Trekking Excursion: History and Nature at Norchia Necropolis, Italy's Little Petra

Highlights

• Etruscan History
• Untouched Nature
• Unique Archaeological Site

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Rome

   20min

   Departure from one of the pick-up points chosen by the Travellers. Once picked up, we will begin the journey with the transfer (8-seater van) to the point where the excursion will begin.

2. 2

   Aurelia

   30min

   We will travel along the Via Aurelia for a long stretch to the north. Travelers will admire the beauty of the main ancient Roman Via Consolare between the green Tolfa Mountains and the Lazio coast bathed by the Mediterranean Sea.

3. 3

   Tolfa

   30min

   We will skirt the green Monti della Tolfa formerly Maremma Laziale

4. 4

   Civitavecchia

   30min

   Along the coast it will be possible to admire the Port City of Civitavecchia.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   20min

   We will pass through the typical village of Monte Romano to reach the final destination of Norchia.

6. 6

   Necropoli di Norchia

   6h

   Norchia is an extraordinary site, wild and grand, almost abandoned, yet impressive! Called "The Little Italian Petra" due to the presence of majestic rock tombs from the Etruscan era, the ancient Orclae (Norchia) was a rich city that was part of the powerful Etruscan capital Tarquinia. Our adventure will start from the exploration of the necropolis, descending into the deep canyon of the Acqualta river, and then going up through the woods to the Etruscan-Roman acropolis which in the Middle Ages was the site of the 12th century Di Vico castle. A.D. The traces of the medieval city are still jealously guarded by a luxuriant forest. The importance of Norchia was given by its strategic position in control of the ancient "Via Clodia" which connected Rome with Tuscany near Grosseto and Monte Argentario and which we will be able to explore by fording the river which will increase the sense of adventure of this unique trip! Expected a packed lunch with typical products during the excursion.

7. 7

   Rome

   1h

   Return to Rome or to the Travelers pick-up point

Before you go

Location

Italy