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Discover the art, the architecture and the culture of the Etruscan civilization
Cerveteri and Tarquinia are two cities of Lazio region known for their UNESCO Word Heritage Sites: the necropolis of Banditaccia and the necropolis of Tarquinia.
Travel easily and comfortably to the two archaeological parks in a luxury minivan with our private driver, who will pick you up at your accommodation in Rome or at the port of Civitavecchia.
Enjoy the drive through the beautiful countryside of Lazio region, with its green hills, its rivers and and its lakes, including Bracciano lake.
You will meet your private local guide and visit the two archaeological parks. Here you will see the remaining examples of Etruscan residential architecture and learn about the history and culture of this population, who inhabited this area for over nine centuries and created one of the earliest examples of urban civilization.
You will walk through these one of a kind necropolises, designed like cities, with streets, little squares and tombs that look like small houses.
During the tour your guide will tell you about Etruscan art and you will have the opportunity to admire the paintings and the carvings that decorate the walls of the tombs.
If you wish you can also visit the town of Tarquinia and lake Bracciano, two gems of the area.
For lunch you can stop in an authentic “trattoria” and taste some local specialties.
This tour books quickly, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for information and reservations at info@raphaeltours.com.
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