As the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of deep blue, the Valley of the Temples archaeological park comes alive in a silent and timeless beauty. This is when your evening tour commences, guided by a knowledgeable local expert ready to escort you on an exploration through ancient history.

Your journey begins at the Temple of Hera, where you'll meander among illuminated Doric columns, progressing through the remnants of an early Christian necropolis towards the grand Temple of Concord, one of the most well-preserved structures from antiquity. Your adventure continues to the Temple of Heracles, culminating in front of the colossal remains of the Temple of Zeus.

Immersed in a tapestry of myths, legends and historical narratives, you'll find yourself captivated by a landscape that has stirred the imaginations of poets, philosophers and artists throughout the ages. The tranquillity of the evening, the warm glow of golden lights and the imposing majesty of the ruins combine to create a truly singular and memorable experience.

This presents a rare opportunity to experience the Valley of the Temples in an intimate and evocative setting, where time appears to stand still.

Why you’ll love this…

The tour begins at dusk, immersing you in the silent beauty of the Valley of the Temples archaeological park
You'll start your journey at the Temple of Hera, meandering among illuminated Doric columns
Your adventure continues to the grand Temple of Concord, one of antiquity's most well-preserved structures
There will be a visit to the Temple of Heracles, culminating at the colossal remains of the Temple of Zeus
It's an intimate and evocative setting, where time appears to stand still

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Whisper service is not provided for children. If you want to add the whisper for children, you can request and pay for it to the guide directly on site, its cost is 2,50 € per child

Know in advance:

The entrance ticket to the Valley of the Temples will be directly provided by the guide at the meeting point
The tour could be conducted, at the same time, in Italian and English language
Should you arrive late to the meeting point, you will not be able to participate in the guided tour, as the entrance ticket is valid only and exclusively at the start time of the tour
The skip-the-line ticket guarantees priority at the ticket office only; for security checks, you cannot skip the line and will have to wait your turn

Location

Ticket office Valle dei Templi - Tempio di Giunone, Agrigento, AG, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your tour guide under the olive tree in front of the Lemonade stand, located at the entrance to the Temple of Juno. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start of the activity. Your guide will provide you with your entrance ticket.