Sicily's Valley of the Temples private guided tour

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Agrigento, Italy

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Language: English , Italian , French , Spanish , German

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Duration: 2 Hours

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Do this because

It’s a tour that takes in the largest archaeological site in the world, Sicily’s Valley of the Temples

You’ll explore the ruined city of Akragas, which was known as the ‘most beautiful city of mortals’

The Temple of Concordia is the best preserved, you’ll see the temples of Heracles, Hera and Zeus too

You’ll learn about the fascinating history and mythology behind these UNESCO-protected monuments

Your local guide is an expert on these temples and will show off the best of Agrigento

What to expect

The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas), Sicily. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy. The area was included in the UNESCO Heritage Site list in 1997. The archaeological park and landscape of the Valley of the Temples is the largest archaeological site in the world with 1,300 hectares. (FYI: The term "valley" is a misnomer, the site being located on a ridge outside the town of Agrigento).Through this 2-hour private tour you will have the chance to admire the magnificent Doric temples of the sacred hill, as the Temple of Hera (Juno), the Temple of Concordia, Temple of Herakles (Hercules), the Temple of Zeus (Jupiter) and Sanctuary of chthonic deities.Follow the steps and the words of your expert guide and you will also understand the culture that led to the construction of those majestic structures and you will get to know the characters that made Akragas "the most beautiful city of mortals".

What's included

Private tour led by an expert guide

Tickets to access the Valley of the Temples

What's not included

Transportation to the meeting point

What to remember

Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and take with you some water and sunscreen

If the weather conditions are too bad to do the tour safely, the activity will be canceled and you'll be given a full refund

When you choose the guided tour, please be aware that the admission fee for the Valley of the Temples is €17 for adults, €10 for those between 18 and 25 years of age, while children under 18 years of age receive complimentary entry. The rest of the guided tour fee encompasses various services, including the expertise of a professional licensed and local guide, provision of radio guides (if necessary), customer support, reservation fees, and other related amenities