Etruscan Treasures: Tarquinia & Tuscania
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Port
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$219.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Begin your tour with a drive to Tarquinia, founded in the 7th century BC. Upon arrival enjoy a visit of the Medieval town of Tarquinia onboard of a private Trolley Train and enjoy a narrated drive to discover some of the highlights of the historical center of Tarquinia, which is still surrounded by its medieval walls. During your Trolley Train ride you will see the St Francesco Church, the 14th-century Town Hall Lodge, the cathedral, and the 15th-century Palazzo dei Priori.
Enjoy a traditional lunch with Italian wine.
Then, visit Lake Bolsena situated in the northern Lazio region. It is fed mainly by rainwater and on its fertile shores are forests of oak and chestnut trees as well as farms growing olives, grapes, and vegetables.
Tuscania village is located on a plateau nearby, above the river Marta, and is one of the oldest towns of Italy -- a cradle of the Etruscan civilization from 900 - 700 BC. Take a walk in the medieval city center to a vantage point from which you'll admire two great Paleo-Christian basilicas, built in the 9th century. These are still well preserved. The ancient walls lend an air of serenity to this charming place.
Notes:
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Each guest is responsible for returning his/her headset after the tour. Missing headsets incur a €50 fee. Tour requires walking over uneven surfaces and inclines. The Tour may operate in reverse order.