San Gimignano and Volterra Small-Group Day Trip from Siena with Lunch and Alabaster Workshop
by Tuscan Escapes
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€380Overview
The tour starts at 9:30 AM in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena. From there, travelers take an air-conditioned minivan north into the Chianti hills to visit Monteriggioni, a medieval fortress with complete city walls and turrets built in the 13th century. The guide leads a 30-minute walk around the fortress, where participants can explore its alleys, local craft shops, and the church. Next, the group continues to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage hill town known for its medieval towers. Visitors walk along the Via Francigena, the historic pilgrimage route to Rome, and browse artisan shops selling saffron and Vernaccia white wine. The visit includes a 10-minute stop at San Gimignano 1300, a museum featuring a miniature model of the town as it appeared in the Middle Ages. After sightseeing in San Gimignano, the tour stops at a family-run Tuscan farm for lunch featuring seasonal dishes prepared with saffron and accompanied by Vernaccia white wine. Following lunch, the minivan drives to Volterra, an ancient town combining Etruscan, Roman, medieval, and Renaissance architecture. In Volterra, travelers visit an alabaster workshop where craftsmen demonstrate traditional stone sculpting techniques. The tour ends with about an hour of free time in Volterra’s historic center. Visitors can explore the Etruscan museum, view the Etruscan arch, Roman theatre, and other historical sites, or browse local shops before returning to Siena. This full-day trip lasts around eight hours and includes lunch, transportation by air-conditioned minivan, a driver/guide, and the alabaster workshop visit.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
Meet the guide in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena at 9:30 AM. The location is easy to find and parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.
Cantinetta di Monteriggioni
Travel into the Chianti hills to Monteriggioni, a medieval fortress with a complete ring of 13th-century city walls and turrets. Spend about 30 minutes walking its alleys, browsing local crafts and shops, and visiting the church where pilgrims traditionally lit candles.
30 min
San Gimignano
Continue to San Gimignano, a hill town famous for its medieval towers and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk along the historic Via Francigena route and visit artisan shops selling the town’s saffron and Vernaccia white wine.
60 min
San Gimignano 1300
Make a brief 10-minute visit to the San Gimignano 1300 museum, which displays a detailed miniature model of the town as it looked during the Middle Ages.
10 min
Volterra
After lunch at a family-run Tuscan farm featuring dishes with saffron and Vernaccia white wine, drive to Volterra. Explore this town known for its blend of Etruscan, Roman, medieval, and Renaissance architecture. Visit an alabaster workshop to see craftsmen sculpting the stone into artworks.
120 min
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di Volterra
Spend about an hour at leisure in Volterra’s historic center. Options include visiting the Etruscan museum, viewing the ancient Etruscan arch, the Roman theatre, and other historic buildings, or browsing local shops.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet under the large tree next to the red brick church
End point
Meet in front of the church steps of the San Domenico red brick church (also called Basilica Cateriniana)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
San Gimignano and Volterra Small-Group Day Trip from Siena with Lunch and Alabaster Workshop
by Tuscan Escapes
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€380Overview
The tour starts at 9:30 AM in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena. From there, travelers take an air-conditioned minivan north into the Chianti hills to visit Monteriggioni, a medieval fortress with complete city walls and turrets built in the 13th century. The guide leads a 30-minute walk around the fortress, where participants can explore its alleys, local craft shops, and the church. Next, the group continues to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage hill town known for its medieval towers. Visitors walk along the Via Francigena, the historic pilgrimage route to Rome, and browse artisan shops selling saffron and Vernaccia white wine. The visit includes a 10-minute stop at San Gimignano 1300, a museum featuring a miniature model of the town as it appeared in the Middle Ages. After sightseeing in San Gimignano, the tour stops at a family-run Tuscan farm for lunch featuring seasonal dishes prepared with saffron and accompanied by Vernaccia white wine. Following lunch, the minivan drives to Volterra, an ancient town combining Etruscan, Roman, medieval, and Renaissance architecture. In Volterra, travelers visit an alabaster workshop where craftsmen demonstrate traditional stone sculpting techniques. The tour ends with about an hour of free time in Volterra’s historic center. Visitors can explore the Etruscan museum, view the Etruscan arch, Roman theatre, and other historical sites, or browse local shops before returning to Siena. This full-day trip lasts around eight hours and includes lunch, transportation by air-conditioned minivan, a driver/guide, and the alabaster workshop visit.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico
Meet the guide in front of the church of San Domenico in Siena at 9:30 AM. The location is easy to find and parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.
Cantinetta di Monteriggioni
Travel into the Chianti hills to Monteriggioni, a medieval fortress with a complete ring of 13th-century city walls and turrets. Spend about 30 minutes walking its alleys, browsing local crafts and shops, and visiting the church where pilgrims traditionally lit candles.
30 min
San Gimignano
Continue to San Gimignano, a hill town famous for its medieval towers and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk along the historic Via Francigena route and visit artisan shops selling the town’s saffron and Vernaccia white wine.
60 min
San Gimignano 1300
Make a brief 10-minute visit to the San Gimignano 1300 museum, which displays a detailed miniature model of the town as it looked during the Middle Ages.
10 min
Volterra
After lunch at a family-run Tuscan farm featuring dishes with saffron and Vernaccia white wine, drive to Volterra. Explore this town known for its blend of Etruscan, Roman, medieval, and Renaissance architecture. Visit an alabaster workshop to see craftsmen sculpting the stone into artworks.
120 min
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di Volterra
Spend about an hour at leisure in Volterra’s historic center. Options include visiting the Etruscan museum, viewing the ancient Etruscan arch, the Roman theatre, and other historic buildings, or browsing local shops.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet under the large tree next to the red brick church
End point
Meet in front of the church steps of the San Domenico red brick church (also called Basilica Cateriniana)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.