An Unforgettable Journey Through Places That Shaped History

Sometimes, we will become explorers for a day, venturing into archaeological sites set within pristine natural landscapes. At other times, we will admire ceramics, jewelry, and other artifacts in beautiful museums. And we will not overlook the centuries that followed — the period of Romanization, when Roman colonies were established and some Etruscan cities underwent profound transformations.

Across Three Regions

Although the Etruscans are often associated primarily with Tuscany, some of their largest and most important cities were located in northern Lazio and Umbria: Cerveteri, Tarquinia, Vulci, and Velzna (Orvieto).

Their necropolises — those of Cerveteri and Tarquinia are UNESCO World Heritage Sites — along with archaeological museums and the surviving remains of their ancient cities, are essential destinations for anyone who wants to learn more about the Etruscans. Here you can discover the famous painted tombs, tombs carved into the volcanic tuff and designed to resemble homes, exquisite jewelry, locally produced and imported ceramics, bucchero pottery, sarcophagi, and much more — offering an extraordinary immersion into Etruscan material culture, art, and landscapes that have remained remarkably unchanged for centuries.

Beyond the great cities, the area of southern Etruria is characterized by numerous smaller Etruscan settlements, often built on top of high tuff cliffs where two or three waterways meet.

The volcanic tuff was carved to create spectacular necropolises arranged on multiple levels and used for centuries. Visiting them becomes a true journey through time, as burial practices changed and evolved alongside Etruscan civilization. Many archaeological parks are also nature reserves or natural parks, thanks to the remote and rugged landscapes where these necropolises are located.