Quite the setting for this unique experience! Got a great tour of the castle along with the history. We didn't have a car and the public transport was mostly shut down due to a strike so we resorted to a taxi. Despite the great instructions, not being familiar with the area, we made the mistake of not having the taxi drive us all the way, resulting in a very long walk with luggage for us (our own fault, though I think the road to the gate is longer than we understood). Amazing walk though -- walked it many more times during our stay for groceries and bus to Florence. Great and friendly hosts!