Overview
Discovering the greek worl in Agrigento and visiting the famous mosaics of the Villa Romana Del Casale, in Piazza Armerina.
Full day excursion with a driver that takes you around the beauties of Sicily.
For archaeology and history lovers visit of Agrigento and Piazza Armerina is an experience to not to be missed during a trip in Sicily
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off or meeting point close to your accommodation in Catania
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Snack with typical Sicilian street food, water and Etna wine
Touristic guide inside the historical places
Biglietti di ingresso
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
At number 32 there's a yellow sign "Sicily Day by Day".
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Sicily Day By Day
For the Agrigento Piazza Armerina tour we provide for pick-up service at your accommodation or in the close vicinity, with comfortable and luxury 8-seats vehicle.
Please Note that: our driver guide is not a touristic guide, so he cannot enter inside the historical places. He will give you information during the trip on the vehicle, before you will go inside. A paper guide will be provided to be used inside the archeological areas. -
Valle dei Templi
2 hours
Driving to the southern cost of Sicily, you will travel across Sicily by comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle. The tour will begin with the visit of the majestic archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pindar, the Greek poet and writer, described it as “one of the most beautiful cities of those inhabited by mortals”. “Valle dei Templi” is famous for its well-preserved temples, seven in total. 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. In the site, you can also visit the remains of many other temples dedicated to various divinity like Juno, Hercules, Hephaestus and Athena.
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Piazza Armerina
2 hours
In the early afternoon we will be in Piazza Armerina, a city woven in the hearth of Sicily. In this city is located the splendid Villa Romana del Casale, majestic imperial villa originally the property of a powerful Roman family. Here you will find the best conserved in-situ roman mosaics in the world.
The Villa Romana del Casale houses mosaic flooring – figurative and geometric – , wall mosaics, columns, stutues, capitals and coins. Since 1997 the city is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Agrigento and Piazza Armerina: Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale
Can I cancel Agrigento and Piazza Armerina: Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
At number 32 there's a yellow sign "Sicily Day by Day". Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off or meeting point close to your accommodation in Catania
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Snack with typical Sicilian street food, water and Etna wine
What's not included?
- Touristic guide inside the historical places
- Biglietti di ingresso
Which places does it visit?
It visits Sicily Day By Day, Valle dei Templi, Piazza Armerina.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Sicily Day By Day
