PRIVATE TOUR: Volterra & San Gimignano with Lunch & Wine Tasting Experience
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Volterra
Embark on a private tour of Volterra and San Gimignano, exploring ancient Roman ruins, tasting Tuscan wines, and indulging in local cuisine. Discover the beauty of Tuscany's landscapes and immerse yourself in its rich history and culture.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Volterra - Our Driver will pick you up at your location (Hotel, B&B or private flat) and will take you to discover the rooling hills of Tuscany. We will drive through the Tuscan countryside, among olive trees, vineyards and sunflowers.
The first stop will be in Volterra for a free visit.
Volterra is a beautiful walled city in Tuscany, built on the top of a hill. The town is built over one of the Twelve Cities of the ancient Etruscan civilisation and has some of the original gates from that era still standing along with a dedicated museum packed with Etruscan and Roman relics. The most interesting things to visit are:
The ancient Roman theater
The octagonal Baptistery and the Duomo
The “Palazzo dei Priori” in the main square.
The Etruscan arch of the 4th century BC
Volterra is also known for its alabaster and salt quarries. -
Podere La Marronaia- Le Colonne Biodynamic Winery & Farm - For lunch we will move to a typical tuscan farm: Visit, Lunch and Wine tastings.
A beautiful Italian experience to learn the best combinations beetween wine, food and the secrets of Italian cuisine, Tuscan wine-making techniques and more.” Wine tasting and Lunch in the farm”:
• Tuscan lunch: Bruschettas, home made pasta, cold cuts, Salame, Prosciutto, Pecorino cheese and more…
• Wine tastings (Chianti, Chianti, Chianti Riseva, Vernaccia and Super tuscan). Also Tasting of: Extra Olive, Oil tasting Pepper Olive Oil tasting, Balsamic Vinegar tasting, Truffle Oilive Oil tasting. - Chianti Road - After lunch, we will drive through the famous “Chianti wine road” and the sweet Chianti hills, amidst olive-groves, cypress trees and vineyards up to the Medieval town of San Gimignano.
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San Gimignano - Last stop in San Gimignano:
The visit of the town and its magnificent towers will take about an hour. San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town not far from Siena. Known as the “Town of Fine Towers”, during the Middle Ages there were more than 70 towers in the city. Now it is a real open-air museum, where it seems to walk in the medieval period. The town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area. In the main square don’t forget to taste the best ‘ice cream in the world’ (Gelateria Dondoli), and in the streets of the village you can admire the extraordinary work of expert craftsmen.
At the end of the visit we will come back to your location (Hotel, B&B, private flat).
What's Included
- Visit of a Typical Tuscan Wine Farm
- 5 wine tastings in Farm Winery
- Brochures
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local expert Driver
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
- Pro guide not included, possible on request one week in advance, with supplement
Additional Information
Experience an amazing day touring Volterra, renowned for its stunning Roman Theater, and the ‘Magnificent Towers’ of San Gimignano. This journey takes you from the Etruscan era to the Renaissance. Enjoy a delightful immersion into genuine Tuscany’s vineyards, olive trees, cypress avenues, local cuisine, and wine.
Itinerary:
• Your driver will meet you at your desired location
• First stop at Volterra, arguably one of the most striking viewpoints in Tuscany, including a visit to the Historic City and the Roman Theatre.
• For lunch, we will make our way to a local Tuscan farm to uncover the intricacies of wine making and relish a Tuscan lunch complemented by a tasting of 5 wines
• Following lunch, we will traverse the undulating hills of Chianti, amid olive orchards, cypresses, and vineyards, leading us to the medieval city of San Gimignano
• We will explore the city’s grandiose Towers and unravel the legend of the Black Rooster. A visit to the main square for a taste of the world’s finest ice cream at the Gelateria Dondoli is on the agenda.
• Anticipated arrival back at around 17:00
Have a glance at: ‘What to Expect’…
Location
Volterra
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Jessicawp5616ae
Mar 22, 2024
A Perfect Day in Tuscany with a Kind and Cultured Guide. So much love and thought was put into this tour. Forever Memories ♥ - We were a family of 6, all ages: mom, dad, grandpa, teenager, pre-teen and three year old. First, Andrea, our guide, was the most literate and kind man. I made a mistake in our apartment address and even though he had to go to two addresses to find us, Andrea was kind, understanding and warm and engaging. He was wonderful with my kids, as well as with my father in law. Andrea speaks excellent English and loves Italian history and literature and has a passion for Tuscany and is a wine expert. Having lived in Italy before and also having studied Italian and history in university, I could tell that Andrea loved his job and company and was never trying to upsell us or scam. Volterra is my favourite Tuscan town and his too, and he was a great guide to show my family. Volterra is lovely and not very touristy. Then came the big surprise, as Andrea has arranged lunch a truly magnificent winery with the most perfect view of San Gimignano and the countryside I could ever imagine. The food and service was excellent and handmade at the farm. The wine was truly excellent. There was no pressure to buy, and the kids played in sunny vineyards. Then we had a good tour of San Gimignano where I learned new things about the towers and had the best gelato of my life (Andrea will show you the right shop - no puffy gelato!). We had a day that we will remember forever and recommend this tour and company to anyone. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Debra_d
Oct 18, 2022
Wonderful tour to end our visit to Tuscany - The Tuscan countryside was beautiful. Daniel was a great driver. Lunch outside with the view of San Gimignano was priceless. Volterra is a hidden gem. It was good to spend more time in Volterra than San Gimignano.
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