From €550 per person
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- Per booking
- Up to 8 people
- Language
- English
About this tour
If you want to see Tuscany -- that rolling, lush terrain dotted with hilltop villages you see on postcards -- there is no place better than San GImignano and Volterra. These two spectacular Medieval places sit in the middle of the most iconic and romantic part of Tuscany. San Gimignano and Volterra also boast fascinating points of architectural and archeological interest, excellent galleries and museums, fantastic shopping featuring unique artisan products, award-winning gelato, great places to eat, and, of course, jaw-dropping views of the countryside. If have already been to Florence, this excursion will give you something completely different! Our friendly, English-speaking drivers are locals, properly trained and professionally licensed, and our vans are air-conditioned.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Limits the supplier notes
- Folding wheelchairs only
“Wheelchairs and scooters must be collapsible.”The supplier’s own words
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Itinerary
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- 1
After a 60-minute drive through the Chianti wine region, we’ll arrive in San Gimignano. Its nickname “The Manhattan of Tuscany” paints an immediate picture, but in this case, we have Medieval towers instead of modern skyscrapers. When you walk through San Gimignano, you might very well feel you are in a fairy tale. You will surely feel you have stepped back in time. Its towers were constructed by nobles between the 11th and 13th Centuries, and the village yet feels of that era. San Gimignano is also historically significant because of its position on the Via Francigena, the pilgrimage route between Canterbury, England and Rome that was so important during Medieval times. Today, San Gimignano is a bustling tourist destination, loaded with chic boutiques and award-winning gelaterias. If you prefer nature to eating and shopping, you can walk up to the fortress to get jaw-dropping views (and photos) of the rolling Tuscan terrain.(3 hr)
- 2
After a 40-minute drive from San Gimignano to Volterra through a picturesque section of Tuscany, we'll arrive in the hilltop village of Volterra. Brought to the world's attention by the "Twilight" books and movies, Volterra possesses a particular Medieval beauty. Palazzo dei Priori, Volterra's city hall, is a masterful edifice with a clock tower from the 13th Century, so handsome that the city of Florence purportedly copied its design for Palazzo Vecchio. Stone houses line the curving streets, where curated boutiques invite you to deplete your life savings with their gorgeous food items, leather goods, unique clothing and jewelry, and incredible alabaster products. The alabaster is local, and there is no shortage of workshops in town where you can see dust-covered artisans working their craft. For ancient history, there's the Roman theatre, the ancient Etruscan wall and gates, and the Etruscan Museum. The views from Volterra are amazing, as is its iconic Medicean fortress.(2 hr)
- 3
To return to Florence, we'll go on a scenic drive through Tuscany.(1 hr 15 min)
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Car seats for infants and small children are available upon request, as well as boosters.
- Wheelchairs and scooters must be collapsible.
- This day trip involves travel time. Any amount of time not accounted for in the itinerary section is attributable to the time it takes to get places.
- This day trip is suitable for all travelers. Not all attractions in each stop are mobility-aid-accessible.
Included
- Private transportation
- English-speaking driver who will give commentaries while traveling (cannot accompany you on foot).
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Florence
- Contact
- Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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