Agrigento; Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi from Palermo, Private Tour
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Agrigento; Valley of the Temples, Scala dei Turchi from Palermo, Private Tour
By Pnormus Autoservizi
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-100
Duration: 10h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian, French
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- Pickup service from/to hotel/port
- Italian-English bilingual driver, Italian-French on request
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Child seats (upon request)
What's not included- Tour guide (only by purchasing the option with Guide included)
- Entrance tickets to the Valley of the Temples (starting from 15:00 euros)
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Valle dei Templi
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We offer pickup from any hotel or address in Palermo. You will have a driver just for you. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you full contact information (telephone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator, who will arrange your pick-up.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Port of Palermo, Molo Santa Lucia, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Palermo, PA, Italy
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Pushchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165028P11- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165028P11
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- donnalJ5046VM0 contributionsFantastic Francesco - Palermo to CefaluFrancesco was punctual, patient, a pro driver, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area and its history. Loved it.Written October 6, 2024
- Joules530 contributionsExcellent TransferDriver there with sign. Took our bags and efficiently drove us to our accomodation. Courteous driver. Offered us waterWritten September 16, 2024
- SUNTAN470 contributionsA good AfternoonWe visited as part of a tour group .We had a local guide . The lady was really interesting, very easy to listen to , we had audio headsets , so she walked as she talked , she found shade if she wanted to stop the group too. Lots to see , lots of history. A very interesting visit .Written September 15, 2024
- 913nailahm0 contributions10/10 will be doing this againOkay this was an insanely amazing experience and worth every cent! The views were amazing and the wine even more so! Definitely great for a couple or a group!Written June 13, 2024
- N5959AIstephaniec0 contributionsReliable airport taxi transferReliable airport taxi transfer. We used for Palermo airport to town, and again from Taormina to Catania airport. Can recommend.Written May 4, 2024
- chuckc5060 contributionsNo call, No Show.The operator failed to show up for our scheduled pickup. I tried to contact operator 3 times with no success. I called customer service with Viator who tried to contact operator. After waiting a full hour after the scheduled pickup, we gave up and asked Viator for a refund which we received 3 days later. Ruined our scheduled day in Sicily.Written May 1, 2024
- unson0 contributionsPalermo Wine country tourI've been on wine tours all over North and South America and Australia and New Zealand and this was the best tour I have ever taken.Written September 12, 2023
- dtbreviews0 contributionsThe World's Best Service. Truly.We stayed in the Igiea Suite with terrace and sea view. There are too many tiny details that were perfection to note. One I particularly loved--when I came back to the room each time after it had been cleaned, a cleaning cloth for my sunglasses or reading glasses were placed under each case! Fresh flowers, of course. The specific type of water they know you prefer (gas or flat) is always placed. The hotel was quiet although fairly packed. The service in the restaurant is next level. The food offerings are very limited so you need to request what you like. The pool and surrounding area was lovely. The lunch by the pool was the only downfall. Very limited and too expensive. (This is not a place to come if budget is any concern at all.) We loved the bar and the bartenders-- all went the extra mile to make interesting drinks they thought you might like. I am now a lover of Paloma Cocktails! If you have to be in Palermo (not our favorite by any means) -- this hotel will make it all worth it.Written September 10, 2023
- E1408EVstephenb0 contributionsExcellent ExperienceMy wife and I had a terrific time visiting the winery. The trip there started the whole experience well. Francesco was an excellent driver and shared his knowledge of the region during the journey. On arrival we were met by Alessandro who made us very welcome. His professional and knowledge were exceptional and the tour of this unique winery was fascinating. It was notable that every member of staff we encountered greeted us politely and cheerily. The wine tasting itself was of course the highlight. These were exceptional wines and we left clutching some bottles of our favourites thar we bought. A very memorable event and strongly recommended trip.Written July 26, 2023
- EL6040 contributionsGood way to see Monreale and Cefalu!Because I have some mobility issues, this was a great way to see Monreale. Plus driving in Palermo is sort of a nightmare, so to be able to glide through the chaos in an air conditioned Mercedes with a good drive: Perfetto! We had never been to the seaside of Cefalu was lovely. We had a walk along the Lungo Mare as well as gelato (and banana split!) in the Piazza di Duomo. Our driver was charming and helpful. Expensive but worth it for us!Written June 15, 2023
- beckycQ9403AJ0 contributionsThe tour was good, but....The trip was very good. We enjoyed all the stops on this tour. Although, our driver told us the Salt Museum near Trapani was closed, which was not true. Our driver the next day had taken people to the Salt Museum near Trapani and it was open. We were disappointed that our driver had not been honest with us.Written May 28, 2023
- GoPlaces288880 contributionsGreat tour! Great guide!A wonderful day with our guide and driver Marcello! The tour was engaging and we had ample time to enjoy each stop. Marcello was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was well planned! We were 3 couples in our late 60's and early 70's. An awesome experience!Written April 29, 2023
- hzweidner0 contributionsMarvels of SicilyMy sister liked the salt museum the best and I fell in love with Erice. But the sight of the Segesto Temple will stay with me forever. We truly thought the entire day was wonderful with our gracious and always cheerful driver Mimmo.Written April 26, 2023
- twdart0 contributionsThe most beautiful day!Absolutely the most beautiful day from Palermo. Monreale and Cefalu are spectacular and not to be missed. Salvo, our driver, was fantastic. He was punctual, courteous and spoke good English. The cathedral in Monreale is breathtaking and Cefalu as picturesque in person as in the photos. We highly recommend this outing!Written October 17, 2022
- rmac547620190 contributionsTotally ProfessionalThis was my second trip to Sicily and my adult daughter accompanied me. I wanted everything to be perfect. We gotta glitch when we missed our connecting flight in Munich and had to spend the night there. When we arrived in Palermo a bit behind schedule, I hoped our driver would still be there. Then it took longer than expected to get our luggage. But our driver, Rosario, was there waiting. He took us to our car, a beautiful Mercedes sedan. Because I can speak some Italian we had a nice conversation on the 30 minute drive to our AirB&B in the historic center. He even slowed down for me so that I could see the place where an anti Mafia prosecutor, Giovanni Falcone, was assassinated on that same highway. He got us to our destination with no problems. His driving was excellent and, all in all, we had an excellent experience. I would definitely recommend this service.Written September 19, 2022
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Claire G
Ithaca, New York, United States53 contributions
Jul 2022
This trip left much to be desired. I'll begin by saying that Mimmo, our driver, was terrific: he was kind, thoughtful, conscientious as a driver, and eager to show us a good time. But on the day of our trip another driver unexpectedly got Covid and what was supposed to be a private tour became a tour including two couples. We were given no warning about this, though certainly they could have texted us at least an hour before they came to get us, so that we could have had time to think through whether we still wanted to go. They simply announced the change upon arriving and told us the cost would be the same. We completely understand that such things are within no one's control, but the private tour had been unusually expensive and there are differences between a private tour and a tour that involves others. If we'd wanted to stay longer at a place or leave earlier, that would have been possible, were we alone; with others, you need to respect other people's time. As it turned out, we would have liked to stay longer at the Valley of the Temples than our companions did, and we would have liked to skip altogether the place where we were dropped for a lunch: a charmless town by the beach that had nothing interesting about it, as far as we were concerned. After the tour ended I shared my concerns with the woman who organized the tour and she quickly agreed that we deserved to receive a modest reimbursement from the over $500 that the day trip had cost -- but, though I emailed her repeatedly to ask about the status of our reimbursement, she told me first that I should be more patient and then proceeded to ignore my emails altogether.
I'll add that we loved Valley of the Temples and we loved Scala dei Turchi; there were certainly aspects of this trip that were very pleasant. But we felt shabbily treated by the tour organizer (why promise to give a reimbursement and then never come through??), and that put a pall on our experience.
I'll add that we loved Valley of the Temples and we loved Scala dei Turchi; there were certainly aspects of this trip that were very pleasant. But we felt shabbily treated by the tour organizer (why promise to give a reimbursement and then never come through??), and that put a pall on our experience.
Written August 4, 2022
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Dear Claire,
We’re so sorry that your experience did not match your expectations.
During this time it was impossible to replace your driver at the last minute. We had 2 options, cancel your reservation or carry out the service together with another couple.
We have not canceled your tour as we thought a last minute cancellation could ruin your plans and it would also be difficult to find availability for another day and make another booking.
Surely we were wrong not to contact you.
Instead I want to clarify that from the beginning we agreed to refund you, from the beginning we explained that we do not have your payment details, the payment is made by Viator and they pay us not the customer directly.
You have sugered to make the refund with Venmo and after deepening we realized that it is only usable for US residents.
On 1 August we asked you for other payment methods such as bank details or payment linck to be able to refund you (screen shot email attached) we have not received a reply.
We remain available to satisfy your refund request.
Sincerely,
The direction
Written August 24, 2022
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Judith
7 contributions
May 2022 • Family
I highly recommend this tour, which was a hassle-free and thoroughly enjoyable experience. My mum and I had wanted to visit the valley of the temples but were not confident driving in Sicily. I am so thankful that we found this tour. Salvo picked us up from our hotel punctually (in a Maserati, no less!) and took us to the valley of the temples. It was a very smooth drive and he patiently answered our questions along the way. After that he took us to a nice seafood restaurant for lunch, followed by a trip to the Turkish steps to admire the rock formations. He was professional throughout, and a very skillful driver. The tour was timed perfectly, and we had more than enough time at each stop. Two thumbs up!
Written May 19, 2022
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dawnarama0987
32 contributions
Marcello is the best! He provided fantastic service at all times.
I initially made reservations for an airport transfer and for the Agrigento tour. Both were excellent. After driving us to our hotel, Marcello offered to send recommendations of things to see in Palermo and places to eat. He remained available during our time in Sicily for questions.
On the way to Agrigento, Marcello was able to reserve an Agrigento guide for us. Our guide was Anna who was also great. During the lunch stop, Marcello arranged for a surprise birthday dessert for my husband’s birthday.
Marcello is so wonderful that I made another reservation for private transfer to Catania. He asked if we wanted to add a stop in Cefalu on the way to Catania. We did, and I’m so glad we did. Cefalu is absolutely gorgeous!
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Marcello and Panormus Autoservi.
I initially made reservations for an airport transfer and for the Agrigento tour. Both were excellent. After driving us to our hotel, Marcello offered to send recommendations of things to see in Palermo and places to eat. He remained available during our time in Sicily for questions.
On the way to Agrigento, Marcello was able to reserve an Agrigento guide for us. Our guide was Anna who was also great. During the lunch stop, Marcello arranged for a surprise birthday dessert for my husband’s birthday.
Marcello is so wonderful that I made another reservation for private transfer to Catania. He asked if we wanted to add a stop in Cefalu on the way to Catania. We did, and I’m so glad we did. Cefalu is absolutely gorgeous!
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Marcello and Panormus Autoservi.
Written March 26, 2023
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Kind,
thank you very much for the wonderful review on our services, we thank you for choosing our company and we look forward to seeing you again in Sicily.
All our staff thanks you,
With our best wishes,
Panormus Autoservizi
Written March 27, 2023
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usairforcewife
Washington DC, DC5 contributions
What an phenomenal tour to Agrigento which covered Valley of the Temples, lunch in San Leone, and a stroll on the Turkish Steps/ Scala Di Turchi by the Mediterranean Sea)! Our driver/tour guide, Giovanni, was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. On our two hour drive to Argentina, he told us wonderful history of Sicily, some funny and others filled with dramatic twist and turns. He also shared with us his personal recipe of how he makes our newly discovered, delicious Sicilian dish, Caponata. My husband, son and I had an amazing time exploring the beautiful island. We will forever remember our time there. Thank you, Giovanni for making it a memorable one for us!
Written January 19, 2022
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We are happy that you had a great experience with us, thank you for sharing!
Written January 20, 2022
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Robert J
Bracebridge, Canada20 contributions
Oct 2022
Took the tour to Agrigento and it was perfectly planned. Large bus took us to two locations, the second location being the temples. Spent 2 1/2 hour walking and it was sufficient. Had time for a quick lunch. Beautiful site with great walking space. Due to road construction, it took possibly 2 hours to go and two hours to come back so a long day. As well, the tour takes you to the Turkish steps, in our opinion, that was a waste of time as you just see these steps from a distance. Could have spent more time at the temples. The guide in the bus was amazing, great attitude and gave us some good information. Would recommend you visit the temples.
Written October 8, 2022
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Mike S
15 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Valley of the Temples, Agrigento Sicily is a UNESCO site. It is an Ancient Greek settlement with Temple ruins and beautiful views. The grounds are well cared for and an easy walk. Impressive temples are the highlight but the gardens and flora are impressive also. Anna our guide was knowledgeable about both and filled in the background with stories and history. Thanks Anna you made the experience memorable and fun
Written June 5, 2024
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We spotted your 5-star review. Wow! Thank you so much for trusting us, and we can’t wait to help you again in the future.
Alexandra
Written July 24, 2024
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Luis C
Villa de Leyva, Colombia301 contributions
The scenery and tha whole day was outstanding. We traveled in a brand new Mercedes Benz car but the guide/driver, Mimmo was the best. He was a professional and friendly guide. We strongly recommend him and the tour.
Written October 11, 2024
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Joanna K
4 contributions
Mimmo, greated us on time on the arranged address. Was very professional, informative and very nice. He talked us through the main things on our journey. He provided us with water and was open for any requests. He was making sure our journey is as plesent as possible, chcecking if we are comfortable a d not too hot. I would highly recommend his service to anyone. Thank you Mimmo. Today was a pleasure 😊
Written July 25, 2022
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Yaron G
New York City, NY2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Amazing trip, magical sites, great car and drivers! The driver Giovanni was amazing, he stopped on the way for us in Corleone for a coffee break. He explained about the fabulous Sicilian landscape. Highly recommended. The valley of the temples is a must see sight!
Written January 7, 2022
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Thanhs Yaron for your review.🙏🏼
We are happy to have contributed to making your holiday in Sicily unique💫
Many greetings to you and your family,
Alexandra Dragoi
Written January 8, 2022
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Kelly W
Bonita Springs, FL2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had a great time. The guide was excellent the driver very capable. the guide was very well versed and entraining. The views are great and the ride a little long.
Written February 9, 2024
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Thanks again! We thank you for your trust and excellent review.
Written March 11, 2024
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We anticipate staying in an airbnb along coast in Palermo will you pick us up there?
Jou
joyfully
Sharon Moore
Written June 19, 2022
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