A visit to the ancient ‘Valley of the Temples’
Agrigento and Piazza Armerina full day tour, described as “one of the most beautiful cities of those inhabited by mortals”, ‘Valle dei Templi’ is famous for its seven well-preserved temples. ‘Temple of Concordia’ is one of the best-preserved examples of a Greek temple in the world.
Discover the ancient Greek world at the Valley of the Temples and Roman architecture at the “Villa Romana del Casale” The tour begins with a pick-up service at your accommodation or nearby, by luxury 8-seater vehicle where you will be driven to the South coast of Sicily. First stop, a visit to the ancient ‘Valley of the Temples’, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The remains of many other temples dedicated to various divinities like Juno, Hercules, Hephaestus and Athena are located here. After exploring, it’s time for lunch: free tastings of typical Sicilian products with Mt Etna red wine or water, or, if you prefer, an hour of free time to spend as you please. Next, onwards to a town in the heart of Sicily, Piazza Armerina where the Roman ‘Villa Romana del Casale’ is situated. Here you will find the best conserved in-situ Roman mosaics in the world. Return is approximately at 6.30/7 pm. A great day out for lovers of history and archaeological sites!
Agrigento & Piazza Armerina full day tour in Sicily
Depart from Catania or an agreed meeting point. Departures from other areas may be subject to price changes.
Small group tour, max 8 people. Time: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm everyday.
Languages Spoken: English and Italian (others on request).
We recommend to bring comfortable shoes, sun hat/cap, sun protection, water bottle and a camera.
Included
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€105
Up to 16 years old € 81
Conditions
Excludes authorised tourist guide inside the Neapolis of Syracuse and other monuments (available on payment and on request). Full Lunch. Entrance ticket to the monuments. Everything not specified in the include list. The itinerary may undergo variations based on unforeseen occurrences, strikes, bad weather, or other unpredictable and non-voluntary situations.