Although the Etruscan mounds have been repeatedly looted over the centuries, thanks to the commitment of local scholars and excavation campaigns repeated over time, Cortona never stops to reveal treasures and give us information about its millennial past. This tour will show you the beauty of Etruscan culture, the roots of true Tuscany, and will make you savour the Etruscan lands thanks to its products in a lunch designed for the occasion.
You will visit the Sodo Archaeological Park in an enlightening experience where the tumulus of the Sodo stands out, with the spectacular staircase-terrace decorated by sculptural groups and architectural elements of orientalizing style, and the tour of the MAEC - Museum of the Etruscan Academy and city of Cortona. The museum was completely renovated a few years ago, and has become a real educational centre that preserves the many artefacts found in the area, including the beautiful Chandelier, one of the most important pieces.
You will admire the structure, which has not renounced its historical soul and maintains, on the top floor, the fascinating atmosphere of the eighteenth-century Academies displaying the long list of Presidents (pardon, Lucumoni) who still manage the association. Combine all this with a walk through the streets of the splendid mediaeval town and a tasty lunch based on local products: this will be an unforgettable day.
Duration: About 6 hours
Departure time: 10:00 am
Place of departure: Parco Archeologico del Sodo in Cortona
Where: Cortona
When: Every day
Minimum participants: 4
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Services includedCertified tour guide Entrance to the archaeological sites and to the MAEC Lunch |
Certified tour guide Entrance to the archaeological sites and to the MAEC Lunch |
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Services excludedTransfer service not included. Available on request. |
Transfer service not included. Available on request. |
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CancellationCancellations arriving within 24 h before the start of the tour: 100% refund. Cancellations arriving over 24 h before the start of the tour: no refund. |
Cancellations arriving within 24 h before the start of the tour: 100% refund. Cancellations arriving over 24 h before the start of the tour: no refund. |
Duration: About 6 hours
Minimum participants: 4
WHERE
Cortona
WHEN
Every day
Departure time: 10:00 am
Place of departure:
Parco Archeologico del Sodo in Cortona
