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Bare Bones Tours Bare Bones Etruscans 2011
Bare Bones Tours Bare Bones Etruscans 2011
Bare Bones Tours Bare Bones Etruscans 2011
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The Etruscans developed an impressive society which lasted for nearly 1000 years. The prosperous city-states were independent political entities linked by a shared language and culture - aristocratic dining and leisure, religion, art and architecture. Rich farmland, a long coastline and substantial metal deposits created wealth, and the people were fine engineers, builders and craftsmen. |
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TBC Single Supplement: TBC Price without flights: TBC |
Archaeological
Interest: Type of tour: Bare Bones Tours Country: Italy Area: Europe |
Sun 4 – Sat 10 September 2011,
7 Days,
with Guide Lecturer: Dr Judith Toms
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It is too early for us to have prices and full details for this tour- these will be published when our main brochure comes out in October 2010. However, we offer you the chance of reserving a place on the tour by sending in a deposit as usual; if you change your mind when the price and programme are published later this year, you can withdraw your booking and your deposit will be refunded in full.
The Etruscans developed an impressive society which lasted for nearly 1000 years. The prosperous city-states were independent political entities linked by a shared language and culture - aristocratic dining and leisure, religion, art and architecture. Rich farmland, a long coastline and substantial metal deposits created wealth, and the people were fine engineers, builders and craftsmen.
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