Day Itinerary
19 Activities
Day 2
116 mi5 mi
The Valley of the Temples and a White Cliff
On this second day you will visit some of the most interesting places in this part of the island of Sicily. In the morning you can climb the Castle of Lombarida, in Enna, to see Etna volcano from its tower (weather permitting).
Afterwards, you will visit some corners of the historical centre of Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples, an incredible archaeological site where you will be able to see and photograph several Doric temples.
At the end of the day you will pass by the Scala dei Turchi, a natural formation of white rock that descends like a staircase to the sea. The suggestion is to have dinner in a nearby restaurant and drive to Marinella di Selinunte for the night.
Afterwards, you will visit some corners of the historical centre of Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples, an incredible archaeological site where you will be able to see and photograph several Doric temples.
At the end of the day you will pass by the Scala dei Turchi, a natural formation of white rock that descends like a staircase to the sea. The suggestion is to have dinner in a nearby restaurant and drive to Marinella di Selinunte for the night.
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Chiesa Santa Chiara
Start the day early and after a hearty breakfast in the hotel, go for a walk along via Roma, the main street of the Enna town. On the way you will pass several shops, the Pollicarini palace and the Santa Chiara church.
You can buy some snacks on the way to have for the rest of the day, especially on the visit to the Valley of the Temples.
Note: You can leave your car at the hotel (by previous arrangement with them) or take it to the car park near the castle. If you leave it at the castle, don't forget to walk along via Roma to buy some snacks and see some of the typical stone buildings of the town.
You can buy some snacks on the way to have for the rest of the day, especially on the visit to the Valley of the Temples.
Note: You can leave your car at the hotel (by previous arrangement with them) or take it to the car park near the castle. If you leave it at the castle, don't forget to walk along via Roma to buy some snacks and see some of the typical stone buildings of the town.
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15 min
09:4545 min
Lombardia Castle
The main activity to do in Enna is to climb up to the Castle of Lombardy for the views over the valley and, if the day is clear, to see the imposing silhouette of the volcano Etna.
It is a medieval castle that nowadays has six towers, but only one can be visited: the Torre Pisana. From its top you can enjoy views of the valley and Etna.
Open Hours Monday - Wednesday: 10:00 - 19:00
It is a medieval castle that nowadays has six towers, but only one can be visited: the Torre Pisana. From its top you can enjoy views of the valley and Etna.
Open Hours Monday - Wednesday: 10:00 - 19:00
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1 hr 20 min
11:5010 min
Parcheggio Pluripiano Atenea 24/7
The next destination of the day is the city of Agrigento to visit one of the most important sites in Sicily: the Valley of the Temples.
You can leave your car in this public car park or look for a nearby paid car park. The proposal is to walk around the historic centre and look for a place to have lunch, and then visit the archaeological site.
You can leave your car in this public car park or look for a nearby paid car park. The proposal is to walk around the historic centre and look for a place to have lunch, and then visit the archaeological site.
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Scalinata degli Artisti
The main street of the old town, from which you can see several churches, palaces, shops and restaurants, is via Atenea. You can walk along it in both directions.
One of the places where you can take a detour is the so-called artists' staircase, one of the most photographed streets in the city.
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10 min
12:4510 min
Porta Di Ponte
You can go to Porta di Ponte, one of the most beautiful areas of the city, and find a place to have lunch there.
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La Prosciutteria Farruggia
In the area you will find plenty of places to eat, from a quick piadina to a full menu or à la carte restaurants.
One place to go is the La Prosciutteria Farruggia.
One place to go is the La Prosciutteria Farruggia.
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15 min
14:1510 min
Parcheggio Pluripiano Atenea 24/7
After lunch, come back to pick up the car and get ready to visit one of the most surprising places in Sicily.
If you are travelling on a hot day, don't forget to bring sunscreen and a hat. Also, remember the water and snacks you bought in the morning.
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10 min
14:4515 min
Ingresso e biglietteria Valle dei Templi - Tempio di Giunone
Welcome to the Valley of the Temples, an archaeological site preserving the remains of the ancient city of Akragas.
Most of the temples you visit were built around the 5th century BC. Although the area suffered many wars and conquests, several of these buildings are very well preserved.
Regardless of the number of temples you visit, allow two and a half to three hours to explore the valley.
Leave your car at the ticket office car park. You can get your ticket in advance at this website
For more information about the temples and their location, you can see the map and read the details on this website.
You can also download the official Temple Valley app at this link.
It is also advisable to hire an audio guide.
Open Hours Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 23:00 Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 - 24:00
Regardless of the number of temples you visit, allow two and a half to three hours to explore the valley.
Leave your car at the ticket office car park. You can get your ticket in advance at this website
For more information about the temples and their location, you can see the map and read the details on this website.
You can also download the official Temple Valley app at this link.
It is also advisable to hire an audio guide.
Open Hours Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 23:00 Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 - 24:00
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Tempio di Giunone
Start the visit by following the map shown in the application. You can see all or just some of the temples. This itinerary mentions some areas of the valley of temples, but you can take more time to see everything.
This temple is located in the highest part of the valley and was built in the mid-5th century BC with a four-step base on which several columns stand. It has undergone several restorations over the years.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
This temple is located in the highest part of the valley and was built in the mid-5th century BC with a four-step base on which several columns stand. It has undergone several restorations over the years.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
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Temple of Concordia, Agrigento
This Doric building was also built in the second half of the 5th century BC and is one of the best preserved in the area (you can see its capitals). It is said to have been dedicated to the Greek gods Castor and Pollux, but there is no archaeological evidence to support this.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
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5 min
15:4510 min
Paleochristian necropolis
The early Christian necropolis dates from the 3rd to 6th centuries AD and is divided into several sectors. In one of them are the tombs called
arcosoliums because they have a hollow in the form of an arch. In another sector there are tombs dug into the rock.
From this site you can see the remains of Theron's Tomb.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
From this site you can see the remains of Theron's Tomb.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
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Temple of Heracles
This temple was built at the end of the 6th century BC with a three-stepped base on which twenty-one columns stand.
To the east of the temple are the remains of a monumental altar and a small archaic temple. It was rebuilt several times over the course of time.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
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Altare del tempio di Zeus
The remains of the temples in the western area of the archaeological park begin in this area.
The Temple of Zeus was one of the largest Doric temples of antiquity.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
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Temple of the Dioscuri
This whole area has places of worship to different gods: there are temples, shrines and altars.
The most characteristic temple in the area is the one known as the Temple of Castor and Pollux (although it is believed that it was actually intended for other gods). Part of the temple was reconstructed.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
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Temple of Vulcano (Hefestos)
The Temple of Vulcan is located to the west of the Garden of Kolymbetra, a garden full of olive, orange and lemon trees for which there is a separate entrance fee and which is only open until 15:00.
Like almost all temples, there is no evidence that the temples are so named or dedicated to the gods they claim to be.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
You can read more information in the map link shared above.
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40 min
18:1510 min
Ingresso e biglietteria Valle dei Templi - Tempio di Giunone
When you decide to finish, return to the car park to pick up your car.
You can continue on to the next stop on your journey or, if you are interested, retrace your steps a few kilometres and pay a quick visit to the Archaeological Museum. Just be aware that the museum closes at 19:30 and you can enter up to half an hour before closing time.
For more information about the museum, you can read the official website.
You can continue on to the next stop on your journey or, if you are interested, retrace your steps a few kilometres and pay a quick visit to the Archaeological Museum. Just be aware that the museum closes at 19:30 and you can enter up to half an hour before closing time.
For more information about the museum, you can read the official website.
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20 min
18:4530 min
Parking Terrace On The Road
After the walk through the Valley of the Temples, the proposal is to go to the town of Selinunte to spend the night. But before, you can make a detour to Realmonte to visit the Scala dei Turchi.
The Scala dei Turchi is a natural formation of white rock that forms a stairway leading down to the sea.
This formation can be seen from the beach (up to the viewing area) or from a viewpoint. To see it from the beach, you can park here and walk down the stairs from the restaurant Lido Scala dei Turchi. It is a short walk to see the white cliff.
The Scala dei Turchi is a natural formation of white rock that forms a stairway leading down to the sea.
This formation can be seen from the beach (up to the viewing area) or from a viewpoint. To see it from the beach, you can park here and walk down the stairs from the restaurant Lido Scala dei Turchi. It is a short walk to see the white cliff.
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Lounge Beach Scala dei Turchi
After enjoying this natural formation, you can choose one of the restaurants with sea views in the area and have dinner there before reaching the next town where you will spend the night.
One of them is Playa Lounge Scala dei Turchi.
Open Hours Monday - Sunday: 9:30 - 2:00
Open Hours Monday - Sunday: 9:30 - 2:00
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1 hr 20 min
22:009 hrs 30 min
Welcome to Marinella di Selinunte for pass the night! Search a central hotel and recharge your batteries for the last day on the road!
If the accommodation does not have a car park, there is a large one in via Persegone (and via Vega).
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