Etruscan Mystery (Driver Only/Self Touring)
- 7h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
The Roman countryside is one of the most beautiful, relaxing and peaceful areas of the surrounding area of Rome,and oftentimes underrated by the average tourist, but often sought after by discerning visitors seeking off the tourist beaten path treasures. On this private tour from your accommodation in Rome, you'll journey through the relaxing Roman countryside which during ancient times was known as Etruria, and was ruled by the highly advanced yet mysterious pre-Roman civilization, the Etruscans. This tour will take you to visit the famous Etruscan frescoed tombs (the only ones in the world!) in Tarquinia, and to Tuscania, the ancient town with one of the most beautiful views in all of Italy. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). Italian laws permits only licensed tour guides to accompany guests on foot to sightsee. To comply with these strict laws, Driver will wait for you with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Deluxe Mercedes Benz Vehicle
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Professional Driver
What's not
- Admission fees and Entry Tickets
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary
You'll make our way to the tombs, you'll walk through the evocative necropolis surrounded by a panorama of serene hills, valleys, and the sparkling sea. As you descend down the steps 2,500 years into history towards the burial chambers, you come face to face with vibrant details that paint a portrait of the daily lives of these enigmatic ancient people. Tickets are currently € 8 per person and can be purchased on location.
In the center of Tarquinia lies this splendid Gothic Palace, which today is the Etruscan National Museum. On three floors, it houses a precious collection of Etruscan Artifacts which were excavated from the Necropolis of Monterozzi. Tickets to the museum are currently € 6 and can be bought on location.
Beautiful Gothic Romanesque church on a hill just outside Tuscania, dominated by a rose window on the facade. The interior architecture and the mosaics are definitely worth seeing! You can choose to leave an offering that will go towards the restoration at the caretakers.
Dominated by a tall bell tower, the facade of Santa Maria Maggiore is adorned with carved and sculpted Christian symbols of the Evangelists and biblical stories. The use of different colored stones gives prominence to its large wheel-shaped rose-window.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Stefano Rome Day Tours
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Walking on uneven terrain is required in some areas
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 339% above the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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