Volterra, Tuscany

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Discover Volterra: Private Tours, Experiences & Custom Travel

Encircled by impressive walls and topped with a grand fortress, Volterra sits high above the rich farmland. More than 2000 years ago, Volterra was one of the most important Etruscan cities, a city much larger than the one we see today. Greek-trained Etruscan artists worked here, leaving a significant stash of art, particularly funerary urns.

Eventually Volterra was absorbed into the Roman Empire, and for centuries it was an independent city-state.

Today, Volterra, unlike the other famous Tuscan towns in Tuscany has a very real and vibrant feel. It is less touristy, perhaps because of its position, but also because it has maintained a less commercial feel than some of its neighbors.

The gorgeous countryside surrounding the town, beautiful rolling hills and 360 degree views make Volterra a worth-while stop in Tuscany. On a clear day you can even see the sea from here.

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Volterra in pictures

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Volterra Historical Centre

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Volterra Countryside

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Pisa, Volterra, San Gimignano

This is one of our favorite private tours in the Tuscany region, exclusively offered by Italy Vacation Specialists. We can pick you up from your hotel in Florence, cruise ship in Livorno, or villa in Tuscany to begin this tour. During the tour, you w...

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Private Tour of Volterra and Her Incredible Landscapes including San Gimignano

Volterra occupies an incredible position overlooking an amazing, often unbelievable landscape in all directions. It is one of the highest towns in Tuscany and offers visitors a step back through time into Etruria and a look at the Etruscans, though i...

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