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

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Palermo, Italy

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover ancient ruins left over from the Greeks on this private excursion. Enjoy pickup from the Palermo area and head to Agrigento, where you can find the UNESCO-listed Temple Valley. Learn about its ancient history and explore its many sites before heading to the seaside to see the white cliffs dubbed the "Turkish Stairway.”

Take a private excursion from Palermo to Agrigento
Explore the UNESCO-listed Temple Valley ruins
See the white cliffs known as the ‘Turkish Stairway’
Personalized experience with a private driver and vehicle

What's Included

Fuel surcharge
All taxes, fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Bottled water

Tour Guide
Lunch
Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

every where in Palermo city, Palermo Airport, Palermo Port; Cefalù city and Port; in Hotels, B&B, Holiday House etc etc

Itinerary

Valle dei Templi

4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Scala Dei Turchi

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 25 reviews

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Two hours from Palermo...

Barton_G, Jun 2025

Two hours from Palermo but worth it. The terrain along the way was interesting as is the Valley of the Temples. Our driver Dario was one of the best we have ever had. An accomplished driver and very courteous. He was pleasant company for our day trip.

Dario is great!

Christina_F, Apr 2025

Dario was very knowledgeable and friendly! He was able to help us if we had any questions and showed us different parts of the island. Highly recommend!

Excellent trip for any history Lover

jennifer_s, Jul 2024

My daughter and I traveled here to see the Valley of the temples and it was spectacular. This was by far the best example of this time. In such great shape would highly recommend to any one.

Fantastic driver and tour.

Kate_B, Apr 2024

We were so grateful to have Dario as our driver to take us to Agrigento and explain a few things about Palermo on the way. He wasn’t overly chatty but let us enjoy the ride and answered all our questions. We loved his music selection too.

Ok experience

Karla_F, Dec 2023

The driver was nice but on his phone a lot. Did a good job driving there and back but no additional information and we had to make a stop for him to buy fruit.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi!, we are very sorry for the extra private stop of the driver and we will investigate on this case for sure. With regards the additional information , as clarified in the product description, there are not a guide during the tour. Thanks a lot for having chosen our company. Best Rgds

Great adventure and fun for a group or couple

KATHARYN_H, Aug 2023

We arranged for the Agrigento trip months beforehand, but could have arranged just a few days prior, with great ease. The day before the trip, we received a notification and contact information and just as promised our driver, Marco, arrived 15 mins prior ready for us at pick-up time. Marco provided a clean, A/C cooled, comfortable van for up to 8 passengers and drove us safely from our rental home in Santa Flavia (Palermo area) to Agrigento and Scala di Turcas. Marco answered all of our questions and provided recommendations for restaurants in between the two excursions. At the Valley of the Temples, I purchased our entrance tickets on-line, but easily could have purchased them on-site with a few minute wait. Online tickets got us right in. It was hot, so having water along the way is key. Once the tour of the Valley was over (1.5-2 hours in length...that is about how long it takes to fully explore the valley), Marco picked us up promptly and drove us to lunch. At Scala di Turcas, we were pointed in the right direction and were glad to have this part of the trip added. Really an incredible sight!! Great adventure and photos. Afterwards, we met up with Marco for our journey home. To and from Palermo area, it took us 2 hours. The ride home gave us time for a much needed nap. Marco made us feel safe. After the trip, Marco provided us with sightseeing and restaurant recommendations for Palermo. Well worth it!! Thanks!

Great driver (apologies,...

Georgia_S, Jul 2023

Great driver (apologies, but its been a long time and I have forgotten the name), great vehicle and excellent tour. I recommend this tour to anyone who wishes to travel in comfort and not care about driving and/or parking.

Sightseeing Greek Ruins & Scenic Beaches

Erin_M, Jun 2023

Dario, our tour guide was fantastic! He drove us to Agrigento to see Greek ruins, took us to his favorite beach restaurant and showed us white sandy beach. Along the drive, he played favorite music and explained all sites in English. We really enjoyed our day with him😎👏

Beautiful Ancient Greek Ruins and Natural wonders.

William_M, May 2023

Mimmo was a great driver, guide and an engaging host. Agrigento is not to be missed. Takes you back to the time of Homer (600) BC. Mimmo took us to an unforgettable seafood restaurant for lunch. Then it was on to the Turkish steps for some fresh sea air and a view of an impressive natural wonder.

Agrigento tour

K_C, Apr 2023

The tour of as perfect other than the fact that there was no English guide to take us through the Temple complex. For the price charged a guide should have been there.

Great day, wonderful UNESCO site

vayaazul, Mar 2023

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 (and even longer back up) was difficult. All in all, we were lucky to have perfect weather and it was a great day!

Valley of the temples and Turkish steps day trip

Jeffrey_B, Jan 2023

Marco was an excellent driver and made sure we were comfortable. The valley of the temples and Turkish stairs are well worth the trip.

Beautiful drive to Valley...

Karyn_F, Oct 2022

Beautiful drive to Valley of the Temples. Fascinating sites. Our driver, Marco, was a delight and gave us historical facts about Sicily and Palermo in general.

Terrific, but very expensive as no admissions included on “tour” … more just a private driver.

Stathy_D, Sep 2022

Valley of the Temples a must see - just beautiful! Gino was the best driver … terrific! The only reason I did not give a 5 was I would have thought for a 550Euro private transport experience, admission to sites would have been included. It was not. Just the driver. But Gino was excellent.

Above and beyond

Donna_C, Aug 2019

Our driver, Giovanni, made this trip so enjoyable! He picked us up at our hotel in a comfortable car, gave us water, and provided stories, tips, and history throughout the drive, and even after the trip. Well worth the price. Adequate time for seeing top destinations. Highly recommend- ask for Giovanni!