Full day trip to Agrigento and Piazza Armerina from Taormina
See the archaeological area of Agrigento, which was once a major Greek metropolis
View the ancient ruins at the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples
Admire the exquisite Temple of Concord, one of the Mediterranean’s best preserved ancient structures
See the remains of the Roman city of Piazza Armerina
Discover the mosaics of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Villa del Casale
Program
Start your day trip by boarding your air-conditioned coach at your hotel or at a meeting point and then relax and admire the scenery on the 2,5-hours journey south across the island to Agrigento a city on Sicily’s south coast. Listen as your tour leader explains the history of Agrigento and the ancient Greek city of Akragas. During its heyday, Akragas was the most prosperous and important settlement on the island of Sicily and beautiful remnants of its past glory are still visible today. Marvel at the beauty of the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples, a vast archaeological zone that contains well-preserved monuments from the ancient city. Pay the admission fee (not included), then head inside to have a guided tour of the site, viewing numerous temples including the famous Temple of Concord (Tempio della Concordia), an immaculately preserved 5th-century structure, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Temple of Juno.
See the former theater used for the assembly of free citizens at the Ekklesiasterion, along with 3 sanctuaries and the necropolises of Montelusa, Moses and Pezzino.
Continue to Piazza Armerina in the Erean Mountains and marvel at the famous Villa Romana del Casale which has the finest collection of Roman polychrome mosaics, depicting scenes of hunting and recreation as well as representing mythological and historical episodes.
Re-board your coach and head back to Taormina where we will arrive in late afternoon.
Services included
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Excursions by traditional or open bus
Tour leader/host or multilingual pre-recorded commentary
The rate does not include
Tips to the guide and driver (optional)
Food and drinks
Lunch
Entrance fees to monuments and archaeological sites
Anything not specified under "The rate includes"
Important information
Excursions can be cancelled due to force majeure. In this case, a full refund will be provided or an alternative excursion will be offered.
NORMA VACANZE is entitled to change the itinerary of the excursions if it considers it appropriate or due to force majeure.
The excursion programs could undergo variations, with respect to what has been published, for reasons of technical or logistical orders. Clients will be informed about every change of what published and a refund will be given in case changes won’t be accepted.
Some excursions has a minimum number of passengers requirement and are subject to cancellation if this minimum is not met. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, a refund will be provided or an alternative excursion will be offered.
NORMA VACANZE is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damages caused by third parties or others like floods, storms, hurricanes, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, terrorists attacks, strike.
Children policy
Children from 0 to 2,9 years are free of charge
Cancellation policy
No penalty will be applied for cancellations received within tree days before the excursion
Information on departure and return
DEPARTURE POINT: You hotel in Taormina, Letojanni, Giardini Naxos or Bus Terminal Recanati – Giardini Naxos
RETURN DETAILS: Returns to original departure point
