Tarquinia and Tuscania Shore Excursion
Tarquinia and Tuscania Shore Excursion
This shore excursion is perfect for those who want to discover a hidden corner of the Lazio region (the region where Rome is located) without all of the tourists. You will have the chance to explore the historic hill towns of Tarquinia and Tuscania, full of ancient Etruscan sites and largely overlooked by the masses.
Be captivated by Etruscan ruins on this private shore excursion from Rome
DESCRIPTION
Your day begins when your friendly English-speaking driver picks you up at the gangway of your ship at Civitavecchia, whisking you into the Roman countryside in search of its fascinating Etruscan history.
The Etruscans were an ancient people of miners, metalworkers and seafaring traders who, between the 8th and 6th century B.C., settled in the area bordered by today’s western Umbria, Tuscany and northern Lazio. They allegedly wrote “the first, great chapter of Western history” (stated by German writer Werner Keller) before the Romans took over, at which point the Etruscans seemingly disappeared. The Romans owe many of their ancient cultural traditions to the Etruscans including gladiator games, triumphal arches, haruspicy (a form of divination) and different symbols of power.
Explore this intricate history first in Tarquinia, just a 30-minute drive from the port and home to a necropolis (large burial ground) with one of the world’s best-preserved ancient tombs. Learn how the Etruscans rose to power in the robust Etruscan museum, full of well-preserved stone coffins known as sarcophagi and frescoes from the 6th to 1st centuries B.C. You may also want to check out the Palazzo Vitelleschi, an impressive feat of Gothic-Renaissance architecture.
Next you will visit Tuscania, another hill town rich in Etruscan history. There you may want to enjoy a relaxed Italian lunch at a local restaurant or wander the medieval center of town until you reach the Basilica of San Pietro, a 13th-century Roman basilica that sits atop the town’s ancient Etruscan acropolis. Afterwards, we will take you right back to your ship at Civitavecchia port and the images, stories and memories from these ancient Etruscan sites will stay with you long after you return home.
➢ 9 hours
WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR
➢ This tour is perfect for those who want to discover a hidden corner of the Lazio region (the region where Rome is located) without all of the tourists
➢ While the masses focus on the 'must-sees' of Rome and Tuscany, you will have the chance to uncover fascinating pieces of Etruscan history in the hill towns of Tarquinia and Tuscania, largely overlooked by most visitors
➢ The Etruscans allegedly wrote “the first, great chapter of Western history” and passed on many of their ancient cultural traditions to the Romans when they took over
➢ Enjoy a leisurely lunch tasting regional delicacies at one of our preferred local trattorias
➢ Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
➢ Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
HIGHLIGHTS
➢ Full-day private shore excursion to Tarquinia and Tuscania from Civatevecchia port
➢ Visit Tarquinia’s Etruscan museum to learn how the Etruscans rose to power and admire the refined Palazzo Vitelleschi, a masterpiece of Gothic-Renaissance architecture
➢ Explore the medieval center of Tuscania, admiring the Basilica of San Pietro built on the town’s ancient Etruscan acropolis
➢ Take in the scenic countryside views as you travel through the region of Lazio
INCLUDED
➢ Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle for pick up and drop off at Civitavecchia port
➢ Informative English speaking driver
➢ Cold bottled water on board
➢ Parking, tolls, gasoline
➢ Local taxes
NOT INCLUDED
➢ Entrance fees
➢ Food and drinks
➢ Gratuities (optional)
GENERAL INFORMATION
➢ The proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours. For different pick up / drop off locations or customized itineraries, you are welcome to contact one of our tour coordinators and they will help you design your own tour
➢ While the order in which you visit the sites may change, all indicated sites will be covered
➢ Your professional English-speaking driver will provide commentary from the vehicle, but will not accompany you inside visited sites
➢ If you would like to have an English-speaking tour guide accompany you inside the sites, this can be arranged for an additional cost upon request. The guide will then narrate from the vehicle as well as inside each site
➢ Your driver is available to extend your tour for additional hours upon request
➢ Not wheelchair-accessible
➢ If you plan to be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered
➢ Comfortable flat-soled walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended
➢ A moderate amount of walking is involved
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