PRIVATE EXCURSION: Volterra & San Gimignano + wine tastings (from Livorno Port)

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8 hours
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4 - 7 guests
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Explore the heart of Tuscany with a private journey through Volterra and San Gimignano. Delight in stunning views, savor local wines, and experience authentic Tuscan culture and cuisine.

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10 meals

Experience Details

Spend a day through the Chianti sweet hills. A wonderful Experience between art, wine and local food to discover vineyards, towers and typical farms.

• Meet your driver escort at your Cruise Ship in Livorno and visit the tuscan countryside.

• First stop to Volterra, for sure one the most beautiful viewpoint of the region. Free visit of the town (historic centre, Etruscan acropolis and the Roman theatre).

• After Volterra we'll move to a real Tuscan farm, to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a lunch with home made pasta and 5 Chianti wine tastings included: (Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, Vernaccia)

• After lunch we will visit the magnificent Towers of San Gimignano and the pictoreque historical centre, tasting the best "gelato of the world" (Gelateria Dondoli).

San Gimignano is also known for its typical artisan shops and for the incredible panorama that surrounds it.

• The return in Livorno port is scheduled at around 17.00 pm.

Take a look "What to Expect"..

What You Get

Private transportation
Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
5 Wine tastings in the winery + Wine tasting (Chianti, Sangiovese, Vernaccia, Super Tuscan)
Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
Pro guide not included, possible on request one week in advance, with supplement

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

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Volterra

We will pick you up at Livorno Terminal Cruise, and will take you on a drive through the sweet hills of Tuscany. First will be stop in Volterra. (Self guided visit of the the town - 1,5 hrs) Volterra is a beautiful walled city in Tuscany, built on the top of a hill. The town is built over one of the Twelve Cities of the ancient Etruscan civilisation and has some of the original gates from that era still standing along with a dedicated museum packed with Etruscan and Roman relics. the main things to visit in this beautiful little town are: • the Roman Amphitheater • the Medici Fortress • the Town hall • the Square with the Cathedral and the beautiful octagonal Baptistery
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana (Pass By)

After Volterrra, we will drive through the famous "Chianti wine road" and the sweet Chianti hills, amidst olive-groves, cypress trees and vineyards up to the Medieval town of San Gimignano and we will arrive to the Tuscan Farm for a typical lunch and 5 wine tastings.
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Podere La Marronaia- Le Colonne Biodynamic Winery & Farm

This wonderful farm is located in an incredible panoramic point on the Tuscan hills, and this farm promotes the Italian food and wine culture all over the world. A beautiful Italian experience to learn the best combinations beetween wine & food. " Wine tasting and Lunch in the farm”: • Tuscan lunch: Bruschettas, home made pasta, cold cuts, Salame, Prosciutto, Pecorino cheese and more... • Wine tastings (Chianti, Chianti, Chianti Riseva, Sangiovese, Vernaccia and Super Tuscan). • Also Tasting of: Pepper Oil tasting, Olive Oil tasting, Balsamic Vinegar tasting, Truffle Oilive Oil tasting.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
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San Gimignano

After lunch, we will move to San Gimignano for a self-guided visit of the town and its magnificent Towers.(1 hrs) San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town not far from Siena. Known as the “Town of Fine Towers”, during the Middle Ages there were more than 70 towers in the city. Now it is a real open-air museum, where it seems to walk in the medieval period. The town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area. In the main square don't forget to taste the best 'ice cream in the world' (Gelateria Dondoli), and in the streets of the village you can admire the extraordinary work of expert craftsmen. The return to Livorno Port is scheduled around 5.00 pm.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Our english speaking driver will pick you up at your Cruise Ship in Livorno Port. We are authorized to access alongside your cruise ship. Welcome sign always PEK TUSCANY IN LIMO + your name. Tour aboard our confortable Minivan

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Do NOT Miss This!
June 03, 2025
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Andrea was amazing. He was flexible and communicative. Andrea is so nice and knowledgeable. This was a fantastic itinerary. One of the best excursions I’ve we’ve ever had. Highly recommend.

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Must do wine excursion
September 28, 2024
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Excellent guide. He was very friendly and provided great information on the area and wine. Loved is selections of towns to tour. The vineyard we ate at was amazing. Great 3 courses and wonderful pa...read more

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Excellent tour
July 25, 2024
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Phenomenal tour. Andrea did a fantastic job answering all of our random questions and explaining what we were seeing. The tour was very well organized and everything went smoothly. We loved the lun...read more

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Definitely on the to-do list!
August 12, 2023
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This was an absolutely AMAZING tour! Laura was so great and very knowledgeable! We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide! We ♥️ Italy!

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Exceptional Tour - Highly recommend
May 11, 2023
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The best tour we have been in Europe! Exceptionally professional and very informative. We truly enjoyed the tour. We highly recommend it.

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