Why choose this Livorno tour ?
Spend a day exploring the charm and beauty of two Tuscan hill towns, San Gimignano and Volterra, with this 8-hour self-guided trip from Livorno. Enjoy having all transportation covered for the day.
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What makes Full Day Private San Gimignano and Volterra Self-Guided Tour from Livorno a unique experience ?
Get picked up at your hotel in central Livorno to begin the trip to the area around Siena.
Stop first in San Gimignano, a small walled village about halfway between Florence and Siena. The town is famous for its medieval architecture and towers that rise above of all the surrounding buildings offering an impressive view of the city from the surrounding valley. At the height of its glory, San Gimignano’s patrician families had built around 72 tower-houses as symbols of their wealth and power. Although only 14 have survived, San Gimignano still retains its feudal atmosphere and appearance.
The village offers visitors the chance to step back in time while enjoying its local products including saffron and its white wine, the Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
Please note: A tour guide is not included, a suggestion may be to bring a guidebook. Remember to check the website for opening times of the location and the price of entrance ticket. Entrance fees are not included.
Volterra, the next stop, has attracted international attention more recently for its connection to the ‘Twilight’ series of books and movies. Part of the second movie, ‘New Moon,’ was filmed here.
Volterra’s 800-year-old city hall claims to be the oldest in Tuscany. Civic palaces like these were emblems of an era when city-states were powerful. Alabaster has long been a big industry in Volterra. Softer and easier to work than marble, this translucent mineral was traditionally sliced thin to provide windows for Italy’s medieval churches. At the Alab’Arte shop, across from Volterra’s Etruscan Museum, you can watch artisans at work.
Because of its alabaster heritage, Volterra attracted other types of artists, who brought with them a rich variety of crafts. On Via Porta all’Arco, or ‘Artisan Lane,’ you’ll find book binderies and paperies, jewelry stores, and leather and bronze shops, among others.
Please note: A tour guide is not included, a suggestion may be to bring a guidebook.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Please Note: The tour (8 hr long) must end at 22:00, or you may incur in nightfares.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Full Day Private San Gimignano and Volterra Self-Guided Tour from Livorno Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Light refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Driver
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tour Guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by 01 Group.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
