Visit the Roman heart of Sicily and charming Greek temples in one day. See the incredible mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale and take a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples.

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Duration 11 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Italian, Spanish, English

Highlights

Discover two Sicilian UNESCO heritage sites in one day
Explore a beautiful imperial villa with stunning mosaics
Be guided through the ancient, classical culture of Sicily
See the effects of Greek and Roman colonialization on the island
Learn about the art, architecture, and gods of Ancient Greece

Full description

Follow in the footsteps of the Greeks and Romans on a day trip where your transport is taken care of for you. Discover some of the finest Roman mosaics in the world at the Villa Romana del Casale. Learn all about the Valley of the Temples archaeological site with a licensed local guide.

Meet your driver in central Palermo and be taken straight to Piazza Armerina, where you will explore the Villa Romana del Casale independently. Marvel at the luxurious 4th-century villa, home to an influential Roman family. Take your time to examine its exquisite mosaic flooring. Continue to Agrigento for a guided tour of the magnificent Valley of Temples, built by the Greeks in the 5th century BC. See the ruins of temples, necropolises, houses, streets, and everything else you'd expect to find in an ancient city. Finally, return to the meeting point in Palermo.

Includes

Multilingual driver
Guided tour of the Valley of the Temples
Transportation via air-conditioned vehicle

Guided tour of the Villa Romana del Casale
Entry fees
Food and drinks

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

Meeting point

Meet your driver outside the entrance to the Hotel Politeama.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

This trip only includes a guide for the Valley of the Temples

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 24 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.3/5

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Diana and Kacomo our driver were superb. Diana spoke English very well and had tremendous knowledge of Greek and Sicilian history and the archaeological finds. Highly recommend the tour. Get your guide forces solo travelers to buy two tickets which is discriminatory. I wanted to go so badly I purchased two tickets so I could secure a spot. That is my only criticism

July 18, 2022

The guide was knowledgeable and engaging! He has an obvious passion for history and art and was generous in answering all our questions. The Greek temples and Roman mosaics were worth seeing! The lunch stop was delicious and relaxing too. You do not want to miss this trip if you are in Sicily for a few days.

July 9, 2022

The best way to from Palermo! The trip went great, we sopee for food and toilettes, and the bus was really comfortable. Marco, the guide was very charming and welcoming. He knows a lot about the history and story of valley of temples so we had an amazing experience. The Roman villa is a MUST and it’s quite in the middle of no we’re so this is definitely the best way to get there. Incredible experience! I recommend 100%!!

June 21, 2022

From Palermo: Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip

From Palermo: Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip

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