Private tour of the Valley of the Temples and Kolymbethra in Sicily
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Private tour of the Valley of the Temples and Kolymbethra in Sicily

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$79.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore a unique UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site in beautiful Sicily
  • Get to know the history and the fascinating characters that shaped the face of Akragas
  • Visit the stunning garden of the Kolymbetra and learn about its fascinating history
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.

Through this 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'.

After the Vally of the Temples, your guide will take you to visit the unmissable Garden of the Kolymbetra: a fascinating colorful place, celebrated by writers and poets from ancient times and often compared to the 'garden of Eden'. The Kolymbetra also represents the most illustrious example of Sicilian arboriculture, namely citrus cultivation.

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What's included
  • check Private tour
  • check Expert tour guide
  • check Tickets for the Valley of the Temples and the Garden of the Kolymbetra
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Via Panoramica Valle dei Templi, 92100 Agrigento, Sicily

Meeting point:
Meet your guide in front of the ticket office of the Tempio di Giunone
What to remember
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and bring water and sunscreen with you
  • Please note that this experience does not include transportation to the selected place
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Provider
Musement S.p.A.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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