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Private Tour from Catania: Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi

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• The magic of the Valley of the Temples
• The spectacular Scala dei Turchi
• Unique landscapes
• Private driver
• Comfortable exclusive vehicle

Dedicate a whole day to the discovery of the exceptional Archaeological Area of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento . You will be blown-away by the sheer number of Doric temples dating back to the Hellenic period and still in great condition. As a private tour, you will be free to organise the day totally as you wish. Day programme: 8.00: Pick-up from your accommodation in Catania and neighbouring municipalities. 8.45: Departure for Agrigento to visit the stunning archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples . 13.00 : Lunch break. 14.00 : Visit to the Scala dei Turchi , one of the most characteristic beach of the entire Sicily, very well known for its unparalleled beauty. It is made of pure white limestone and clay rocks , that form a sort of natural stairs to the Sea. During Summer Time (June to September), Scala dei Turchi is a unique opportunity to swim in a crystal clear water, surrounded by a wonderful landscape. 16.00 : Return to you accommodation for approximately 18.30. This tour is private and will take place with a private italian speaking driver, who will be keen to satisfy your every need. The driver, due to Italian law, cannot accompany you to the monuments, but will give you directions. The car is for your exclusive use : you will not share a car with other people. Departure : 8:30. Return : 18:30. Pick-up included from your accommodation in Catania and neighbouring municipalities. The tour will be carried out in a car that hosts up to 4 passengers .

What is included

• task_alt Private tour of Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi by car.
• task_alt Dedicated driver.
• task_alt Car for your exclusive use.
• task_alt Pick-up from your accommodation in Catania and neighbouring municipalities. Return to your accommodation.
• remove_circle_outline Entrance ticket for the archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples (€10).
• remove_circle_outline Authorised guide for the Valley of the Temples (optional, to pay on site).
• remove_circle_outline Everything else that is not specified in the "included".
• Comfortable shoes and sports clothing. Sunhat.

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• Free pick-up from your accommodation in Catania and neighbouring municipalities.

Booking terms and conditions

• To make a reservation payment of the full amount is required.

Terms of use

• In the case of adverse weather conditions which do not allow for the carrying out of the tour, you will be able to arrange another date directly with the organiser. If another date is not possible, you will be reimbursed the amount already paid.

Cancellation policy

• If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 30% cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 3 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100% cancellation fee.

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Tour in Sicilia Orientale: itinerario tra Catania e Agrigento

Vacanze in sicilia ecco un tour on the road in sicilia orientale da catania ad agrigento. scopri cosa vedere e dove mangiare.

Te l’ho già detto che la Sicilia è la mia regione d’Italia preferita? Siamo stati due settimane in Sicilia tra Catania e Agrigento e in questo articolo ti propongo tappa per tappa il mio tour in Sicilia Orientale: 2 settimane on the road per scoprire le città, le spiagge e la storia di questa bellissima isola. Siamo partiti da Catania , passando per Taormina , Siracusa , Noto e la culla del Barocco, il Ragusano fino ad Agrigento . Qui invece trovi anche il mio itinerario in Sicilia Occidentale da Palermo a Trapani .

Noleggiare l’auto

Un vero viaggio on the road non può prescindere dal noleggio dell’auto, essenziale per muoversi in flessibilità e risparmiare tempo. Come al solito, l’abbiamo prenotata in anticipo su Rentalcars, che ti permette di confrontare i prezzi delle varie compagnie. Abbiamo ritirato l’auto all’ aeroporto di Catania .

Tour in Sicilia Orientale, cosa vedere

Tappa 1: Catania e dintorni, 2 notti Catania Aci Trezza Taormina Tappa 2: Siracusa e Val di Noto, 5 notti Siracusa Noto Riserva di Vendicari Marzamemi Tappa 3: Il Ragusano, 4 notti Scicli Modica Ragusa Tappa 4: Caltagirone, 1 notte Caltagirone Villa del Casale Tappa 5: Agrigento, 2 notti Valle dei Templi Scala dei Turchi Riserva Naturale di Torre Salsa

Tappa 1: Catania e dintorni, 2 notti

Il tour in Sicilia Orientale inizia da Catania, alla quale dedichiamo un giorno . Catania è una città in cui c’è molto da vedere e sicuramente in un giorno si riesce solo ad averne un assaggio: in questo articolo trovi cosa vedere a Catania in centro , addentrandosi fin da subito nella parte più autentica della città. Imperdibili il mercato del Pesce , piazza Duomo , il Monastero dei Benedettini e Palazzo Biscari , se ne avrai l’occasione di visitarlo all’interno.

Se sei a Catania e hai voglia di mare , la risposta è Aci Trezza! Il paesino deve la sua notorietà alla presenza di alcuni faraglioni che hanno ispirato uno dei passi più famosi dell’ Odissea . La storia è questa: con la sua fuga, Ulisse scatena l’ira del Ciclope e quest’ultimo, nel tentativo di affondare la nave di Ulisse, scaglia al largo le enormi rocce. Ma le suggestioni letterarie di Aci Trezza non finiscono qui: è anche il paese dove Verga ambienta I Malavoglia .

Dopo questo excurcus letterario, visitiamo Aci Trezza e apprendiamo che è un tranquillo e pittoresco borgo di pescatori della Sicilia Orientale. Ecco cosa fare ad Aci trezza: vai al porticciolo e chiedi ad uno dei barcaioli di accompagnarti fino all’ Isola Lachea , ti costerà solo € 3,00 . Questa piccola isola rocciosa fuori dagli itinerari turistici accoglie un mare da favola.

Taormina non ha bisogno di presentazioni. E’ infatti il comune più visitato della Sicilia e, benché decisamente affollato, non si può di certo non includerlo nel tour in Sicilia Orientale. Raggiungiamo Taormina nel tardo pomeriggio, non troppo tardi per assicurarci un parcheggio e la navetta che ci porta in centro, nella parte alta della cittadina. Ci è subito chiaro che Taormina è splendida.

COSA VEDERE E COSA FARE A TAORMINA

• Fai un giro tra i vicoletti di c.so Umberto I con le sue boutique e i negozietti di ceramiche gremiti di gente.
• L’esperienza da non perdere è visitare il teatro greco romano al tramonto , giusto poco prima della chiusura delle 19.30, quando questo luogo svela scorci dai colori magici.
• Assistere al calar del sole da una delle piazze di Taormina è sempre uno spettacolo.
• Da vedere a Taormina anche l’ Isola Bella , Palazzo Corvaja, la Villa Comunale e i Giardini Naxos .
• Non consigliamo di venire al mare a Taormina in Agosto, visto l’affollamento.

DOVE MANGIARE A TAORMINA

• Trattoria Da Nino – Una vera eccellenza a Taormina se ami il pesce in tutte le sue versioni: la tartare di tonno è un incanto! Nino ti coccolerà con il suo calore e la sua simpatia.
• La Zagara – Un altro ristorante di pesce freschissimo, super consigliato.

Tappa 2: Siracusa e Val di Noto, 5 notti

SIRACUSA ORTIGIA

Durante il tour in Sicilia Orientale abbiamo avuto modo di visitare l’ isola di Ortigia e cioè il centro storico di Siracusa situato su un’isola collegata alla terraferma tramite il ponte Umbertino. Ortigia è un viaggio nella storia , ricca di meraviglie naturali e architettoniche. Ogni vicolo è da vedere sia di giorno, sia di notte. A ridosso del ponte, si viene accolti dall’ antico tempio di Apollo e in un breve percorso tra palazzi storici e negozietti si giunge alla piazza con lo splendido Duomo, edificato nel ‘600 in pieno stile Barocco. Ortigia al tramonto è uno spettacolo da perdere: la piazza si illumina d’oro e si fa ancor più vivo il richiamo della Magna Grecia .

DOVE MANGIARE A SIRACUSA ORTIGIA

• Ortigia Fish Bar – Piccolo locale informale e con cucina a vista che serve pesce freschissimo . C’è anche un menù del giorno .
• Sunset – Posto inflazionatissimo per fare un aperitivo o bere un cocktail dopo cena, vista mare . Preparati ad una lunga attesa.
• Caseificio Borderi – Panini e pranzo all’interno del Mercato di Ortigia , con i formaggi di produzione propria e prodotti siciliani. Chiude alle 16.

Ho amato Noto fin dal primo momento: quanto ho sognato di scendere la scalinata della splendida Cattedrale di Noto ! Per saperne di più, Noto fu distrutta da un terribile terremoto e ricostruita nel 1693 con la pietra calcarea, che le conferisce quel bellissimo colore dorato. Dal 2012 il centro storico di Noto è Patrimonio dell’Umanità dell’Unesco , insieme ad altre città della Val di Noto. Percorri il centro storico che si sviluppa intorno a c.so Vittorio Emanuele per arrivare alla cattedrale e a Palazzo Ducezio . Alza gli occhi e ammira gli splendidi palazzi d’arte che ospitano le boutique e i bar. Non dimenticare di mangiare il cannolo siciliano . Tra gli edifici, Palazzo Nicolaci è aperto al pubblico e merita una visita.

DOVE MANGIARE A NOTO

• Anche Gli Angeli – Locale gay friendly con estetica ricercata, volte e muri con mattoncini. E’ ristorante , cocktail bar per dopo cena e concept store di ultima generazione ed è l’indirizzo più cool di Noto . Ci siamo trovati bene.
• Caffè Sicilia – Questo bar dagli arredi retrò è un’istituzione a Noto. Vieni qui per colazione con granita e brioche o per un cannolo.
• Baglio Siciliamo – Una cena da ricordare appena fuori Noto, dove questa country house ha anche un ristorante con tavolini all’aperto e un’atmosfera davvero super . Ci è piaciuta.

RISERVA DI VENDICARI

Dove andare al mare in Sicilia orientale? Alla Riserva di Vendicari. Lunga diversi chilometri, la Riserva di Vendicari comprende diverse spiagge bianche di sabbia fine e mare cristallino. Tra le più famose: la splendida baia di Calamosche , la Tonnara di Vendicari con i suggestivi resti dell’antica tonnara e Eloro , la più accessibile.

Il celebre borgo marinaio con la piazzetta e i tavolini bianchi e azzurri non delude le aspettative. Marzamemi è magica e suggestiva e lascia un ricordo indelebile a chi la visita. Da sempre, la vita a Marzamemi s’intreccia con il mare: sono la pesca e la lavorazione del tonno ad aver fatto la fortuna di questo piccolo borgo in cui vi era una delle tonnare storiche della Sicilia. Visita Marzamemi al tramonto , magari dopo una giornata trascorsa nella vicina spiaggia di San Lorenzo . Percorri il lungo viale pedonale costellato di ristorantini fino alla piazza Regina Margherita e le viette nei dintorni, entrando nei negozietti e assaporando l’aria delle sere d’estate.

DOVE MANGIARE A MARZAMEMI

• Taverna La Cialoma – E’ lui il celebre ristorante con sedie azzurre, tavolini bianchi e otri ricolme di fiori che appare in tutte le foto della piazzetta di Marzamemi. Serve pesce e pochi piatti che variano a seconda di quanto disponibile. Non ci abbiamo mangiato in quanto non c’era posto. Prezzi medio alti.
• Cortile Arabo – Il ristorante con le lucine con l’atmosfera più magica di tutta Marzamemi. Anche la cena ci ha soddisfatti.
• Pupi Bistro – Ristorantino easy in cui mangiare pietanze siciliane spendendo il giusto. Famosi gli arancini .

Tappa 3: Scicli e il Ragusano, 4 notti

Eccoci a Scicli, piccolo borgo del ragusano dove il tempo sembra essersi fermato . Cosa ci è piaciuto di Scicli? L’intreccio di viette, i colori caldi degli eleganti edifici in stile barocco , le numerose chiese che si mescolano con un’atmosfera surreale, quasi da film. Non a caso Scicli è stata scelta per le riprese della serie Il Commissario Montalbano . Cuore del centro storico è via Francesco Mormino Penna : percorrila a piedi e ammira i fascinosi palazzi di tardo 800 e le chiese che le fanno da contorno. Tra gli edifici da non perdere, la  Chiesa di San Bartolomeo  con i suoi interni, situata nell’omonima cava.

Anche Modica è stata una bellissima sorpresa. Questa cittadina meno decantata di Noto racchiude tutto il fascino del barocco siciliano ed è sicuramente meritevole di una visita. Da non perdere, il Duomo di San Giorno , la sua chiesa dall’inestimabile bellezza al quale si arriva percorrendo un’ imponente scalinata di 250 gradini.

COSA VEDERE E COSA FARE A MODICA

• Visita il Duomo di San Giorgio , che divide la parte alta di Modica dalla parte bassa.
• Percorri tutto il centro storico ricco di antichi palazzi, chiese, botteghe di artigiani del cioccolato e bar .
• La Chiesa di San Pietro, la seconda chiesa più importante di Modica, e la Chiesa rupestre di San Nicolò Inferiore
• Per gli appassionati, c’è il Museo Casa natale di Salvatore Quasimodo dove nel 1901 nacque lo scrittore che fu Premio Nobel per la letteratura. 
• Infine, non dimenticare di fare scorta del cioccolato di Modica all’ Antica Dolceria Bonajuto

DOVE MANGIARE A MODICA

• Gli Orti di San Giorgio – Il posto più bello di Modica è questo, in cui fare un aperitivo o per un cocktail dopo cena, con vista sul Duomo.
• Taverna Nicastro – Ristorante autentico e “alla buona” consigliato da un modicano DOC. Si mangia carne e la specialità è il Coniglio alla Stimpirata.
• A Putia Ro Vinu – Un altro ottimo locale rustico che serve le specialità modicane a prezzi accessibili. E’ disponibile anche un menù fisso.
• Le Magnolie – Ottimo per la pizza, con impasto leggero e curiose varianti. C’è anche la pizza al metro.

RAGUSA IBLA

Ultima perla del barocco siciliano che abbiamo visitato è Ragusa Ibla, centro storico della città di Ragusa. Ragusa Ibla è posta al di sopra di una collina da cui domina il paesaggio circostante: arrivando la sera noterai dall’alto tutte le casette illuminate in uno spettacolo molto bello. Ragusa Ibla è raggiungibile a piedi , per questo devi lasciare l’auto in uno dei parcheggi alla base e poi addentrarti a piedi fino al Duomo di San Giorgio .

COSA VEDERE E COSA FARE A RAGUSA IBLA

• Il Duomo di San Giorgio , edificio principale della città.
• Percorri i saliscendi intorno al duomo per scoprire bellissimi punti panoramici .
• Rilassati ai Giardini Iblei . Qui c’è inoltre una bellissima vista.
• Visita anche la Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista e Piazza Pola .

AL MARE A PUNTA CIRICA E MARINA DI RAGUSA

Due spiagge in cui fare un po’ di mare. La prima è quella di Punta Cirica nei dintorni di Ispica , una spiaggia selvaggia in cui vi sono delle calette e delle grotte naturali raggiungibili a nuoto . Punta Cirica è poco segnalata, occorre fare attenzione. La seconda è Marina di Ragusa che invece è molto nota e ben più affollata, con tutti i servizi tipici delle zone di mare.

Tappa 4: Caltagirone e la Villa Romana del Casale, 1 notte

CALTAGIRONE

Caltagirone si trova in una zona interna della Sicilia, a 600 metri sul livello del mare. Simbolo di Caltagirone sono le colorate ceramiche e la Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte , i cui gradini sono riempiti appunto con le ceramiche, e che fa da spola tra la parte nuova della città e quella vecchia. Su questa grande scala la sera i giovani si ritrovano per scambiarsi due chiacchiere. Tra le altre cose da vedere a Caltagirone c’è la Cattedrale di San Giuliano , il Museo della Ceramica e i numerosi negozietti di artigianato locale . Dedica a Caltagirone mezza giornata .

DOVE MANGIARE A CALTAGIRONE

• Il dito e la luna – Piccolo e simpatico locale con tavolini a ridosso della scalinata, ideale per un pranzo veloce o un aperitiv
• A Cumacca – Osteria al centro di Caltagirone con ottimi piatti di pesce.

VILLA ROMANA DEL CASALE

Inoltre Caltagirone è stata la nostra base per visitare la Villa Romana del Casale a Piazza Armerina . Questa villa è di epoca tardo imperiale e conserva elementi architettonici e decorativi molto belli: tuttavia, considerato il caldo e la grandezza del sito, la consiglio agli appassionati di storia e con l’ausilio di una guida . E’ Patrimonio dell’Unesco. Il costo del biglietto è di € 10,00 e puoi acquistarlo online .

Tappa 5: Agrigento, 2 notti

VALLE DEI TEMPLI

Il nostro tour in Sicilia Orientale sta per giungere a termine ed Agrigento è la nostra ultima tappa. Innanzitutto visitiamo la Valle dei Templi, parco archeologico eccezionalmente conservato. Sono otto i templi rimasti, dei quali il Tempio della Concordia e il Tempio di Hera sono quelli più affascinanti. Consigliamo di andarci di primissima mattina oppure al tramonto per cogliere le sfumature dorate che travolgono questo luogo. Il tempo di permanenza è variabile, ma non meno di un’ora. Aspettati un po’ di coda all’ingresso.

SCALA DEI TURCHI

Questa prominenza rocciosa appena fuori Agrigento è uno dei punti più invidiati di tutta la Sicilia: un luogo di straordinaria bellezza in cui il bianco candido della roccia fa da contrasto al il blu del mare. Noi ci siamo andati di prima mattina, quando ancora era possibile visitarla. Oggi infatti la Scala dei Turchi è chiusa al pubblico perché considerata pericolosa: si può cioè solo ammirarla da lontano , senza salirci come invece vedi nella mia foto.

RISERVA NATURALE DI TORRE SALSA

Ad Agrigento, vai al mare alla Riserva Naturale di Torre Salsa . Un vero e proprio angolo di paradiso, con sabbia bianca finissima , silenzio e il suono del mare : è il contatto con la natura a farla da padrone. Ideale per chi cerca una spiaggia lunga con poca gente. In alcuni tratti si pratica il nudismo. A disposizione solo un chioschetto mobile in uno dei punti d’ingresso.

Qui trovi anche il mio  itinerario in Sicilia Occidentale , da Palermo a Trapani.

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Private Full-Day Tour of Agrigento and Piazza Armerina

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• Tickets for entrance to the Archaeological Sites € 10
• the cost for the visit of Villa Romana is about € 10.00 per person.
• Entry/Admission - Valle dei Templi
• Entry/Admission - Villa Romana del Casale
• We will pick up travelers from their accommodation, hotel, airport or port of arrival between 7:30 and 8:00.
• Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Sicily Italy
• Porto di Catania - Molo di Levante, 95121 Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
• Porto di Riposto - Marina di Riposto, Via Duca del Mare, 95018 Riposto CT, Italy
• Porto di Giardini Naxos, Via Schisò, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy
• Infant seats available
• Stroller accessible
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• Activities carried out with machines, 4 × 4 off-road vehicles and / or minivans.
• You will receive a confirmation when booking.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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• elizabethbM3204QE 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A very special experience We want to leave a review for our Godfather Tour today in which we we were guided by Danilo. It was such an interesting few hours with our very knowledgeable guide. We want to say how much we enjoyed it and found it so informative and intriguing. We are not aficionados of theGodfather movies but that didn't matter as we were introduced to some fascinating places and historical facts from our accommodating guide, Dan. He was such a friendly fellow who did not rush us or made us feel we were holding up his itinerary. Big thank you and it made our holiday complete. Read more Written September 10, 2023
• C5043GEcarlam 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Day! Our full day Etna and Alcantara falls was fantastic! Mirko was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable of the volcano. He took us took to areas not on the typical tourist trail; caves, area of original road between two lava fields, pointed out particular vegetation, etc. The hike to the top of one of the craters was just “hard enough”. The second stop at Alcantara falls was perfect way to end the day. The Falls were beautiful, water was crystal clear and ice cold. Beware, it’s about 200 steps down into the gorge..and what goes down must come up😀 Read more Written August 30, 2023
• RenM_2000 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Breathtaking, Relaxing, and Educational The full day tour of Mt. Etna and Alcantara Gorge was one of the highlights of our short stay in Catania. Both Roberto and Dani were very charismatic and helpful throughout the day. Both very down-to-earth people. We booked the tour very last minute, but Roberto was very quick to help organize everything; arranging the time and place of pick up, and equipment (spare hiking shoes). The tour was well thought out and balanced. We got to hike around Mt. Sartorious, one of the sites of Mt. Etna. Light exercise. Both Roberto and Dani were very well-versed and knowledgeable about the area. Alcantara Gorge was quite the scene as well. Breathtaking walls of lava like black prism draperies. The water was refreshing after an afternoon of exploring Mt. Etna under the sun. Overall, the tour was a lot of fun and relaxing too. We didn’t feel as if we were in a rush to see too many sites, but we still got to see a variety of landscapes and learn a lot about the incredible area. Thank you very much Roberto and Dani! Read more Written August 6, 2023
• 655kristiinam 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience Great guide Roberto- even our teenagers told they loved the tour. First time ever :) Nice views and interesting stories/information abot volcanos. Trekking was not too challenging but still needed some effort. Read more Written August 4, 2023
• 2210rob 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Family hike The hike was pretty cool and Dan was a great guide A little disappointed about the price to go further up on the gondola Wine tasting was good - the food was better ! Well worth the time Read more Written June 13, 2023
• Gail A 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Perfect day on Sicily Wonderful tour and our guide, Janet, was fabulous! She was so knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning about Mt Etna and her history. The winery tour and tasting was the best we experied on our trip. Read more Written May 27, 2023
• 457sindhug 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing experience Dani was a fabulous tour guide! We had a group of 8 people and we all had so much fun. He was super entertaining, knowledgeable and accommodating to all of our needs and requests. He is also native to the area and gave us a lot of facts about the town as well as recommendations for food and things to see. It was a great experience. Read more Written May 26, 2023
• Presto67 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Tour We spent the day taking a private tour from Catania to Siracusa and Noto with Roberto. It was a great day. He picked us up at our hotel. We saw the ruins in Siracusa and walked around the town. Then we went to Noto where we had a nice lunch and did some more site-seeing. We were dropped off back at the hotel at the end of the day. Why be on a bus with 30 other people. Take the private day tour with Roberto. Read more Written April 27, 2023
• jeanetteo895 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Enjoyable Our guide was Roberto. Very friendly and informative. Receptive to us. Left with more understanding and knowledge of Sicily. Breathtaking scenery! Loved Taormina! Also Roberto took us to a wine tasting and olive tasting developed in that region. A complete excursion with enough time to get back to the ship. Read more Written April 8, 2023
• I6064FBsharonm 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful day with Janet Janet was very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas we visited. She provided us with a wealth of information about, not only the filming of the movie, but of the history of the towns. A day we’ll spent! Read more Written December 31, 2022

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Find the right tour for you through Agrigento. We've got 157 adventures going to Agrigento, starting from just 5 days in length, and the longest tour is 23 days. The most popular month to go is September, which has the largest number of tour departures.

157 Agrigento tour packages with 1,533 reviews

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Small Group Tour of Sicily: Highlights (Maximum 8 Guests)

This tour was the very best experience we have ever had traveling overseas. The booking process was seamless and painless. We felt especially grateful that while the group was limited to 8 participants, it was guaranteed to proceed with 2 people. As it ended up, our trip was just me and my husband and we felt so fortunate to have had the attention of the guides in such a personal way. The guides were all tremendous and I am confident that a larger group would have felt equally tended to. Special thanks to our guides and drivers: Denise, Orazio, Roberto, Carlos, Fabio and Massimo. Part of what was truly evident was how passionate they each were about Sicily and how many of them had connections with people at the restaurants, local businesses and attractions that we went to. We felt like we were in such good hands during the time we were with all of the guides. Each tour and activity was enlightening and educational. The included lunches and other meals were top notch. The opening night walking food and wine tour was a great way to kickoff the trip. There were some others who joined us for that portion, and it was most welcome. I don't think it would have been as much fun for the restaurants and enoteca to have just 2 people and the guide show up, and we knew the rest of the trip we would have individual attention. We felt pampered with our lunches on the Mafia tour, at the winery on Etna, in Marzememi and Agrigento. There was never a feeling of penny-pinching, more plush and like what we would have chosen for ourselves! The selected hotels were excellent! Centrally located, each with a fantastic breakfast spread and fun bar/restaurants. We would happily go back to any of them again and recommend them. We loved the scheduling each day and felt like we had a great mix of free time to explore on our own. Lastly, Graziana was out lifeline while we were traveling. She connected with us daily to check in, and to share the next days plan and name of our guide and where they would meet us. She made dinner reservations for us while we were there and provided recommendations that were helpful. We didn't encounter any issues, but felt that we had a ready ally if needed. Massimo also checked in midtrip, so we truly felt like everyone was interested in us having the best possible trip. I cannot wait to return to Sicily. We have recommended Sicily Activities to many people since our return and would book again in a heartbeat.

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 8 days 2024

The tour was beyond my expectations! I will recommend this company to my friends to let them discoer the beautiful Sicily

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Splendor of Sicily 8 Days Tour - from Catania

This was our 6th bus tour but first for Tourradar. It was excellent because good standard of hotel, which were also centrally located. Was given adequate free time so we were not always rushing. Day start time were good. Included breakfast dinner and some lunch all good Sicily plenty to see wonderful place BUT difficult for group with 3 languages so info was rushed and difficult to follow Plus Tour leader treated up as sheep do not ask why but just follow me and accept. Prefer to be given option eg follow me how long how far and why . Also tourradar excellent response time to questions. Roberto & Debbie

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Sicilian Landscapes: Catania-Catania (8 days/7 nights)

It was one of the best tours I have ever been on. It was jam packed with excursions every day and our tour guide Angelo was very knowledgeable, friendly and couldn’t do enough for us.

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Explore Southern Sicily

The tour was excellent but a little more information about the town we stayed in and transportation to attractions would have been helpful. The accommodations ranged form excellent to very bad. The guide Irene was enthusiastic and keep the group together when necessary.

Best of Sicily - 8 Days (Small Group Tour)

Our tour was very enjoyable! The pace, the guides, the food & wines, the accommodations, sights & attractions we visited were all top notch! We’re already planning a “do-over” trip - it was that good!

Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 6 days 2024

Angelo was a great tour guide. The wine tour was fun. The sights we were taken to were nice to see.

Private Tour of Sicily: Highlights

Our choice of Sicily Activities for a private comprehensive tour of Sicily met all our expectations. We spent 14 days staying in Taormina, Siracusa, Ragusa and Palermo. Every day featured an activity of a walking tour or a drive to a regional site that provided an interesting location to wander around with an excellant choice of restaurants for great Sicilian food and wine. The guides provided were friendly, knowledgeable and amenable to any changes we wanted in that day's itinerary. All in all, a great vacation arranged by a top notch tour company. Sicily Activities.

New Tour of Sicily from Palermo 10 Days

Our tour guide, Valentina, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We absolutely loved her. I was very confused on the first day because I booked with Tourradar and was told our tour would be with Soleto Tours. However, on Sunday morning we were on a list for Jolly Tours. I had never heard of Jolly Tours, yet I was on their tour. Nevertheless, the tour itself was good. My only complaint would be that out of 28 people on the tour, 2 of them spoke only Spanish. So, while at sites, Valentina had to repeat everything twice which slowed up the tour and gave us very little time to ourselves to enjoy the towns. The lunches were great at the local restaurants and our favorite meal of the day. The hotel meals were just average. I didn't know that our tour did not include entrance to the sites. It would have been nice to know this prior to my tour since I was paying for 6 out of 8 of my family members. It added up quickly and I would have prepared before hand had I known. Overall, we all had a great time, learned a lot, saw a lot, ate a lot and made lasting memories. I would recommend this tour to friends.

Splendours of Sicily

This tour is a comprehensive tour of Sicily. You see a lot. There is a lot of walking - at least 10 km per day and some of it is uneven terrain and stairs. The accommodations were good, all 4 star for Europe (which is not the same as in North America). The meals were decent. This tour was advertised as English speaking but in reality it was tri-lingual (English, Italian and Spanish). Some of the free time was during siesta hours and nothing was open. Where there should have been more free time was in Cefalu and Taormina so you could go to the beach. The bus driver Angelo was excellent. City taxes and excursions were extra out of pocket expenses.

Sicilian Secrets

The trip was well organized. The guide - Placido certainly knew his subjects and was very happy to answer questions. The accomodation was all very good as were the breakfasts. .The group was large and I didn't realise that when I booked. Also you did need to be fit ( I am) but some people found the wakking/steps very difficult

Sicily Escapes - from Catania to Palermo (6 days/5 nights)

Our guide, Placido, was excellent... very knowledgable, cheerful and professional. The hotels and food were good, and our group - mostly a mix of US and Italians - were very friendly. The tour very 'full on' - with a definite timetable in order to see so much in a week. I think we could have a bit more about the history of the towns as well as all the cathedrals.

Magical Sicily - 7 Days

The destinations were well thought out. We were very grateful that our chosen hotels had swimming pools I found having a bilingual tour very hard to hear sometimes and a lot of time is wasted from the tour guide having to give 2 lots of instructions. It was disappointing that 2 of the tours were cancelled because of the heat. One of these was for Mt Etna (our main reason for choosing this tour). Our tour guide did kindly arrange a driver for us to get to Mt Etna. When we got to Mt Etna there were so many other tours with 1000’s of people there and the weather much cooler that we were surprised ours was cancelled. We then had to pay our own entrance fees/tour for which we had already paid as part of the tour. We also had to pay an extra 50 euro to the driver because our tour went longer than expected due to the long lines of people. This all added an unnecessary expense for what should have been already included in the tour. Our tour guide was concerned because of the heat and she was worried as her own home in Palermo had lost power. Our tour guide was otherwise well organised and approachable but did seem annoyed that our tour to Mt Etna went longer than expected

Highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily

Excellent trip with Shabby as our tour leader through southern Italy and Sicily. She is a fantastic person and a great leader so passionate and informative about Italy and Sicily ensuring everyone has a great time! The only mark down for me is meals - I’m pescatarian and Italy doesn’t deal well with vegetarian/ pescatarians in large groups of meat eaters so inevitably you get cheese [ Caprise salads]or plain pastas for main courses! Overall a fantastic trip that covers so much in 9-10 days I had a ball

What people love about Agrigento Tours

This tour was the very best experience we have ever had traveling overseas. The booking process was seamless and painless. We felt especially grateful that while the group was limited to 8 participants, it was guaranteed to proceed with 2 people. As it ended up, our trip was just me and my husband and we felt so fortunate to have had the attention of the guides in such a personal way. The guides were all tremendous and I am confident that a larger group would have felt equally tended to. Special thanks to our guides and drivers: Denise, Orazio, Roberto, Carlos, Fabio and Massimo. Part of what was truly evident was how passionate they each were about Sicily and how many of them had connections with people at the restaurants, local businesses and attractions that we went to. We felt like we were in such good hands during the time we were with all of the guides. Each tour and activity was enlightening and educational. The included lunches and other meals were top notch. The opening night walking food and wine tour was a great way to kickoff the trip. There were some others who joined us for that portion, and it was most welcome. I don't think it would have been as much fun for the restaurants and enoteca to have just 2 people and the guide show up, and we knew the rest of the trip we would have individual attention. We felt pampered with our lunches on the Mafia tour, at the winery on Etna, in Marzememi and Agrigento. There was never a feeling of penny-pinching, more plush and like what we would have chosen for ourselves! The selected hotels were excellent! Centrally located, each with a fantastic breakfast spread and fun bar/restaurants. We would happily go back to any of them again and recommend them. We loved the scheduling each day and felt like we had a great mix of free time to explore on our own. Lastly, Graziana was out lifeline while we were traveling. She connected with us daily to check in, and to share the next days plan and name of our guide and where they would meet us. She made dinner reservations for us while we were there and provided recommendations that were helpful. We didn't encounter any issues, but felt that we had a ready ally if needed. Massimo also checked in midtrip, so we truly felt like everyone was interested in us having the best possible trip. I cannot wait to return to Sicily. We have recommended Sicily Activities to many people since our return and would book again in a heartbeat.

We enjoyed ourselves and that is the principal objective in any holiday. Travelling in April meant that the weather was perfect for us - not too hot. The hotels were good - the Mercure in Palermo and the one in Agrigento excellent. Either lunch or dinner was laid on and we're of a high standard. The sites we visited were truly impressive although sometimes a little fleeting. Sicily is a big island so we did spend a lot of time on the coach. Thankfully we had a smart vehicle, Dino the driver was brilliant but the most plaudits have to go to Angelo the tour guide. Angelo was in turns helpful, informative, knowledgeable and great company. He went out of his way on a number of occasions to assist members of our party be it with lost property, illness or other mishaps. The tour was great value and I would strongly recommend.

There was a little confusion at the beginning at the hotel. Lack of communication was unclear. Our guide Irene was excellent and a good problem solver. She looked after us like a mother hen

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Agrigento tours and day trips

Experience Agrigento with a local private guide . Michele Gallo and his team of fully- licensed expert tour guides (Sicily TravelNet tour guides network) offer Agrigento's  widest range of private tours, day trips ad activities for the discerning and intellectually curious traveller.

Whether you want to take a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples, follow in the footsteps of Inspector Montalbano, trace your family and heritage, go "off the beaten track" on a wine and food tour,  do it the best way and hire a local guide ! Enjoy authentic, insider experiences and bring meaning to your travel! SicilyTravelNet private guided tours can be tailored to your specific needs. Browse through our list of day trips and activities and contact us to book a tour or design a bespoke experience! Tour Agrigento and Sicily with the people who know it best !

Departures from Agrigento, Verdura, Sciacca, Falconara, Licata. Shore excursions from Porto Empedocle, Licata, Sciacca ports of call. Day trips to Agrigento from Palermo, Taormina, Catania, Ragusa and any town in Sicily through our network of associate local drivers.

Why us ? Michele Gallo has worked with History Channel as a WWII expert in the documentary "Real Mafia Underground" covering the role of Mafia in the allied landing in Sicily ("Husky operation") and has appeared on the BBC "Fast Track" programme.

For his role in designing the definitive Inspector Montalbano Tour he has been interviewed by Radio Rai (Italian National Radio), Radio Uruguay, the Guardian, the EasyJet Inflight magazine and a number of Italian newspapers. He has been lecturing on the Greek colonisation of Sicily and the Western Greeks to numerous study abroad programs, alumni and academic groups.

His tours are recommended by National Geographic Sicily Travel Guide, Rough Guide of Sicily, Lonely Planet, Washington Post, Crest (Centre for Responsible Tourism- Stanford University).

He has just been awarded "Sicily Tour Specialist of the Year 2017" by the Luxury Travel Guide.

One excellent English- speaking guide that we can recommend for the region is Michele Gallo who can organise individual and group itineraries according to the travellers' interests. .

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The Perfect Palermo to Agrigento Day Trip Itinerary

Last Updated on January 18, 2024

by Maggie Turansky

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Planning a Palermo to Agrigento day trip is one of the top things on many visitors to Sicily’s to-do lists. Known for being home to the incredible Valley of the Temples, Agrigento is a beautiful place to visit and the area has even more to offer than the ancient temples at the archaeological site.

It’s no secret that Sicily is home to some incredible ancient Greek and Roman ruins — from the theatre in Taormina to the sites at Segesta and Selinunte — there are so many fascinating structures to take in on this Italian island. However, there is none that is more famous than the Valley of the Temples located just outside of the town of Agrigento.

Situated on the south coast of Sicily, Agrigento makes for a good day trip from Sicily, but the beautiful area surrounding is great to explore for more than a day if you can spare. And whether you want to visit Agrigento on an organised tour or independently, this is the guide for you.

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How to Get to Agrigento from Palermo

Agrigento is located about 130 kilometres away from Palermo and, while it is a bit of a trek from the Sicilian capital, it is definitely doable as a day trip.

You can easily visit Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples independently, but if that is too much stress on your Sicilian holiday, there are plenty of organised tours from Palermo, as well.

It’s worth noting that Agrigento is located a bit closer to Palermo than it is to Sicily’s second-largest city of Catania , however, it is also possible to do a Catania to Agrigento day trip, as well. Just note that travel times will be increased a bit.

By Organised Tour

For those who don’t want to deal with the logistics, planning and hassle of going on an Agrigento day trip independently, then your best bet is to go by organised tour. As one of the top day trips from the Sicilian capital, there are countless options available to those who decide to go for this route.

For example, this full-day tour and this full-day tour are excellent options if you want to spend the whole day exploring some of the top sites in Southern Sicily. It includes transport to and from Palermo, a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples and a stop at the Villa Romana del Casale.

If you simply want an easy transfer to Agrigento, then this full-day tour from Palermo is an excellent option. It includes transport to and from Palermo and will take you directly to the Valley of the Temples. You can also opt for a guided tour of the site if that interests you.

Alternatively, you can also take a private tour if you prefer to join an organised group.

If you want to visit Agrigento independently, then by far the easiest way to do this is via your own personal vehicle. Renting a car in Sicily is an excellent option if you want to venture to places that are a bit further afield and you can find good deals for car hires on Rentalcars.com .

The drive from Palermo to Agrigento is about 2 hours and it is pretty straightforward. Once at the Valley of the Temples, there is ample parking available at the archaeological site.

Having your own car makes it much easier to follow the rest of this itinerary, as well, but keep in mind that finding parking near the Scala dei Turchi can get tricky in the high season due to the sheer demand of the place.

If you want to go independently but aren’t keen to hire a car, then getting to Agrigento via train is going to be your best bet. Countless daily trains from Palermo to Agrigento will get you to your destination in about 2 hours. You can view schedules here.

Make sure you get off at Agrigento Centrale station rather than Agrigento Bassa station if you want to easily make it to the Valley of the Temples.

Once you arrive in Agrigento, you can then take local bus number 1 or 2 from the central station directly to the Valley of the Temples. You can purchase tickets directly from the driver and it is a good idea to ensure you have a bit of cash on hand to do this.

If you’re more interested in visiting Agrigento via bus, you are going to find that relatively difficult. There are no consistent coaches that run from Palermo to Agrigento so your best bet is to take the train. Regional trains are affordable so this is a great way to reach the famed archaeological site.

Agrigento Day Trip Itinerary

If you’re travelling independently and with your own car, then follow this itinerary to get the most out of Agrigento and its surrounding area.

Though the two may seem to be synonymous, there isn’t much in the town of Agrigento itself when it comes to tourist sites. The main draw is, obviously, the Valley of the Temples and some other attractions on the coast nearby.

Valley of the Temples

Of course, the reason to do a day trip to Agrigento from Palermo is to visit the incredible Valley of the Temples. This archaeological site is considered to be one of the best collections of ancient Greek temples in the world and is very much a top attraction in Sicily.

There are countless temples to enjoy and see in this archaeological park and they are all relatively easily accessible via a paved pathway. Contrary to a few other archaeological parks in Sicily (notably Selinunte and Segesta), the Valley of the Temples isn’t quite as hilly and the sites aren’t located too far away from each other.

Keep this in mind as there is a taxi service available for €3 to shuttle you between sites – and the drivers post themselves in the car park before you reach the entrance. They can be pushy and make it seem as if you need to purchase this service in order to experience the park – if you’re able-bodied and are able to walk a few kilometres on relatively even and flat ground, you do not.

Entry into the park is €12 per person if you’re interested in visiting the temples only. There are some combined tickets available if you also want to visit the Regional Museum of Archaeology while visiting. You could also opt to go on a guided tour of the site .

While the site actually contains the remains of seven temples, there are four that are the most intact and worth seeing. The most famous and the one that is considered to be one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world is the Temple of Concordia, which is truly spectacular.

The other temples worth seeing include the Temple of Heracles (Hercules), the Temple of Dioscuri and the Temple of Juno (Hera). All of these temples were believed to have been constructed in the 5th Century BCE.

Plan to spend a couple of hours exploring the Valley of the Temples and it’s best to head here in the morning – both to beat the crowds and the heat. If you’ve worked up an appetite after exploring this archaeological site, then consider heading to Tipiko restaurant in Agrigento for a delicious sandwich.

Scala dei Turchi

If you’re driving yourself, the next stop on your Palermo to Agrigento should be the beautiful Scala dei Turchi. Translating to the “stairs of the Turks” or “Turkish steps” in English, these are incredible white cliffs that cascade into the Mediterranean off the coast of Realmonte, about fifteen to twenty minutes driving from the Valley of the Temples.

This is an incredibly popular stop to make in the area and it can be very difficult to find parking in order to go down to the cliffs themselves and climb over them.

What we recommend doing is stopping off at the viewpoint to get a good look (the Belvedere – Scala dei Turchi) before heading to our next destination. You won’t get the chance to climb over the cliffs, but you will avoid a significant number of tourist crowds.

Lido Rosello

End your Agrigento day trip at one of the most beautiful beaches in the region – Lido Rosello. This soft sand beach is the perfect stop and it is a bit off the tourist trail especially considering its location right next to the Scala dei Turchi.

The beach is free to enter and there are free parking areas around, as well. The water is shallow and calm, making it a great place to splash around even if you’re not a strong swimmer!

What makes this beach a fantastic place to visit is that you can get a perfect view of the Scala dei Turchi from below. Simply walk along the beach until you hit some rocks and you will be graced with a gorgeous view with a fraction of the crowds!

Where to Stay Near Agrigento

If you decide to spend the night near Agrigento rather than simply going on a day trip, then you’re going to need to find a place to rest your head. If you’re wondering where to stay near Agrigento, then have a look at these suggestions:

Hotel Exclusive – This hotel located in the centre of Agrigento is an excellent choice for those looking for a clean, convenient and comfortable place to stay while exploring the area. They have several rooms available suitable for both families and couples and there is also breakfast served daily.

Doric Boutique Hotel – If you’re looking for a bit of luxury while visiting this area of Sicily, then this hotel is a great option. They have a great location close to the Valley of the Temples with lovely rooms to choose from and there is a restaurant, bar and spa/wellness centre on site.

A Cantunera LittleHouse – For those looking for their own space while visiting Agrigento are sure to love this two-bedroom house. It is well located to explore the area and it comes fully furnished and well-equipped with everything you may need for a great stay.

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Planning an Agrigento day trip from Palermo is one of the top things to do while visiting Sicily and it’s really not hard to see why. The Valley of the Temples is an incredible place to explore and the area surrounding is absolutely beautiful, as well.

Are you planning to visit Agrigento? Have any questions about visiting? Let us know in the comments!

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About Maggie Turansky

Maggie is a co-founder and writer for The World Was Here First. Originally from the US, she has lived in five different countries and has travelled to dozens more, both solo and with her partner, Michael. She particularly loves exploring Spain and spending time in the Caucasus and the Baltics. Read more about Maggie

Thank you Maggie, l appreciate all the information regarding the trip from Palermo to Agrigento. We are in our early 70 and consider ourselves quite fit and planning on visiting the temples on November 12th,2023, do you know how l could get the information on their opening hours? Thank you again, and all the best to you. Patricia

Hi Patricia, according to the official website, the site is open from 8:30-20:00 from Monday-Sunday but the office closes one hour prior to the site closing 🙂

Hullo Are there any towns along the railway to Agrigento worth having a stop over at? Thank you

thanks so much for your article which made it easy for me to plan a trip to Agrigento from palermo by train.

So happy to hear this helped!

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