The tour depart from Civitavecchia port in two different time slots (09.22 am; 10.25 am). After only 20 minutes by shared bus or minibus your English-speaking tour escort will present and tell you about Tarquinia and its tour. You drop off to Barriera San Giusto and after a stop for restrooms or a coffee you start the walking tour in the narrow streets of the Medieval and Renaissance city centre. You will see Churches, majestic walls, historic buildings surrounded by breathtaking views, and much more. The duration of this walking tour will be approximately 1 hour. During the tour our assistant will be there ready to support and accompany you along the route. After 20 minutes we will arrive at the unique underground Etruscan archeological park. Here you will admire recreated artifacts, which were lovingly crafted by the artist Omero, who is known as “the last of the Etruscans.” See tombs, homes, objects, and scenes of daily life. Understand Etruscan culture through objects as well as intricate dioramas. After that you have free time to taste some local products or just relax like an ancient Etruscan! You have three time slots to come back to the port (02.35 pm; 03.35 pm; 04.35 pm) from the same place you drop off in the morning: Barriera San Giusto.

Discover the city of Tarquinia and visit the Unesco world heritage site of the Etruscan necropolis, containing tombs painted more than 3000 years ago, with the help of your local guide. Learn about the extraordinary artwork in the tombs, which predates the Romans and gives unique insight into the ancient culture and daily lives of the Etruscan people.  Leave the necropolis, and follow your guide to one of the most impressive museums on the Etruscans, located in the spectacular Palazzo Vitelleschi. Continue your discovery of Etruscan life and see items of pottery, arts and crafts which have previously been displayed in New York and Paris.  Finish your time in Tarquinia by relaxing and enjoying an authentic Italian lunch, in a traditional local restaurant. Savor the unique and dazzling flavours of the Lazio region, for the perfect end to your day of discovery. Upgrade the default tour option to also explore the underground city of Etruscopolis and see a massive underground quarry from the 4th-century BC featuring recreations of Etruscan homes and see what life was like in a time before the Romans.

Tarquinia was the most important Etruscan city in the seventh century BC and it is particularly famous for the Monterozzi Necropolis (also called Necropoli di Tarquinia), an ancient cemetery from pre-Roman times which houses more than two hundred painted tombs beneath its green mounds. You will explore imposing halls carved into the rock copying Etruscan houses (Necropolis literally means “City of the Dead”) to admire the bright colors used by the ancient Etruscans to paint landscapes, exotic animals and scenes of everyday life. Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover the secrets of the most beautiful and fascinating tombs: the tomb of the Leopards, with its banquet scenes that show the incredible freedom of Etruscan women, the tomb of Hunting and Fishing, which represents the typical activities of the aristocracy, the tomb of the Warrior, where funeral rites are represented (including the cruel games that inspired the subsequent gladiator fights)… Walking through the charming alleys of Tarquinia, dotted with medieval towers and splendid palaces, you will reach Palazzo Vitelleschi, which houses in the National Etruscan Museum the most precious treasures of the ancient city: carved sarcophagi, frescoes, jewels made of gold and gemstones, and the famous Winged horses!

Embark on a guided tour from Civitavecchia Port and discover the wine culture of Tuscany. Learn how fine wines are produced, visiting historical wineries, some with a limited production but of high quality, others already open to the international market. Walk among wonderful vineyards and we will turn into modern winemakers accompanied by the typical products of this strip of flat land, halfway between sea and mountain. Explore 2 or 3 different wineries, depending on the option selected. Head first to Roccapesta farm. Surrounded by typical Tuscan Maremma landscapes, this is the perfect place to learn about and sample Morellino di Scansano and other wines produced in this region. The winery offers a wide range of products, suitable for every palate and occasion. Italian wines are famous all over the world and the ones from Maremma have something really special. We are proposing a real senses experience: a journey to discover the authentic flavors of a land with which you will fall in love. Maybe it is the volcanic soil typical of this area, maybe it is the breeze of the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea that caresses the rows of vines, maybe it is the love men and women of this corner of Tuscany put in their work: the only thing that is certain is that Maremma wines keep a unique secret, a special taste that cannot be told with words but that you absolutely must try. You will discover how these fine wines are produced, visiting historical wineries, some with a limited production but of high quality, others already open to the international market. You will walk among wonderful vineyards and we will turn into modern winemakers in order to make our own all the secrets of the nectar of Maremma and then taste it, accompanied by the typical enogastronomical products of this strip of flat land, halfway between sea and mountain. Get ready to live an unforgettable day, to know a territory starting from the local products, from the people who live there, from the traditions that animate it, all immersed in a bucolic landscape out of time and space, among Maremma cows, endless expanses of vines and small perched villages in which we will stop to learn more stories and other traditions of this land of Tuscany so precious and fascinating.

*UPDATE DECEMBER 2023* all locations will be available and OPEN if available in CHECK AVAILABILITY ( 25 dec. most of places are closed) 🌴 Happy holidays 🎄 Ciao😊 🛵🌞 be curious on our destinations, our 📸 IG: scoot_around_rome 📷 Not far from Rome in the north part an ancient civilization was known for their advanced craftsmanship, especially in metalwork, sculpture, and pottery. Pickup and dropoff are set at Cinecittà Metro Station for all tour participants. For those seeking extra convenience, we offer a hotel dropoff option at an additional fee, please contact us in adavance and provide hotel name and address, we will let you know if it's possible to do that ! Group can be 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 sons ; this is for your best comfort ! The Etruscans had a significant impact on the development of early Rome. We will visit first Cerveteri more specifically Necropolis of Banditaccia in Cerveteri : It is one of the largest and most significant necropolises of the Etruscan civilization. Dating back to the 9th century BCE, it consists of thousands of tombs! visit lenght about 2 hours. From there we move to Tarquinia to visit the famous Etruscan Necropolis and to visit the city ! In both places are present museums ( optional the visit ) In Tarquinia you will have the opportunity to have lunch(optional) We will drive back Rome around 17:00 - 18:00 , customers will have enough time to enjoy both Necropolis ( Unesco sites ) the city of Tarquinia and if that's your wish also the 2 museums ( each museum visit will be aprox. 1 hour ) Etruschi tour will unveil Etruscan marvels in Tarquinia & Cerveteri. Explore ancient necropolises, witness the grandeur of this captivating civilization. Two cities, two necropolises, one extraordinary journey. Dive into Etruscan history!

Meet your driver and then travel 20 minutes to Tarquinia, the capital of the Etruscans. An ancient civilization with their own culture and language, the Etruscans were an early adversary of Rome and were ultimately assimilated into the kingdom of Rome. Within the underground city of Etruscopolis however, the ways of this ancient people are once again brought back to life. This historic site contains a museum of recreated artifacts, which were lovingly crafted by the artist Omero, who is known as “the last of the Etruscans.” See tombs, homes, objects, and scenes of daily life. Understand Etruscan culture through objects as well as intricate dioramas. Explore an underground Etruscan quarry from the 4th-century BC which spans 15,000 square meters. Journey into the past, and see recreations of Etruscan homes. See what life was like in a time before the Romans had even conquered all of Italy. Afterward, have lunch at a typical trattoria in Tarquinia’s historic center.