Grade

Moderate

Duration

7 Hours

Category

Day Tour

Tour Type

Private

Season

All Year

 65

This is a Private Tour

Day Tour to Agrigento from Palermo

Today we meet the driver at hotel for a full day tour to Agrigento from Palermo acrossing the interior of Sicily to reach Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples where we visit the finest of all ancient Greek sites—the complete Doric Temples (Admission fee: not included). This afternoon we then return to Palermo.

AS REGARDS THE TEMPLES VALLEY:

Agrigento & the Temples Valley: two hours walking tour along the Unesco World Heritage site. Covers the Temple of Hera, the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Zeus.

Agrigento, according to legend, was founded by Daedalus and his son Icarus after they had fled from Crete “by air”.

Historically, however, its origins date back to 582 B.C. when it was founded by Rhodian-cretan colonist from the neighbouring Gela who named their city Akragas after the nearby river of that name. It rapidly increased in size, importance and military strength under Phalarides, the first tyrant, and later under Theron, who extended his sway over northern Sicily as far as Himera.

Agrigento was a city of artists and illustrious personages, amongst whom the philosopher Empedocles. Pindar defines it as “the most beautiful of mortal cities” and, in fact, in the Vth century B.C., those famous temples, whose beauty we still admire today, were built.

This tour is operated with English speaking Driver.
Licensed local guide is not included. Available on request paying a surcharge.

TOUR CODE: PMOAGR

Included
  • Credit Card fees
  • English speaking Driver
  • Legal Invoice
  • VAT
  • Vehicle with air conditioning
  • Visit as per itinerary (independent without booking of guide)
Not Included
  • Admission fees
  • Beverages and meals
  • Gratuities and tips
  • Licensed Tourist Guide if not specified
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Valley of the Temples by Scooter and Licensed Tour Guide


Tours lead by a licensed and qualified tour guide. Get a deep understanding of the temples, the history of the site, and Greek civilisation!
One - Hour Tour

Visit: Temple of Juno, city walls and Byzantine arcosolia, Temple of Concordia, short nature path,  Early-Christian Necropolis, Temple of Hercules, Girgentana goats.
Price: Euro 170 per person (2 people minimum)
Includes: Electric scooter and qualified tour guide




Valley of the Temples by Scooter and Licensed Tour Guide


Temple of Juno, city walls and Byzantine arcosolia, Temple of Concordia, short nature path with almond-tasting (if possible),  Early-Christian Necropolis, Temple of Hercules, , Temple of Zeus and Telamon, Temple of Castor and Pollux, view from above of the Kolymbetra gardens, Girgentana goats.
Two - Hour Tour

Visit: Temple of Juno, city walls and Byzantine arcosolia, Temple of Concordia, short nature path,  Early-Christian Necropolis, Temple of Hercules, Girgentana goats.
Price: Euro 210 per person (2 people minimum)
Includes: Electric scooter and qualified tour guide