Agrigento and Piazza Armerina guided tour from Taormina
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Two civilizations - the Greek and the Roman - in one excursion. During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit two antique cities of art, UNESCO World Heritage sites.You will travel across Sicily by bus with your tour leader and local guide towards the city of Agrigento, located on the southern coast of Sicily and famous for its archaeological park the Valley of the Temples: here you will find well-preserved temples built by the Greeks between 510 and 430 BC.Upon arrival in Agrigento, visit the Valley of the Temples (Juno, Concordia, Hercules, Zeus, Castor and Pollux). Take a break for lunch (extra), then continue to Piazza Armerina, in the center of Sicily, for a visit to the well-known Villa Romana del Casale of about 3,500 square meters. Here you will see the famous Roman mosaics dating back to the 4th century AD.
Highlights
- Day trip to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale
- Discover Sicily's finest ancient Greek and Roman ruins with a guide
- Spend an afternoon at Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina admiring the famous 'Bikini Girls' mosaic
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
Available in English, Italian, German
What's included
- Guided tour
- Transportation
- Local guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Where you'll meet
The general meeting point is the Bus Terminal at Via Pirandello in Taormina (not the Greek theatre). Getting out from Porta Messina Arch, take the Via Pirandello on the right and continue down for about 500 m until you reach the Bus Terminal on the right hand. Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before departure.
Operated by
SAT Group
Important information
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
* Entrance fees for the Valley of the Temples must be paid on the day of the tour. Tickets cost €14 for full admission and €7 for reduced tickets (EU citizens aged between 18 and 25 years with valid ID); free for EU citizens under the age of 18
Know in advance:
* In addition to the general meeting point, pick-up is also available in the areas of Taormina by the sea, Giardini Naxos, Recanati and Letojanni, but only upon request. You will find the contact details of the local organiser on your voucher
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