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Agrigento visit, Valley of the Temples and Turkish Steps

Duration: 19 hours
Destination: Italy, Sicilia, Sicily
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  • 19 hours
  • Sicily
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discovering the greek world in Agrigento and be stunned from the monumental Scala dei Turchi (Turkish Steps).

Full day excursion with a driver that will take you around Sicily.

For both archeology and nature lovers Agrigento with its Scala dei Turchi is a must!

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Scala dei Turchi, 92010, Realmonte, Sicily Italy

Discovering the greek world in Agrigento and be stunned from the monumental Scala dei turchi

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Valle dei Templi, Piazza Archeologica 1 Via Panoramica Dei Templi, 92100, Agrigento, Sicily Italy

Breathtaking archeological and world heritage site of Greek architecture consisting in a valley of Greek temples

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stop At: 92100 Agrigento, AG, Italy

You will visit a stunning city of Agrigento which was one of the leading cities of Magna Graecia during the golden age of Ancient Greece with population estimates in the range of 200,000 to 800,000 before 406 BC

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Driver
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Authorized touristic guide inside the monuments
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Tickets

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

P.za Federico di Svevia, 32, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Catania, Taormina, Acitrezza, Acicastello, Giardini Naxos, Syracuse. Ask us for further information about pick-up point.
The pick-up from Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Syracuse requires 45 euros per person in addition, to pay directly to the driver.
The pick-up from Acitrezza, Acicastello, requires 10 euros per person in addition, to pay directly to the driver.

Ports

  • Port of Catania


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

19 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

87hb

09 Sep, 2023

One of the largest archaeological sites in the Mediterranean and a UNESCO world heritage site. The site has 8 temples, constructed in dedication to Greek Gods 2500 years ago, with impressive sections still standing, and evidence of collapsed temples still remain. It is considered second to Athens’ Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was a fascinating part of our stay, and a unique opportunity to be absorbed in history and witness 1st hand how temples were constructed. Advice is to arrive early in the day, or later, avoiding midday sun as there is little shade and a lot of walking. Scala Dei Turchi - interpreted as Turkish Stairs one of mothers natures gifts. Steps made from granite and chalk that shelter the sea. Access is via a steep stepped path, so requires reasonable fitness to complete. Parking is available on the roadside above, but was very busy when we visited in late August. We were also unable to access the stairs as it has been cordoned off, but was able to get close to see the beautiful landmark. Worth visiting both on the same day.

Julia_T

08 Aug, 2020

The Valley of the Temples is more than impressive and it is advisable to go there in the morning, as we did, before it becomes too hot. However WE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME THERE - barely 1¼ hours by the time we had passed the security check and queued for tickets even though there really were not too many people waiting. I had wanted to have a guide (not expensive), but at least 1½ hours were needed for a guided tour, so I had to forgo the idea. Having said that, the descriptive plaques in front of each temple and exhibit were very informative. What was frustrating was that we had TOO MUCH TIME at the also impressive Turkish Steps - 2½ hours to kill. The short walk along the beach brought you to the fenced-off amazing white rock formation that was only accessible if you had brought your swimming gear to circumvent the fence. A refreshing drink at a beach bar proved a nice way of passing the time though.

linszepui

04 Jan, 2020

Good experience for this trip… The Valley of the Temples is certainly the most important testimony of the ancient, classical culture of Sicily... Turkish Steps is the good view

Capricious7

31 Oct, 2019

We wanted to see as much of Sicily as possible during our week there, so this trip was a must, and it didn't disappoint. The pickup point was easy to find from our accommodations in Catania, and we left early for the two hour plus ride across the island to Agrigento. Fortunately, our guide Daniele spoke fluent English and was a big fan of American TV and movies, so we chatted happily the whole way, making the time pass quickly while taking in the beautiful countryside. Our first stop was the Valley of the Temples, where the Greek ruins were spread out across a stretch of land with breath-taking views. Prepare for this portion of the trip by bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water. Fortunately, all of these were on sale where we entered the park and bought our tickets, and there was a small cafe about half way through the park where we were able to stop, rest and have a cool granita di limone before moving on. The next stop was lunch, which we ate out in front of a nearby pasticceria. The meal was pizza and focaccia, along with very good Sicilian wine and plenty of water to re-hydrate after our walk in the sun, followed up by sweets. We took advantage of the opportunity to purchase a beautiful tart for dessert for our dinner at home that night, along with a bag of cookies - just in case. After lunch we headed to the beach, and the Turkish Steps. This part of the trip involved walking down several flights of stairs to the sand and then a good distance down the shore to reach the Turkish Steps. I let my husband go alone on that hike, which he pronounced well worth the effort, and settled happily under an umbrella with a coffee to watch the sun bathers come and go. After more water and a rest stop, we loaded back up for the ride home, tired but happy. We were anxious to see these particular sites, and we're glad we went. I will warn other travelers that this trip involves a long van ride and a lot of walking in the sun, with both stairs and ramps. It might not be a great fit for those with very small children or for whom a full day of walking it a little too much. But if you are fit, or just determined to see some of the best preserved Greek ruins anywhere in the world, this trip is for you.

AlaskaGirlsRock

14 Apr, 2019

Roberto is a wonderful tour guide! He showed up promptly at the time specified and because I was sitting up front and had tons of questions he gave me a little tour of Catania as well. He’s also very knowledgeable about geology so was able to point out interesting outcrops along the way to Agrigento. Temple Valley is a must see on your visit to Sicily. I’ve been all over Greece so I feel pretty well versed when it comes to Greek temples...these were the best! So well preserved! If you’re a speed walker and love geology make a beeline to the gardens. However, two hours isn’t enough time to spend a lot of time at each temple and visit the gardens. I was practically running at one point. Wear layers! If your from a cold climate and come in April you’ll be hot by the time noon rolls around. I burned my shoulders a little in fact (15 SPF doesn’t cut it apparently). The Turkish Steps were the highlight of my day though...a stroll on the beach after a yummy snack was perfect! Some of the best pictures I’ve taken so far this trip are of the beach, sea, and the Turkish Steps. An incredible value for the money I paid. Only took off a star because I had to sit in the middle seat in the front. Not comfortable for a 2 hour drive to and 2 hours back.

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Amazing historical site and landmark

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very nice view and the friendly tour guide…

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A Lot to See in One Day

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Amazing Experience!

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Grande Gioele!

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