San Gimignano and Volterra tour
from 400 €
8 hour private trip tour from Florence
Descriptions
The experience:
San Gimignano, Piazza della Cisternaand Volterra, Duomo di San Gimignano, Medici fortress Volterra, Palazzo dei priori
San Gimignano is a hill town in Tuscany located southwest of Florence. Surrounded by 13th-century walls, the hub of its historic center is Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular square lined with medieval houses. In the skyline of medieval towers, the Torre Grossa in stone stands out. The Cathedral of San Gimignano is a 12th century church where it is possible to admire the frescoes by Ghirlandaio in the Chapel of Santa Fina.
Volterrarra is a walled town southwest of Florence. The Palazzo dei Priori, in the center, has medieval frescoes and a bell tower from which boundless panoramas open up. The Duomo boasts a marble entrance portal and a gilded coffered ceiling. Not far away are the remains of the Etruscan Acropolis. The Guarnacci Etruscan Museum houses a rich collection of archaeological artifacts. The Roman Theater complex includes the ruins of the III century baths.
Itinenary
AFTER OR BEFORE THE TASTING, A VISIT TO THE NEAREST PLACE IS PLANNED: GREVE IN CHIANTI, PANZANO AND SIENA, IF WEATHER PERMITS.
EVERYTHING WILL BE CARRIED OUT WITH A 7-SEATS MERCEDES VAN / 5-SEATS MERCEDES CAR, BOTH WITH A PRIVATE DRIVER.
THE COST OF THE TASTINGS - AGREED ON THE BOOKING - MUST BE PAID TO THE OWNER DIRECTLY BY THE CUSTOMER.
STOP WITH OTHER TASTING COMPANY OF YOUR CHOICE ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF EXPERIENCE YOU WOULD LIKE.
IN ALL COMPANIES YOU CAN TASTE WINE, OIL AND SOME VINSANTI AND GRAPPA.
What To Expect
- Travel in a private Mercedes-Benz Minivan CLASS V (up to 7 passengers) or Mercedes-Benz CLASS E (up to 3 passengers)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Hotel or at the address provided
- Visit the medieval sites
What's included?
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location (Florence Down Town)
- Transportation by Mercedes-Benz Minivan or car Air-Conditioned
- English-speaking licensed driver
- Panorama view photo stop
- Cold mineral water and accessories
- In case of rain, umbrellas are provided by your driver
Exclusions
- Lunch on farm or winery available at an extra cost depending on option chosen.
- Private city guide or other tickets
- extra time + € 30 per hour
Please note
- The departure time can be chosen in the booking. We suggest at 09:00 am.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- In case of rain, umbrellas are provided by your driver
- This tour/experience is for a maximum of 7 travelers with your private tour van or for a maximum of 3 travelers with your private tour car. You can make two reservations.
- You will be picked up directly at your hotel or address provided at the time of booking at the exact time of the start of the tour.
- Sorry not suitable for pets
- We suggest you wear comfortable shoes.
- During the reservation we can organize lunch in wine cellars or on farms.
Cancellation policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 4 day or less before the event.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled before 4 days.
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