About this tour
A full-day drive from Palermo to Catania with extended exploration of Sicily's most significant Greek ruins. The Valley of the Temples sprawls across 1,300 hectares near Agrigento, home to a dozen Doric temples, sanctuaries, and necropolises that rank among Europe's finest Classical remains. Your air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver handle transport, leaving you free to wander the plateau's windswept monuments and absorb the scale of what ancient Greeks built here.
Highlights
- Twelve intact Doric temples in their original hillside setting
- UNESCO-listed 1,300-hectare archaeological zone near Agrigento
- Greek sanctuaries, Roman-era structures, and burial grounds
- Kolymbetra gardens and underground chambers to explore
- Private transport between Palermo and Catania with stops
What to expect
Expect a long day on the road with substantial time at the archaeological park itself. Your driver will manage the 7–8 hour journey, stopping at the Valley where you'll have freedom to navigate the open plateau. The temples stand in various states of repair, some fully columned, others reduced to foundations—all commanding views toward the coast. Bring sturdy shoes; paths are uneven and exposed to sun. The site is vast enough that you won't feel crowded, even with other visitors present. You'll move at your own pace between structures, reading inscriptions and imagining the rituals these stones once hosted.
Good to know
Park entry costs €10 per person; arrange payment on arrival. Optional Scala Dei Turchi (white cliffs) costs €50 extra if your itinerary includes it. Vehicle is air-conditioned and WiFi-enabled. Wheelchair-accessible routes throughout the site. Bring water; the plateau offers little shade. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries.
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