3-Hour Cortona Etruscan Tour with MAEC Museum and Monumental Tombs
About This Tour
Delve into the world of the Etruscan elite on this immersive 3-hour tour of Cortona, linking the treasures of the MAEC Museum with the monumental tombs in the s...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Yes · City: Cortona · Languages: English
Know before you go: Check the MAEC timetable for both the museum and the park.
About Cortona
Cortona
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What's Included
- Guided tour
Not Included
- Entrance fees to the MAEC Museum and Park (please ask for the combined ticket).
- Transport.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
MAEC Museum and Sodo Archaeological Park Exploration
Begin at the MAEC Museum Meet your guide at the MAEC Museum in the heart of Cortona. Meet your guide at the MAEC Museum in the heart of Cortona. Explore the museum's remarkable collection of Etruscan artifacts, including the bronze Etruscan Chandelier and the Tabula Cortonensis, which reveal the sophistication and wealth of the Etruscan elite. Explore the museum's remarkable collection of Etruscan artifacts, including the bronze Etruscan Chandelier and the Tabula Cortonensis, which reveal the sophistication and wealth of the Etruscan elite. Learn about the daily life, religious practices, and artistic achievements of this ancient civilization through carefully preserved treasures. Learn about the daily life, religious practices, and artistic achievements of this ancient civilization through carefully preserved treasures. Stroll through the Museum Exhibits Observe detailed displays that connect the Etruscan city center with the surrounding plains and countryside. Observe detailed displays that connect the Etruscan city center with the surrounding plains and countryside. Understand the social and political structures of the Etruscan elite and their influence over Cortona and the Valdichiana Valley. Understand the social and political structures of the Etruscan elite and their influence over Cortona and the Valdichiana Valley. Travel to Sodo Archaeological Park (Independent Transport Required) Arrange private or public transport to the Sodo Archaeological Park, located in the valley below the city. Arrange private or public transport to the Sodo Archaeological Park, located in the valley below the city. Begin the exploration of the monumental Etruscan tombs, known as the 'eternal homes,' built to honor the elite and ensure their legacy. Begin the exploration of the monumental Etruscan tombs, known as the 'eternal homes,' built to honor the elite and ensure their legacy. Visit the Monumental Tombs Examine Tomb II, noted for its unique altar and sculpted staircase, reflecting advanced architectural and artistic skills. Examine Tomb II, noted for its unique altar and sculpted staircase, reflecting advanced architectural and artistic skills. Walk among the tombs and gain insight into the funerary rituals and cultural values of the Etruscans. Walk among the tombs and gain insight into the funerary rituals and cultural values of the Etruscans. Experience the scale and grandeur of these structures and their integration with the surrounding landscape. Experience the scale and grandeur of these structures and their integration with the surrounding landscape. Conclude at Sodo Archaeological Park Finish the tour with reflections on the Etruscan civilization, linking the artifacts seen in the MAEC Museum with the monumental architecture in the countryside. Finish the tour with reflections on the Etruscan civilization, linking the artifacts seen in the MAEC Museum with the monumental architecture in the countryside. Receive recommendations for further exploration of Cortona and nearby Etruscan sites, if desired. Receive recommendations for further exploration of Cortona and nearby Etruscan sites, if desired.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Piazza Garibaldi, Cortona, Cortona AR, Italia, or in front of the MAEC Museum · Tour start: Piazza Luca Signorelli, 9, 52044 Cortona AR, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
