Valley of the Temples skip-the-line guided tour in Agrigento

Valle dei Templi, Agrigento, AG, Italy, Agrigento, Italy
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English, Italian
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Join this tour and discover one of the most beautiful archaeological areas of Italy, as well as the largest in the world: the famous Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.This Archaeological Park is located on a plateau not far from the sea and is listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is governed by an excellent state of preservation and by some very important Doric temples of the Hellenic period. It corresponds to the ancient Akragas, the original monumental nucleus of the city of Agrigento.Inside the Valley there are twelve temples as well as some fortifications, the Lower and Upper Agora, an Olympeion and a Vouleuterion. Source of inspiration for poets, philosophers and painters, it is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic parks in Sicily. The tour will start from the temple of Hera, continuing on the sacred way to the remains of the surrounding wall. You will continue with the visit of the Temple of Concord, the remains of the early Christian necropolis, the Temple of Heracles and the remains of the Temple of Zeus.Your guide will lead you to discover the secrets of this place, where time seems to stand still, preserving an unprecedented historical charm.

What to remember

Important info

  • The entrance ticket to the Valley of the Temples will be directly provided by the guide at the meeting point
  • The tour can be conducted in Italian and English at the same time
  • Reach the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the activity starts
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What's included
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Entrance fees. Guided walking tour
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What's not included
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Food and drinks
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Highlights

Visit the Valley of the Temples Archaeological Park in Agrigento. Admire outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture. Follow your guide and learn about the ancient, classical culture of Sicily. Enjoy views from a breezy hilltop looking out across the Strait of Sicily

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
Empeeria
Meeting Point

Meet your tour guide under the olive tree in front of the Lemonade stand, located at the entrance of the Temple of Juno.