8–9 hours
3 languages
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

Discovering the Valley of the Temples, one of the most extensive, representative and preserved archaeological sites of classical Greek civilization, granted Unesco World Heritage status in 1997. The archaeological area of the ancient Akragas, the original nucleus of modern Agrigento. Along with a long rocky scarp, dedicated to the gods. Within the area of the ancient city there is also the Peter Griffo Regional Archaeological Museum, which houses 5688 finds that illustrate the history of the territory from the prehistory to the end of the Greek-Roman age.

Inclusions

What's included

Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
Entrance tickets in the Valley of Greek Temples
Private professional guide inside the archeological museum
Private professional guide inside the Valley of Greek Temples
Entrance tickets in the archeological Museum of Agrigento

What's not

Food and Beverages
Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.

Itinerary

Catania represents the starting point but also the end of the tour, because there will be 2 hours of driving time to get in Agrigento, and then 2 hours to come back from Agrigento to your accommodation
Passes by
Founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century BC, Agrigento became one of the leading cities in the Mediterranean world. His supremacy and pride are demonstrated by the remains of the magnificent Doric temples that dominated the ancient town, much of which still lies under today's fields and orchards. The archaeological area of Agrigento, the Valley of the Temples, the Southern coast of Sicily and the vast territory of the ancient polis, the cliff of the Acropolis of the ancient city, as well as the sacred hill on which stand the main Doric temples and up to the extramural necropolis. The Valley of the Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, is certainly the most important testimony of the ancient, classical culture of Sicily. It brings together the temples of gods goddesses as well as the area of the necropolis and sanctuaries outside the walls. The Temple of Castor and Pollux (Dioscuri), the legendary twin brothers, nowadays has only four columns left and has become the symbol of Agrigento, the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Jupiter) built to thank Zeus on the occasion of the Agrigentines' victory over the Carthaginians, in 480 BC, the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Heracles (Hercules), the Temple of Aesculapius, the Temple of Volcano and the Tomb of Theron and, of course, the Archeological Museum.
3 hAdmission included
**The Regional Archaeological Museum "Pietro Griffo"** in Agrigento is one of Sicily's most important archaeological museums. It displays an extensive collection of artifacts from the ancient Greek city of Akragas, including sculptures, pottery, and inscriptions. The museum offers visitors a fascinating journey through the rich history and culture of ancient Sicily.
1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Rome Italy Explora

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A small amount of walking is involved
Customers with physical limitations can have problems walking inside the archeological area.

How it compares in Catania

Its from-price is 283% above the median of the 133 day trips we list in Catania.
Its length is typical for the group.

About Catania

Catania, on Sicily's east coast, is a black lava-stone city beneath Mount Etna, with a noisy fish market, Baroque squares and a long seafront.

Catania lies at the foot of Mount Etna, the active volcano whose lava reached the city in 1669, and an earthquake in 1693 flattened it. Rebuilt in the eighteenth century in the Baroque style, it uses black lava stone for walls and paving, set against white limestone. The Piazza del Duomo has an elephant of lava stone carrying an obelisk, the cathedral of Sant'Agata, and a fountain.

Top-ranked sights in Catania: Piazza Duomo, Via Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi) , Gambino Winery (Vini Gambino).

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