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From Palermo: Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip

4.4 / 5

83 reviews

Activity provider:Ulisse Viaggi e Turismo srl
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From Palermo: Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip

Activity provider:Ulisse Viaggi e Turismo srl

4.4

83 reviews

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From US$ 130.71 per person

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Visit the Roman heart of Sicily and charming Greek temples in one day. See the incredible mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale and take a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples.

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Duration 11 hours
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Live tour guide
Italian, Spanish, English

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover two Sicilian UNESCO heritage sites in one day
  • Explore a beautiful imperial villa with stunning mosaics
  • Be guided through the ancient, classical culture of Sicily
  • See the effects of Greek and Roman colonialization on the island
  • Learn about the art, architecture, and gods of Ancient Greece
Full description
Follow in the footsteps of the Greeks and Romans on a day trip where your transport is taken care of for you. Discover some of the finest Roman mosaics in the world at the Villa Romana del Casale. Learn all about the Valley of the Temples archaeological site with a licensed local guide. Meet your driver in central Palermo and be taken straight to Piazza Armerina, where you will explore the Villa Romana del Casale independently. Marvel at the luxurious 4th-century villa, home to an influential Roman family. Take your time to examine its exquisite mosaic flooring. Continue to Agrigento for a guided tour of the magnificent Valley of Temples, built by the Greeks in the 5th century BC. See the ruins of temples, necropolises, houses, streets, and everything else you'd expect to find in an ancient city. Finally, return to the meeting point in Palermo.
Includes
  • Multilingual driver
  • Guided tour of the Valley of the Temples
  • Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided tour of the Villa Romana del Casale
  • Entry fees
  • Food and drinks
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Meet your driver outside the entrance to the Hotel Politeama.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • The tour includes long transfers on board in air-conditioned vehicles between the sites
  • This trip only includes a guide for the Valley of the Temples

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 83 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5
  • Service
    5/5

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The trip was well organized with a great over view of Sicilian history during our journey on the bud to Agrigento. The trip guide answered many questions about customs we were t familiar with. The guide at the Valley of The Temples did an excellent job explaining the know facts about the area. I would greatly recommend this tour!

April 10, 2023

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A very well organised day, amazing intact mosaics in room after room of the Villa Romana; stunning Greek temples and ruins in Agrigento. Lovely spot for lunch in the Valley of the Temples too. The guide Niccolo was brilliant: funny and informative. The guide at the Valley, Giovanna, was great too, very thorough but also warm and welcoming.

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March 17, 2023

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Nicola is a thorough expert in Agrigento & shares the history of Sicily as we travel... and Prof. Giovanna Lombardo a true scholar of Ancient Sicily provides a Wonderful Insight to the Archaeological Site in the Valley of The Temples... we ate at a really homey trattoria dishes that Nicola recommended. Yummy! Then Piazza Armerina ROMAN VILLA was Absolutely Fascinating where you're on your own, free to absorb at.your pace all those amazing Mosaics! Unfortunately my personal interest and fascination required a slower pace and one hour barely sufficed (for Me)!!

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February 23, 2023

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