Excursion from the port of Livorno to San Gimignano
You can take advantage of the offer of the cruise company and book on board the liner, one of the many excursions and go on a group tour as part of a crowded group. In a group that includes people from different countries with different interests, it is difficult to talk about the comfort and quality of the tour. Often, the cost of a group tour, taking into account several people who are part of your company or family, in total exceeds the cost of an individual tour for the same number of people or is comparable to it. By ordering an individual tour, you have the opportunity to express all your wishes, get a personal approach taking into account your requests and preferences, a professional guide working only for you. All this will allow you to spend a wonderful day with your family or company without strangers.
As you embark on this journey, you will discover one of the most amazing cities in Tuscany, located in the countryside in the heart of it. You will see a medieval village, which is often called "Medieval Manhattan". The similarity with it is caused by the high towers, which can be safely called medieval skyscrapers. You will learn the history of their origin, why they were built and what they were used for. If desired, you can climb to the highest of them and enjoy the fascinating Tuscan scenery. The architecture of the town has not changed since the XIII century, it seems to have frozen in the Middle Ages, which makes it possible to travel back in time to that distant era. Walking through the cozy streets, you will get acquainted with the history of the city, the life and traditions of its inhabitants. This place is the best way to feel all the warmth and charm of Tuscany. The guide will introduce you to all the main attractions. One of them is Glelateria Dondli, which produces one of the best ice creams in the world with unusual ingredients. Ice cream maker Sergio Dondali is recognized as the best ice cream maker in the world, which is confirmed by international certificates. After a walk through the lovely San Gimignano in all respects, you will go for lunch at the local winery. It offers Tuscan cuisine and several fine wines: Vernaccia, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Supertoscan wines. At the end of lunch, you will be taken to the side of your ship. The best way to go on an excursion from the cruise port is to book a private one-day tour of San Gimignano. A personal comfortable minivan with a personal driver, will meet you at the ship's side and will be at your disposal throughout the tour, a professional guide in San Gimignano (not included in the price), will conduct an exciting tour for you, you will spend a charming and informative day filled with bright emotions.
San Gimignano is a fabulous corner of Tuscany, the architecture of which has frozen in the image of the XIII century, the ruthless and destructive force of time has retreated before its beauty, preserving for us the medieval skyscrapers.
What to enjoy during the tour:
The best ice cream in the world-We offer you to taste one of the best ice cream in the world from Sergio Dondoli, one of the most famous ice cream makers. Gelateria Sergio Dondoli offers you a choice of more than 70 types of ice cream. We offer you to try exclusive types of Sergio ice cream. A combination of creamy ice cream with gorgonzola cheese, saffron, blueberry and lavender, raspberry and rosemary, tomato flavor... In the hot season, we recommend you to try the sorbents made from pink grapefruit and champagne or the famous white wine Vernaccia. Learn more about Sergio Dondoli gelateria here
Lunch at the winery-Tuscan cuisine combined with fine wines will give you pleasure and refresh you at the end of the tour.
Dear tourists, we invite you to visit the city of San Gimignano. You can choose the different duration and variation of the tour that is most suitable for you. You can explore the city on your own or with a professional guide. The driver will meet you at the side of the ship with a sign on which your first and last name will be written.
The program of the tour:
Departure from the port of Livorno, arrival in San Gimignano, two-hour tour of San Gimignano, arrival at the winery, wine tasting with lunch, return to the port of Livorno
Important information:
Dear tourists, the price of the tour does not include the cost of a professional guide and the cost of tasting with lunch or dinner. If you want to order these services, please activate them in the "Additional services" field. The choice of the tasting option and the number of hours of the guide's work is made at the time of ordering. Tastings, lunch or dinner are paid by tourists separately, directly at the cash desks of the farms. The cost of guide services, paid by tourists to the guide at the end of the tour. When ordering a tour, a guarantee payment is paid in the amount of 13% of its cost, the remaining cost of the tour is paid by tourists to the driver at the end of it.
A guide is a vocation, our guides love and know their work well. They are tactful and professional, conduct excursions taking into account the wishes of tourists, and answer all your questions. A professional guide will tell you about the history, culture, traditional cuisine, draw your attention to important points, tell interesting stories from the life of local residents. A personal guide will plan the tour according to your wishes, guide you through the streets and places that are difficult to find yourself. The cost of a professional guide in San Gimignano is 50 € per hour.
Wine tasting-in combination with a full lunch or dinner, will give pleasure to gourmets. You will be offered to taste Vernaccia, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile and of course Supertoscan wines. Wine tasting should start vertically, from simple to complex. The winery offers snacks and dishes that are best suited to the type of wine served. For the simple ones, you will be offered Tuscan snacks consisting of cheese, prashutto, salami and herbs, for the more complex ones, Tuscan soup, lasagna and meat. For dessert, a wonderful dessert wine of Vin Santo combined with Cantuccini cookies. The cost of lunch or dinner at the winery with a tasting of 10 -12 wines, including Supertoscan wines is 35 € per person.
The duration of the tour is calculated from the moment of departure from the cruise port until the moment of your return to the port. When extending the tour, extra hours are paid at the rate of 35 € for each subsequent hour that exceeds the tour time specified when placing the order.
Landmarks in San Gimignano:
- There are three Torture Museums in the city
- Panoramic platform that allows you to enjoy the Tuscan landscape
- Home of the Holy Finns
- Cathedral of San Gimignano
- St. Augustine's Church
- The Torre Grosso tower, which you can climb and enjoy views of the Chianti Valley
Travel time:
- from the port of Livorno to San Gimignano approximately 1 hour 50 minutes
- from San Gimignano to the winery in about 20 minutes
- from the winery to the port of Livorno approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
Useful information
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Why trust us
- Professional drivers who have received training and instructions passed all the necessary exams and have the CAP(KB) certificates.
- Licensed cars (NCC) which have the right to enter historical centres of the cities, and seaports
- Fixed prices, regardless of the road traffic
- New cars of various classes.
- Special insurance for the passengers, in case of a car accident.
- Punctuality, responsibility, politeness, confidentiality, many years of work experience in the sphere of passenger transport.