Florence Day Trip to Volterra and San Gimignano
Volterra, IT
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 9 hours
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Private Tour
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Florence hotel pickup
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Transport by minivan
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Bottled water included
Experience authentic Tuscany on a private day trip to Volterra and San Gimignano, exploring ancient cities and savoring local delights.
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Included
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Bottled water -
Driver/guide
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Florence hotel pickup and drop-off
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Transport by private vehicle
Excluded
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Gratuities -
Museum & monument entrance fees
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Lunch
Experience authentic Tuscany on a private day trip to Volterra and San Gimignano, exploring ancient cities and savoring local delights.
Highlights
- Discover the enchanting hilltop town of San Gimignano
- Explore the narrow medieval streets and piazzas
- Experience the production of alabaster in Volterra
- Indulge in award-winning gelato flavors in San Gimignano
Pickup
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What to expect
Volterra
It's a pleasant hour's drive through Tuscan hills to the ancient town of Volterra. Volterra sits on a high plateau offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding hills and boasting over 3,500 years of history. It was one of the most important Etruscan cities from 4-6 century BC and is rich in archeological remains, both Etruscan and Roman. The Etruscans built a 7km ring of walls around the city and as you enter the original Etruscan gate, the Porta all'Arco, you will feel you are stepping back in time as you wander the narrow medieval streets and piazzas. Volterra has always exploited its strategic location as well as its numerous natural resources in the land such as salt, alabaster and copper and today it is still an important centre for the production of alabaster. Volterra has 3 museums of considerable artistic and historical value with the Guarnacci Museum holding one of the most important displays of Etruscan antiquities in existence.
180 minutes
San Gimignano
In the afternoon we'll enjoy a stroll around the medieval tower topped town of San Gimignano, another of Italy's great World Heritage sites, with time to explore the delightful cobbled streets and piazzas. The town is renowned for its white Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine and has also reintroduced the farming of saffron which was cultivated here in the Middle Ages as an important part of the city’s economy. Certainly not to miss is a visit to the Gelateria di Piazza, where Sergio Dondoli creates award-winning gelato with flavours including Vernaccia wine sorbet!
120 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Specialized infant seats are available -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try the local Vernaccia wine here. -
Visit Gelateria di Piazza for gelato.
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Explore the Etruscan museum in Volterra.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Don’t miss the views from Volterra.
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