Etruscans, stone monsters, and underground wonders

This 2-to-4-day itinerary offers an extraordinary immersion into ancient history and artistic imagination. A visit to Tarquinia allows students to discover the famous Etruscan necropolises—a UNESCO World Heritage site—where painted tombs provide a vivid account of the lives and beliefs of this ancient people.

The adventure continues in the heart of the Tuscia region with the Sacred Wood of Bomarzo—also known as the Park of Monsters—a unique Renaissance garden populated by colossal sculptures and impossible architectural structures that spark the imagination and invite philosophical reflection. The journey culminates in Orvieto, a city perched atop a tufa cliff, where students can admire the splendor of the Cathedral—a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture—and explore the secrets of the underground city and St. Patrick’s Well. It is a multidisciplinary journey that blends archaeology, literature, and architecture.