Privétour naar Agrigento vanuit Palermo

Discovering the Valley of the Temples is definitely one of the best ways to experience the historical richness of Sicily with a personal guide. Enjoy this fantastic private day trip to Agrigento from Palermo and learn about the first Greek colony! Begin the private day trip with a pick up in Palermo and enjoy a nice drive to Agrigento. Once you arrive you will meet your guide who will accompany you for the entire day so by the end of it you will have  knowledge in the history about the origins of Sicily. At Agrigento, You will see how smoothly Greek culture mixes with the Sicilian heritage During the centuries Sicily was dominated by many peoples, Arabs, and the Roman Empire but to this present day, it is still easy to recognize the legacy that was left by the Greeks. A typical example of this Greek influence in the area is the Valley of the Temples which you will visit together with a well-informed and passionate private guide who adores history.

Discover one of the biggest archaeological sites around

One finds within the great Valle dei Templi twelve Doric temples dedicated to the Greek deities; these edifices were erected from the 5th to the 2nd century B.C. And most remarkably, it is from this valley that the oldest Greek ruins in Italy have been preserved, offering the most perfect presentation of Hellenic architecture in history, all set in antiquity. On its territory, there is a temple of Hera which was destroyed by the Carthaginians in 406 and reconstructed. There is also the Temple of Concord, known as the most preserved temple in the whole valley. How has it come to survive to that period today? The reason is that during the 6th century AD the great Christian basilica was established here and so this continued for many centuries. Only a couple examples above are sufficient to prove that. In addition, to these there is the Temple of Heracles one of the earliest temples on the site, of which only eight columns remain, and that of Zeus Olympius, destroyed by the Carthaginians before its completion. Along with others of equal weight, apart from the temples, the area possesses Greek and Roman necropolises suburb, the tomb of Theron, and many such other yet to be explored remnants. A sightseeing of the ancient Greek ruins will be surely a whole day long, full of excitement, and later on, it is choices to be taken for the Valley of the Temples. Merging with suggestion, the latter appears to be the best Italian wine producers use their very best efforts\ingredients in creatinga playfully flavored ensemble, that stands an excellent companion even for the most flavorful dishes in Sicily. Having teamed up with a group of local wthnic men and women, they have been able to make a period costume drama, the ancient equivalent of Ben-Hur. Dinner at sunset in Agrigento completes the day trip to the Valley of the Temples. Kindly book your reservation for this interesting tour of Agrigento with a visit to the marvelous ancient sites of Sicily, so you do not miss a chance to get acquainted with the historical treasure of Sicily.

For bookings from 1 to 8 people: 8 DAYS Cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 7 DAYS prior to tour departure and no-shows. For bookings up to 9 people: availability and cancellation policy ON REQUEST!

1. We regret to inform you that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
2. Please note that this tour might be run on Mercedes luxury 8-seater vans or Mercedes luxury mini buses according to the tour occupancy and always providing the highest possible quality.
3. We suggest good walking shoes (no flip-flops!) as well as hat and sunscreen.
4.   This tour runs on rain or shine.