The Etruscan woman was famous in the ancient world, not only for her beauty, but the amount of freedom she enjoyed. According to ancient Greek texts, it seems, that they were allowed to p rostitute themselves, before submitting to the ceremony of marriage, as a custom accepted by Etruscan society. This custom allowed them to probe the limits of their beauty, and made them more desirable and fascinating to their lovers.

They participated in the grand feasts, along with their male counterparts, as shown in the magnificent frescoes of the Tarquinian Tombs and of the sarcophagi (especially the lids of the same). They are always shown beautifully clothed, made up and decked in jewelry

The Rom an woman was more shy, more reserved and more controlled by a society which had given her the role of Mater Familia for a long time. However, this does not negate the marvelous refinement with which the Roman women are depicted in Roman art of the ancient world, magnificent examples of which have survived, just like in the Etruscan world!

Day1
Arrival in Rome Airport to be met by the Archaeology Travel's representative. Orientation visit of the Eternal City, to welcome our guests and free time afterwards. Brief introduction (with slides) of Female beauty, fashion and jewelry in the Etruscan and Roman World.
Dinner with menu from Ancient Rome in a typical Roman restaurant and presentation of Roman Women. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2
After breakfast, departure to Tarquinia, considered to be the religious Capital of Etruscan Civilization. We will go down into 4th and 5th centuries B.C. tombs where we can admire the level of refinement of the Etruscan women, - from nobility to dancers an d slaves - in the marvellous frescoes, one after another, like a film of long ago. The afternoon is followed by a visit to the Etruscan Museum with its magnificent collection of sarcophagi, jewels and other objects found in the tombs. This visit allows us to come to the fo llowing conclusion\: these women were the first "feminists"of the ancient world.
Dinner with typical Tuscan specialities in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel in Florence.

Day 3
We begin the morning with the visit to the Archaeological Museum to see the finest collection of ancient jewelry and objects in Italy, including the famous "Bronze Chimera" , found in nearby Arezzo. After lunch, a visit to some of the most well known fashion houses in Italy and in the world, like Gucci, Ferragamo, Valentino, Armani ecc. ecc.... One can also attend one of the fashion shows organized by one of Italy' s world famous fashion houses.
In the evening, dinner will be at a typical Florentine restaurant with the world famous "bistecca Fiorentina". Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4
This morning we will drive to Arezzo to visit one of the gold and silver jewelry factories, which still produce pieces using the ancient designs, followed by a leisurely stroll through the city of Piero della Francesca and Vasari. If the day is right, one can watch the world famous "Duel of the Saracen". Late evening, departure to Rome. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5
The morning begins with a leisurely visit of the famous fashion shops along Via Condotti and Via Frattina, includi ng the Spanish Steps. One can note the elegant Roman fashions shown not only in the shop windows, but also worn by the ladies of Rome, doing their shopping. After a typical Roman lunch, there will be a visit of Classical Rome, including the Colosseum, the Roman and Imperial Forums, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Church of St. Peter. Evening dinner in a typical Roman restaurant in Trastevere or Testaccio, with a taste of Roman night life at "Gilda", one of the Capital's most fashionable night-spots.

Day 6
After breakfast, transfer to Fiumicino Airport for the departure flight.or her beauty, but the amount of freedom she enjoyed. According to ancient Greek texts, it seems, that they were allowed .