Valley of the Temples Tour: UNESCO Heritage Trip from Palermo to Catania
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Embark on a UNESCO Heritage trip from Palermo to Catania and explore the Valley of the Temples, the largest Archaeological Park in the world. Discover the impressive Doric temples and immerse yourself in Greek culture and art.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Palermo - Pickup at the location you requested.

  • Valle dei Templi - Panoramic drive by car around the Valley Of The Temples, start of the walk to the Valley Of Temples with the possibility of booking an authorized Tourist Guide on request, pick-up at the end of the Tour.
    From Palermo to Agrigento about 2 hours driving, 30/60 minutes for light lunch on request.
    Ticket to visit Valley of The Temples: € 10 each.

  • Valle dei Templi - In the Valley of the Temples there are 12 temples in the Doric order, 3 sanctuaries, a large concentration of necropolises, the garden of Kolymbetra and the hypogea, the lower and upper Agora. There is also a Roman-era Olympeion and Bouleuterion (council chamber) on a Greek plan.

  • Scala dei Turchi - Possibility to stop and visit the Scala Dei Turchi with a small surcharge of € 50.
    Driving from Valley of The Temples to Scala Dei Turchi will be 30 minutes. 1 hour stop there.

  • Catania - Arrival in Catania at the place you requested.
    Driving back from Agrigento to Catania will be about 2 hours.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Refreshing single-dose wipes
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • English-speaking driver
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tickets to the Archaeological Park € 10 each
  • Scala Dei Turchi € 50
Additional Information

Being the largest Archaeological Park globally with approximately 1300 hectares, The Valley of the Temples finds its place on the UNESCO list of Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Occupying a plateau near the sea and a short distance from Agrigento’s historic center, this renowned location boasts majestic Doric temples, reflecting Greek culture and art’s profound influence.

In the extensive area of the Valley of the Temples, you would find 12 Doric order temples, 3 sanctuaries, a wide array of necropolises, the Kolymbetra garden, and the hypogeum, as well as the lower and upper Agora. Additionally, a Roman-era Olympeion and a Bouleuterion, designed on a Greek plan, are also present.

Location
Palermo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Orydanna
Oct 6, 2023
Sicily Tour Services for unforgettable experiences - Very professional service, able to give you everything you need to best visit this enchanting region. Excellent advice also for typical local restaurants with an excellent quality-price ratio.
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