You will travel in an elegant and comfortable black Mercedes-Benz Vito, equipped with air conditioning, with an English-speaking private driver. During the journey, you will find chilled water, sweets and scented wipes for a pleasant and relaxing travel experience. This is an exclusive, non-shared tour that will start and end in Palermo, directly at the address chosen by the client.
The first stop is a visit to the Valley of the Temples, one of the largest and most fascinating archaeological sites in the world. The ancient acropolis of Akragas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it houses some of the most imposing and best-preserved Greek temples, an extraordinary testament to Hellenic culture in Sicily.
The route starts at the Athena Cliff, a vantage point offering a unique view of the entire site, with the remains of the Temple of Demeter. Continuing along Via Panoramica, you come to the Temple of Juno, the majestic Temple of Concordia – one of the best-preserved temples in the world, along with the Parthenon – and the Temple of Heracles. The route continues with the Temple of Zeus and ends at the Temple of the Dioscuri.
Other sites of great interest include the temples of Hephaestus, Athena, Asclepius, Demeter and Isis, as well as the evocative Tomb of Theron, a pyramidal tuff monument. The area also includes sanctuaries, necropolises, fortifications, hydraulic works, and the remains of a Hellenistic-Roman quarter built on the earlier Greek plain. The visit will last about 2 hours and end at the Porta V entrance, where the driver will be waiting for you.
The day continues with a 2-hour visit to the Villa Romana del Casale, immersed in a stunning natural landscape of woodlands and protected areas near Piazza Armerina. Before your visit, you can take a break at the villa's café, which is well stocked with sandwiches, pizza and baked pasta – perfect for a quick lunch.
The villa, a sumptuous country residence that belonged to a member of the senatorial aristocracy, is famous for its exceptional floor and wall mosaics, among the best preserved in the world. The decorations, also influenced by North African artistic styles, are striking for their rich colors and variety of subjects: mythological scenes, epic episodes and moments of daily life that convey the customs and habits of the Roman elite.
A fascinating itinerary that combines history, art and unique landscapes, offering an unforgettable experience in the heart of Sicily.
