Stay in Arezzo: following the Etruscan’s tracks

The Etruscans: one of the most mysterious populations of ancient times. Arezzo, one of the twelve Locuminie, gives us the opportunity to get to know these inhabitants thanks to some Etruscan works found in the city, such as Chimera and Minerva. The archaeological museum "Gaio Cilnio Mecenate", inside the former Olivetan monks’ monastery, built on the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre, offers the chance to see a large number of objects dating back to the Etruscan Era: amphorae, jewellery, decorative panels and busts and heads in terracotta that depict male and female figures and children’s faces. Everyone is familiar with Tuscany for its food and wine traditions, but not everybody knows that the Etruscans were the first to grow grapevine saplings as we grow them today. The aim of the Etruscan Vinification, in addition to research, is to spread a system lost 2500 years ago and to show the genuineness of the Etruscan Wine, vinified in wax and resin insulated terracotta jars buried three meters underground. On this occasion there will be the opportunity for you to taste a real freshly squeezed grape juice paired with appetizers made with ancient Etruscan recipes.

How the visit is structured...

1° day

Breakfast. A whole morning dedicated to the discovery of Arezzo and its Etruscan treasures. From the Chimera to the Minerva walking around the historic centre of the town, visiting the main churches and squares. Free time for lunch. Visit to the archaeological museum. Dinner in Arezzo.

2° day

Breakfast. Visit to one-of-a-kind winery, at the discovery of the Etruscan vinification with appetizers prepared following Etruscan recipes. Free time for lunch. End of the activities.