About this tour
A nine-hour private tour departing Florence at 8:30am covers three distinct Tuscan towns in a single day. Start in Pisa with time to explore the Piazza dei Miracoli or tackle the Leaning Tower's 296 steps. Continue to Volterra, an Etruscan settlement perched on rolling hills, where you'll have breathing room for lunch among medieval streets. Finish in San Gimignano, famous for its towering medieval skyline and expansive countryside views. Throughout, travel in a comfortable Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who shares local knowledge.
Highlights
- Pisa's Leaning Tower and cathedral square
- Volterra's Etruscan walls and Roman theatre
- San Gimignano's distinctive tower-filled silhouette
- Tuscan countryside views between villages
- Private vehicle with bottled water included
- Hotel collection and return to Florence
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your accommodation and driven toward Pisa, arriving mid-morning. Spend roughly an hour at the Piazza dei Miracoli—enough to photograph the iconic tower, wander the cathedral grounds, or climb if you're keen (and fit). The journey then winds south through Tuscan landscape to Volterra, a walled hilltop town with genuine Etruscan heritage. Budget two hours here: lunch at a local trattoria, then explore the medieval centre on foot. Your final stop is San Gimignano, equally photogenic but smaller. Another hour or so lets you walk the main piazza, sample local gelato, and soak in the views before the drive back to Florence, arriving around 5:30pm.
Good to know
Lunch is not included; plan to eat in Volterra. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the medieval streets and bring sun protection. The Leaning Tower climb requires reasonable fitness and costs extra. Prams and infant seats are available. All three towns are wheelchair accessible, though expect cobblestone streets.
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