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Catania: Valley of the Temples & Piazza Armerina with Lunch

By Sicily Day BY Day
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 690 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Treat your eyes to the beauty of the Valley of the Temples in Sicily
  • Experience the unique history, art, and culture of the preserved temples
  • Travel in a comfortable van with a professional driver
  • Marvel at the best conserved Roman mosaics in Piazza Armerina
  • Enjoy a rustic bruncn with tasty sandwiches at the Valley of the Temples

Activity location

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

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Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Explore these beautiful spots on a private tour, all to yourself.

Starting time: 8:30
Price details
RM 2,915.75 x 1 TravellerRM 2,915.75

Total
Price is RM 2,915.75
Until Fri, 31 Oct
Shared Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
RM 690.06 x 1 AdultRM 690.06

Total
Price is RM 690.06
Until Fri, 31 Oct

What's included, what's not

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    Multilingual driver
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off (or agreed meeting point close to your accommodation in Catania city center)
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    Round-trip shared transfer
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    Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
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    Gas, parking fees, and tolls
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    Rustic brunch with stuffed sandwiches (stuffed with typical products like pane and panelle)
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    Water
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    Wine
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    Guide booklet and maps
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    Entrance fees
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    Tour guide

What you can expect

Drive to the southern coast of Sicily in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle to explore and learn about the history, culture, and art found in Sicily in the Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale.

Begin with a visit to the majestic archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pindar, the Greek poet, and writer described it as “one of the most beautiful cities of those inhabited by mortals”. Famous for its seven well-preserved temples, the Valley of the Temples is dedicated to various divinities including Juno, Hercules, Hephaestus, and Athena. The visit to the Valley of the Temples is a wonderfully memorable experience that allows you to delve into the Greek culture and history that has been woven into Sicily.

After strolling through the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, you will stop to enjoy a rustic brunch with stuffed sandwiches (stuffed with typical products: you can taste the typical pane and panelle!), water, and wine before traveling to Piazza Armerina. Found in the heart of Sicily, Piazza Armerina is home to the splendid Villa Romana del Casale a majestic imperial villa originally the property of a powerful Roman family. At the villa, you will find the best conserved in-situ Roman mosaics in the world.

Location

Activity location

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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Catania
    • Catania, Sicilia, Italy