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An ancient Greek temple with columns, visitors, and a clear sky. 1
Ancient stone structures, a cityscape in the background, and a clear sky. 2
A staircase leading to ancient ruins with a wooden railing, surrounded by greenery. 3
Ancient stone ruins with columns and a large archway. 4
A person standing in front of ancient ruins with columns. 5
By Alfonso Gagliano - Tour Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is €154 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Step into one of Sicily's greatest UNESCO World Heritage sites on this private tour for 2-6 guests from Sciacca to the Valley of the Temples.

    Travel in comfort aboard a Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon with a licensed guide.

    After a scenic transfer, arrive at the Juno Gate for a 2-hour guided exploration, ideal for an intimate, unhurried encounter with ancient Greek Sicily.

    Visit the Temple of Juno (Hera), a Doric structure from the 5th-century BC; the Garden of the Righteous, a modern memorial to those who saved lives; the Byzantine Arcosolia, rock-cut tombs from the late 6th-century.

    Admire the Temple of Concordia, one of the best-surviving Greek monuments.
    Enjoy a refreshment at the Valley Bistrot, then continue to the Temple of Hercules, the oldest with eight standing columns, and conclude with the colossal Temple of Olympian Zeus with its Standing Telamon.

    Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are recommended.
    This tour is subject to weather or ops changes.

Activity location

  • Tempio di Giunone
    • Valle de los Templos
    • 92100, Agrigento, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tempio di Giunone
    • Valle de los Templos
    • 92100, Agrigento, Italy

Check availability

With transfer (only 2-3 pax)

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Bottled cold water
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon: Return transport
Licensed Tour Guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 18:00
Price details
€140.00 x 1 Adult€140.00
Paid at activity€14.00
Total
Price is €154.00
Until Fri, 30 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return transport in a Mercedes-Benz saloon
  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour with licensed local guide
  • Inclusions
    Bottled cold water
  • Exclusions
    Valley of the temples admission ticket (to be paid on-site)
  • Exclusions
    Children and teenagers under 18 years: free admission

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not recommended for travellers with severe mobility impairments
    • Not recommended for travellers with acute joint pain or recent injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with specific sensory or cognitive needs
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Tempio di Giunone

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the Temple of Juno, one of the first major buildings encountered when entering the Valley of the Temples from the east side. Built in the second half of the 5th century BC, this temple still has a largely standing Doric colonnade. Its elevated position allows views over the surrounding landscape and the layout of the other buildings in the park. The guide will explain the main architectural features, the dimensions of the building and the historical context in which it was constructed. You will be able to observe the columns, the remains of the cella and traces of later restoration work at close range. The stop at this point provides an initial understanding of the importance of the site and the organisation of sacred space in the Greek city of Akragas. The path around the temple is flat and easily accessible.

Garden of the Righteous of the World

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue to the Garden of the Righteous, an area arranged within the archaeological park. It is a space dedicated to the memory of people who distinguished themselves through actions in favour of human rights. Trees and commemorative steles are present inside the garden. The guide will explain the meaning of the place and its connection with the more recent history of the site. The stop is brief and fits into the route between the temples without extending the overall visit time. The garden represents a modern element within an ancient archaeological context and shows how the park has integrated spaces of contemporary memory over time.

Valley of the Temples

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Observe the Byzantine Arcosolia, rock-cut tombs from the Late Antique and Byzantine periods. These funerary structures lie along the route and bear witness to the continued use of the area even after the Greek and Roman periods. They appear as arched niches carved into the calcarenite rock. The guide will illustrate their original function and the historical context in which they were created. The stop allows an understanding of the historical stratification of the site, which is not limited to the classical period alone. The arcosolia are visible directly from the visit path and do not require special access.

Temple of Concordia, Agrigento

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Admire the Temple of Concordia, one of the best-preserved Doric buildings in the Greek world. Built around 430 BC, it still has a complete colonnade and a clearly readable overall structure. The building was converted into a Christian church in the medieval period, a fact that contributed to its preservation. The guide will explain the construction features, dimensions and later phases of use. You will be able to walk around the temple and observe the columns, capitals and remains of the cella at close range. Its central position in the park and state of conservation make it one of the main points of the visit. The ground is flat and easy to walk on.

Temple of Heracles

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Reach the Temple of Hercules, considered the oldest of the large temples in the Valley. Dating from the end of the 6th century BC, it retains several re-erected columns and parts of the original structure. The building is of the Doric order and has substantial dimensions. The guide will illustrate the construction chronology and the hypotheses regarding the deity to whom it was dedicated. You will be able to observe the remaining columns and the stone block still in situ. The stop allows a comparison with the later temples and an understanding of the evolution of sacred architecture in Akragas. The approach path is simple and accessible.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Uncover the area of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest Doric temples ever built. Construction began after the battle of Himera in 480 BC and was never completed. Today the remains of the foundations and parts of the original structures are visible, including the bases of the telamons. The guide will explain the exceptional dimensions of the project, the construction techniques and the reasons why the work was left unfinished. You will be able to observe the scale of the foundations and understand the original size of the building. The area is wide and offers an overall view of the temple's monumental footprint.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Conclude your visit by viewing the Standing Telamon, one of the large anthropomorphic statues that originally supported the entablature of the Temple of Olympian Zeus. The piece visible today is a reconstruction placed upright in the temple area. It represents a colossal male figure typical of the architectural order used in this building. The guide will illustrate the structural and symbolic function of the telamons and their original placement. The stop helps to understand the architectural solutions adopted for a building of such proportions.

Location

Activity location

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    Tempio di Giunone
    • Valle de los Templos
    • 92100, Agrigento, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tempio di Giunone
    • Valle de los Templos
    • 92100, Agrigento, Italy

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