Full-day excursion to Agrigento and Piazza Armerina from Taormina
Admire the archaeological area of Agrigento, which was once one of the main Greek metropolises
See the ancient ruins of the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Admire the exquisite Temple of Concordia, one of the best-preserved ancient structures in the Mediterranean
Admire the remains of the Roman city of Piazza Armerina
Discover the mosaics of the Villa del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Program
Start your day trip by boarding your air-conditioned coach at your hotel or a meeting point, then relax and enjoy the scenery during the 2.5-hour journey south across the island to Agrigento, a city on the southern coast of Sicily. Listen as your tour guide 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 today you can still see splendid remains of its past glory. Be enchanted by the beauty of the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, a vast archaeological area containing well-preserved monuments of the ancient city. Pay the entrance fee (not included), then head inside for a guided tour of the site, admiring numerous temples including the famous Temple of Concordia, a perfectly preserved 5th-century structure, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Temple of Juno.
Admire 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 Erei Mountains and admire the famous Roman Villa del Casale, which has the finest collection of Roman polychrome mosaics, depicting hunting and recreational scenes, as well as mythological and historical episodes.
Board your coach and return to Taormina, where we will arrive in the late afternoon.
Services included
Pickup and return to hotel
Excursions by traditional or open bus
Tour guide or multilingual prerecorded commentary
The rate does not include
Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
Food and drinks
Lunch
Entrance tickets to monuments and archaeological sites
Anything not specified under "The rate includes"
Important information
Excursions may be canceled due to force majeure. In this case, a full refund will be provided or an alternative excursion will be offered.
NORMA VACANZE reserves the right to modify the excursion itinerary if deemed appropriate or due to force majeure.
Excursion schedules may vary from what is published for technical or logistical reasons. Customers will be informed of any changes to the published program and a refund will be granted if the changes are not accepted.
Some excursions require a minimum number of passengers and are subject to cancellation if this minimum is not reached. In the unlikely event of such 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 such as floods, storms, hurricanes, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, terrorist attacks, strikes.
Children policy
Children from 0 to 2.99 years old do not pay
Cancellation policy
No penalty will be applied for cancellations received at least three days before the excursion.
Information on departure and return
Starting point: Your hotel in Taormina, Letojanni, Giardini Naxos or Bus Terminal Recanati – Giardini Naxos
Details on the return point: Return to the starting point
