Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale from Palermo

Two of Sicily's greatest archaeological sites in a single day, without arranging the drive yourself.

This 10-hour day trip from Palermo takes you to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and the Roman Villa del Casale near Piazza Armerina, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with a multilingual driver-guide. You get a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples and independent time to explore the Villa's mosaics and rooms on your own. The fixed itinerary and transport mean both sites fit into one afternoon without the logistics of renting a car or navigating between them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Valley of the Temples2h
2. Villa Romana del Casale1h 30m

Visit Valley of Temples and Roman Villa

• Travel from Palermo to Agrigento
• Independent visit of Valley of the Temples
• Travel to Roman Villa del Casale
• Independent visit of Roman Villa del Casale
• Return to Palermo

The experience

Agrigento's Valley of the Temples is the day's main stop: a guided tour through one of the Mediterranean's largest Greek archaeological parks, where you walk among temples built 2,500 years ago. The guide handles the history and the route. You move through the site at the pace the group sets. After the Valley, the drive heads inland to Piazza Armerina and the Roman Villa del Casale, where you spend your remaining time on an independent visit. The Villa's rooms are laid out for you to walk through at your own speed, stopping as long as you want at the mosaics and the frescoes.

The 10-hour span includes all the driving, both site entries, and the guide's time at the Valley of the Temples. You'll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, which matters on a Sicilian summer day and on the roads between Palermo and Agrigento. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian depending on the group, so the narration at the Valley comes in your language. The Villa visit is yours alone (no commentary, no group pace), so if the mosaics hold you longer than expected, you stay.

Pickup and return are from central Palermo. The operator will confirm the exact meeting point when you book. Bring water and comfortable shoes for walking both sites. The Valley involves some uneven ground and steps, so a moderate level of fitness helps. If you have walking limitations, let the operator know ahead of time so they can advise on what the sites offer.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle transport from Palermo to both sites and back.
• multilingual guide or driver-guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• guided tour of the Valley of the Temples.
• entry to the Valley of the Temples archaeological park.
• independent visit to the Roman Villa del Casale with entry included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Day trip from Palermo to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and the Villa Romana del CasaleGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 06:40

From Nov 2026Guide in English or Italian · Available from 17 Oct 2027

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SundayDeparts at 06:40

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TOUR OF SICILY - DAY TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both sites in one day without renting a car or planning the route between Agrigento and Piazza Armerina: the fixed schedule and included transport mean you arrive at each place ready to explore, not navigating roads or timing the drive. The guided portion at the Valley gives you the history and context. The independent time at the Villa lets you linger on the mosaics that catch your eye.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly is the Valley of the Temples, and what will I see there?

The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is an archaeological park holding the ruins of seven Greek temples built between the 6th and 5th centuries BC. On the guided portion of your day, you'll walk among the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Juno, and the Temple of Heracles, seeing how the structures sit on the hillside and learning their history from your guide. The park spans a large area, so you cover the main temples during the group tour.

Is the Roman Villa visit guided, or do I explore it on my own?

The Roman Villa del Casale visit is independent. You walk through the rooms and mosaics at your own pace without a guide. The Villa is laid out so you can move through the different sections (the atrium, the peristyle, the private quarters) and spend as much time as you want on any room or mosaic that interests you.

How much time do I spend at each site?

The guided tour at the Valley of the Temples takes up the bulk of the morning and early afternoon. After that, you have the remaining time before the return drive to explore the Roman Villa. The exact breakdown depends on the group's pace at the Valley, but both sites are included in the 10-hour total from Palermo.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, entry to both the Valley of the Temples and the Roman Villa, and the multilingual guide or driver-guide. Meals, drinks and gratuities are not included, so bring money for lunch or snacks if you want them during the day.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness because both sites involve walking on uneven ground and some steps. The Valley of the Temples especially has terrain that varies across the park. If you have walking limitations, tell the operator when you book so they can let you know what each site can accommodate.