The city of Volterra and its beautiful surroundings are probably, in Tuscany, one of the most varied and rich in attractions. The indisputable historical tradition is combined with beautiful nature, its morphology, vegetation, fauna, and heritage are really impressive. In Volterra, history has left its mark continuously since Etruscan times until the nineteenth century, with artistic and monuments of great importance, which can be seen just by walking through the streets of the old town, but also visiting the city's museums. Volterra is now a city with its medieval characteristic, where you can still enjoy the atmosphere of an old age Municipal Republic, thanks to its isolation, which has limited its industrial and commercial development. Modern Volterra is almost completely enclosed within the circle of thirteenth-century walls, which are the culmination of a process of urban expansion. San Gimignano, with its magnificent medieval thirteen towers that shoot up towards the sky, stands on a hill overlooking the beautiful landscape of the Val d'Elsa, in which alternate woods, vineyards and olive groves. Its historic center, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the perfect witness of a medieval town, with its appearance remained virtually unchanged from the fourteenth century to the present day. Since medieval times, San Gimignano has been a destination for travelers and pilgrims who reached Rome by the Via Francigena; between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, the famous towers of San Gimignano were built, symbolizing the wealth of the merchants who lived there. In its golden age San Gimignano had as many as 72 towers, which earned it the nickname of "the city of 100 towers".
my suggestion for Volterra and San Gimignano tour
departure from your hotel in Florence with an air-conditioned vehicle with all conforts;
stop in Volterra and free time sightseeing;
stops for panoramic photos;
lunch break;
stop in San Giminano and free time sightseeing;
return to your hotel in Florence.
Volterra and San Gimignano tour Prices
2 people
€.175 per person
3 people
€.120 per person
4 people
€.90 per person
5 people
€.75 per person
6 people
€.65 per person
7 people
€.55 per person
general information
tour length : about 8/9 hours
the proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours
all prices are quoted considering a pick up and drop off in Florence
included
air-conditioned vehicle with all conforts
english speaking driver
all local taxes, highway/parking tolls, gasoline and driver's meal
not included
lunch
admittance fees where necessary unless otherwise specified
