Sunset Tour of the Valley of the Temples
Description
Enjoy the summer night cool, observe the changing colours of the temples sandstone- between twilight and nightfall- and finally admire them lit up by lights. Soak in the magical atmosphere of the Valley illuminated first by the colours of the sunset and then by the floodlights. Exclusively in English. You don't have to wait while the guide translates into other languages.
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Itinerary
The most extraordinary assemblage of Greek temples in the world. The Temple of Hera, The Temple of Concordia, The Temple of Herakles and the Temple of Zeus. Unesco world heritage site
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(216)
We really enjoyed this tour and sunset was the perfect time to visit. Our guide Mario was great. He shared a great deal of knowledge with us. We highly recommend this tour.
Sabrina described the history of the place and the city in an exceptional and fun way. Highly recommended.
Our guide ALESSIO was truly invaluable. He made two hours fly by through his passion and his commitment. We did the 10 PM tour, highly recommended especially for his skill.
Absolutely outstanding Sabrina our guide was first class, super knowledgeable & engaging highly recommended
Truly incredible facility, especially at sunset or after it got dark, very beautiful due to the lighting as well.
Very well conducted tour and ideally timed for the evening hours. Level of detail provided was deep enough to keep our attention and not overwhelm us. Would highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the tour and found the evening timing ideal. The level of detail is something we care about deeply, and we’re glad it kept your attention without feeling overwhelming. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
Worthwhile. The history and information given brought the visit to life. Kept us totally engaged for the full 2 hours.
We opted for the evening tour, which actually began at 6:00 pm, to escape the worst of the Sicilian summer heat. Our guide, Alessio, was outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the history of the site, bringing every story to life with his own insights and perspective. Rather than simply reciting dates and facts, he painted vivid pictures of what life was like, explaining how one historical event flowed into the next and shaped the world that followed. It was one of those tours where you walked away not just having seen the site, but truly understanding it.
Thank you sincerely for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted that the evening tour allowed you to enjoy the Valley in the cooler hours and that Alessio made the experience truly meaningful. Knowing you left not only having seen the Valley, but truly understanding it, is the greatest compliment we could receive.
Wonderful experience. Simona the guide was very knowledgeable and nice with our children. Highly recommended!!!
Grazie mille per la sua splendida recensione! Siamo felici che abbiate vissuto un’esperienza così bella e che Simona abbia saputo coinvolgere i vostri bambini con simpatia e grande preparazione. Il vostro entusiasmo e il super consiglio sono davvero apprezzati.
Our guide proved to be very professional but at the same time friendly and engaging. Interesting and very pleasant experience. (despite the scorching heat)
Grazie mille per la sua recensione! Siamo felici che la visita sia stata così piacevole e che la guida abbia saputo unire professionalità, simpatia e coinvolgimento, anche in una giornata di caldo intenso. Il suo apprezzamento significa molto per noi.
