Volterra and San Gimignano Tour with Vernaccia and Cheese Tasting from Florence
Florence, Italy
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 11 hours
Discover Volterra and the Alabaster Museum enjoying also the cheese tasting. Visit the medieval town of San Gimignano in the afternoon using your free time to visit it on your own. A final wine tasting in a farm and the visit to the Monteriggioni fortress will make this day unforgettable.
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Discover Volterra and the Alabaster Museum enjoying also the cheese tasting. Visit the medieval town of San Gimignano in the afternoon using your free time to visit it on your own. A final wine tasting in a farm and the visit to the Monteriggioni fortress will make this day unforgettable.
Volterra, a beautiful Etruscan city, is often considered the most magic Tuscan hill town because of its captivating beauty. In the past Volterra was wholly surrounded by city-walls, nowadays visitors can still see a good part of the city's surrounding walls, which date back to the 4th century BC.
People from all over the world also appreciate Volterra for its connection to “Twilight” saga; in fact the town holds a great deal of legends and folklore connected with the legendary vampire creatures.
During the visit an expert guide will accompany you through the charming streets of the historic town center, which will allow you to appreciate the extraordinary cultural richness of the area.
The tour will continue with a visit to the Alabaster Museum where you can admire the stone that made Volterra famous around the world. Following that, you can relax while savoring a tasting of typical Tuscan cheeses in a specialized shop right in the heart of town.
In the afternoon you will discover and visit San Gimignano, the famous Medieval town declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy one hour of free time to stroll around the characteristic streets and alleyways, and experience the extraordinary atmosphere and landscapes of the Tuscan countryside.
Before ending the tour you will stop at a wine cellar in a close-by farm, where you will have the opportunity to taste a selection of locally-produced wines. On the way back to Florence, the last stop will be the stop to visit a Medieval fortress located in the Chianti region.
Volterra, a beautiful Etruscan city, is often considered the most magic Tuscan hill town because of its captivating beauty. In the past Volterra was wholly surrounded by city-walls, nowadays visitors can still see a good part of the city's surrounding walls, which date back to the 4th century BC.
People from all over the world also appreciate Volterra for its connection to “Twilight” saga; in fact the town holds a great deal of legends and folklore connected with the legendary vampire creatures.
During the visit an expert guide will accompany you through the charming streets of the historic town center, which will allow you to appreciate the extraordinary cultural richness of the area.
The tour will continue with a visit to the Alabaster Museum where you can admire the stone that made Volterra famous around the world. Following that, you can relax while savoring a tasting of typical Tuscan cheeses in a specialized shop right in the heart of town.
In the afternoon you will discover and visit San Gimignano, the famous Medieval town declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy one hour of free time to stroll around the characteristic streets and alleyways, and experience the extraordinary atmosphere and landscapes of the Tuscan countryside.
Before ending the tour you will stop at a wine cellar in a close-by farm, where you will have the opportunity to taste a selection of locally-produced wines. On the way back to Florence, the last stop will be the stop to visit a Medieval fortress located in the Chianti region.
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