Sicily's Valley of the Temples private guided tour

Via Panoramica Valle dei Templi, 92100 Agrigento AG, Italy, Agrigento, Italy
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$220.00
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas), Sicily. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy. The area was included in the UNESCO Heritage Site list in 1997. The archaeological park and landscape of the Valley of the Temples is the largest archaeological site in the world with 1,300 hectares.
(FYI: The term "valley" is a misnomer, the site being located on a ridge outside the town of Agrigento).Through this 2-hour private tour you will have the chance to admire the magnificent Doric temples of the sacred hill, as the Temple of Hera (Juno), the Temple of Concordia, Temple of Herakles (Hercules), the Temple of Zeus (Jupiter) and Sanctuary of chthonic deities.Follow the steps and the words of your expert guide and you will also understand the culture that led to the construction of those majestic structures and you will get to know the characters that made Akragas "the most beautiful city of mortals".

What to remember

Important info

  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and take with you some water and sunscreen
  • If the weather conditions are too bad to do the tour safely, the activity will be canceled and you'll be given a full refund
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What's included
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Private tour led by an expert guide. Tickets to access the Valley of the Temples
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What's not included
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Transportation to the meeting point
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Highlights

Explore Sicily's most enthralling archaeological site, which encompasses the ruined ancient city of Akragas. Admire the stunningly well-preserved Tempio della Concordia. Visit the "Tempio di Hera", "Tempio di Eracle", "Tempio di Zeus Olimpico" and the Sanctuary of the "Divinità Ctoniche". Learn the fascinating history of these majestic temples from the words of your expert guide

Operating days

Every day

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Musement S.p.A.
Meeting Point

Your guide will meet you in front of the ticket office of the Tempio di Giunone