Tuscany: at the origins of the Etruscan civilization
Four days between Montepulciano, Chianciano Terme, Chiusi, Sarteano, San Casciano dei Bagni and Cortona
A journey through the history of the oldest civilisation that inhabited Tuscany and central Italy, starting from the 7th century BC.
You will visit archaeological museums, thermal springs and charming villages, following the thread of the invaluable legacy left by the Etruscans in the Valdichiana.
Over the four days, you will travel through some of the most fascinating villages of southern Tuscany, along an itinerary that will lead you to discover Etruscan civilisation: from their culture of wellbeing to their ingenuity, and their relationship with life and death.
The route will take you to iconic places such as Chianciano Terme, with its Etruscan museum and thermal waters, Sarteano and Chiusi, home to necropolises and evocative underground sites, and San Casciano dei Bagni, the setting of one of the most important recent archaeological discoveries. The journey also includes stops in Montepulciano and Cortona, where museums and unique artefacts tell the story of this extraordinary civilisation.
Every place you visit, every museum and every artefact will help you understand the depth and richness of Etruscan culture, and its enduring connection with the Valdichiana.
Prices include
- 3 nights in hotel half board
- Tour of the towns (Montepulciano, Chianciano Terme, Chiusi, San Casciano dei Bagni, Sarteano and Cortona) with escort english speaking
- Entrance at Piscine Termali Theia in Chianciano Terme
- Entry to civic museum – Underground City in Chiusi
- Entry to Etruscan museum in Chianciano Terme
- Entry to Castle of Sarteano
- Entry to civic museum in Sarteano
- Entry to the archaeological excavation Santuario Ritrovato in San Casciano dei Bagni
- Entry to the MAEC in Cortona
Supplemental charges
- Servizio di trasporto non incluso, disponibile su richiesta
Meeting point
Plan
- Day 1:
Visit the Etruscan Museum of Chianciano Terme, where the Etruscan civilization lives again in thematic sections that illustrate all aspects of the life and death of the Etruscan people. Bath visit to the Theia thermal pools. - Day 2:
Visit Sarteano and the Sarteano civic Archaeological museum, which contains treasures found in the nearby necropolis and a perfect 1:1 scale reconstruction of the Tomb of the infernal quadriga. Visit to Chiusi and the civic museum "The Underground City": 120 meters of underground tunnels housing the only exhibition in Italy entirely devoted to Etruscan funerary epigraphy. - Day 3:
Visit San Casciano dei Bagni and the Santuario Ritrovato, one of the most sensational archaeological discoveries in recent years. Visit to an underground wine cellar in the historic center of Montepulciano. - Day 4:
Visit Cortona and the MAEC, the Museum of the Etruscan academy of Cortona.
Cancellation
and no-show policies
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival: 100% refund.
Cancellations arriving more than 7 days before arrival: 50% refund of the balance.
No refunds are provided for cancellations that arrive more than 48 hours after arrival.
