Etruscan Treasures Day Tour from Rome: Explore Tarquinia and Cerveteri Tombs

Discover Etruscan heritage on a full-day tour to Tarquinia and Cerveteri. Explore UNESCO tombs, vibrant frescoes, and ancient necropolises with an expert guide.

Tour Features

Local Guide

Certified Official Guide

Tour Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, French, German

Duration

6-7 hours

Tour Size Options

Private

Pickup from

Airport, Port, Hotel

Itinerary

Meet your guide in central Rome and begin your journey through the scenic countryside of Lazio, heading north into ancient Etruscan territory.
Discover this UNESCO-listed site with its monumental tombs carved like Etruscan homes. Learn how the Etruscans lived—and honored their dead.
Take a break in the charming hilltop hamlet of Ceri. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, explore the narrow alleys, and snap a few panoramic photos.
Your guide will recommend a family-run trattoria where you can savor authentic regional cuisine, homemade pasta, and local wines (meal not included).
Explore vibrant underground tombs with beautifully preserved frescoes depicting mythology, banquets, and daily Etruscan life.
Walk through the medieval center of Tarquinia and stop at a local farm to sample cheese or olive oil, celebrating the region’s rural traditions.

Tour Details

Full Description

Step back in time and uncover the mysteries of one of Italy’s most fascinating ancient civilizations on this full-day guided tour from Rome to the Etruscan cities of Tarquinia and Cerveteri. Perfect for archaeology and history lovers, this immersive experience takes you deep into the heart of Etruria, far from the typical tourist routes.

Begin your journey with a visit to Cerveteri, home to the Banditaccia Necropolis, where Etruscan tombs were carved to resemble houses, offering a glimpse into their daily life and funerary customs. Then stop in the quaint medieval hamlet of Ceri, a hilltop village with cobbled lanes and stunning views—perfect for a short stroll and photos.

Continue on to Tarquinia to explore the Monterozzi Necropolis, famous for its underground tombs decorated with vibrant frescoes depicting ancient rituals and mythological scenes. Before discovering the medieval town of Tarquinia, your guide will recommend an authentic local restaurant where you can enjoy a traditional lunch.

To complete your cultural journey, enjoy a visit to a local farm for a tasting of artisanal cheese or extra virgin olive oil, celebrating the rural flavors of this historic region. A perfect blend of archaeology, history, and local life.

What is Included

Included:

Included: Round-trip transportation from Rome by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Expert, licensed English-speaking tour guide
Included: Guided visit to Cerveteri's Banditaccia Necropolis
Included: Stop and free time in the medieval village of Ceri
Included: Guided visit to Tarquinia’s Monterozzi Necropolis
Included: Stroll through the medieval town of Tarquinia
Included: Visit and tasting at a local farm (cheese or olive oil, subject to availability)
Included: Entrance tickets to both necropolises

Not included:

Not included: Lunch (your guide will recommend a local restaurant; cost is paid directly on-site)
Not included: Tips or gratuities for the guide and driver (optional but appreciated if you lovd the tour)

Important Information

What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera

Accessibility: Some uneven terrain at archaeological sites—please notify us in advance for accessibility needs

Recommended For: History and archaeology lovers, curious travelers, culture enthusiasts

Reviews

Nancy M. — United Kingdom July 14, 2025

Dilighful day with Bruno and his driver Stephano. Everything was right…punctuality, the driving the scenery the food and the spectacular ruins. Never heard about them before and we were impressed.