Day Tour from Rome: Etruscan Necropolises of Tarquinia and Cerveteri

Highlights

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Professional Guide & Driver
• Lazio's Hidden Treasures

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Necropoli della Banditaccia

   3h

   Visit two of the most important world heritage sites in Europe both protected by UNESCO. The Necropolis of Tarquinia and Cerveteri represent the achievements of Etruscan culture. A private driver in luxury mini van  pick you up at your hotel in Rome or at the port of Civitavecchia and drive through the gorgeous countryside of Lazio region surrounded by soft green hills, rivers and lakes.  After meeting the local guide  you will visit the highlights of the area. For lunch you might want to stop at one of the very typical trattorias in the area to taste delicious local specialities.

2. 2

   Necropolis of Tarquinia

   3h

   If you wish you can also see Lake Bracciano and the Medieval town of Tarquinia with its high rising Ancient towers. The Etruscans inhabited the area North of Rome for over nine centuries and developed one of the earliest examples of urban civilization from thr IX century b.C. Many tombs seem large houses and are laid out on a city-like plan. They feature quality paintings and  carvings on the walls. They reflect the only surviving example of Etruscan residential art and architecture.

Before you go

Location

Via della Necropoli 43/45, 00052, Italy