Day Trips From Guided tours Tours Culture & history Landmarks & monuments Day trips Archaeology UNESCO sites Sightseeing Educational activities Architecture

Discover the Greek World in Agrigento by visiting the Valley of the Temples and explore an amazing beach in Sicily, the monumental Turkish Steps.

Highlights

• Visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore one of the most amazing beaches in Sicily
• Discover the flavors of typical Sicilian wine

Description

Begin the day with a pick-up from your accommodation in a comfortable minivan at around 8:30 AM. The first stop will be in Agrigento. This city used to be the richest of all the Greek colonies.  Admire the beautiful and impressive Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. See some of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. Pindar, the Greek poet, and writer, described it as one of the most beautiful cities of those inhabited by mortals. The Valley of the Temples is famous for its well-preserved temples, seven in total.  The Temple of Concordia is one of the best preserved Greek temples in the world helping the site to gain the classic UNESCO world heritage award. At the site, visit the remains of many other temples dedicated to various divinities like Juno, Hercules, Hephaestus, and Athena. Next see one of the most amazing beaches in Sicily. A few kilometers away from Agrigento, find the Scala dei Turchi, literally translated to Turkish steps. Discover a dazzling white rock formation, rising from the clear blue sea-like giant steps. Walk this gentle slope, high above the sea on your feet, and enjoy a unique experience. Here, have free time to enjoy one of the most famous beaches in Sicily. Enjoy a rustic brunch, all accompanied by local wine and water. From June to September, it is usually also possible to climb the Turkish Steps for a guided visit of approximately 30 minutes, which is entirely managed by the Municipality of Realmonte (and not by our agency). Please note that this visit is not a mandatory part of our tour, and availability is subject to limitations due to access restrictions and visitor quotas.

Includes

Multilingual speaking driver Air-conditioned vehicle Hotel pickup and drop-off (or agreed meeting point close to your accommodation in Catania city center) Baby seat (if needed) Rustic brunch (stuffed sandwiches with typical products or tavola calda) Water Wine Maps and booklets

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund