You will travel in an elegant, comfortable, air-conditioned black Mercedes-Benz Vito, with a private, English-speaking driver. During the journey, you will be provided with chilled water, sweets, and scented wipes to ensure a pleasant and relaxing travel experience. This is an exclusive, non-shared tour that will start and end in Palermo, directly at the client’s chosen address.
The first stop is a visit to the Valley of the Temples, one of the largest and most captivating archaeological complexes in the world. The ancient acropolis of Akragas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to some of the most majestic and best-preserved Greek temples, providing an extraordinary testament to Hellenic culture in Sicily.
The tour begins at the Rupe Atenea, a vantage point offering a unique view of the entire site, including the remains of the Temple of Demeter. Continuing along the Panoramic Way, you will come to the Temple of Juno, the majestic Temple of Concordia – one of the best-preserved temples in the world, along with the Parthenon – and the Temple of Heracles. The tour continues with the Temple of Zeus and concludes at the Temple of the Dioscuri.
Other highly interesting sites include the Temples of Hephaestus, Athena, Asclepius, Demeter, and Isis, as well as the striking Tomb of Theron, a pyramid-shaped tufa monument. The area also includes sanctuaries, necropolises, fortifications, waterworks, and the remains of a Hellenistic-Roman quarter built on the former Greek plain. The visit will last approximately 2 hours and will end at the Porta V entrance, where your driver will be waiting for you.
The day continues with a 2-hour visit to the Villa Romana del Casale, situated in a stunning natural landscape of forests and protected areas near Piazza Armerina. Before your visit, you can enjoy a break at the villa's cafe, which is well stocked with sandwiches, pizza, and baked pasta – ideal for a quick lunch.
The villa, a sumptuous country residence that belonged to a member of the senatorial aristocracy, is renowned for its exceptional floor and wall mosaics, which are among the best preserved in the world. The decorations, which were also influenced by North African artistic styles, are striking for their richness of colour and variety of subjects: mythological scenes, epic episodes, and moments from everyday life that depict the customs and habits of the Roman elite.
A captivating itinerary that brings together history, art, and unique landscapes, offering an unforgettable experience in the heart of Sicily.
