Agrigento Trip Overview
• Private Tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE for personalized attention and flexibility
• Scenic day in the Sicilian countryside
• Taste local wines, olives, and olive oil
• Explore the ancient ruins at Selinunte on a guided tour
• Comfortable transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes Minivan
• Starting from Agrigento/Sciacca area
This tour combines lovely moments being surrounded by Sicilian rural areas and vineyards set in a delightful location, plus a journey back in time where the Greeks left a unique heritage. The island is renowned for the many outstanding wines, some of them produced in this area which is famous for a great wine and olive oil production. SELINUNTE is one of the most evocative places in Sicily. In the 5th Century BC it was second only to Syracuse. The archeological site includes several temples, part of the excavated ancient city, amazing ruins more than 2600 years old.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Agrigento, Italy
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Agrigento, Province of Agrigento, Italy
• Private Tour led by a LOCAL GUIDE for personalized attention and flexibility
• Scenic day in the Sicilian countryside
• Taste local wines, olives, and olive oil
• Explore the ancient ruins at Selinunte on a guided tour
• Comfortable transport from your hotel by Luxury Mercedes Minivan
• Starting from Agrigento/Sciacca area
This tour combines lovely moments being surrounded by Sicilian rural areas and vineyards set in a delightful location, plus a journey back in time where the Greeks left a unique heritage. The island is renowned for the many outstanding wines, some of them produced in this area which is famous for a great wine and olive oil production. SELINUNTE is one of the most evocative places in Sicily. In the 5th Century BC it was second only to Syracuse. The archeological site includes several temples, part of the excavated ancient city, amazing ruins more than 2600 years old.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parco Archeologico Selinunte, Via Selinunte, 91022, Castelvetrano, Sicily Italy
Pick up by your LOCAL GUIDE at your hotel and drive (1.5h) on board of a Luxury Mercedes Minivan to the archeological park of SELINUNTE. It is among the most important archaeological sites of the Mediterranean where it is possible to gather informations and materials about the meeting between two cultures: Greeks and Phoenicians. Archaeologists are gradually unearthing an ancient Greek city Inside this marvelous site you will visit the Eastern Hill with three temples. Visit also the Acropolis with the ancient city, more temples and many other interesting excavations dating back to the 7th century BC.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Menfi, Menfi, Province of Agrigento, Sicily
Next visit of a renowned local WINERY which is embedded in a charming and unique context. Its variety of excellent wines, cellars and vineyards, olive oil and typical traditional food makes this destination a special place. During the wine tasting session you’ll get more familiar with the local grapes from the area.
Finally visit of an OLIVE OIL producer in the Belice Valley. The prestigious “Nocellara del Belice” olive variety has been grown here for centuries. An unrepeatable combination of the local soil and microclimate gives origin to DOP certified table olives and extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO). Back to your hotel in Agrigento.
Duration: 3 hours
