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 rolling hills and iconic landmarks on this unforgettable full-day experience.
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 rolling hills and iconic landmarks on this unforgettable full-day experience.
- 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 self-guided visit. Volterra is a beautiful walled city in Tuscany, built…
- 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 self-guided 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 family-run organic farm for a visit and a genuine lunch accompanied by a tasting of 5 wines. A beautiful Italian experience to learn the best combinations of wine and food, the secrets of Italian cuisine, Tuscan winemaking techniques and more… Summary: • Tuscan lunch with bruschetta, lasagna or homemade pasta, cured meats, cured meats, hams, pecorino cheese, dessert and more… During lunch: • Wine tasting (Chianti, Chianti, Chianti Riseva, Sangiovese, Vernaccia), Tastings of: Extra olive oil • Oil tasting •Pepper olive oil tasting •Balsamic vinegar tasting •Truffle oil tasting. - Chianti Road - After lunch, we will drive through the famous “Chianti wine road” and the sweet Siena hills, amidst olive-groves, cypress trees and vineyards up to the Medieval town of San Gimignano. - San Gimignano - Last stop is scheduled in San Gimignano for a self-guided tour: 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).
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local expert Driver
- Lunch
- 5 Wine tastings (Chianti Rosso, Chianti Riserva, White Vernaccia, Super Tuscan, Rose’)
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local expert Driver
- Lunch
- 5 Wine tastings (Chianti Rosso, Chianti Riserva, White Vernaccia, Super Tuscan, Rose’)
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
Embark on a one-day journey to Volterra, famed for its magnificent Roman Theater, and San Gimignano, acclaimed for its striking ‘Beautiful Towers’. This trip takes you from the Etruscan era to the Renaissance period, guaranteeing a fascinating experience where you’ll encounter local cuisine, vineyards, olive orchards, and lines of cypresses, all…
Embark on a one-day journey to Volterra, famed for its magnificent Roman Theater, and San Gimignano, acclaimed for its striking ‘Beautiful Towers’. This trip takes you from the Etruscan era to the Renaissance period, guaranteeing a fascinating experience where you’ll encounter local cuisine, vineyards, olive orchards, and lines of cypresses, all quintessential features of rural Tuscany. The trip schedule includes:
• Starting your journey with your driver from your pickup location
• Your first halt at Volterra, one of Tuscany’s finest scenic spots. We tour the Historical City and the Roman Theatre
• Lunch at a local Tuscan farm to learn about wine-making processes accompanied by a Tuscan lunch, including 5 wine tastings
• Following lunch, a tranquil drive through Chianti’s undulating hills replete with olive trees, cypresses, and vineyards leading to the medieval settlement of San Gimignano
• Here, we marvel at the city’s majestic towers and unravel the tale of the Black Rooster. A visit to the main square allows you to savor the world’s best ice cream (Gelateria Dondoli)
• Expected return by approximately 17:00
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.