Volterra & San Gimignano

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Firenze, Italia

Il programma nel dettaglio

With its captivating beauty, Volterra is often considered the most magic Tuscan hill town. The town's shape is evidence of its Etruscan origins; visitors today can still see a good part of the city's surrounding walls, which date back to the 4th century BC. An expert guide will accompany you through the charming streets of the historic town centre, which will allow you to appreciate the extraordinary cultural richness of the area.
Fans all over the world appreciate Volterra for its connection to the célèbre “Twilight” saga; in fact the town holds a great deal of legends and folklore connected with the legendary vampire creatures.


The tour will continue with a visit to the Alabaster Museum to see the stone that made Volterra famous around the world. Following that, you can relax while savoring a tasting of typical Tuscan cheeses in a specialized shop right in the heart of town. v
In the afternoon you'll visit San Gimignano, the famous Medieval town that holds the prestigious denomination of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy one hour of free time to stroll around the characteristic streets and alleyways, and experience the extraordinary atmosphere and landscapes of the Tuscan countryside. Close to the end of your tour you'll stop at a wine cellar in a close-by farm, where you'll enjoy tasting a selection of locally-produced wines. On the way back to Florence, you'll also stop to visit a Medieval fortress in the Chianti region.
Itinerary information: 08:45 am departure from Florence. Arrival to Volterra 10:30 am; clients will take a guided tour, enjoy a tasting of cheeses and some free time to explore the town.
04:00 pm departure from Volterra and arrival to San Gimignano at 04:30 pm. Clients will have 1 hour of free time to visit the town, and later enjoy a wine tasting in a close-by farm. The tour ends with a visit to a medieval Chianti fortress before heading back to Florence.
Meeting/pick-up point: Florence, inside Santa Maria Novella train station in front of the pharmacy with the green cross.

Duration: 11 hours.

Start/opening time: 8:45am.

End/closing time: 7:45pm.