The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas). It is one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture. The area was included in the UNESCO Heritage Site list in 1997.
Through this tour, you have the chance to admire the magnificent Doric temples, as the Temple of Hera (Juno), the Temple of Concordia, Temple of Herakles (Hercules), the Temple of Zeus (Jupiter) and Sanctuary of chthonic deities.
Follow your expert guide to understand the culture that led to the construction of those majestic structures and you will get to know the characters that made Akragas 'the most beautiful city of mortals'.
After the Valley of the Temples, you will visit the unmissable Garden of the Kolymbetra: a fascinating colorful place, celebrated by writers and poets from ancient times, often compared to the 'garden of Eden'. The Kolymbetra also represents the most illustrious example of Sicilian arboriculture, namely citrus cultivation.
Þetta er innifalið
- Expert tour guide
- Private tour
- Tickets for the Valley of the Temples and Garden of Kolymbetra
Þetta er ekki innifalið
- Food and drinks
Tungumál hljóðleiðsagnar
Aukaupplýsingar
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and take with you some water and sunscreen.
Please note that this experience does not include transportation to the selected place.
Not wheelchair accessible