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The 11 Best Agrigento & Scala dei Turchi Day Trips from Palermo

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The big archaeology day. Below are the best day trips from Palermo to the Valley of the Temples and the white marl cliffs of Scala dei Turchi, with drive times, how long you get among the temples, whether lunch is included, and which run small-group rather than full coach.

Palermo: Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour

Palermo: Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour - Valley of the Temples: Hera, Concordia, and Apollo in about two hours

1.Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,240 reviews · 9 hours · from $77Our pick

Day trip from Palermo to Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, plus a cliffside stop at Scala dei Turchi, with easy transfers and breaks.

“Sergio was a great driver! Had a very fun day and he made sure we all enjoyed ourselves and saw all the sites. Highly recommend!”

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From Palermo: Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip

From Palermo: Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip - Leaving Palermo from Hotel Politeama and settling into the long drive

2.Villa Romana and Valley of the Temples Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 294 reviews · from $138

From Palermo, tour Villa Romana del Casale mosaics and Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples with transport and a guided Valley stop.

“Giovanna's expertise as a guide truly elevated our tour experience, making it both educational and engaging. Marcello's safe driving ensured our journey was smooth and stress-free. The only downside was the morning chilly weather, but even that couldn't overshadow the exceptional service provided by Giovanna and Marcello. However, we wished they switched the itinerary as we were told by other tourists that in the afternoon, the sun was up and they were able to truly enjoy the tour.”

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Agrigento and Valley of the Temples Day Trip from Palermo

Agrigento and Valley of the Temples Day Trip from Palermo - The drive out of Palermo: the 9-hour day rhythm

Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo

Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo - Villa Romana del Casale on Your Own: Time-Saving Tips for the Mosaics

4.Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $147

Palermo to Agrigento day trip with a guided Valley of the Temples visit and self-paced Villa Romana del Casale mosaics by air-conditioned coach.

“This was a great tour. Really interesting. The schedule seemed to be reversed from some previous reviews, starting with a food stop, then the temples, then the Roman Villa. This worked well. Lorenzo, the tour leader, was very clear and did a wonderful job of keeping track of everyone, which wasn't easy. Giovana, the guide at the temples, was excellent and very knowledgeable. The tour is not for the faint of heart, though, long bus rides and lots of walking. But we found it totally worth it.”

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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Premium Guided Tour

Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Premium Guided Tour - What Premium Means Here: Tickets Included and a Live English Guide

5.Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Premium Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · from $38Best value

A 2-hour English-guided premium tour of Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples with entrance tickets included and sunset views.

“The place was magical and enchanting and the guide very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I would’ve loved to learn more about Sicilian history. The information was very interesting but a little disorganised maybe. Overall a very enjoyable experience. Thank you”

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Agrigento; Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi from Palermo, Private Tour

Agrigento; Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi from Palermo, Private Tour - Valley of the Temples: Make Sure It Includes the Story

6.Agrigento; Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi from Palermo, Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $380Top rated

Private Palermo trip to Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, San Leone promenade, and Scala dei Turchi, with door-to-door transport and time to climb.

“I had a great time on the tour. Visiting the Vlle dei Templi with a guide is a must or else you don't really know what you are looking at except you know it's the ruins of a temple. Anna provided the history and the why. Also, the weather in Sicily in November is so much better than during the summer. My driver Mimmo was great! So professional, knowledgeable, and a good driver (especially in Palermo traffic). Pick-up and drop-off were great. Mimmo's restaurant recommendation was wonderful! It was too bad the Scala dei Turchi was closed off due to possible landslides, but the views were magnificant! We drove to…”

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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Tour – Small Group or Private

Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Tour – Small Group or Private - Temple talk in plain English: Doric style and the story over time

Valley of the Temples

Valley of the Temples - Private A/C transport from Palermo: comfort on the long haul

8.Valley of the Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $1,066

Private 9:30 a.m. visit to Sicily’s UNESCO Valley of the Temples, with A/C transport, bottled water, and time to explore the ruins.

“I would get there first thing in the morning. It was nice to not be surrounded by tourist as you went through the area. Also, they have good bathroom facilities for free on the property. There are basically seven different temples there or that you can see from there.”

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From Cefalù: Guided Tour to Agrigento Valley of the Temples

From Cefalù: Guided Tour to Agrigento Valley of the Temples - Bus ride across Sicily: comfy coach, planned stops, no fuss

Transfer From Palermo to Catania with a Stop in Agrigento Valley of Temples

Transfer From Palermo to Catania with a Stop in Agrigento Valley of Temples - Scala dei Turchi: the quick 30-minute reality check

10.Transfer From Palermo to Catania with a Stop in Agrigento Valley of Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $659

Private Palermo to Catania transfer with a 2-hour stop at the Valley of the Temples and a quick break at Scala dei Turchi.

“Great day traveling from Palermo to Catania with a stop in Agrigento. We chose to get a tour guide and we are so happy we did. Terry took us from the top to the bottom explaining all the history. Great transfer!!”

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Private Agrigento & Scale of the Turks Tour, from Palermo area

Private Agrigento & Scale of the Turks Tour, from Palermo area - Scala dei Turchi: the white steps and the climb back up

11.Private Agrigento & Scale of the Turks Tour, from Palermo area

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $294

Private Palermo to Agrigento day trip to UNESCO Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi. English-speaking driver, water, A/C. 8 hours.

“We were piked up promptly at our hotel by our driver, Marco. The tour was extremely interesting. We hired a guide (I did not read the fine print). Her name was Ana, she was born in Greece, but has lived in Sicily for 25 years. Her knowledge of history, geography, and language was amazing. I would recommend her highly. The tour of Agrigento lasted almost two hours. Prepare to walk a lot. I wish the price included the guide. The next stop was the Turkish Steps. There was only one place to get a quick sandwich and a drink. The Turkish steps were impressive, but the long walk down stairs…”

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