Meet your private driver at your Hotel and get ready
for a delightful day trip that will
give you the opportunity to discover the most
beautiful Tuscan hilltop towns in one day!
The first stop is in Certaldo, an enchanting Medieval
village renowned as Boccaccio’s
birthplace. This ancient village, located on the Via Francigena, as many
Tuscan towns is divided in two parts, one modern and one medieval, located on
the top of a hill. Stroll along the cozy
narrow streets of the city center will be a real pleasure!
Left Certaldo, the tour will reach the Etruscan town
of Volterra, famous all over the
world for the alabaster craft. Visit
by your own of this magic and mysterious city, which origins date more than 3000 years ago. It is
possible to find evidence and traces from every
historical period, which gives the artistic city a unique aspect. You will
be able to admire the ancient city walls,
the charming Porta dell’Arco, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Cathedral and the wonderful Piazza dei Priori, located in the heart
of the old town. Here you will have a delicious lunch in a typical Trattoria located in the centre of Volterra.
In the afternoon, the third stop is San Gimignano, a gorgeous town declared
UNESCO World Heritage, where you‘ll
be given free time to visit the medieval town planning with the numerous and beautiful towers hence the name "Manhattan
of the Middle Ages". The village is also known for the famous
"Vernaccia" white wine here produced. A stroll in the town
center means discovering true jewels of art, among which Piazza della Cisterna, the Dome,
Palazzo del Podestà and the Church of Sant'Agostino.
An exciting experience that will remain in your memory
forever.
Please note that the itinerary of the visits may
change.
Firenze centro - 50100 Firenze (FI)