Why choose this Lake Bracciano tour ?
Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the seventh century BC and it is particularly famous for the Monterozzi Necropolis, an ancient cemetery from pre-Roman times which houses more than two hundred painted tombs beneath its green mounds.
You will explore imposing halls carved into the rock copying Etruscan houses (Necropolis literally means “City of the Dead”) to admire the bright colors used by the ancient Etruscans to paint landscapes, exotic animals and scenes of everyday life.
Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs: the tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes that show the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which represents the typical activities of the aristocracy, the tomb of the Warrior, where funeral rites are represented (including the cruel games that inspired the subsequent gladiator fights)…
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What makes Tarquinia: Private Tour of the Etruscan Necropolis a unique experience ?
Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the 7th century BC. and it is famous above all for the Monterozzi Necropolis, which beneath its green mounds holds over two hundred painted tombs from the pre-Roman era.
Let yourself be guided to discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs: the Tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes showing the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the Tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which shows the pastimes preferred by the aristocracy of the time, the tomb of the Warrior, where the games present in the funeral rites are represented (including dances, fights between boxers and fights that inspired the gladiatorial games).
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are steps
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Tarquinia: Private Tour of the Etruscan Necropolis
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Tarquinia: Private Tour of the Etruscan Necropolis Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Private Guided Tour
- Skip the line – Tickets included for the Necropolis
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Blue Cat Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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