• 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 theatre
  • 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 Chianti 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) two time worldchampion, 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
• Visit of a Typical Tuscan Wine Farm
• Bottled water
• 5 wine tastings in Farm Winery (Chianti, Vernaccia, Chianti riserva, Super Tuscan)
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Local expert Driver
• Lunch

• Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
• Pro guide not included, possible on request one week in advance, with supplement

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’…

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.