24/09/2013 at 22:56 - Best Day of our Cruise
Our group of 8 were very much looking forward to our day with Mauricio. He didn't disappoint. Mauricio met us promptly at the port and asked us if we would like to add another stop to our planned Volterra, San Gimignano, wine tasting itinerary. Before 9 a.m. we travelled up a road lined with 2500 cyprus to a little piece of heaven - Bolgheri. The sun was just beginning to shine on this little town as the shops were slowly opening. I think of the visit to this little town as a 'gift' from Mauricio as in all of it's simplicity it was the place that touched me the most. After Bolgheri, we ventured to Volterra, all the while Mauricio speaking so eloquently of the area. He arranged for us to have a light lunch/wine tasting at Torchiano Winery. The food and wine were delicious and never did we feel like we had to purchase anything. I did, however, come home with the most delicious bottle of balsamic vinegar. We also visited the turetted town of San Gimignano before being promptly dropped off at the port. Thank you to the most professional, knowledgeable tour guide that we have had.
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Author: Diane Andrews
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