2 hour Agrigento temples excursion
Highlights
Agrigento
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Languages
English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Description
Pay a visit to the 3rd largest Greek city, Agrigento and discover its famous historic temples. Admire one of the best-preserved temples and learn more about the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the world's largest Greek temples. Witness Valley of the Temples and Hercules temple on this short guided tour.
Itinerary
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Agrigentro temples excursion
Have breakfast, and meet your private Agrigento (Italian) guide to enjoy a guided tour of the Agrigento Valley of the Temples. The visit can start from the summit of the temple hills where the so-called temple of Hera stands. The temple was built in Doric style in the middle of the 5th century B.C. Of the 34 columns no fewer than 25 are still standing, while the walls of the Cella are completely ruined.
Stroll through the centenary olive trees and hundreds of almond trees that blossom in February and turn the valley as white as snow.
Discover another splendid example of the Doric style, the Temple of Concordia which survives virtually intact, at least in its structural members, as a result of having been transformed into a basilica with 3 aisles.
Proceed to the temple of Hercules, probably the oldest of the temple of Agrigento (6th century BC). The columns of this temple are some 17 m. tall with a diameter of 4.20 m. Huge human figures, made of stone, supports the weight of the upper part.
Explore the regional archaeological museum (an optional visit is possible).
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.