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The Wine of the Etruscans

    Tour Overview

    The first civilization that started the winemaking tradition in Orvieto were the Etruscans. During this tour we will the Pozzo della Cava, in the medieval quarter of Orvieto: a labirinth of tunnels and cavities that shows the extraordinary Etruscan skill in creating underground spaces to be used as workplaces exploiting all its potential. At the end of the visit a local wine tastings served with typical products. Then tour resumes with a guided visit at one local winery, we will see a cellar where the oak barrels for refining the wine still rest today an ancient original Etruscan cave, testifying to how this extraordinary people had already understood the fundamental role of temperature and humidity in the aging process. At the winery a special wine tastings paired with local snack will be served.

    What's Included

    • Private Expert Tour Guide
    • Transportation
    • Pozzo della Cava tour
    • Pozzo della Cava tour
    • 1 Winery guided tour
    • 2 Wine tastings

    Useful Info

     

    Starting time is generally at 11.30 am

    Meeting point is Piazza della Repubblica, front of the S.Andrea caffe (Orvieto)

     

    Total price

    2 participants € 520,00
    3 participants € 690,00
    4 participants € 790,00
    5 participants € 850,00
    6 participants € 950,00

    Booking & Cancellation Policy

    To book this tour, please fill the apposite form, our staff will reply to you in a few time to reconfirm the availabilaty.
    You will then receive an email to finalize the reservation and pay.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellation 30 or more days before the day of the tour:no penalty applied (except for € 20,00 of booking fee)
    Cancellation from 29  to 14 days before the day of the tour: penalty 30% of the total price.
    Cancellation from 13 to 02 days before the day of the tour: penalty 50% of the total price.
    Cancellation from 01 days or No Show: penalty to be paid equal to 100% of the total price.

     

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