Tuscany: at the origins of the Etruscan civilization

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Toscana, terra etrusca: nella culla di una civiltà antica

Four days between Montepulciano, Chianciano Terme, Chiusi, Sarteano, San Casciano dei Bagni and Cortona

by Valdichiana Living

A journey through the history of the oldest civilization that inhabited Tuscany and central Italy, from the 7th century B.C. onward.
You will visit archaeological museums, hot springs and villages of singular beauty: this is the priceless legacy left by the Etruscans in Valdichiana.

Over the four days you will move among some of the most beautiful villages in southern Tuscany following an itinerary that will take you to discover the Etruscan civilization, their cult of wealth, brilliance and their relationship with life and death.

Every site you will visit, every museum, every exhibit, it will help you to understand the greatness of this civilization and the deep connection with the Valdichiana area.

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Prices include

Stay

3 nights in hotel half board

Tour

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

Tickets

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

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Supplemental charges

Servizio di trasporto non incluso, disponibile su richiesta

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Meeting point

Chianciano Terme

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Plan

DAY 1: Visit to 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 to Sarteano and to 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 to 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 to Cortona and the MAEC the Museum of the Etruscan academy of Cortona.

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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.

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