Agrigento Excursions - Valley of the Temples Resort - Agrigento what to see

Excursion to Sciacca and Selinunte:

For lovers of archaeology, a visit to the archaeological park of Selinunte is a must. Selinunte was a Greek town which took its name from ‘selinon’, the fragrant wild plant that grows lushly in this area.

Going back to the seventh century B.C., Selinunte today conserves the remains of temples, the acropolis, the fortifications and some sanctuaries.

There follows a tour of the historic centre, the old town with Norman churches and ceramic workshops. The trip back is by fishing boat in the evening: an amazing experience!

Escursione alle Saline di Trapani, Erice e Segesta:

Fall in love with the lunar-like landscape of Saline Ettore Infersa in Trapani, among dunes formed by white salt and restored windmills; with Erice, where you can walk along the lanes of the picturesque town and taste the traditional patisseries of Erice; and with Segesta, with its Greek theatre and grandiose temple in Doric style.

Excursion to Palermo and Monreale

A pleasant walk through the historic centre of Palermo, from Piazza Politeama, along Via Ruggero VII and past the Teatro Massimo, until you reach the picturesque markets of the city (Capo market or Ballarò). The trip ends with a visit to the Cathedral at Monreale, with its stupendous mosaics.

Excursion to Modica and Ragusa Ibla

Visit the ancient Baroque area of Ragusa, with its churches and magnificent gardens. Then stop at Modica, where you will encounter the most famous chocolate in Italy in all its tastes, from orange to chilli pepper.

Excursion to Taormina and Catania

Taormina is the pearl of the island’s tourist industry. Here it is possible to combine a fascinating historical and cultural excursion, from the Greek-Roman theatre to the ancient and austere Cathedral, with a relaxing and pleasant walk along the main street. You will have the possibility to buy traditional local, handmade products: objects made of wrought iron, ceramics, jewellery made from coral, precious pieces of lace, as well as tasting cakes and conserves. In Catania it is possible to visit the beautiful historic centre with its Baroque buildings, Piazza Duomo, Via Etnea, the medieval “Ursino Castle”, and go on a picturesque excursion to Etna.

Excursion to Siracusa

A guided tour to discover Siracusa: the isle of Ortigia, where the most ancient parts of the town are found, the Neapolis archaeological site, the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Lacrime (Madonna of Tears), built in the mid-twentieth century to commemorate the chalk effigy of the Immaculate Heart of Mary which cried