Pisa: Guided Tour of Baptistery, Cathedral, and Leaning Tower
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PRIVATE TOUR: Full-Day in Volterra & San Gimignano with Wine Tasting Experience
5(2 reviews)Pisa, Italy
7hDurationEnglish, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
This full-day tour includes visits to Volterra and San Gimignano. Travelers will meet their driver at a designated location before heading to Volterra to explore the Historic City and the Roman Theatre. Lunch takes place at a Tuscan farm, featuring a meal alongside five wine tastings. Afterward, the group will drive through the Chianti hills to San Gimignano, where they will see the famous Towers and learn about the legend of the Black Rooster. The tour concludes with a stop for gelato at Gelateria Dondoli before returning around 17:00. The tour suits those interested in culture, history, and wine, but may not be ideal for travelers seeking fast-paced activities or urban settings. It is worth noting that the itinerary involves outdoor activities and may require walking.
Itinerary
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Volterra
Embark on a magical journey through the rolling hills of Tuscany as our professional driver picks you up from your hotel, B&B, or private flat. Travel through a landscape of olive trees, vineyards, and sunflowers on your way to the breathtaking hilltop town of Volterra. Enjoy a free visit to this enchanting walled city, rich in history and charm. Once a hub of the ancient Etruscan civilization, Volterra boasts incredible landmarks: The Roman Theater, a masterpiece from antiquity The octagonal Baptistery and the majestic Duomo The iconic Palazzo dei Priori, Tuscany’s oldest town hall The historic Etruscan Arch, dating back to the 4th century BC Stroll through its picturesque streets and discover its renowned alabaster craftsmanship and salt quarries, perfect for finding unique souvenirs. Book this experience to combine the beauty of the Tuscan countryside with the charm and history of one of Italy’s most fascinating towns!
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Podere La Marronaia- Le Colonne Biodynamic Winery & Farm
For lunch we will move to a typical organic and bio tuscan farm: Visit, Lunch and Wine tastings. A beautiful Italian experience to learn the best combinations beetween wine, food and the secrets of Italian cuisine, Tuscan wine-making techniques and more." 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, Vernaccia and Super tuscan). Also Tasting of: Extra Olive, Oil tasting Pepper Olive Oil tasting, Balsamic Vinegar tasting, Truffle Oilive Oil tasting.
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Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana
After the visit to the farm, we will drive through one of 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.
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San Gimignano
Last stop at San Gimignano: The visit of the town and its magnificent towers will take about an hour. 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. At the end of the visit we will come back to your location (Hotel, B&B or private flat).
What's included / not included
Alcoholic beveragesBottled waterLunchAir conditioned vehicleLocal expert Driver
Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excludedPro guide not included, possible on request one week in advance, with supplement
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
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