About this tour
Spend a day exploring two of Tuscany's most striking hilltop towns on a private eight-hour drive from Florence. Wind through vineyards and olive groves to reach San Gimignano, where medieval towers pierce the skyline and views stretch across rolling countryside. Then descend to Volterra to wander streets layered with Etruscan tombs, Roman remains, and workshops devoted to alabaster carving. Your English-speaking driver navigates both towns and shares local knowledge throughout.
Highlights
- San Gimignano's 14 surviving towers and 360-degree Tuscan vistas
- Volterra's Etruscan tombs and Roman theatre ruins
- Private Mercedes minivan for up to eight travellers
- Hotel collection and drop-off in downtown Florence
- Panoramic photo stops en route
What to expect
You'll be collected from your Florence hotel at 9:30am and settle into a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. The drive winds steadily uphill through vineyard and olive-grove country for roughly 90 minutes before arriving in San Gimignano. Expect compact medieval streets, souvenir shops, and genuine sweeping views from the elevated town square. After two hours here, you'll head to Volterra, another 30 minutes south. This town feels less polished but richer in archaeological texture—Etruscan gates, Roman theatre remnants, and brick-lined piazzas give it darker, more layered character. Plan time for lunch (not included) in either town. Your driver will drop you back at your Florence hotel by early evening.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes and sun protection; both towns involve uphill streets and minimal shade. Lunch isn't included, so budget accordingly. Umbrellas provided if rain strikes. Confirm your pickup time the day prior via email, WhatsApp, or iMessage. Groups larger than eight require two separate bookings.
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