Tarquinia & The Etruscans

Not far from Civitavecchia lies Tarquinia, a sprawling city overlooking the sea. Due to its huge and efficient fleet, Tarquinia was once one of the most powerful Etruscan cities. Today, it is known for its quaint squares and lovely palaces. Start with a visit to Palazzo Vitelleschi, a splendid 15th century Gothic-style castle. The museum contains a wealth of Etruscan treasures. Rejoin your motorcoach to visit the Etruscan Necropolis, containing numerous sarcophagi that were found in its tombs lying beneath rolling farmlands just outside Tarquinia. Your guide will lead you past underground tombs decorated with lively frescoes of Etruscan life, dating from the 7th to 2nd centuries BC. Your tour culminates with a visit to a local farmhouse where you’ll discover the local flavors when you sample their homemade goods. At the end of your tour, rejoin your motorcoach for the return to Civitavecchia. Note: You’ll need to navigate stairs to reach the underground tombs and uneven terrain to reach the Necropolis and slopes in Tarquinia. Guests who are planning to visit religious sites during free time or on tour, please dress appropriately; no bare shoulders or shorts are allowed. The Palazzo Viterlleschi Museum and Etruscan Necropolis are closed on Mondays; this tour will not be available to for the Norwegian Spirit June 28th, 2013 and August 3rd, 2013 sailings. AVAILABLE FOR ALL NORWEGIAN SPIRIT SAILINGS AND ON BARCELONA TO BARCELONA NORWEGIAN EPIC SAILINGS ONLY.