Livorno Trip Overview
Embark on this private 9-hour tour to Volterra and San Gimignano starting with pickup directly from the Livorno port. Attain a true look at the Tuscan cities as you tour the towns, seeing alabaster shops and ancient architectural works. Take a break for lunch at a local farm before being transported back to your cruise ship.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Livorno, Italy
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
Embark on this private 9-hour tour to Volterra and San Gimignano starting with pickup directly from the Livorno port. Attain a true look at the Tuscan cities as you tour the towns, seeing alabaster shops and ancient architectural works. Take a break for lunch at a local farm before being transported back to your cruise ship.
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Stop At: Volterra, Volterra, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
Enjoy the hour’s drive through the Tuscan hills to the ancient town of Volterra. The town sits on a high plateau offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding hills and boasting over 3,500 years of history. It was one of the most important Etruscan cities from the fourth to sixth centuries BC and is rich in archaeological remains, both Etruscan and Roman. See several alabaster workshops, as this is one of Volterra’s most profitable natural resources.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany
As you travel between Volterra and San Gimignano stop at a local farm to enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch before taking an afternoon stroll around the historic center of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is renowned for its Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine, one of the few DOCG white wines of Italy, and has also reintroduced the farming of saffron which was cultivated here in the Middle Ages as an important part of the city’s economy. Don’t forget to stop at Sergio Dondoli’s Gelateria di Piazza to enjoy some of the best gelato in Italy!
Duration: 3 hours
