Full-Day Private Tour in Etruscan City of Cerveteri





Description
The Etruscan site of the Necropolis of Banditaccia is one of the most remarkable Unesco archaeological site for the grandeour of its burial mounds comparable only to those of Stonehnge.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour will starts with a walking tour into the splendid Necropolis of Banditaccia . You will learn about the burial customs of its hinabitants . Later we will visit the splendid tiny museum of the ancient Cervetry containing a remarkable collection of Etruscan archaeological finds. The most important object is the remarkable Euphronios krater Illegally excavated from an Etruscan cemetery near Cerveteri, it was part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from 1972 to 2008, until repatriated to Italy under an agreement negotiated in February 2006.
We will explore the splendid archaeological museum of the ancient Cervetri housing one of the most remakable collection of Etruscan art from the ancient city of Caere. The most important objcect is the Euphronios krater a splendid masterpiece considered one of the finest Ancient Greek vases in existence. Illegally excavated from an Etruscan cemetery near Cerveteri, it was part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from 1972 to 2008, until repatriated to Italy under an agreement negotiated in February 2006.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up agreed in advance by phone or email.
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels



