Location: Agrigento
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Though Agrigento is a modern city of about 60,000 on Sicily’s southwest coast, the majority of visitors come to experience the past just outside of town. At the Valley of the Temples (Valle dei Templi), citizens of the then-major Greek colony of Akragras began building seven Doric style holy monuments in the sixth century BC. The nearby Archaeological Museum helps put everything into context. Agrigento also has some fascinating sights in its old town, like the medieval Norman cathedral.
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1. Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Back to the glorious Sicilian past. The tour will take you to Greek and Roman times through a delightful excursion. During the day you will see the astonishing temples of the valley (Temple of Juno, Concordia, Hercules, Zeus and others). After lunch break you will head to Piazza Armerina, the splendid medieval village founded by Normands in XI century and you will visit the UNESCO world heritage Villa del Casale, a Roman villa built in the IV century decorated with incredible and well preserved mosaics.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By TravelGeek25
I and my wife went on a private tour of Noto, Modica and Ragusa with Alessio, the owner of Sicily Grand Tour. Alessio is a native of Sicily and speaks very clear English without any Italian accent, which is a great plus; particularly when he has to drive the car with his mask on and speak. He is very knowledgeable not just about Sicily but also gave informative tidbits of faraway cities like Trieste in the northeast of Italy. We found him very personable as he was always keen to engage in conversation, enthusiastically clicked our pictures with a DSLR, and of course took us to the best spots in each of the three towns. I can easily recommend him for Sicily tours as his communication/approach right from the time I contacted him via email/whatsapp until the very end of the tour was prompt, clear and amicable. SD
2. Private PIAZZA ARMERINA and AGRIGENTO Tour with Local Guide start from Agrigento
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
See two of Sicily’s UNESCO-listed ancient sites. With a private licensed guide and luxury transportation, this engaging tour ensures you control the pace and receive personalized attention. Take a guided tour of the Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, known for its well-preserved mosaics. • Exclusive Private Tour with licensed LOCAL GUIDE for flexibility and personalized attention • Comfortable Transport from your hotel in Agrigento area by Top Class Mercedes Minivan • Visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day • See the famous Bikini Girls Mosaics, the Temple of Concordia , and more
Inclusions: Exclusive Private tour, Private Guided Tour at the Roman Villa, Private Guided Tour of the Valley of Temples, Transportation by Premium Mercedes V-Class Minivan, Local Guide Driver, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance Fees
Reviewed By amongthecastelli
Mimmo is a superb driver and guide. Informed, considerate and kind, he drove us across Sicily and revealed the character and mystery of Sicily to us along the way with intelligence, good cheer and humor. His English is impeccable. When we return, we will certainly use his services again. We loved Sicily, and Mimmo was a big part of the experience.
3. Nature and History: Agrigento and Scala dei Turchi
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Highlights during the excursion: Visit of the Valley of the temples with a private local guide A very unusual meal : a picnic in the nature A visit to Scala dei turchi
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Picnic, Driver/guide, Professional art historian Local guide at the Valley of the temples ( 2 hours), Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By R2566PLhelens
I had no idea what to expect when I travelled to Sicitly. But I was amazed by the scenery, culture, food and mostly the history. Angela our tour guide was very knowledgeable, professional and great fun to be around, nothing was too much trouble. Her home town of Cefalu was amazing! Giuseppe our bus driver was the best and did a fantastic job driving us around safely and I was amazed that he could fit all bags in! If you want to experience definatley contact Angela at Sicily By Experts.
4. Private AGRIGENTO Valley of Temples Tour - with Local Guide -starts from Palermo
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
• Exclusive Private Tour for personalized attention and flexibility • Start from Palermo with a licensed LOCAL GUIDE • Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes Minivan • Guided Tour inside Valley of Temples to learn more about the history of the archeological site • Check out the Sicani Mountains and the beautiful landscapes of central Sicily while your guides drives you • UNESCO World Heritage Site When it was called Akragas, Pindaro considered it to be "the Most Beautiful among Mortal Cities". The town was founded by colonists from Rhodes and Crete coming from nearby Gela and reached its maximum splendor in the V c. BC when the magnificent Doric temples were built on the southern hill. In 406 the town was conquered by the Carthaginians though with the last Punic War it passed into Roman hands, who took over and changed its name to Agrigentum.
Inclusions: Local guide/driver, Private Guided Tour inside the archeological area, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Exclusive Private tour, Bottled water, Transportation by Mercedes V-Class Minivan
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entrance Fees In General
Reviewed By amongthecastelli
Mimmo is a superb driver and guide. Informed, considerate and kind, he drove us across Sicily and revealed the character and mystery of Sicily to us along the way with intelligence, good cheer and humor. His English is impeccable. When we return, we will certainly use his services again. We loved Sicily, and Mimmo was a big part of the experience.
5. Private Agrigento & Scale of the Turks Tour, from Palermo area
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit the Temple Valley in tour Agrigento, one of the most important archeological sites in the world and a Unesco world heritage site, where you will admire the finest of all ancient Greek sites: the complete Doric Temples,then getting through a long stairway to the west, near Porto Empedocle, you will reach an amazing even if not very frequented beach for bathing: its name is the famous Scale of the Turks. ENJOY YOU THE ASSISTANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE, DURING THE DAY TRIP AND OUTSIDE THE MUSEUMS OR ARCHEOLOGICAL AREAS , FOR ONLY € 75 (IT IS NOT AN AUTHORIZED TOUR GUIDE SERVICE- IT IS ONLY AN ASSISTANCE )
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, All taxes, fees, Landing and facility fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Tour Guide, Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By Janett R
Perfectly executed service for a Palermo airport transfer. Easy booking, great customer service and the driver arrived early and then proceeded to circumnavigate traffic, knowing the city well. Would recommend and use again.
6. Mosaic Tour 1
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Mosaico transfer involves: Departure at 8:30 am, arrival at the Roman villa of the farmhouse (stop for about 2 hours). Departure for the valley of the temples (stop for about 2 hours). Return to Syracuse. Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal authorizations and have free access to limited traffic areas and preferential lanes in all cities. Free bottled water wi fi. Our drivers are equipped with the qualifications required for driving public service vehicles. Guided tour itineraries are available on request. NB. THE LISTED EXCURSIONS INCLUDE A / R TRANSFER ONLY.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Tourist Guide: available on request and to be paid extra on site, Lunch
Reviewed By ChaoDeng86
Giovanni is a very nice persone. He is always available to provide really NOHEST and GOOD advice for your stay at Siracusa. He has passion to show the best of Sicilia. You will for sure become friends after the tour. He could be also a reason to come back again in Siracusa :)
7. Agrigento; Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi from Palermo, Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Retrace the Greek-Roman history of Sicily. Admire the Doric architecture of the UNESCO site of the Valley of the Times in Agrigento, during this full-day private tour with driver. Discover the splendid Kolymbethra Garden to admire different botanical species. Visit the regional archaeological museum of Pietro Griffo to admire various historical artifacts. Enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Sicily, where the famous Scala dei Turchi stands.
Inclusions: Pick-up service from / to hotel / port, Bilingual Italian-English driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Child seats (on request)
Exclusions: Tourist guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Reviewed By ekaterina_molokova
Thanks to our guide Giovanni! He told us so many interesting things about Sicily. The trip was wonderful and unforgettable. I can recommend it to everybody!
8. Agrigento - Valley of the Temples
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4.9 based on 7 reviews
Pick up at the hotel. Departure to Agrigento in the direction of the "Valley of the Temples" to visit the most important archaeological and landscape area of Italy declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit of the Archaeological Museum I'm going back to the hotel. End of our services.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Mance, Inputs
Reviewed By dsirfri
i had a great time on francescos boat, he made my stay really pleasant. we were swimming next to mondello beach and had the opportunity to visit a grotto. Furthermore the aperitif we had was delicious. thanks for everything
9. Valley of the Temples - Turkish steps
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4.6 based on 13 reviews
See in a day a unique combination of marvels created by human beings and wonders created by mother nature
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Lee G
My daughter and I recently visited Sicily on our motorcycle Our great hotel (B&B San Marco) which offers views of the temples form the property suggested a tour guide - Marco Falzone. He is an archaeologist and a historian. He grew up as a kid playing and exploring this incredible place. We had the best 3 hour tour - were transported back in time. He is enthusiastic knowledgeable fun and a great human being! Fantastic. Thank you for your gift Marco.
10. Villa Romana Del Casale in Piazza Armerina and Valley Of Temples in Agrigento
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4.4 based on 8 reviews
This tour represents a wonderful dive into the past, discovering beautiful Roman mosaics, perfectly preserved over the centuries, testimony to the good taste and inclination to the art of the Roman people, and the beautiful temples, witnesses of Greek civilization, that rise majestically along the valley where the Neapolis Akragas was founded thousands of years ago. We will be happy to accompany you on this private tour. you can relax along the way thinking about the wonders seen, immersed in the comfort of our cars.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Specialized Guide, Admission Tickets for attractions
Reviewed By pibi1998
First off, I booked this tour December 30th at about 8:30pm via Viator fir Dec 31st tour. The operator emailed me right away to clarify things that made the tour go smoothly. When we arrived in Catania at 5:40 early in the morning, our driver Danilo was was waiting for us already. We had an early start, meaning our time was not wasted at all. When we reached in Taormina, I asked Danilo to check if we can add done of the Godfather places to check and he called his boss right away and was confirmed we can do it. I was happy and appreciated the flexibility. We were able to check the places that I wanted to go. Just a reminder, our driver is not a licensed tourist guide but he tells us where to go and drop us off and pick us up like “door to door”. I would suggest to google the best places to visit and tell the driver what you most like to visit and read all about it. You will appreciate more if you know the story behind that particular area. This tour works perfectly for us. Thank you Danilo for doing above and beyond of what you are doing. Cheers!
