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What to do and see in Agrigento, Sicily: The Best Archaeology Tours
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. 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!
2. Full Day Agrigento Round Trip Tour from Palermo
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the historic beauty of Agrigento with this 8-hour trip from Palermo. Return to Palermo at the end of the tour.
Inclusions: Light refreshments, English-speaking escort driving, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Tour Guide
Reviewed By Claire B
What a trip! Adam, our driver, was fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble for him. The day went according to plan and we had marvellous visits to both the extensive complex of Villa Adriana and then taken up the hill to Villa d’Este and its magnificent water gardens. Thoroughly recommend this out of Rome trip although pre-trip communication from the local provider could be improved.
3. Private tour of the Valley of the Temples and Kolymbethra in Sicily
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Admire the magnificent Doric temples of the sacred hill, recently listed by UNESCO as a Cultural World Heritage. Follow your expert guide and get to know the history and the fascinating characters that shaped the face of Akragas, the ancient Agrigento. Enjoy a unique visit to the luscious garden of the Kolymbetra, a historic and botanical gem.
Inclusions: Private tour, Expert tour guide, Tickets for the Valley of the Temples and Garden of Kolymbetra
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By AlfonsoC315
A highly recommended destination and tour. Our guide, Sergio, was great. He brought the 2,000 year old artifacts to life with knowledge, charm and enthusiasm. We also appreciated his flexibility, accomodating a last minute change in timing when we were delayed in departing from Palermo.
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. 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
6. 3 Days TREASURES OF THE EAST - with Local Guide -Private Excursions from Catania
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
- Exclusive Tours for personalized itineraries and flexibility - Led by a licensed LOCAL GUIDE for undivided attention - Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes Minivan - Customizable tours according to your interests - Available also starting from Taormina - SYRACUSE - NOTO - AGRIGENTO - TAORMINA - CYCLOPS COAST - CATANIA - ETNA Visiting Sicily is exciting and enriches the soul. The central position of the island in the Mediterranean has for centuries made it the ideal place for the integration of Mediterranean culture. Just think of the Carthaginian, Greek and Roman colonizations, when usages and customs of the Siculi, Elimi, and of the Sicani blended with those of the peoples who came from beyond the sea.
Inclusions: Private Guided Tours in archeological areas and towns, Transportation by Mercedes V-Class Minivan, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Winery Visit & Tasting, Food and drinks, Accommodation in Catania (booked by traveler), 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.
7. Tourist Guides Agrigento and Valley of the Temples
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The magic of the Valley and the splendor of the Temples enclosed and narrated in an unforgettable tour, even in the moonlight in summer.
Inclusions: Access to the Temples
Exclusions: Soda/Pop
Reviewed By Hiro1719
私はシチリアに今回初めて来ました。2週間の語学留学、その前後1週間、シチリア各地を旅する、今途中です。PALERMOに着いて、直ぐ歩いて回り、初シチリアを堪能しました。翌朝バスでAgrigento日帰り観光をしました。驚嘆しました!! 古代遺跡群が広大な敷地に点在し、紀元前４－５世紀から1748年に司教グレゴリウスにより大聖堂として改築された神殿まであり、キリスト教徒の聖地として今も生きている様は、正に驚愕に値すると思います。 恐るべしです。800mをとぼとぼと歩いて戻り、国立考古学博物館を見学して、古いものを大切にする人々の心情を感じます。 I have no words against AGRIGENTO. Marvelous!! You should visit here!! How wonderfull Sicilian people are, they have chrisheded for long time.
8. Sunset tour of the Valley of the Temples, Agrigento
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4.9 based on 40 reviews
Enjoy the summer night cool, observe the changing colours of the temples sandstone- between twilight and nightfall- and finally admire them lit up by lights. Soak in the magical atmosphere of the Valley illuminated first by the colours of the sunset and then by the floodlights.
Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide
Exclusions: Admission ticket
Reviewed By s l
We found Michele Gallo through the Rick Steves Sicily travel book. Michele was very easy to work with- contacted us quickly through email and whats app. He arranged for Carmelina to take us through the Valley of the Temples. It was well worth the money to have a guide. The site is large and its hard to understand the interaction between the various temples on your own. The site was closed the day we were supposed to go due to storm damage. Michele notified us the night before, as soon as he learned of the closure. He was able to make arrangements for another day so we did not miss this stunning site. Excellent customer service!
9. Electric scooter tour inside the Valley of the Temples Agrigento
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4.9 based on 55 reviews
Explore the Valley of the Temples with this exclusive tour aboard a modern electric scooter, environmentally friendly and easy to drive. Visit the entire archaeological area located along the Via Sacra, admiring the ancient temples and many other interesting places on the way. Furthermore, you can also take the green routes, designed to allow you to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside, dotted with almond trees and ancient olive groves. Here you could explore the ancient Roman roads, such as Cardo I. The guided tour offers you the unique opportunity to visit both the picturesque landscapes and the ancient monuments, framed by the sea, the earth and the sky. During your adventurous experience, you will visit the Temple of Hera Lacinia, ancient fortifications and tome, the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Hercule Victor and the gorges of Girgentana.
Inclusions: Electric scooter rental, Accompaniment with tour leader throughout the tour
Exclusions: Ticket Entrance to the Valley of the Temples, Audio Guide
Reviewed By Joanna S
We were not sure if we would manage it, but we practiced on electric scooters in our city and it was ok. We even managed to drive with our child standing in front of the driving person. The ground in Valle dei Templi is rough though, so the ride is not very smooth. Once we had to turn into a very narrow passage, which was a bit too difficult. If you are afraid, you may turn off the scooter for a while in such places and push it instead of riding it. Ask the guide about this option. The guide told us interesting stories about the site, which made our visit much more interesting. Somehow we did not go to see the goats at the end, which was supposed to be included in the tour. We forgot about it while we were there and than we were sorry about it (especially our child).
10. 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.
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