Kathy R.United States
Sara is an excellent and informative guide through this ancient site. Do not skip the gardens! It was quite unusual in formation and worth visiting. Grazie Mille!
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Private tour in Agrigento Sara C
Valley of Temples and Kolymbetra Garden Tour in Agrigento
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2 hours
30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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Sara C.
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Hallo! I'm an official local guide in Agrigento since 1998. I really encourage you to take a tour in my city. The Valley of Temples is a World Heritage Site and so a place with a very rich historical background. Don't waste your occasional presence in Sicily with only a superficial look at the Temples. Take the chance to get a real insight of the site. You will discover, at the end of the tour, that, no matter from what side of the globe you come from: this site is part of your history. It belongs to you. Obviously the Greek temples and the Sicilian landscape will appeal directly to your spirit and senses. They will fascinate you with their magic. But with the guided tour you will learn more about their history. The guide will disclose the secrets of their perfect architecture, the reasons why they still fascinate us. At the end of the tour you will look at them as an essential part of mankind's history. I'm looking forward to welcoming you! I am a local guide in Agrigento since 1998. I have a regular official license (SE084//44) . I am fully vaccinated against Covid 19. I have always worked in the tourism since I left University in Palermo where I integrated literary studies with exams in Art History and History of Sicily. After I took the degree in English and German Litteratures, I spent one year abroad in UK and Ireland to get The Proficiency Certificate in English Studies released by the University of Cambridge. In Germany I worked for an year as an assistant of italian courses in a high school for classic studies, the Goethe Schule in Bochum. As I started the activity of tour guide I realized it really suits me because conjugate the passion I have for history and arts with the pleasure to meet people from around the world. I am not a driver-guide. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. Please mind that I am not a native English speaker. My accent could probably require sometimes you to ask me to repeat some commentary again.
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Discover archeology and Nature in this 3 hour experience!
Overview of your Agrigento tour
This is a 2, 5 hours walking experience. The tour includes the visit of the whole archeological Valley of Temples plus a natural and protected area called Kolymbetra Garden. It is not a flower garden but consists mostly of spontaneous vegetation and a citrus grove. The groves and the orchyard are cultivated with traditional methods and the site occupies the area of an ancient greek "Kolymbetra" (that means basin, or artificial lake) actually dried but providing a very fertile soil to the plants.
Recent Reviews
Jill O.United States
Sara gave us a great tour! She was informative, carried a book of pictures and diagrams of the temples and answered our many questions. We highly recommend Sara!
Beverly F.United States
Loved the interaction and knowledge of our guide. I learned so much from her. She is a wonderful person to spend time with who knows her area so well!
Marcy M.United States
I was very happy to find Sara was still active at The Valley of the Temples, because she was an excellent tour guide in 2018. Upon our visit on October 10th of this year she was extremely gracious & understanding about our getting lost during our drive. Sara was kind enough to suggest we use the electric bus due to a member being unable to walk the trail. Her knowledge is vast, graphics useful & she allows the guests to ask questions. She has an "In with the In Crowd" that saves time and money.
William C.United States
The tour of the temples by Sara Chiummo was excellent. She is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the temples, the culture and the history of the Agrigento overall. Her English is excellent and she was extremely receptive to our questions which she was more than happy to answer. She made our trip to Agrigento and to the valley of the temples truly special and something we always remember fondly.
Lars K.United States
Sara was timely, knowledgeable, and passionate about the Greek temples at Agrigento. Her tour enriched our experience immeasurably. I highly recommend.
Your Agrigento tour itinerary
- Start at the JUNO TEMPLE ticket office (main entrance in the Valley of Temples) - During the tour you will walk through the whole archaeological site and see from close each one of its Temples. - Then, you will visit the area of the Kolymbetra Garden that is at the very end of the Valley of Temples, near the exit.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
It is just a walking tour. You can park your car at the entrance, where we meet, and then walk back (or take a shuttle ride) to it at the end of the tour.
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Tickets for this tour cost 17,00 per person.
It is recommended to arrive and check in at the ticket office10 minutes before the scheduled time. Visitors and guides are asked to wear safety masks at check in.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Sicily, Sicily, 92100, Italy
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Please meet your guide at the top eastern entrance of the Valley of Temples: TEMPIO GIUNONE, via Panoramica dei Templi, Agrigento. Parking available.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
263300
Languages
Italian
German
French
EnglishActivity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour in Agrigento is perfect for travellers who are interested in archaeology and nature. It's a great fit for those who want to explore the Valley of Temples and the Kolymbetra Garden with a knowledgeable local guide like Sara C. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families.
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2 hours
30 minutes
Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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2 hours
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Walking
Private tour for 1-8 people
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