THE ETRUSCANS

our tours (groups)

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

The province of Arezzo is extraordinarily rich in Etruscan archaeological sites. This tour was offered for the first time in 2008 following new discoveries and the opening of new display areas at the MAEC museum in Cortona.

1st day: Arrival at the hotel. Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Arezzo and tour of the old town centre. Visit to Casentino valley with its archaeological sites: Pieve a Socana. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

2nd day: Castiglion Fiorentino, tour of museums: archaeological museum, the Cassero tower and historical
centre. Visit to the archaeological park of Cortona with its Meloni - the Etruscan princes’ tombs and the 7th century B.C. necropolis. Brief stop off at Tanella di Pitagora, another Etruscan tomb. We will go on to the old town centre of Cortona, to enjoy its views over the Church of Calcinaio (built by Francesco di Giorgio Martini in the 15th century), a masterpiece of the Tuscan Reinassance. Free time to walk in the old town centre. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

3rd day: Breakfast and a guided tour at the MAEC Etruscan Museum of Cortona, where you can see the
famous Etruscan bronze lamp and the Tabula Cortonensis, one of the most important inscriptions from the Etruscan period.

PRICE PER PERSON
As a member of a group
(from 40 to 55 people) from € 155.00
Accommodation in a 3 or 4 star hotel.
One person in every 25 is accommodated free of charge (double room).
*the price includes:
2 nights - half board (drinks are included).
2 lunches in a restaurant (drinks are included).
1 full day of guided tour
2 half day guided tour
*the price does not include:
travelling expenses, entry tickets to churches and museums, tips and all other items not stated as included
Availability: All year round.

And for those who can stay a little longer . . .

Orvieto
We go on a guided tour of Etruscan Orvieto where we will find the remains of
the Tempio del Belvedere (Temple of the Belvedere) close to Saint Patrick's well. The ruined temple is of the “tempio tuscanico” style, as described by the Roman historian Vitruvio.

Chiusi
Famous since Etruscan times for its thermal springs. Visit to the Archaeological Museum and free time at disposal for a walk in the area of the springs.

Etruscan Cooking (also for children)
We will learn ancient recipes descended from the Etruscans - the originator of Tuscan cookery. The Etruscans were well known as great drinkers and lovers of the pleasures of the table. The Etruria soil
was very fertile and productive, and Etruscan cookery was based mostly on wheat, on pulses, and on the meat of deer and wild boar.

INFO: www.coloritoscani.com

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