The Etruscan between Lazio and Umbria

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1 The Etruscan between Lazio and Umbria Taste and Slow Italy - Trasimeno Travel Sas, Via Novella 1/F, Castiglione del Lago, Perugia. Tel , Fax info@tasteandslowitaly.com

2 Day 01 Arrival at Fiumicino Airport, Rome. Meeting with the tour leader and the private bus. Departure to Cerveteri. Lunch at an excellent restaurant in Cerveteri. In the afternoon, guided tour of the Etruscan Necropolis of Cerveteri La Banditaccia. The Necropolis of Cerveteri - added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in constitutes an exceptional Banditaccia testimony of the ancient Etruscan civilization. The archeological area is situated on a volcanic cliff and it reaches the 400 hectares. It contains thousands of tombs dating back to different periods, from the earliest 9th century to the latest 3rd century B.C. Transfer to a 4 star hotel in Viterbo. Surrounded by walls, thermal and archeological areas, Viterbo has very old origins. It has an interesting historical centre which dates back to the Middle Ages. It has always been known as the City of the Pope: it was the seat of Pope Alexander IV and it has been holding papal elections for twenty-four years. Dinner at the hotel. Viterbo Day 02 After breakfast, departure with the tour leader to Tarquinia by private bus. Meeting with a local guide and visit to the National Museum and to the Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia, also known as Monterozzi. The painted tombs of the necropolis represent an un-equalled testimony of the ancient Etruscan art they constitute a unique example of the Etruscan wall painting. Tarquinia The frescoes - which date back to a period that goes from the earliest 7th century B.C. to the latest 1st century B.C.- reflect the flourishing nature of the pictorial art of that time. This great artistic and historical heritage reveals aspects of the Etruscans everyday life. Nowadays we know of a total of 200 frescoed tombs: 140 of these tombs are in Tarquinia.

3 The Necropolis of Tarquinia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in Light lunch at a local business that makes cheese, wine and honey near Tuscania. Guided tour of the enchanting Tuscania. Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay at the hotel. Day 03 Tuscania Sovana After breakfast, departure with the tour leader to Sovana by private bus. Sovana is a small but charming village crowned by a picturesque surrounding which goes back in time. It represents an extraordinary example of medieval city planning. Between the 7th and the 3rd century B.C. it was a flourishing Etruscan centre it has an interesting Etruscan Necropolis with different kinds of tombs, such as the well-known Ildebranda Tomb built as a Greek temple. In Roman time it was a municipium and in the 5th century it became an episcopal seat. Meeting with a local guide and visit of the fascinating Etruscan sites. You will have the opportunity to walk through the Vie Cave, Etruscan streets carved into the volcanic rock. Lunch at an excellent restaurant of Sovana. In the afternoon, departure for Pitigliano enjoy the breathtaking view of the town. Situated on a large volcanic cliff, you will hardly perceive the difference between the houses and the rock below. Visit of the ancient village and of the Jewish quarter with its Synagogue. The town still preserves its ancient aspect: by walking through the little streets, you will see remains from the Etruscan, Roman and Medieval periods. Departure to Viterbo. Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay. Day 04 After breakfast, departure with the tour leader to Sutri by private bus. Meeting with a local guide and guided tour of Sutri. Lunch at the hotel. Pitigliano

4 Transfer with the tour leader to Perugia by private bus.accommodation in a 3 or 4 star hotel in the historical centre of Perugia. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay. Day 05 Sutri After breakfast, meeting with a local guide and half-day tour of Perugia, on the trail of the countless artistic treasures of the city. Light lunch at the hotel. Viterbo In the afternoon, departure with the tour leader to Assisi by private bus. Meeting with a local guide and visit of the town. Free time and dinner at your leisure in Assisi. Arrival in Perugia at pm. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 06 After breakfast, departure with the tour leader to Todi by private bus. Tour of the ancient town of Todi. Perugia Departure for the enchanting town of Orvieto. You will have the opportunity to have lunch at a special place: the wonderful Mancinelli Theatre. The Mancinelli Theatre is the ancient town theatre. It dates back to the 18th century. Enjoy a small lunch in the frescoed foyer followed by a tour of the theatre. After lunch, guided tour of Orvieto. Arrival in Perugia at 8.00 pm. Overnight stay at the hotel

5 Day 07 After breakfast, transfer with the tour leader to the airport by private bus. On the way to the airport you will have the opportunity to stop in Panicale. Visit of the town. Lunch at a wine farm with degustation session. Arrival at Fiumicino airport at 7,00 pm. End of tour. Tour information: This tour will be available with a minimum of 16 paying participants The tour can be changed according to airport s and flights schedule Half board treatment can include lunch or dinner not necessarily at the hotel. Round trip flights reservation available Booking cancellations insurance available Services Included: 7 days, 6 nights in a 3/ 4 star hotel (1 day full board 6 days half board ) Private bus with driver for the whole duration of the tour Tour leader for the whole duration of the tour Local guide, for 4 full days - 2 half days Small lunch with wine tasting Earphones in Assisi. Not included: Anything which is not expressly mentioned in the list above Travel health insurance Baggage insurance Entrance fees for the museums Tips and personal expenses DAY ITINERARY MEALS 1 Arrival, guided tour of the Banditaccia necropolis in Cerveteri. Transfer to Viterbo D 2 Guided tour in Tarquinia, with the National Museum and the Monterozzi Necropolis, in the afternoon guided tour of Tuscania B - L 3 Guided tour of Sovana and its graves B - L 4 Guided tour of Sutri and Viterbo. Transfer to Perugia B - D 5 Guided tour of Perugia and Assisi B - L 6 Visit Todi, guided tour of Orvieto with the lunch in the theatre B - L 7 Transfer to the airport, end f services B - L B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner Taste and Slow Italy - Trasimeno Travel Sas, Via Novella 1/F, Castiglione del Lago, Perugia. Tel , Fax info@tasteandslowitaly.com