From Catania or Taormina: Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Tour Guided tour of Agrigento and Piazza Armerina from Catania
ID: GYG412258-747928
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please specify where the pick-up will take place when booking
The tour will be held in accordance with current anti-poaching regulations
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors
Pick-up service is available in Catania (please specify where the pick-up will take place when booking).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
