AGRIGENTO - VALLEY OF TEMPLES Private Tour with Guide Driver

• Just you and your travel partner • Start from Palermo with a licensed LOCAL GUIDE • Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes vehicle • Guided Tour inside Valley of Temples • Visit also the town of Agrigento or the archeological museum When it was called Akragas, Pindaro considered it to be "the Most Beautiful among Mortal Cities". The town was founded by colonists from Rhodes and Crete coming from nearby Gela and reached its maximum splendor in the V c. BC when the magnificent Doric temples were built on the southern hill. In 406 the town was conquered by the Carthaginians though with the last Punic War it passed into Roman hands, who took over and changed its name to Agrigentum.

1. 1

   Palermo

   Pass by

   After pick up by your LOCAL GUIDE at your hotel in Palermo, you'll be driven on board of a Premium Mercedes vehicle through the wonderful interior of the landscape south of the capital. The Sicani Mountains and the hilly landscape is already a highlight of this tour. After approx. 2 hours you'll reach Agrigento.

2. 2

   Valle dei Templi

   2 hours

   Visit the Valley of Temples during a private guided walk through the archeological area with your local guide. Begin from the Temple of Juno - enjoy an excellent view of the entire valley; then admire the Temple of Concordia which is beautifully preserved. Finally the oldest ruin which is traditionally named the Temple of Hercules. These are among the greatest Greek ruins in the Sicily, and the splendor of the temples in the Doric style, built during the fifth and sixth centuries BC.

3. 3

   Agrigento

   1.5 hours

   Explore the city center in Agrigento (or the archeological museum) on your own - and have a lunch break at a local restaurant before driving back to Palermo.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• No infants allowed
• Eating or the use of suncreams inside the vehicle is not allowed
• Tours are only for Non-Smokers
• Not suitable for People over 200 lbs (91 kg)

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.