An archaeological excavation and findings near the town of Cerveteri in the Lazio region have become a sensational event not only among historians and art historians, but also for the entire world community.
The discovered ancient burials – Etruscan necropolises, opened the door to the world of the past of a little-known and powerful state in Italy – Etruria.
The necropolis in Cerveteri since 2004 included in the list of UNESCO sites as unique monuments of Etruscan culture.
The ancient civilisation reached its peak in the VIII-VII centuries BC, It became the greatest power with a high level of economic and cultural development. All the power and achievements of the great civilisation were inherited by the Romans, who came as conquerors to the lands of Etruria in the 3rd century BC, but did not destroy, but assimilated the Etruscan civilisation.
It is the largest necropolis in the Mediterranean and the second largest in the world after the Egyptian Valley of the Dead.
Visit the Etruscan towns of Ceri (fortress city), and Cerveteri, famous for its necropolis with well-preserved architecture and wall paintings from the 7th century BC.
Transfer to Lake Bracciano – a volcanic lake, on the shores of which the town itself is located, is the sixth deepest and eighth largest among the other lakes in Italy
Visit the famous Orsini Castle – Odescalchi of the 15th century – An ancient castle in the town of Bracciano, in the Lazio region,
The castle combines the functions of a military defence and a luxurious aristocratic residence.
The castle was owned by powerful families such as the Orsini and Odescalchi. Both families could boast of having relatives on the papal throne. Orsini – Odescalchi is one of the largest and best preserved castles in Italy. A favourite venue for VIP weddings and the setting for many historical films.
Lunch at the restaurant on the shores of the picturesque Lake Bracciano, where you will enjoy lake fish dishes.
All days open except: Monday, 25 December, 1 May, 1 January
