Livorno Tuscany Countryside Volterra, San Gimignano, and Wine Tasting Excursion with Lunch

Description

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from the Transportation Hub at your Livorno Cruise pier!
• English-speaking driver/guide or driver and guide!
• Walk through Volterra!
  
• Visit a local farmhouse for wine tasting!
  
• Delicious light lunch!
  
• Walk through San Gimignano!
  

Upon meeting your friendly staff at your Livorno transportation hub, your journey begins, winding your way through the stunning Tuscan countryside to the quaint town of Volterra. For groups of 5 to 8 participants, your driver will be your onboard guide giving the group commentary and interesting information along the way. For groups of 8 to 30, you will have a driver and a guide. Sit back and enjoy the scenic 1-hour drive. Once at Volterra, you will spend about 1.5 hours exploring medieval relics evoking the culture, history, and architecture of days gone by. Highlights include "Piazza dei Priori" and the clock tower (made famous by the blockbuster Twilight series) dating back to the 13th century, The Roman Theater rediscovered in the 1950s, the 2,500-year-old Etruscan wall (a section of which still stands), and the Pinacoteca Comunale, an art gallery and civic museum. Be sure to take notice of the beautiful alabaster treasures crafted by local artisans as you wind your way through this charming town.

You will continue your excursion to San Gimignano, which is approximately 40 minutes away.  San Gimignano is a small walled town that dates back to the 3rd Century BC and Middle Ages. It is nestled in the hills of Siena, Tuscany. It is known as the Town of Fine Towers due to its famous medieval architecture and striking tower houses. San Gimignano, known for its distinctive towers, still has 14 of the original 76, making it a picturesque location for photography enthusiasts. You will capture the unique heritage and beauty of the region. You will also have the opportunity to stroll through the streets of this unique town and take in the sights. Upon arrival to the city, you will enjoy a delicious light lunch featuring locally produced bread, olive oil, cheese, olives, and ham at an authentic local farmhouse. You will also sample four delectable wines from a world-class vineyard. Before departing, you will have the opportunity to stock up on a few bottles.

At the end of your excursion, you will return to your Livorno transportation hub approximately 1 hour away, where you may continue to explore at your expense or return to the ship.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from the Transportation Hub at your Livorno cruise ship pier.
  
• Walk through Volterra.
• Visit a local farmhouse for wine tasting.
• Delicious light lunch.
• Walk at San Gimignano.

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices displayed are quoted in US dollars.
• When visiting religious or memorial sites, please ensure that shoulders and knees are covered for both men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
  
• Children's prices do NOT include wine tasting or lunch.
• There is a minimum of 15 guests needed to run this excursion.
• There will be a professional Escort/Guide with over 8 passengers otherwise your English-speaking shore excursion driver will give commentaries on board and you will explore on your own.
  
• Please be aware that due to security measures, the Port of Livorno may delay excursion vehicles from entering the pier area all at once, or may space ships out at 5 different piers which are a distance from each other. These changes are often done on the morning of the excursion and are not announced until they happen. We will do everything we can to work around this but please understand we have no control over the port authority and we appreciate your understanding and patience. All sites mentioned on the excursion will be seen. If the port authority causes any delays, (and time allows), any lost time at the beginning of the excursion will be included at the end.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, if the shore excursion's requirements are not met, no refund will be granted.

Where we meet

For this Livorno Tuscany Countryside Volterra, San Gimignano, Wine Tasting and Lunch Excursion, you will meet your local excursion staff at the Livorno Cruise Port's Transportation Hub, located near the main entrance to the port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Please allow enough time to catch the port shuttle to the transportation hub for your departure.

Excursion Restrictions

• This Livorno excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the transportation.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• A minimum of 2 guests are required per shore excursion booking.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.