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Volterra & San Gimignano Trip

Come see one of the Churches of the Knights Templar, while enjoying 14th century frescoes.

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Outdoor Recreation is offering you a chance to wander the streets of Volterra. The walled hilltop town of Volterra will enchant you. The town still has traces of its Etruscan past - it was one of 12 power centers from the 4th through 6th centuries BC - as well as its Roman past. You can see all of these past eras on your visit to Volterra, starting from parts of the walls that go back to Etruscan times but built on through the Middle Ages

What to Expect:

After arriving we will link up with our tour guide for a two hour walking tour. Some of the places we will visit along the way will be:

  • Piazza Martiri della Liberta'
  • Porta all'Arco
  • The Baptister
  • Chiesa della Misericordia
  • Cappella della Croce (Chapel of the Cross)
  • Church of San Leo

After our walking tour you will have free time to enjoy the city on your own as well as to find something for your lunch. We will then depart to San Gimignano for free time to explore this famous Tuscan cities medieval features including fountains, towers and a triangular piazza!

Includes:

  • Transportation
  • Guided tour in Volterra
  • Free time in San Gimigano
  • Trip facilitator

Estimated drive time: 4 hours each way

Departs:

  • Del Din Shoppette at 4:30 a.m.
  • Ederle Outdoor Recreation at 5 a.m.

Approximate Return:

  • Ederle Outdoor Recreation at 10 p.m.
  • Del Din Shoppette at 10:30 p.m.

What to Bring:

  • Euro for purchases (food, shopping, etc.)
  • Activity-appropriate clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water and snacks
  • Comfort items for bus ride
  • Camera

Spend the day under the Tuscan sun with Outdoor Recreation!

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Cost

$115.00 Ages 15 and up

$85.00 Ages 6-14 years

$45.00 Ages 5 years and younger

Registration Information

Register with Outdoor Recreation in person or over the phone by calling +39 0444-71-4900 (DSN: 646-4900).

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • +39 (0)444-71-4900
  • Military DSN (314)646-4900
  • Hours:
    Monday
    10:30am-5:30pm
    Tuesday
    10:30am-5:30pm
    Wednesday
    10:30am-5:30pm
    Thursday
    10:30am-5:30pm
    Friday
    10:30am-5:30pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
    Holidays
    Closed