The first stop this morning is to Agrigento town to admire the fascinating and famous Valley of the Temples. Agrigento was founded as Akragas around 582 BC by a group of colonists from Gela. In the historical center of the city, the Romanesque Gothic Cathedral, built during the 14th Century, still displays some of its medieval character, as does the 13th Century Church of San Nicola. In the Valley of the Temples - which UNESCO included in the list of the World's Heritage - are the ruins of numerous temples but also necropolis, houses, streets and many other remnants of an ancient city. The Temple of Concord, built around 440 BC, which is still in good condition, and is illuminated at night, is a sight to behold. A number of telamons (large segmented stone columns in the form of human figures) have been preserved.

Then you reach Sciacca less than an hour's drive west from Agrigento. Sciacca is a picturesque seaside town built on rocky hills that overlook the splendid beaches and the Mediterranean Sea midway between Marsala and Agrigento. It has several interesting churches and monuments but it is best known for its numerous artisan ceramics shops, thermal baths and beautiful beaches. Also it is famous for its elaborate Carnival festival, which is the Acireale's Carnival as one of the best in Sicily. Time for lunch and some wine tasting in a winery of this area which is rich in vineyards where they produce excellent Sicilian wine.

The city of Selinunte proper, known as the "Acropolis," is situated on high land overlooking the Mediterranean Sea which is about 20 meters below. Its an Archaeological Park and the biggest in Europe. It is famous as one of the most important cities of Greek Sicily for a period of about 2 Centuries, when it was one of the most progressive Greek cities in Sicily.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• March 23 (Easter)
• August 15
• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 31 (New Years Eve)

Departure Point:

The tour departs from your selected hotel. The following pick ups are available. Please select the appropriate option at time of booking:

• GROUP A pick up from Palermo
• GROUP B pick up from Catania or Taormina

Departure Time:

Tour departs between 9:00am and 10:00am

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from most centrally located hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• English speaking driver
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Air conditioned transportation

Exclusions:

• Food and drinks
• Optional gratuity
• Authorized tourist guide service (optional extra on request)
• Entrance fees at monuments, archaeological sites, museums and other possible activities

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Tour requires a minimum of 2 people to operate

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