Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples

Pick up at your ship in Palermo by private car or minivan.Departure for a journey back in time and a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and one of the most representative sights of Greek civilization in the Mediterranean area. Together with a local guide you will explore a collection of well preserved Doric Temples dating back to the fifth century B.C. and the remains of the Greek city of Akragas in the Valley of the Temples just outside of the town of Agrigento.Here you will visit the temple of Jupiter, the Tempio dei Dioscur and the sacred area dedicated to Demeter and Persephone. You will also visit the oldest temple built in the Doric style, the Temple of Hercules. To the left of this magnificent temple lies the deeply grooved ruts made from the ancient chariots that once traveled on these stones.You will visit the Temple of Concord, the largest, most impressive and best preserved Doric temple in Sicily. And finally the Tempio di Hera Lucinia withs its partially preserved colonnade. Return to the port after the tour.

Inclusions

Private car or minivan

Local English speaking guide

Entrance fees to Valley of the Temples

Does not include

Lunch

Items not specified

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Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

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2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.