Private tour from Palermo to Agrigento and Piazza Armerina
Description
The tour offers two stops in Agrigento with a visit to the Valley of the Temples and the Scala dei Turchi Let's start from Agrigento. The visit of the archaeological park, combined with the beauty of the landscapes visible from the hill of the Temples, will leave you fascinated. Impossible to forget this magical place full of beauty. A few kilometers from Agrigento is the Scala dei Turchi, literally translated into Turkish scale. It is a dazzling white rock formation, rising from the crystal clear sea like giant steps. Walking along this gentle slope, overlooking the sea, will give you a unique experience. It should be noted that the driver is not a tour guide and will not accompany you during the visits, he can only provide general information during the trip.
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Itinerary
First stop of the tour: The Valley of the Temples, in Agrigento. Unesco heritage, the Valley of the Temples houses a series of Doric Temples from the Hellenic period still in an exceptional state of conservation. Entering the archaeological site you will have the impression of having gone back in time and it is easy to imagine the beauty and refinement of the Hellenic era. Among the park's monuments: the temple of Zeus, the most imposing of all; the temple of Heracles, the oldest; the temple of Concordia, the best preserved Doric sanctuary in the world because it was converted into a Christian sanctuary; the temple of Juno and, finally, the Temple of Dioscuri, symbol of the city of Agrigento. The area of the Agorà from the Greco-Roman age, the mosaic floors, the ancient aqueducts in the Hellenic Roman residential areas and the early Christian basilicas are also beautiful.
Stop for lunch. At your choice, the driver will take you to a restaurant for a break before the next stop.
Second stage of the tour: Piazza Armerina. The small town, surrounded by forests, woods and natural reserves, offers a splendid Baroque historical center, presided over by the imposing Cathedral, and the famous Villa Romana del Casale. The Villa, a UNESCO heritage site, is a magnificent rural residence which belonged to an exponent of the Roman senatorial aristocracy. The charm of the structure is mainly due to the wonderful floor and wall mosaics, which represent the lifestyle of the owner. The stylistic influences of African art are evident. The decorations distinguish different styles and narrative cycles: one dedicated to mythology and epic poems, the other attributed to the nature and scenes of everyday life of the Roman aristocracy.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup from any hotel or address in Palermo. You will have a car with driver just for you. Once the purchase is complete, we will send you the complete information.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: Our driver is not a specialized guide, he only provides background information about the tour.
Reviews(3)
Promised guide was a no show. Driver did not speak English. No promised admission tickets to Valley of temples. We had to buy our own. This was not a tour. It was a drive in an uncomfortable mini van with air conditioning that only somewhat worked. Very disappointing
Dear client, we are sorry to read your comment, anyway we invite you to read carefully what you booked. First of all our service doesn't include any guide, if the client need it must to do a specific request and in your case we didn't receive any request. We inform you that Tour can be with or without guide. The driver speaks English, but his main role is drive the vehicle. The van was a Mercedes class V 2022, one of the best full optional and the air conditioning has not any anomalies. The client has the responsibility to read carefully what is included or not in the price and our service description is very clear. Regards Transfer Airport Palermo
The temple ruins were remarkable, but even more spectacular was the Piazza Armerina! The mosaic tiles were incredible. it’s one thing to see renditions of palaces in Hollywood films, but to actually stand looking at the remnants is a unique experience. It’s a bit of a long ride from Palermo but we’ll worth it.
