Private Etruscan History Tour from Civitavecchia: Tarquinia & Tuscania

Highlights

• Etruscan Exploration
• Historic Towns
• Private Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Civitavecchia Port

   10min

   Your assigned driver will be readily identifiable, holding a sign bearing your name

2. 2

   Tarquinia

   1h

   Step into history as we explore Tarquinia, the cradle of Etruscan civilization. Wander through its medieval streets, admire noble palaces, and uncover the secrets of the famous Etruscan Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A journey through time, where ancient art and breathtaking views await.

3. 3

   Necropolis of Tarquinia

   1h

   The Etruscan Necropolis of Monterozzi is located over an upland east of Tarquinia (Viterbo) and counts with approximately 6,000 tombs, most of them spaces digged into the rock and surmounted by tumulus, the oldest of them dating back to the seventh century BC

4. 4

   Santa Maria di Castello

   30min

   The splendid Romanesque Church of Saint Mary in the Castle deserves a chapter on its own. The church is situated in the oldest part of Tarquinia, where the Castrum Cargnetum was located, originating the nucleus of ancient Corneto. To reach it, you have to walk along Via di Porta Castello, cross the ancient gate with the Tower of Dante and the Tower of Matilde di Canossa in the background. A few steps to be catapulted 1000 years back! The atmosphere here is simply magical, especially at night when the streets are illuminated only by the light of the street-lamps... the ideal place for a romantic walk in history.

5. 5

   Museo Archeologico Nazionale Di Tarquinia

   2h

   Housed within Palazzo Vitelleschi, the National Etruscan Museum of Tarquinia is beyond doubt among the main attractions of the city. The Palazzo Vitelleschi deserves a visit for itself! Built by Cardinal Giovanni Vitelleschi between 1436 and 1439 with a design by Giovanni Dalmata, thanks to the simultaneous presence of Gothic and Renaissance elements and a true architectural masterpiece.

6. 6

   Palazzo dei Priori

   30min

   A nice walk through the narrow streets of the Historical Center of Tarquinia.In Piazza Giacomo Matteotti where you will find the Palazzo Comunale, the monumental eighteenth-century fountain

7. 7

   Parrocchia Ss. Margherita E Martino

   15min

   The Cathedral of Saints Margherita and Martino, built around 1260, is located in the square with the same name a few steps from Palazzo Vitelleschi and it is part of the diocese of Civitavecchia and Tarquinia. Raised to the rank of Cathedral on 5 December 1435, during the fifteenth century the cathedral was enlarged by Bishop Bartolomeo Vitelleschi then it was unfortunately destroyed in 1643 by a terrible fire.

8. 8

   Tuscania

   1h

   Discover Tuscania, a charming town where history and nature blend in perfect harmony. Stroll through its medieval streets, admire the stunning Basilica of San Pietro, and take in breathtaking views of the Tuscia countryside. An unforgettable journey into the soul of ancient Lazio.

Before you go

Location

Via Del Lazzaretto, 00053, Italy