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Discover the Etruscans on this guided cultural tour and visit the city of Tarquinia with its UNESCO world heritage site. Explore the ancient Etruscan necropolis with tombs painted more than 3000 years ago, before enjoying a typical Italian lunch.

Highlights

• Visit Tarquinia and learn about the history of the Etruscans
• Explore stunning Etruscan tombs painted more than 3000 years ago
• Discover an impressive Etruscan museum
• Enjoy a typical Italian lunch

Description

Discover the city of Tarquinia and visit the Unesco world heritage site of the Etruscan necropolis, containing tombs painted more than 3000 years ago, with the help of your local guide. Learn about the extraordinary artwork in the tombs, which predates the Romans and gives unique insight into the ancient culture and daily lives of the Etruscan people.  Leave the necropolis, and follow your guide to one of the most impressive museums on the Etruscans, located in the spectacular Palazzo Vitelleschi. Continue your discovery of Etruscan life and see items of pottery, arts and crafts which have previously been displayed in New York and Paris.  Finish your time in Tarquinia by relaxing and enjoying an authentic Italian lunch, in a traditional local restaurant. Savor the unique and dazzling flavours of the Lazio region, for the perfect end to your day of discovery. Upgrade the default tour option to also explore the underground city of Etruscopolis and see a massive underground quarry from the 4th-century BC featuring recreations of Etruscan homes and see what life was like in a time before the Romans.

Includes

Pick-up and drop service off from Civitavecchia port Round trip transfer English speaking driver Entrance ticket to the Etruscan Necropolis Entrance ticket to the Etruscan Museum at the Palazzo Vitelleschi Typical Italian lunch

Important Information

• last minute bookings made within 24 hours before the tour start please contact the emergency phone number to be sure about the tour confirmation
• It is not permitted to visit churches in shorts, miniskirts or with uncovered shoulders, so please dress appropriately
• The tour may be altered without notice due to unforeseeable weather and traffic conditions
• Please bring a valid form of ID/ passport, as visitors may be asked for security reasons

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund