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Private Tour from Palermo: Agrigento & Scale of the Turks Visit
4.7
25 Ratings
Agrigento
Embark on a private tour from Palermo to Agrigento and Scale of the Turks. Explore the Temple Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and relax on the stunning beach. Enjoy the tour with a knowledgeable driver providing information in English.
Embark on a private tour from Palermo to Agrigento and Scale of the Turks. Explore the Temple Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and relax on the stunning beach. Enjoy the tour with a knowledgeable driver providing information in English.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Valle dei Templi - Explore the Temple Valley in Agrigento, a premier archaeological site globally and a UNESCO World Heritage site, where visitors can marvel at the most exquisite ancient Greek sites: the complete Doric Temples. The Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples exemplifies Greater Greece’s art and architecture….
- Valle dei Templi - Explore the Temple Valley in Agrigento, a premier archaeological site globally and a UNESCO World Heritage site, where visitors can marvel at the most exquisite ancient Greek sites: the complete Doric Temples. The Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples exemplifies Greater Greece’s art and architecture. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it boasts remarkable monuments and includes the remnants of the ancient city of Akragas, set in a rural landscape adorned with century-old olive and almond trees.
- Scala Dei Turchi - Among the many stairways known, this one stands out as particularly unique. It is not a traditional staircase but a stunning coastal stretch that has become a symbol of Sicilian seaside tourism due to its distinctiveness. This white cliff is situated along the coastline between Realmonte and Porto Empedocle (Agrigento), and its rock is composed of soft limestone and dazzling white marl.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- All taxes, fees
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- All taxes, fees
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to Agrigento’s Temple Valley, a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the globe’s most significant archaeological places. Here, you will witness the epitome of ancient Greek architectural prowess through the immaculate Doric Temples. Venture westward down an extended staircase near Porto Empedocle to discover a…
Embark on a journey to Agrigento’s Temple Valley, a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the globe’s most significant archaeological places. Here, you will witness the epitome of ancient Greek architectural prowess through the immaculate Doric Temples. Venture westward down an extended staircase near Porto Empedocle to discover a breathtaking yet less-crowded bathing beach known as the renowned ‘Scale of the Turks.’
Please note that the tour does not offer professional guide services. There will be a driver who will provide basic descriptions of the slated tour destinations in English.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Valle dei Templi
Piazza Archeologica 1, Via Panoramica Dei Templi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(25 Ratings)
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Barton_g
Jun 16, 2025
Two hours from Palermo... - Two hours from Palermo but worth it.
The terrain along the way was interesting as is the Valley of the Temples.
Our driver Dario was one of the best we have ever had. An accomplished driver and very courteous. He was pleasant company for our day trip.
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Z413fymariaf
May 4, 2025
Magnificent tour with the best driver DARIO!! - We had a awesome driver DARIO!! He took us to the beautiful sites of Agrigento & Scala de turchi!! they were magnificent! he was so personable, very knowledgeable , and is
a great driver !! Thank you DARIO for a most wonderful day and for all the great tips on where to eat !! Bobby, Maria & Christina USA!
"Forget about it !! :)
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Christina_f
Apr 20, 2025
Dario is great! - Dario was very knowledgeable and friendly! He was able to help us if we had any questions and showed us different parts of the island. Highly recommend!
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Jennifer_s
Jul 22, 2024
Excellent trip for any history Lover - My daughter and I traveled here to see the Valley of the temples and it was spectacular. This was by far the best example of this time. In such great shape would highly recommend to any one.
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Kate_b
Apr 6, 2024
Fantastic driver and tour. - We were so grateful to have Dario as our driver to take us to Agrigento and explain a few things about Palermo on the way. He wasn’t overly chatty but let us enjoy the ride and answered all our questions.
We loved his music selection too.
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Jakeysgrammy
Mar 21, 2024
Private tour of Santiago with Mauricio Escobar Fernandez - We spent three days with Mauricio Escobar Fernandez in Santiago and surrounding area. We communicated for several months before the trip. He sent lots of information about the area and suggestions for tours, including prices which are very reasonable. We hadn't been in Chile an hour when I fell flat on my face and knees in the parking garage at the airport. (I was so disgusted with myself.) Mauricio was so concerned and helpful. We had planned a tour for that day, but he kindly took us to the hotel to recuperate and checked in later. Luckily, we were still able to enjoy two days with him. He was so thoughtful in adapting his tour to my injury. He speaks both English and Spanish and is very knowledgeable of the the area and its people. He takes you beyond the regular tourist areas to give you a true picture of the culture. We saw Santiago, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, and enjoyed the Casablanca winery. Mauricio is a treasure and a wonderful representative of his country. You will feel that you've made a friend and be sad to leave him.
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Francesco0999
Jan 14, 2024
Advised - A truly excellent service. Precise and punctual staff. Driver also prepared with tourist information on the locations with useful suggestions.
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Katharyn_h
Aug 2, 2023
Great adventure and fun for a group or couple - We arranged for the Agrigento trip months beforehand, but could have arranged just a few days prior, with great ease. The day before the trip, we received a notification and contact information and just as promised our driver, Marco, arrived 15 mins prior ready for us at pick-up time. Marco provided a clean, A/C cooled, comfortable van for up to 8 passengers and drove us safely from our rental home in Santa Flavia (Palermo area) to Agrigento and Scala di Turcas. Marco answered all of our questions and provided recommendations for restaurants in between the two excursions. At the Valley of the Temples, I purchased our entrance tickets on-line, but easily could have purchased them on-site with a few minute wait. Online tickets got us right in. It was hot, so having water along the way is key. Once the tour of the Valley was over (1.5-2 hours in length...that is about how long it takes to fully explore the valley), Marco picked us up promptly and drove us to lunch. At Scala di Turcas, we were pointed in the right direction and were glad to have this part of the trip added. Really an incredible sight!! Great adventure and photos. Afterwards, we met up with Marco for our journey home. To and from Palermo area, it took us 2 hours. The ride home gave us time for a much needed nap. Marco made us feel safe. After the trip, Marco provided us with sightseeing and restaurant recommendations for Palermo. Well worth it!! Thanks!
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Georgia_s
Jul 25, 2023
Great driver (apologies,... - Great driver (apologies, but its been a long time and I have forgotten the name), great vehicle and excellent tour.
I recommend this tour to anyone who wishes to travel in comfort and not care about driving and/or parking.
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Karla_f
Dec 18, 2023
Ok experience - The driver was nice but on his phone a lot. Did a good job driving there and back but no additional information and we had to make a stop for him to buy fruit.
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