Travel

Shuttle

Shuttle from Baia Verde Hotel to the venue

July 3, 2024 4:45 pm

We are providing transportation to and from Baia Verde hotel to the venue. All guests need to meet at Baia Verde hotel PRIOR to 4:45. The bus will leave at 4:45pm and will arrive at the venue at 5pm. Ceremony will begin at 5:30. At the end of the night, the shuttle will make 3 trips back to the Baia Verde Hotel. We'll be sharing taxi companies you can call to get you to and from the hotel if you're staying elsewhere.

Travel Note

Traveling to Aci Castello/Acitrezza from Airport

- Bus: There is a bus service that you can reach from Catania City Center (also reachable by shuttle bus from the airport). If you'd prefer to go this route, please reach out to your hotel or Airbnb/VRBO host for further information. - Taxi: You can hail a taxi from the Catania airport which will take you to the hotel or house you are staying in. They usually can fit about 2-3 people and cost about €35 euros (price could change at night). They are easy to find and are waiting outside Arrivals. - Scheduled Transport: The hotels that we've secured room blocks with have let us know that it is possible to organize a pick-up through them. It would be a bit more expensive, roughly €50 (price could change at night). Check with the hotel if that is something that you're interested in.

Travel Note

Travel within Aci Castello and Acitrezza

Aci Castello and Acitrezza are neighboring towns. It is easy to walk within each town but to get to one town or the other, it is best to drive either with your own car (if renting) or hailing a taxi. They advise against walking in between each town because there is a non-pedestrian road, but my parents and I walked it and survived, hah. But safety first!

Travel Note

General Travel Guidelines within Sicily

Traveling throughout Sicily is a bit different from mainland Italy as it is not as connected in terms of trains and buses. They do exist, you just have to do proper research in advance. - Public Transportation: To sum it up, you can travel around Sicily by bus, train, or car. If you're planning to travel to the larger Sicilian cities (i.e., Catania, Taormina, Palermo, Messina), you should be fine with using public transportation. - Renting a car: If you want a bit more freedom to explore, renting a car will be your best bet. - Uber/Taxis: Uber is new to Sicily, so you'll only find it in larger cities. However, taxis are quite common and should be considered. Make sure to have euros just in case. - Private Driver/Tour: Sicily offers driving and tour companies. You can work with them to customize a tour of the island.

Train

Trenitalia/ SAIS/ Interbus/ AST

If you're looking to use the train or bus to travel around Sicily, please refer to this website for information on how to book and their schedules.

Rental Car

Discover Cars - Sicily

If you prefer to rent a car, you can use this website as a starting point for your research. There are a few things you should know. Most cars in Sicily are manual, so be sure to request an automatic if that is your preference. Please also plan to do your research on drivers license requirements.

Hotel

President Park Hotel

The deadline to book within the room block and receive a discounted rate has passed. Distance from venue: 8-9 minute drive (Google Maps) Suggested Date Range: July 1-July 5, 2024 How to book: Please email the hotel (booking@presidentparkhotel.com) and provide them with the following information: - That you are guests of the Walsh Patterson Wedding - The dates that you plan to stay  - Preferred room type (see website for details) and number of people you are booking. - All rooms require a deposit upon booking. The difference will paid after your stay.

Hotel

Grand Hotel Baia Verde

Distance from venue: 9 minute drive (Google Maps). Suggested Dates Range: July 1-July 5 How to book: Please email the hotel (baiaverde@baiaverde.it) and provide them with the following information: -That you are guests of the Walsh Patterson Wedding - The dates that you plan to stay - Preferred room type and number of people you are booking. (see website for room details) - All rooms require a deposit upon booking. The difference will be paid after your stay. They will require that you fill out a credit card authorization form and supply your ID for the booking. Please reach out to us or refer to the email shared for a copy of that form.

Hotel

Grand Hotel Faraglioni

Distance from venue: 10-15 minute drive (Google Maps) Suggested Date Range: July 1-July 5, 2024 How to book: Please email the hotel (hotel@grandhotelfaraglioni.com) and provide them with the following information: - That you are guests of the Walsh Patterson Wedding - The dates that you plan to stay - Preferred room type and number of people you are booking. (See website for details)

Hotel

Malavoglia Inn Hotel

Distance from venue: 8 minute drive (Google Maps) Booking information: We did not reserve any room blocks. You can book directly on their website. As of 10/23/24, prices were 600 euros ($640) total for four nights.

House Or Rental

AirBnb Options

Link to a search of potential AirBnBs in the area for the designated dates. Good for large groups traveling together. Check distance from venue using the venue address listed below.

House Or Rental

VRBO Options

Link to a search of potential VRBOs in the area for the designated dates. Good for large groups traveling together. Check distance from venue using the venue address listed below.