Location: Piazza Armerina
Top Things to do in Piazza Armerina
What to do and see in Piazza Armerina, Sicily: The Best Archaeology Tours
Piazza Armerina (Gallo-Italic of Sicily: Ciazza; Sicilian: Chiazza) is an Italian comune in the province of Enna of the autonomous island region of Sicily.
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1. Piazza Armerina e Caltagirone
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The tour offers the opportunity to discover two splendid towns, which testify the vast artistic and architectural heritage of Sicily. Starting with the visit of the stunning “Villa del Casale”, constructed between the third and sixth century BC in Piazza Armerina. To end in the ancient town of Caltagirone, its name deriving from the Arabic ‘Cal’at Ghiran’ or ‘Castles of Jars’, which emphasises the importance of its ceramic and Majolica production.
Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off from/to your accommodation in Catania city and surrounding area, Multilingual Guide, Transfer service
Exclusions: Lunch, Ticket Villa del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Pick-up/ Drop-off outside the pick-up area
Reviewed By TravellerSL1
We were picked up by Theresa who was our fabulous guide. She was phenomenal and very accommodating. Her knowledge was spectacular and she made sure that we got to see everything. Would definitely hope to Come back again and use lemon tours and Theresa! Tour was great, Savoca was beautiful and the scenes were the movie was filmed still nostalgic. Fantastic tour experience.
2. 7-Day Highlights PRIVATE Sicily Tour - Only for you
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Destinations included in this tour: Catania, Etna, Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Selinunte, Erice, Palermo, Monreale, Cefalù. Arrival Catania - Departure Palermo. The tour includes the following must-see spots : Palatina Chapel (Palermo) – Valley of Temples by night (Agrigento) – Sicilian cookies tasting (Erice), Granita or Cannolo (Noto) – Historical center and Seaview (Cefalù) – Greek ruins with seaview (Selinunte), 3 Dinners with Sicilian specialty
Inclusions: Dinner, Overnight in wine resort in the Etna area with a wine tasting and food, Overnights in Noto center or Relais 2 km from Noto with breakfast, Overnight in 4-star hotel with breakfast in Agrigento, Overnights in 4-star hotel or B&B superior apartment with breakfast in Palermo, Airport transfers, English speaking driver/guide or driver +English speaking tour guides every day, Transport by Luxury Mercedes vehicles with all the comforts
Exclusions: City Taxes or Tourist Tax, payable directly at hotel, during the check out (only in some cities), Lunches, dinners (Except 1 dinner on day 1), Tips
Reviewed By RossoVinoSusan
Came here with my husband for our wedding anniversary and we had a lovely experience is Cassa de montabalno. Maria the housekeeper was amazing. Very helpful friendly and when we arrived we had to organise a Covid test. She organised it with the help of Ivana and we were very happy that they helped us. Maria was a source of information and arranged us to go on a day tour on a Montabalno Day Tour with Nunzio the taxi driver. We had a wonderful day. I would highly recommend this b&b to anyone who loves the tv show. Only negative was we missed the season and not many restaurants were open but we didn’t starve. We bought our food in the local shop and ate on the balcony in the evening. Thank you for having us!
3. Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour
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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
4. Private PIAZZA ARMERINA and AGRIGENTO Tour with Local Guide start from Agrigento
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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.
5. Roman Villa del Casale guide (Piazza Armerina): truly fabulous mosaics in Sicily
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Guided tour of the roman Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina town in Sicily, one of the most precious jewels left by the Roman civilization in Sicily. The villa, built in the III-IV a.d. it probably belonged to Valerio Massimiano, a powerful patrician of the empire. Since 1997 it has become a UNESCO world heritage, especially for the beauty of its mosaics, famous all over the world. The domus with its 48 rooms is built around the quadrangular peristyle which is accessed from the vestibule. The peristyle floor is entirely mosaic with drawings of European and African animals while the garden is enriched by a large fountain composed of three pools, covered in marble on the outside and in mosaic inside. Tour included the visit of the room with the ten girls in bikinis portrayed in various sports: throwing the disc, playing with the ball, exercises with weights and cross country and, later, the Basilica with the polychrome marble floors
Inclusions: Licensed guide
Exclusions: Entrance ticket
Reviewed By RomeAddict
Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.
6. PRIVATE TOUR from Catania to Agrigento (Valley of Temple) and Piazza Armerina
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Walk Around Sicily offer professional and reliable private tour from Catania (any address) to Agrigento (Valley of Temple) and Piazza Armerina (Villa Romana del Casale). Come with us to visit the archaeological wonders that only Sicily can offer you. In one day we will visit 2 UNESCO world heritage sites. We will take a step back in time and see the maximum expression of classical Greek culture in Valley of Temples (in Agrigento). We will then dedicate ourselves to visiting the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, with its mosaics appreciated and known throughout the world, an example of Roman civilization present in Sicily. The excursion does NOT include a tourist guide that can be booked in advance and has an additional cost.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Private tour with a professional driver, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Entry/Ticket Valley of Temples (Agrigento), Entry/Ticket Villa Romana del Casale, Tourist guide, All that is not expressly indicated in the included services
Reviewed By 06122011
I had the pleasure to use this transfer service fee times, it’s been always a pleasure. Very comfortable car and clean. All the hygiene aspect were respected and price very convenient. I’m happy I’ve found them and ilm be using this service other time. I surely suggest.
7. 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 :)
8. Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo
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4.8 based on 16 reviews
This 11-hour day trip from Palermo will give you the opportunity to visit the Roman Villa del Casale in the territory of Piazza Armerina and the archaeological park "Valley of the Temples" of Agrigento. Your driver/guide will take you by air-conditioned vehicle to each location.
Inclusions: Vehicle/coach with air-conditioning, Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort, All sightseeing and visits as per itinerary, Licensed guide at the Valley of the Temples, Independent visit at Villa Romana del Casale
Exclusions: Admission Fees are not included. Price is $24 USD (Eur 20) per person. Discounts for children., Gratuities, Meals and beverages
Reviewed By Anna B
It is a full day trip from Palermo to Etna and Taormina. Our guide Josephine was amazing and told us a lot about Sicily along the way. When we arrived to Etna it occurred that the cable car wasn't working and we had to go to the top by bus. Unfortunately, this took much longer time than a cable car so we had just a shirt stay on the top. After Etna we went to Taormina which is a breath-taking town with wonderful views over Etna and the sea. I wish we could stay there longer as it is a truly beautiful place. Overall, I would recommend this trip to everyone but be ready for a full day trip with lots of driving which can be tiring.
9. 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!
10. Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Day Trip from Taormina
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4.2 based on 107 reviews
Explore two of Sicily’s top UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale – on a day trip from Taormina, led by a local guide! After getting acquainted with Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, visit the town of Piazza Armerina to see a staggering collection of Roman mosaics inside Villa Romana del Casale, an ancient hunting lodge. All entrance fees are payable locally.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide in Agrigento, Tour escort/host
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fee to the sites (approx 20 euros) - (free for EU citizens under 18 years with a valid ID)
Reviewed By Mity9887
Great couple of hours taking part in Italian cooking! See as it was during Covid-19, my partner and I were the only participants. We were greeted by Luca and offered coffee while they prepared the kitchen for us. We helped make bread, learnt how to make macaroni and of course, pizza! we had 2 breaks - and at each, we ate what we made and had a litre of house wine! The macaroni was made into '"pasta alla norma'' and it was my favourite dish of the course. They even emailed us the recipes after. I highly recommend doing this class, it's a cool way to experience with locals.
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