Rome Trip Overview
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.
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Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Necropoli dei Monterozzi, SP43 – Strada Provinciale Monterozzi Marina, 01016, Tarquinia Italy
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.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Vitelleschi, Piazza Cavour, Tarquinia Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of San Pietro, Strada San Pietro, 01017 Tuscania Italy
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Strada Provinciale 12, Tuscania, 01017 Tuscania Italy
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
