Private Full-Day Tour Agrigento and Piazza Armerina from Catania

Sicily's largest archaeological sites in a day: ancient temples, then Roman mosaics telling mythological stories

A private full-day tour from Catania takes you through rural villages to Agrigento's Valley of the Temples (a 1,300-hectare UNESCO site), then onward to Piazza Armerina and the Villa Romana del Casale, famous for its floors entirely covered in ancient mosaics. You walk the archaeological park, move through the Sicilian interior, and explore the Roman villa at your own pace with a guide who speaks English, Spanish or Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Valley of the Temples4h
2. Villa Romana del Casale4h

Visit Agrigento and Piazza Armerina

• Travel through Catania plain
• Arrive at Agrigento
• Walk in Valley of the Temples
• Travel to Piazza Armerina
• Explore Villa Romana del Casale

The experience

How do you fit two of Sicily's most important archaeological sites into a single day without driving yourself? This tour leaves Catania in the morning and heads inland through the plain, crossing rural villages on a route the operator notes is "very interesting" before arriving at the Valley of the Temples. The site sprawls across 1,300 hectares (one of the largest archaeological parks in the world), and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. You walk through it at your own pace, moving back through Greek temples and structures that span 2,500 years.

After the Valley, the route continues to Piazza Armerina, a city in the heart of Sicily where the Norman period left its mark. The stop centers on the Villa Romana del Casale, a Roman estate whose floors are made entirely of mosaics depicting mythological stories. The mosaics are what draw visitors here. They cover the villa and tell narratives in stone and tile. You have the option to stop for lunch in Piazza Armerina itself, though it is not included in the tour price.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats your group privately: no shared departures, no strangers on the route. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian depending on what you book. The full day runs 11 hours from pickup in Catania to return, and the operator confirms your reservation when you book.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group.
• pickup from your Catania location.
• guide in English, Spanish or Italian for the full day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Youth (10 years) · Child (2 to 7 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 28

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Etna Sicily Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so your group travels alone with one guide and one vehicle: no shared departures or other travelers on the route. Choose it if you want to move at your own pace through both sites without a fixed schedule dictating when you leave each stop, or if your group has specific interests the guide can address directly.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 years); Child (2 to 7 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What is the Valley of the Temples actually like when you get there?

The Valley of the Temples is an open archaeological park covering 1,300 hectares with Greek temples and structures spanning 2,500 years. You walk through it at your own pace, moving among the ruins without a fixed route or timing constraint.

Can I eat lunch during the tour?

Lunch is optional and not included in the tour price. You have the chance to stop in Piazza Armerina, where the town has restaurants, but you arrange and pay for your meal separately.

What makes the Villa Romana del Casale worth visiting?

The Villa Romana del Casale is known for its floors, which are made entirely of mosaics depicting mythological stories. The mosaics cover the villa and are the main reason the site is famous and visited.

Is this tour just driving, or do I actually walk around the sites?

You walk through both sites. At the Valley of the Temples, you take a walk through the archaeological park on your own pace. At the Villa Romana del Casale, you explore the villa and its mosaic floors directly.