. - Power converters and adapters
     italy is on 220v your 110v appliances won’t work in Italy without one. Hair dryers are in each of your rooms, but consider one for your other items: laptops, cellphones, electric toothbrush, etc
  10. - Toiletries
      We have supplied each of your rooms with standard needs: towels, hair dryer, shampoo/conditioner, shower gel and lotions, soap. Bring any other items not listed above
  11. - Bathing suit - Our pool is ready.
      Those going to Cinque Terre, a couple of the towns have public beaches that you can enjoy. The water might be a bit on the colder side, but lovely nonetheless.
  12. - Medications
      Italy has a great healthcare system, but depending on your medicine it might be called something different or not available, so don’t forget to pack them.
  13. - Travel insurance
      we encourage you to purchase a travel insurance that can help with any eventuality during your trip, please visit to find out more information click HERE
• 2.- Cultural interactions
  As we visit Italy, as a matter of course, we are the foreigners. Italians are very nice and accommodating. They love people in general, but learning a few basic phrases will go a long way. When you arrive at Villa Martiena, we will give you a crash course of Italian phrases for basic communication and pleasantry exchanges during your stay.
• 3.- The Tuscany My Way
  There are plenty of sights to see, history galore, as well as points of interest every inch of Tuscany. Following dinner at the villa, we will discuss plans to maximize the time to each of the towns during the next day’s visit.
• 4.- Photography
  Please enjoy life and the beauty of the towns, let the photos to us. As we are visiting towns, we will be taking pictures of the group, couples and individuals of your experiences, we will then share them through Google drive which you can later download all your favorites.
• 5.- Tipping
  Tips and gratuities for villa staff are not part of the trip, although not required, they are encouraged. Tips are always at the discretion of each guests depending on the level of service received by the staff.
• 6.- Miscellaneous expenses
  As discussed during the meeting; we will keep a running total for each room for costs above and beyond (wine purchases, shipping costs, etc) Cana’s Feast has graciously agreed to charge your credit card on their system to then provide Villa Martiena.

In closing

As with any travel there might be situations outside our control that might necessitate to change our program. In the event of changes, we will communicate immediately to our guests so that they are aware of the change, at the same time provide the alternative plan.

We have worked diligently updating our home, facilities, landscape, etc to provide a great experience.

It is with passion and dedication from our last 30 years in a service environment that led us to want to provide others with lasting memories through our hospitality, friendship, and shared experiences of the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

Villa Martiena

Giorgio / Simon