Excursion to Valley of the Temples Agrigento

Points of interest:

Temples of Hera, Concord, Hercules, Demeter, Zeus..
Gardin of Kolymbethra
Scala dei Turchi in Realmonte

Valley of the Temples is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas), Sicily, southern Italy. It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily as well as a national monument of Italy. The area was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1997. Much of the excavation and restoration of the temples was due to the efforts of archaeologist Domenico Antonio Lo Faso Pietrasanta (1783–1863), who was the Duke of Serradifalco from 1809 through 1812. The archaeological park and landscape of the Valley of the Temples is the largest archaeological site in the world with 1,300 hectares. Departure by bus from the hotel from Sciacca to go to Agrigento, the ancient Akragas, visit to the beautiful Temple Valley in Agrigento, Greek civilization testimony (V sec. BC) and World Heritage Site by Unesco, in particular, you can admire Juno, Castor and Pollux, Concordia and Jupiter Temples. Return to the hotel.

Guaranteed departure with a minimum number of 6 participants

Duration excursion: half day
Start time: 08h30 ou 14h30

Included:
Meet at the hotel, transfer to the Valley of the Temples and after a short stop at Scala dei Turchi. Return to the hotel.

Not included:
Entrance ticket to the Valley of the Temples Euro 10.00 per person, guide, meals and drinks.

Price:
Cost up to 8 people Euro 25,00 p.p.
Cost up to 19 people Euro 22,00 p.p.

On request departure from other places.

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Agrigento Temple of Giunone

The Valley of the Temples of Agrigento is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Approaching it you can already admire the magnificent panorama with the top of the hill the Temple of Juno where you can discover the whole Valley.

Agrigento Temple of Concordia

We can also linger on the magnificent Temple of Concord, a masterpiece of the Doric architectural school. It is a Greek temple of the ancient city of Akragas located in the Valley of the Temples. But to this day we still do not know who he was dedicated to.

Agrigento Temple of Ercole

Finally we can mention the temple of Hercules, one of the most beautiful temples of the time of its construction (510 before JC) but which is unfortunately to date reduced to the state of ruins.

However even in this state, the remains are visible from afar and imposing in symbol of the power and strength of Hercules national hero of Sicily and especially of Agrigento.

Scala dei Turchi

Scala dei Turchi is a cliff that rises above the sea along the coast between Realmonte and Porto Empedocle, in the province of Agrigento.

Over time, the site has become a tourist attraction, both for the singularity of the white cliff and for the particularity of its shape.

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Excursion to Valley of the Temples Agrigento