Destination:
Port/City:
Florence/Pisa(Livorno),Italy
Activity Type:
Sightseeing and/or City Tours
Approximate Duration:
9 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
Prices starting from:
*145.00 USD (Adult)
*110.00 USD (Child)
*0.00 USD (Infant)
Restrictions: N/A |
|
This tour has been designed for guests who have already seen the famous attractions and beauties of Florence and Pisa and want to take in more of the Tuscany region. After a 2-hour drive through medieval hill-towns and beautiful surrounding valleys, you'll stop at San Gimignano, an enchanting medieval village that has taken the name of the Bishop Gimignano, who saved the City from the barbarians. "The Town of the Fine Towers," as it has been called, well earns this name because of its tall, majestic towers. You'll have time at your leisure to explore or shop. For a taste of Tuscany's legendary cuisine, a local farmhouse will serve a generous lunch with typical local specialties.
Driving west you'll reach the village of Volterra where the sightseeing on foot will include Piazza dei Priori, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, defined as a bellicose assembly of towers and palaces. Proceed to Piazza San Giovanni to admire the temples dedicated to prayer, the Baptistery and Cathedral. See the ruins of Roman Theatre (dating back to the 1st century BC), that was brought to life again only at the beginning of this century. This magnificent example of the flourishing Roman civilization could hold up to 2,000 people. Time permitting; you will visit a local alabaster workshop, enjoy a short demonstration by a local artisan and have the opportunity to purchase selected items.
Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 200 yards over even and cobblestone streets with 20 - 25 steps. The walking distance between the entrance of San Gimignano and the parking area is approximately 15 minutes with a slight incline and 22 steps. Photography is not permitted inside the Cathedral. The Cathedral is closed on Sundays, during special events and mass services. Should this occur during your visit, guides will give an explanation outside and guests will then enter on their own. Tour sequence may be altered to avoid congestion, but always covering the mentioned sights. The return drive from Volterra to Livorno is approximately 1.5 hours, dependent upon traffic conditions. The shopping hours and closure dates should be reviewed in the introduction section of Livorno. |
|
