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Tuscany's hidden gems: San Gimignano, Volterra, St Galgano Abbey
$163.60
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Overview
The hidden treasures of Tuscany await with a captivating journey through San Gimignano, Volterra, and the enchanting San Galgano Abbey. Experience medieval charm, breathtaking landscapes, and rich history in this unforgettable day trip.
- 🏰 Visit San Gimignano, known as the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages,” where ancient towers dominate the skyline and cobblestone streets invite exploration.
- 🗺️ Enjoy an hour of free time in San Gimignano to wander through picturesque alleyways, visit the Duomo, or climb the tallest tower for stunning views.
- 🍦 Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in a famous gelato from "Gelateria Dondoli," renowned for its delicious homemade flavors, during your free time.
- 🚍 Relax on a fully-fitted GT Coach as you travel through the heart of Tuscany, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, and cypress trees on the way to San Galgano Abbey.
- 🏞️ Discover the scenic charm of Volterra, a walled mountaintop town with a rich history dating back to before the 8th century BC, showcasing Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval architecture.
- 🏛️ Explore the main square of Volterra, Piazza dei Priori, a fine example of medieval Tuscan town squares, where history comes alive.
- ⛪ Marvel at the majestic San Galgano Abbey, a roofless Gothic church from the 13th century, where only the walls remain, set against a backdrop of olive groves and cypress trees.
- 🚌 Enjoy a small group tour, ensuring personalized attention and a more intimate experience as you traverse these hidden gems of Tuscany.
- 🎟️ Entrance fee to San Galgano Abbey is included, along with an expert English-speaking tour leader guiding you through each captivating location.
- 👶 Families are welcome! Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this tour accessible for all ages.
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Tuscany's hidden gems: San Gimignano, Volterra, St Galgano Abbey
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
- Entrance fee to San Galgano Abbey
- Expert English speaking tour leader
- Free time in San Gimignano, Volterra and San Galgano
- Roundtrip journey by fully fitted GT Coach
- Small group tour
- Food and drink
Meeting point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL
Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Return details
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL
Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
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FlorenceThis tour is indeed a tour which will suit everyone, from those who adore Tuscany’s diverse landscapes and its remarkable works of art, to its illustrious history and legendary tales. It is certainly a tour which the entire family will love. There is no time to waste when exploring the stunning Tuscany hills! Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal early in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from the Santa Maria Novella train station. Hop on the comfortable coach bus, choose your seat, and relax before departing on your journey! The drive to San Gimignano will take about one hour. During the journey, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about San Gimignano!
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San GimignanoYour journey to discover Tuscany's hidden gems will start with San Gimignano, known as the "town of towers," because of its fascinating medieval towers still perfectly intact. The drive will take about an hour, and you will see the stunning "medieval skyscrapers" from a distance as your bus pulls into the historic town. Your guide will lead you past an incredible panoramic viewpoint of the Tuscan hills, then through the ancient city doors. You will have an hour to independently explore the town - walk the picturesque alleyways, visit the Duomo, or climb the tallest tower!
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Piazza Della CisternaDuring your free time, do not miss to explore Piazza della Cisterna with its triangular shape with a slight natural slope and the nearby Piazza del Duomo. The pavement is brick and the piazza is surrounded by houses and medieval towers. There are presently 5 towers onto the square or very near it and the bases of other five are visible on the facade of the various palaces.
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During your free time in San Gimignano, don't miss the opportunity to stop by one of the most famous Gelato Shops in Italy, the award winner "Gelateria Dondoli"! Let yourself be enchanted by the flavours and colours of their delicious home made ice creams and recharge the batteries for the rest of the day!
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Strada Statale 222 ChiantigianaSit back and relax, the journey by bus from San Gimignano to San Galgano Abbey will last approximately 1 hour. You will literally cross the heart of Tuscany, and you will admire the most pristine landscape made of cypresses, vineyards and rolling hills
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VolterraThe last stop of your Tuscan tale will be Volterra, a walled mountaintop town characterized by a Medieval and Etruscan charm. Its history dates from before the 8th century BC and it has substantial structures from the Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval periods.
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Piazza dei PrioriYour tour leader will take you to the heart of Volterra, that is to say the suggestive Piazza dei Priori, the main square of the city and a fine example of medieval Tuscan town squares.
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Abbazia di San GalganoYour Tuscany's hidden gems quest will continue in the direction of the sublime St Galgano Abbey, a majestic roofless Gothic style building, built in the 13th-century. church still stand. This stunning former Cistercian Monastery is immersed in the most pristine Tuscan landscapes, amongs cypresses and olive groves.
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Strada Statale 222 ChiantigianaIt's time to leave this fascinating corner of paradise in the heart of Tuscany to reach the last stop of this search for hidden treasures. The trip by bus to Volterra will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes!
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The return journey to Florence will take about 2 hours, just sit back and relax, while your tour leader takes care of you.
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Tuscany's hidden gems: San Gimignano, Volterra, St Galgano Abbey
$163.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!