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Entire Day - 7hrs
Driving tour with Chauffeur, Guide & Sedan
Private Tour
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Do not miss this opportunity to discover the wonders of not one Necropolis, but two in one day, and both UNESCO World Heritage sites at that! Tarquinia and Cerveteri are two ancient Etruscan city-states. That’s right, Etruscans, those people that were in Italy long before the Romans came to town. These cities are filled with Etruscan tombs starting from as early as the 9th century BC. You will be able to walk amongst these tombs, go inside them, and witness for yourself this ancient culture.
Tarquinia and Cerveteri contain thousands upon thousands of tombs, totalling almost an entire square mile all together. These sites really help you to understand the meaning of the word “Necropolis,” which means “City of the Dead.” Each of these tombs is almost a house in and of itself. Many with multiple rooms, even equipped with a dining room. Yes that is correct, the Etruscans would visit their family tombs to have ritual meals with their deceased relatives.
There is no better way to discover the Etruscan culture. Book this trip now, and prepare to be blown away with these hidden gems!
The Necropolis of Cerveteri has thousands of tombs, laid out with its own streets and squares. This site is an excellent example for scholars in their understanding of ancient Etruscan architecture. There is over 486 acres of terrain to explore here as you travel back in time to the 9th century BC.
The Necropolis of Tarquinia, complete with over 6,000 tombs, and 318 acres to explore. The ancient decoration here from the 7th century BC is fascinating, and is one of the only examples in the world of pre-Roman artwork.
Suggested starting time: 08:30 AM; 09:00 AM; (Times may have to change slightly due to ticket availability)
