What To Expect • Stop At: Pisa, Tuscany. A comfortable one-hour drive will take you to Pisa. As soon as you arrive, you will pass by the historic suburbs and encounter Piazza dei Cavalieri, the original political center of medieval Pisa. It was later transformed by Cosimo I de’ Medici into the center for the Order of the Knights of Santo Stefano, created to defend the Tuscan and Mediterranean coasts from Turkish and pirate fleets. • Stop At: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa and its Piazza dei Miracoli have always been a fundamental part of a trip to Tuscany, and despite the presence of the many tourists, the place radiates a timeless, evocative and powerful beauty. Visitors from every corner of the world typically try to keep the leaning tower upright, with a little help from their camera’s perspective, to make for amusing photos! Duration: 1 hour • Stop At: Historic Center of San Gimignano, Tuscany. The beautiful stronghold of San Gimignano is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tuscany. San Gimignano is a treasure of medieval architecture, frozen in time in the year 1300. Above all, it is famous for its ancient towers, which still stand out from its skyline. Don't forget to stop by the famous Dondoli ice cream shop, winner of many awards for the best ice cream in the world. Duration: 1 hour • Stop At: Piazza della Cisterna, San Gimignano, Tuscany. Piazza della Cisterna dates back to 1287. It is located exactly in the center of the city, at a crossroads between the two main streets of the upper medieval village. While the city’s Piazza del Duomo served both as a religious and political center, Piazza della Cisterna was instead used as a local market and as a stage for social gatherings, parties and tournaments. • Stop At: Centro Storico di Siena. Siena is one of the most popular and visited places in Tuscany. It is known throughout Italy for its distinguished medieval architecture. Upon arrival, explore its rich history and art, through its notable local monuments such as the famous seashell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the outstanding Siena Cathedral. Many local shops fill the historic streets of Siena, a great opportunity for you to taste local food or buy some gifts! Duration: 2 hours • Pass by: Cathedral square, Siena. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the main location of Catholic worship in Tuscany, and the diocese of Siena. The building is located in the square of the same name in the center of the city. Built in Italian Gothic style, it is one of the most significant and spectacular churches built in Italy. •Pass by: Piazza del Campo, Siena. Piazza del Campo (or simply, il Campo) is the main square of the city of Siena. Unique for its particular and original seashell shape, it is renowned all over the world for its beauty and architectural integrity, as well as for being the place where the Palio di Siena takes place twice a year.

The experience begins in our restaurant "La Cantina" with a welcome apéritif, a glass of Prosecco wine. After that, you can collect your basket and set out for a pleasant walk through the olive groves and the dirt roads until you reach the picnic area to enjoy a pleasant experience admiring the landscape. Inside the basket you will find a bottle of our Diacceroni family wine and our olive oil, water and some delicious specialties prepared by Chef Maurizio including bread or focaccia with local cold cuts and cheeses, a fresh farro or rice salad, seasonal vegetables and a portion of homemade cake. Information: Welcome apéritif at the restaurant and collection of the picnic basket at 12 pm or 7 pm Picnic on the estate Free parking is available The picnic menu can be eaten at our restaurant if the weather is inclement Pets allowed.

Discover Tuscany on this private full-day trip from Florence. Go back in time and learn about the history of Tuscany as you visit ancient sites like the stronghold of San Gimignano, the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the Fortezza Medicea of Volterra, and much more. After being picked up from downtown Florence, enjoy a scenic view of the countryside as you drive to San Gimignano. This beautiful stronghold is one of the most popular attractions in Tuscany. During the trip, marvel at San Gimignano's ancient towers, visit the historic Piazza Duomo, and soak in the atmosphere at Piazza della Cisterna. Then, proceed to Volterra and stroll through the cobbled streets to reach an array of historical sites. See remarkable discoveries such as Etruscan tombs built hundreds of years before Christ, elaborate Roman baths, and an incredible theater excavated from rocks. The stop at the set of The Twilight Saga: New Moon is also worth looking forward to. Afterwards, recharge by having lunch at a local restaurant, trattoria, or farm house. Next, admire the imposing structure of the Fortezza Medicea of Volterra before heading over to Palazzo dei Priori, which is the oldest civic building in Tuscany. After your exploration, your driver will drop you off at your hotel in Florence.

Spend one day across the rolling hills of Chianti, visiting Volterra and San Gimignano with a private driver, tasting a typical Tuscan lunch, with the best wines of our Region. A wonderful Experience between art, wine and local food to discover the pre-Roman population (Etruscans), vineyards, medieval hilltop towns, towers and typical farms. Volterra The driver-escort will pick you up to your hotel or another chosen location: (B&B or private flat) and will take you to discover the Tuscan countryside. The driver will bring you through the Tuscan hills looking at an incredible panorama, among olive trees, vineyards, sunflowers, and medieval towers. The first stop will be at Volterra. Volterra is a beautiful walled city, built on the top of a hill. The town was built over one of the Twelve Cities of the ancient Etruscan civilization capitals and has some of the original gates from that era still standing along with a dedicated museum packed with Etruscan and Roman relics. The most interesting things to visit are the ancient Roman theater, the Baptistery and the “Palazzo dei Priori” in the main square. Lunch in a typical Tuscany winery farm For lunch we will move to a typical Tuscan farm. This farm promotes the Italian wine & food culture all over the world. A beautiful Italian experience to learn the best combinations between wine & food, the glass etiquette, the secrets of Italian cuisine, Tuscan wine-making techniques and more. 3 course lunch, with homemade pasta, Bruschettas, cold cuts, Pecorino cheese, prosciutto, salami. Wine tastings with: Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese, Nobile di Montepulciano, Vernaccia and Super Tuscan. Pass By: Chianti Road After the visit to the farm, the tour continues through the famous “Chianti wine road” and the sweet Siena hills, amidst olive-groves, cypress trees and vineyards up to the Medieval town of San Gimignano. San Gimignano In the afternoon last stop at San Gimignano: The visit of the town and its magnificent towers will take about an hour. San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town not far from Siena. Known as the “Town of Fine Towers”, during the Middle Ages there were more than 70 towers in the city. Now it is a real open-air museum, where it seems to walk in the medieval period. The town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, and its white wine: Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area. In the main square don’t forget to taste the best ice cream in the world (Gelateria Dondoli), and in the streets of the village you can admire the extraordinary work of expert craftsmen. You can also climb the tower-museum (Torre Rognosa) to see an incredible panorama and hear the legend of the Devil’s Tower.

See the historical beauty of Volterra, whose origins are rooted in the history of pre-Roman Italy. Discover the most important and historical sites of Volterra on this tour. Stroll through the elegant Piazza dei Priori, a medieval salon, and fall in love with the imposing royalty of the Palazzo dei Priori. Take a leap back in time visiting the ancient octagonal Baptistery, dating back to the thirteenth century, and admire the late Renaissance decorations kept inside the Cathedral of Volterra. Explore the land of legends and ancient stories, where Volterra appears suspended in a timeless space. Get away from it all and enjoy this unique tour of a fascinating and historical place.

No trip to Florence is complete without seeing some of the breathtaking Medici Villas for which the city is famous, and we can help you see two of the best examples in existence on our half-day guided tour. Having picked you up from your hotel, the first stop your driver will make on this tour is Fiesole, in the hills of Florence. Fiesole was originally built in the fifth century BC by the Etruscans, and later became the main Roman town of the area. Now, you can still see the Roman Theatre and several other museums, as well as take in the stunning views of Florence. After that it’s on to Castello, an area north of Florence where you can visit two of the many Medici Villas around Florence. The members of the Medici family commissioned these beautiful Renaissance Villas between the 15th and 17th centuries as a way of showing their wealth. The gardens are fundamental elements of the villa, as proven by the Medici complex of Castello. Commissioned by Cosimo I, Niccolò Tribolo designed it on the basis of the canons and descriptions of Leon Battista Alberti, and it is considered by Vasari as one of the "richest gardens in Europe.".

Spend a full day in the beautiful towns of San Gimignano and Volterra, exploring them at your own pace. Visit as many places of interest as you wish, spending as much time as you want at each destination. Go to Priori square, the Roman theater, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Climb one of the many towers of San Gimignano and much more… Get suggested itineraries if you are not sure on what to see. Be picked up in the morning by your friendly English, or Spanish speaking driver from your hotel in Florence city center, with a transfer back to your hotel at the end of the day. Relax in an equipped minivan with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The tour will approximately last 8 hours.

Discover the medieval villages of San Gimignano, Volterra, and Bolgheri with private transfer by minivan and an expert local driver. Explore each town at your own pace and admire the picturesque Tuscan countryside as you travel. Visit San Gimignano, defined as the Medieval Manhattan for its unusual skyline. See up-close the famous towers of this charming Tuscan hill town. Next stop, Volterra or the home of the Volturi in the "Twilight Saga." See the beautiful Etruscan architecture of this walled mountaintop town and marvel at the dramatic views around you. Then, arrive at Bolgheri, home of "Bolgheri Sassicaia" named the Best Wine in The World in 2018. See the vineyards and local wineries as you wander the winding streets and feel free to ask your driver for any recommendations.

Leave Florence in the morning and travel with your guide to Colle Val D'Elsa. This charming hill town is surprisingly productive: 95% of Italy's crystal is produced here. In Colle Val D'Elsa you will see crystal blown by hand and made into delicate wine glasses, vases, and even animal sculptures. Next, you will ride into the incredible landscape of Volterra, where treeless green hills compose a landscape that is perfect for photos. The tour will stop at an organic cheese farm to taste the area's best sheep's milk cheese. The farm's Pecorino cheese is guaranteed to impress you. Once your appetite is sated, you will climb into the hill town of Volterra. This ancient Etruscan stronghold is now famous for its alabaster.

Admire the treasures of the ancient world at the National Archeological Museum of Florence and step into the past on this 2-hour guided museum tour. Discover the origins of this ancient building, once a convent of the Crocetta where Maria Maddalena de Medici lived. Once inside, admire the burial goods of the Etruscan aristocracy from the region between Populonia and Vulci. Arrive at the first floor and see a selection of large bronze statues of the Chimera, restored in 1500 by Benvenuto Cellini. Continue to the second floor and find ancient Greek, Roman, and Renaissance bronze works, including the Torso of Livorno, the Medici Riccardi horse head, and the Idolino of Pesaro. Here, see the incredible Francois Vase one of the most important finds in the world of Greek art. Take a closer look and see a series of mythical tales from Ancient Greece depicted on the Vase. Then, come to the Egyptian Museum and see over 14,000 artifacts, including steles, vases, ushabti, amulets, and bronzes. Marvel at the statue of Amenophis III, a war chariot from the seventeenth dynasty and perfectly preserved mummies. Finally, step into the garden and observe the reconstruction of the Etruscan tomb Inghirami of Volterra, which contains the original alabaster urns that were placed there in old times.