The Cammino degli Etruschi
A new slow tourism itinerary through archaeology, nature, and historic villages of Southern Etruria

The Cammino degli Etruschi is a trail of approximately 150 km, divided into eight stages, designed to tell the story of the Etruscan civilisation through a walking journey across rolling hills, coastal stretches, vie cave, and archaeological sites of exceptional value.
The route links the Banditaccia Necropolis in Cerveteri and the Monterozzi Necropolis in Tarquinia, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

From Cerveteri, the trail begins along the evocative Via degli Inferi, continues through the Selva Grande of Manziana and the Monterano Nature Reserve, with its famed ghost village, and reaches the pastoral landscapes of Tolfa and Allumiere. It then enters the archaeological heart of the inland areas, passing through Blera, the Etruscan settlement of San Giovenale, and the rock-cut necropolises of Parco Marturanum in Barbarano Romano.
Advancing toward Monte Romano, the route finally arrives in Tarquinia’s territory, where burial mounds and painted tombs accompany the walker to the journey’s conclusion in Montalto di Castro, set within the unique landscape of the Vulci Archaeological and Nature Park.

In addition to the main route, dedicated variants allow hikers to explore further points of interest: the coastline of Santa Marinella and the sanctuary of Pyrgi, the Torre Flavia Reserve in Ladispoli, and Civitavecchia, a city with significant Etruscan heritage evidenced by the Scaglia and Marangone necropolises. Short detours also highlight lesser-known necropolises, tuff canyons, and small villages.

The Cammino crosses the territories of the 12 municipalities that make up the DMO Etruskey – Allumiere, Barbarano Romano, Blera, Canale Monterano, Cerveteri, Civitavecchia, Ladispoli, Montalto di Castro, Monte Romano, Santa Marinella, Tarquinia, and Tolfa – each contributing its distinctive heritage to form a unique cultural and scenic mosaic.

Thanks to the rail links of the Rome–Civitavecchia–Pisa and Rome–Viterbo lines, with stations at strategic points along the trail, the Cammino can also be easily divided into short itineraries of 2 to 4 days, ideal for an accessible and sustainable experience.

The Cammino degli Etruschi offers a new gateway to discovering Southern Etruria: an immersive, slow, and meaningful journey, perfect for those seeking history, nature, and authenticity.

• Cammino degli Etruschi

  1. Cerveteri → Canale Monterano – 26.8 km

  2. Canale Monterano → Tolfa – 20.2 km

  3. Tolfa → Allumiere → Civitella Cesi (summer variant) – 25.2 km

  4. Tolfa → Civitella Cesi (winter variant) – 18.2 km

  5. Civitella Cesi → Monte Romano – 19.2 km

  6. Monte Romano → Tarquinia – 19.3 km

  7. Tarquinia → Montalto di Castro – 26.5 km

  8. Montalto di Castro → Vulci – 17 km

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  Variants: connections and alternate routes

  1. Cerveteri → Castel San Giuliano → Sambuco → Pian della Carlotta → Santa Severa (2 stages) – 42 km

  2. Santa Severa → Tolfa – 20.6 km

  3. Allumiere → Tarquinia – 26 km

  4. Allumiere → Civitavecchia – 26 km

  5. Barbarano Romano → Civitella Cesi – 7.5 km

  6. Blera → San Giovenale (joins Cammino Tuscia 103) – 7.4 km

  7. Ladispoli → Cerveteri – 7.4 km