Highlights
- Discover the colossal Temple of Juno and Concord, very well preserved
- Visit the Temple of Jupiter (Zeus) with the sculptures of the giants
- Stroll through the paths of the valley with a spectacular panoramic view
Description
The guided tour of the oldest and most characteristic area of Agrigento, known as the Valley of the Temples, will take you to travel back in time among the Doric temples of the Hellenic period, visiting one of the largest and most spectacular archaeological areas in the world.
We start immediately by visiting the Temple of Hera Lacinia or Juno erected 120 meters high in 450 BC. on the hill of the Rupe Atenea with Doric columns; the temple in which he used to celebrate the wedding is dedicated to Juno because inside it was kept a painting that probably depicted the goddess protector of women and fertility.
A few steps away we find one of the symbols of Agrigento, the majestic Temple of Concordia, the second best preserved temple in the world after the Parthenon in Athens.
Dating back to 430 BC. today it is in an excellent state of conservation thanks to the transformation of the temple into a Christian church. In the front part of the temple we can admire the suggestive bronze statue of Icarus, donated by the famous Polish sculptor Igor Mitoraj, representing the fall of Icarus who disobeying his father and flying too close to the sun, burned his wax wings and fell into the Mediterranean.
We continue the guided tour exploring the oldest of the Doric temples of Agrigento, the Temple of Hercules or Heracles for the Greeks, which owes its name to a bronze statue of Hercules, the strongest and most valiant of the Gods, inside the temple.
During the visit you will see prickly pear trees and breathtaking panoramic views over the valley. We then arrive at the Temple of Jupiter or Zeus, originally one of the largest temples of classical antiquity which over time was damaged due to earthquakes and therefore used as a quarry for the construction of the Porto Empedocle pier.
Among the ruins of the temple we will see the reconstruction of one of the Telamons over 7 meters high, stone sculptures of giants placed outside the temple to protect the divinity, which with its majesty gives us an idea of the beauty of the temples originally.
Tickets entry not included (it's possible buy them on the spot in the tickets office)
Includes
Private walking tour of Archaeological Park of the Valley of the Temples of Agrigento with licensed tour guide
Visit the Temple of Hera Lacinia (or Temple of Juno) on the Rupe Atenea hilltop
Admire the majestic Temple of Concordia
Marvel at the bronze statue of Icarus by the famous Polish sculptor Igor Mitoraj
Explore the Temple of Hercules (Heracles)
Enjoy the panoramic views of prickly pear trees and the Valley of the Temples
Discover the Temple of Olympian Zeus (or Temple of Jupiter)
Admire the gigantic Telamons
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
