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Etruscan UNESCO site of Tarquinia: Explore Ancient Necropolis & Museum from Civitavecchia

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Civitavecchia

Discover the ancient Etruscan necropolis and museum in Tarquinia, a UNESCO world heritage site. Explore the extraordinary artwork in the tombs and learn about the daily lives of the Etruscan people. Finish with a delicious Italian lunch.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Infopoint di Largo della Pace - TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS. I’ll wait for you with a sign that says your name in “Largo della Pace snc” Civitavecchia. It is the meeting point and last stop of the port free shuttle bus (shuttle that picks up you from the boat).
Necropoli di Tarquinia - transfer from Civitavecchia to the UNESCO heritage site “Tarquinia Necropoli”. The ancient necropolis with tombs painted more than 3.000 years ago! Tarquinia is very close to Civitavecchia 20 km north of the port. The Tarquinia Necropolis has been described as “the first chapter in the history of great Italian painting ”for its exceptional painted tombs adorned with scenes of human life: huntsmen, fishermen, musicians, dancers, jugglers and athletes.
Porta Tarquinia - arrive to the historical city center of Tarquinia and stop for a real lunch with a typical italian local food
Museo Nazionale Tarquiniense - After lunch arrive 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.

What's Included

All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
Convenient pickup and drop-off from designated locations
Delicious lunch provided
Efficient round-trip shared transfer
Professional English-speaking driver for smooth transportation
‘Skip the line’ access to avoid long queues

What's Not Included

Optional gratuities
licensed guide

Additional Information

Embark on a cultural walk and explore the Etruscan city of Tarquinia, which is recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. Traverse the ancient Etruscan necropolis, home to tombs decorated over 2,500 years ago. Gain knowledge about the exceptional artwork in the tombs that predates the Romans, providing a unique glimpse into the historic culture and daily routines of the Etruscan civilization. After leaving the necropolis, pay a visit to the National Etruscan Museum. Conclude your Tarquinia visit by unwinding and delighting in a genuine Italian lunch at a classic local restaurant. Relish the distinct and spectacular tastes of the Lazio region, offering a perfect conclusion to your day of exploration.

Location

Largo della Pace

TERMINAL CRUISE SHUTTLE BUS. It is the meeting point and last stop of the port free shuttle bus (that picks up you from the boat). From the shuttle-bus drop off area (LARGO DELLA PACE) you have to exit from the port and we wait for you just outside of the exit holding a sign with your name on it".

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Aoverbee

Nov 17, 2023

Absolutely Fantastic! - This tour was a great alternative to a Rome or Civitiveccia tour, particularly if you only have one day. We were picked up in Civitiveccia near the cruise terminal; the guide drove us to Targuinea, answering our many questions as we went. Our first stop was at the Necropolis, an amazing Etrusken burial site with tombs dating 500 - 400 BC, complete with original paintings. Our guided tour continued with a walk through the lovely hilltop town with its historic walls and incredible scenic overlooks. A delicious lunch followed with wine and dishes made from local ingredients. Come hungry! We then visited the archeological museum to see the valuable vases, jewelry and so on found in the ancient tombs. Finally, we were driven back to our port stop in Civitiveccia. What a wonderful and interesting small group tour. You will love this tour...highly recommend.

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Sue_h

Sep 17, 2023

Highly recommend - We spent a wonderful day with our tour guide, Andrea. He helped us explore this ancient Etruscan site that dates back before the Roman empire. We visited the Necropolis, museum, churches and other historic sites. We were taken to a ristorante near the town hall and treated to a delicious many courses lunch served with wine. This was not booked as a private tour, but we were fortunate to be the only couple to enjoy this day. We highly recommend this as an excursion from the port of Citivecchia.

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