What to do and see in Piazza Armerina, Sicily: The Best Archaeology Tours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)