From Catania or Taormina: Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Tour

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Dive into the history and myth of Agrigento and Piazza Armerina on this guided tour. Visit the Valley of the Temples, discover the largest collection of Roman mosaics in the world, and more.

Highlights

  • Visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento: one of the largest archaeological parks in Italy
  • Know the history of its eleven temples
  • Discover Villa Romana del Casale and the largest collection of Roman mosaics in the world

Description

Leaving from Catania or Taormina, the first stop of the tour will be Agrigento, known for its Valley of the Temples, one of the most striking archaeological areas of Italy, as well as the largest in the world, which contains within it an extraordinary monumental heritage and landscape. Inserted by UNESCO among the World Heritage Sites, in 1997, for the excellent state of conservation of the temples, the Archaeological Park houses within it the remains of eleven Greek temples, including the Temple of Concord, one of the best preserved in the world. Afterwards, you'll head to Piazza Armerina, a city located in the heart of Sicily, where you'll visit the famous Villa Romana del Casale, a site of great artistic and archaeological interest, dating back to the fourth century. Inside, you can admire the largest collection of Roman mosaics best preserved in the world, characterized by the depiction of mythological stories, hunting scenes, banquets, moments of daily life: real encyclopedias of antiquity.

Includes

Hotel Pick up Multilingual driver

Important Information

  • It is important to reach the meeting point 10 minutes before the activity starts Maximum punctuality is required; the minutes of delay will be subtracted from the total duration of the experience Please specify where the pick-up will take place when booking The tour will be held in accordance with current anti-poaching regulations The tour takes place in an air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle, where you will also find water available

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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