Top San Gimignano Shore Excursions

If you are looking a fun tour guided by an english speaking driver, around the gently hills in Tuscany, admiring the beauties of the Tuscan countryside dotted by olive trees, vineyards , cypresses and "umbrella Trees", this is the right tour for you!!

Spend your day in port exploring two of Tuscany’s most unique historic villages on a private shore excursion from Livorno. Travel with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide through a landscape of rolling hills and vineyards, stopping first at the UNESCO-listed medieval town of San Gimignano. Enjoy leisure time to explore the well-preserved hilltop village, and enjoy an optional wine tasting if you wish. Continue on to the Etruscan settlement of Volterra, where you can admire medieval ramparts and the views from atop a rocky plateau.

We will pick you up from the Livorno sea Port around 08.00am we will visit Siena and San Gimignano best sites

Volterra is a three thousand year-old small town nested on the top of a hill more than 500 m high (1650 feet) on the sea level. It is surrounded by the valley of the river Cecina to south-west and, to north-east, by the valley of the river Era. A place where you can experience millenniums of history, art, archeology and culture from the Etruscans to the Romans, from the Middle Ages to Renaissance simply strolling through its narrow streets, unique squares, winning artisan shops and charming landscapes. Departure for San Gimignano a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; situated on a hilltop, it is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures; free time to discover this fascinating city. Immerse yourself in the charming Tuscan countryside and its ancient traditions. Country people, simple and delicious food, pure, natural products for your INCLUDED lunch in a family owned farm house. Buon appetito!

Don’t fret about planning a shore excursion yourself—leave the logistics to someone else on this seamless, full-day trip from Livorno. Meet your private guide upon disembarkation, and hop aboard your air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-equipped minivan. You’ll head first to Florence, where you can see the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and other key sights. Then, discover another Tuscan highlight when you venture to the UNESCO-listed town of San Gimignano, renowned for its many towers. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch (own expense), and explore further at your leisure.

A scenic drive through the enchanting countryside of Tuscany will take you to your destinations: Siena and San Gimignano. Siena is one of the most popular and visited places in Tuscany, extremely rich in history and art and with strong local traditions tied to its 17 districts (called “contrade”) and to the famous Palio di Siena, the biggest annual event that takes place twice each summer in the city. San Gimignano is famous for its fascinating medieval architecture and towers that rise above of all the other buildings offering an impressive view of the city from the surrounding valley. PLEASE NOTE Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). To comply with italian strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle.

In the heart of Tuscany and Chianti. Hills, vineyards, unspoiled nature. Intact medieval cities. Unforgettable atmospheres.

You go back in time enjoying the Tuscan countryside. Let's get to know Siena with the first hospital in the world. We walk the ancient via Francigena letting ourselves be carried by the E bike. We will certainly take breaks for the photos as Monteriggioni and San Gimignano itself will rise before our rapt eyes. The stop can take place in Monteriggioni at the small square of the characteristic village of Osterie, basically we are in full DOCG Chianti! In San Gimignano we will be very surprised to recognize the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages" with its tall towers. In Siena the tour takes place on foot. We will collect the E bikes with which we will make the tour of 49 km total for San Gimignano and back