Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia - Tombs and Museum of Tarquinia - Necropolis of Cerveteri - Half Day or Full Day Combination
	The Etruscans have long been a mystery: Who were they? Discover their interesting lives and habits through their objects and necropolis

The Etruscans have long been a mystery: Who were they? Were they a native Italic people or did they come from the East? A mixture of both, now seems to be the answer. The Etruscan civilization developed in central Italy around the 10th century BC and it was based on agriculture and commerce. Above all, however, the Etruscans where known for their with iron products, mineral which was abundant in their lands. Much of what we know about the comes from their necropolis: like the Egyptians, the Etruscans believed that bodies continued living after death. That is why etruscan tombs were shaped like houses and why they were provided with all the objects they used during their life.This also explains how many etruscan artifacts , vases and other everyday objects came to be preserved into modern times .The Etruscan women where often buried with their favourite jewels, famous for the refined work of their goldsmith. The most known and imitated antique jewellery is infact the etruscan one. We can admire a many of this artifacts, plus paintings and sculptures in the Etruscan museum of Tarquinia and at Villa Giulia in Rome. Etruscan women enjoyed social life and were invited to banquets. Etruscan art often depicts women with their husbands, as in the famous sarcophagus of the Spouses, which is held in the Villa Giulia Museum,or in the tombs paintings in Tarquinia. Etruscan cities never really progressed into a single nation with a central government - they maintained their independence throughout their history. This is why most Etruscan cities were built on hilltops or on tuff rocks. Etruscan necropolis reflect the structure of their cities. We will visit some of the most characteristic examples of them, like the Necropolis of Tarquinia and Cerveteri.

 Photo gallery

 Reservation

No reservations required

 Entrance Fee

Entrances are depending on the number of sites we will decide to visit the entrances are:
- Cerveteri's Necropoli:euros: 6.00
- Tarquinia's Necropoli: euros: 6.00
- Villa Giulia's Museum: euros 8.00
- Tarquinia's Museum: euros. 6.00

 Transportation

This tour needs a car and driver, the cost is depending on the number of partecipants

 Walking difficulty

The tour in the etruscan necropolis involve a good deal of walking and some stairs and uneven ground. It is important to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, a hat in summertime is suggested as well as a sunscreen cream.

 Duration

The tour might be organized differently including all the sites or just part of them, it might last from 4 to 7 hours

 Suggestions

Good walking shoes comfortable clothing, a hat in summertime is suggested as well as a sunscreen cream.