Top Experiences in Villa Romana del Casale

You will start your tour by visiting the thermal baths, where you can still perceive the enveloping warmth of the calidariums or the roar of the water of the Gela river that fills the frigidarium.

Thanks to the beauty and vividness of the mosaics, you will feel part of the history represented in them so much that you will think you can hear the screams of the audience watching the quadriga competitions.

You will visit the guest apartment, where you can admire scenes of daily life such as fishing, hunting and banquets. You will then move to the public area of the Villa where the owner received his "clientes", making them pass through the astonishing ambulatory of the Great Hunt: a gigantic geographical map of the Roman Empire.

You will complete your tour by visiting the private apartments of the domina and the dominus.

Visiting Villa Romana del Casale which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site is an unforgettable experience that you will remember with nostalgia. Cefalù, on the other hand, is a Norman town, a destination for many VIPs, film sets, concerts and Sicilian nightlife. A flagship.

Through the plain of Catania, we will arrive in Agrigento. We will cross some rural villages and the road will be very interesting.
The Valley of the Temples has been a world heritage archaeological site since 1997, one of the most popular and important tourist destinations in Sicily.
Afterwards we will move to Piazza Armerina. However, this city is famous for the beautiful Villa Romana del Casale, at the foot of the city, which owes its fame to the floors made entirely of mosaics depicting mythological stories.

This private 8 days tour is a unique experience. You will visit the most important Sicilian monuments (Unesco world heritage) and at the same time you will taste typical Sicilian food, sicilian wines and street food. You will also be a guest of a farm that produces oil. A mix of history, culture, slow food and wine. The local authorized guides will accompany you to discover Etna and all the other cities including the fascinating Palermo. In the Etna area you will also be a guest of a winery where the owner will show you the production of Etna wine. You will learn how to cook our traditional Sicilian food: "Arancini al ragù" and "Sicilian cannoli". A private tour of Sicily that you can do with your family or friends accompanied by expert and professional guides. Like a local. A trip you will always remember.

Our tour of Sicily is different from the usual ones, because it perfectly combines cultural visits and gastronomic tastings of typical dishes.

Central Hotels, typical restaurants, food tastings, everyday guided tours, lots of Unesco Heritage sites, an active volcano, ancient civilazations, archeology, beautiful landscapes, unforgettable memories...

This itinerary traces the life of ancient Rome inside an extraordinary imperial villa. The Villa is a UNESCO heritage site and houses 3500 square meters of mosaic floors.

Destinations included in this tour: Catania, Etna, Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Selinunte, Erice, Palermo, Monreale, Cefalù. Arrival Catania - Departure Palermo. The tour includes the following must-see spots : Palatina Chapel (Palermo) – Valley of Temples by night (Agrigento) – Sicilian cookies tasting (Erice), Granita or Cannolo (Noto) – Historical center and Seaview (Cefalù) – Greek ruins with seaview (Selinunte), 3 Dinners with Sicilian specialty

The Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina is considered to be one of the most important exemplars of an official governmental residence, attributed to the elaboration and exceptional beauty of its architectonic and decorative elements. Dated back to 320-350 A.D., the villa most likely belonged to a member of Rome’s senatorial class, probably a governor of the Eternal City itself. On board of a Piaggio TriVespa you will visit Caltagirone a little town full of swirling patterns, vibrant colours, painstakingly detailed designs: wherever you go in Caltagirone this is what you will see! The highlight is undoubtedly the 142 steps of the Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte. Here you will also taste typical Sicilian food (arancino and cannolo).

DISCOVERING GODS

This itinerary that traces the myth of Demeter and Kore, located in Sicily, intends to offer the visitor the opportunity to retrace the relative mythological places, to discover the most suggestive Sicily, far from the noise and mass tourism, to rediscover the flavors and colors of a land with so many natural and cultural beauties to offer.

Enjoy the best of South Italy in our private tour. All you can see and enjoy in a fantastic week full of freedom, Sicilian authentic spirit, hearty locals, cooking class experience, wine tasting, lunch in a small country side trattoria, knowledgeable guides, breath-taking panoramas, elegance and comfort.

This itinerary traces the life of ancient Rome inside an extraordinary imperial villa. The Villa Romana del Casale is a UNESCO heritage site and houses 3500 square meters of mosaic floors. The price is per person and will be activated upon reaching at least 6 people. Otherwise we reserve the right to cancel the booking.

Classic Tour of Sicily, with us you will discover the true essence of Sicily, an exclusive tour designed to raise awareness of the cultural and artistic heritage of our island, our open-air museums or testimonies of past civilizations from the Arabs to the Normans, which have left an invaluable artistic heritage. 8 day to discover the wonders , food , perfumes and the real Sicily , an unforgettable combination of history , art and traditions .
Visit of the most suggestive Unesco sites: Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Monreale, Palermo, Cefalù, Catania historic centre, Etna.
Tastings of typical products:
Modica: visit of the renowned Sabadì chocolate shop with tasting
Marsala: visit of the historic Florio wine cellars and wine tasting
Palermo: gastronomic surprise with tasting of local street food
Catania: Sicilian granita with brioche
Etna: tasting of honey and typical products of the Etna area
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• Exclusive Private Tour for personalized attention and flexibility
• Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes Vehicle
• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Check out the beautiful landscapes of central Sicily during the drive

Let an expert guide give you all the informations about this ROMAN VILLA. It has probably the finest and most extensive display of mosaics of the Roman era anywhere in the world. North African art influenced style, composition and the choice of polychrome materials.

Back to the glorious Sicilian past.

The tour will take you to Greek and Roman times through a delightful excursion.

During the day you will see the astonishing temples of the valley (Temple of Juno, Concordia, Hercules, Zeus and others).

After lunch break you will head to Piazza Armerina, the splendid medieval village founded by Normands in XI century and you will visit the UNESCO world heritage Villa del Casale, a Roman villa built in the IV century decorated with incredible and well preserved mosaics.

Our driver will take you to one of the most magical places in Sicily, a trip to the center of Sicily with a visit to the valley of the temples of Agrigento with its Greek times Hera, goddess of the family, Jupiter, father of Hercules, a Greek hero and much more, after we will go to the Roman villa of the farmhouse famous for its mosaics passing through the center of Sicily admiring the colors and plants a journey that will make you dream

Explore Caltagirone, renowned for its handcrafted ceramics, and admire the stunning majolica-decorated Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte. Savor a delicious lunch in Piazza Armerina. Discover the breathtaking Villa del Casale, a Roman villa adorned with remarkably preserved mosaics that transport you back in time. Enjoy optional shopping at the Val Dittaino outlet, the largest in Sicily.

The Mosaico transfer involves:
Departure at 8:30 am, arrival at the Roman villa of the farmhouse (stop for about 2 hours). Departure for Caltagirone (stop for about 2 hours). Return to Syracuse.

Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal authorizations and have free access to limited traffic areas and preferential lanes in all cities.
Free bottled water wi fi.
Our drivers are equipped with the qualifications required for driving public service vehicles.
Guided tour itineraries are available on request.
NB. THE LISTED EXCURSIONS INCLUDE A / R TRANSFER ONLY.

Immerse yourself in an exclusive tour of Sicily, led by an affable driver-guide, ideal for those seeking an authentic, high-quality experience. You will explore the many UNESCO sites that Sicily boasts, including Greek temples and theatres, Roman architecture, Norman cathedrals and Arab remains. Enjoy short walks in nature reserves and parks, enriching your trip with the rich flora that makes every season magical. A focus will be dedicated to typical Sicilian cuisine, with its simple but tasty ingredients. This tour is a perfect mix of history, culture and gastronomy, a unique opportunity to discover the real Sicily. We will never forget the mythical landscape with its breathtaking views, crystal clear seas and everything that characterizes this extraordinary land. This tour is designed for very demanding people, the best way for those who want to get to know the most genuine and authentic Sicily in complete freedom at the highest levels, with all its facets.

The Mosaico transfer involves:
Departure at 8:30 am, arrival at the Roman villa of the farmhouse (stop for about 2 hours). Departure for the valley of the temples (stop for about 2 hours). Return to Syracuse.

Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal authorizations and have free access to limited traffic areas and preferential lanes in all cities.
Free bottled water wi fi.
Our drivers are equipped with the qualifications required for driving public service vehicles.
Guided tour itineraries are available on request.
NB. THE LISTED EXCURSIONS INCLUDE A / R TRANSFER ONLY.

This 10-hour (approx) day trip from Palermo will give you the opportunity to visit the Roman Villa del Casale in the territory of Piazza Armerina and the archaeological park "Valley of the Temples" of Agrigento. Your driver/guide will take you by air-conditioned vehicle to each location.

Walk Around Sicily offer professional and reliable private tour from Catania (any address) to Agrigento (Valley of Temple) and Piazza Armerina (Villa Romana del Casale).

Come with us to visit the archaeological wonders that only Sicily can offer you.

In one day we will visit 2 UNESCO world heritage sites.

We will take a step back in time and see the maximum expression of classical Greek culture in Valley of Temples (in Agrigento).

We will then dedicate ourselves to visiting the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, with its mosaics appreciated and known throughout the world, an example of Roman civilization present in Sicily.

The excursion does NOT include a tourist guide that can be booked in advance and has an additional cost.

Book a small size shared transfer from Palermo (West side) to Syracuse (South-East side) that includes sightseeing stopover in Agrigento to explore two of Sicily’s UNESCO-listed sights: the ancient Greek ruins of the Valley of the Temples and the Roman Villa in Piazza Armerina.

English:
The driver will take care to give adequate time at all stops and to accommodate special requests when possible, to ensure that your experience in Sicily will be both memorable and enjoyable. he driver is not a Licensed Tour Guide and cannot take you inside monuments. At the entrance of the site it is possible to have a extra paid tourist guide service.

Italiano:
L'autista si prenderà cura di dare il tempo adeguato a tutte le fermate e di soddisfare le richieste speciali quando possibile, per garantire che la tua esperienza in Sicilia sia memorabile e divertente. L'autista non è una guida turistica autorizzata e non può condurti all'interno di monumenti. All'ingresso del sito è possibile avere un servizio di guida turistica a pagamento.

The tour offers two stops in Agrigento with a visit to the Valley of the Temples and the Scala dei Turchi
Let's start from Agrigento. The visit of the archaeological park, combined with the beauty of the landscapes visible from the hill of the Temples, will leave you fascinated. Impossible to forget this magical place full of beauty.
A few kilometers from Agrigento is the Scala dei Turchi, literally translated into Turkish scale. It is a dazzling white rock formation, rising from the crystal clear sea like giant steps. Walking along this gentle slope, overlooking the sea, will give you a unique experience.

It should be noted that the driver is not a tour guide and will not accompany you during the visits, he can only provide general information during the trip.

- Exclusive Tours for undivided attention and flexibility
- Comfortable Transport from your hotel by Top Class Mercedes vehicle
- Available also starting from Taormina
- Syracuse - Noto - Piazza Armerina - Ragusa - Cyclops Coast - Winery - Taormina - Etna - Godfather Movie Locations

Visiting Sicily is exciting and enriches the soul. The central position of the island in the Mediterranean has for centuries made it the ideal place for the integration of Mediterranean culture. Just think of the Carthaginian, Greek and Roman colonizations, when usages and customs of the Siculi, Elimi, and of the Sicani blended with those of the peoples who came from beyond the sea.

Visit a unique Sicily’s UNESCO-listed ancient site. With a private licensed Guide Driver and luxury transportation, this engaging tour ensures you control the pace and receive personalized attention.

• Exclusive Private Tour with licensed GUIDE DRIVER for flexibility and personalized attention
• Comfortable Transport from your hotel in Agrigento area by Premium Mercedes vehicle
• See the famous Bikini Girls Mosaics and enjoy an exclusive Wine Experience

You will start your tour by visiting the thermal baths, where you can still perceive the enveloping warmth of the calidariums or the roar of the water of the Gela river that fills the frigidarium.

Thanks to the beauty and vividness of the mosaics, you will feel part of the history represented in them so much that you will think you can hear the screams of the audience watching the quadriga competitions.

You will visit the guest apartment, where you can admire scenes of daily life such as fishing, hunting and banquets. You will then move to the public area of the Villa where the owner received his "clientes", making them pass through the astonishing ambulatory of the Great Hunt: a gigantic geographical map of the Roman Empire.

You will complete your tour by visiting the private apartments of the domina and the dominus.

Driving toward Taormina tour through the visit of the Roman Villa of Casale with its wonderful mosaics at Piazza Armerina. After you can enjoy an independent tour of the famous Taormina stunning its amazing bay!

Moreover The tour does not include an authorized tour guide service. Instead, there will be only a driver who will provide basic information about each of the locations included in the tour itinerary in English.

This tour represents a wonderful dive into the past, discovering beautiful Roman mosaics, perfectly preserved over the centuries, testimony to the good taste and inclination to the art of the Roman people, and the beautiful temples, witnesses of Greek civilization, that rise majestically along the valley where the Neapolis Akragas was founded thousands of years ago. We will be happy to accompany you on this private tour. you can relax along the way thinking about the wonders seen, immersed in the comfort of our cars.

Enjoy the best of South Italy in our private tour. All you can see and enjoy in a fantastic week full of freedom, Sicilian authentic spirit, hearty locals, cooking class experience, wine tasting, lunch in a small country side trattoria, knowledgeable guides, breath-taking panoramas, elegance and comfort.

Explore two of Sicily’s top UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale – on a day trip from Taormina, led by a local guide! After getting acquainted with Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, visit the town of Piazza Armerina to see a staggering collection of Roman mosaics inside Villa Romana del Casale, an ancient hunting lodge. All entrance fees are payable locally.

The tour starts in Rome and ends in Palermo. We discover Southern Italy and Sicily during this10 day tour package, we visit more than 20 amazing destinations in Italy, all the vist of the main historical and achaelogical sites are leaded by and expert local guide. Our southern Italy and Sicily tour includes accommodations as well as an expert local guide where it's required and mentioned in the program, meals, transport by Mercedes van, with a group composed by not more than 10 persons. SMALL GROUP MAKES YOUR EXPERIENCE UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE. 100% FLEXIBILITY ON TIMING AND DESTINATIONS (TIME PERMITTING WE CAN ADD MORE SITES) ACCORDING OUR CLIENTS WISHES OR NEEDS.

Two UNESCO World Heritage Sights in one day, an elegant private tour on a comfortable air-conditioning minivan:
+ Discover the greatest Greek Temples in Sicily
+ Stroll long the Valley of Temples
+ Admire the grandeur of Greek architecture
+ Breathe light breeze on the Scala dei Turchi
+ Enjoy old greek and roman myths visiting the most beautiful and biggest Roman country side villa

Two UNESCO World Heritage Sights in one day, an elegant private tour on a comfortable air-conditioning minivan:
+ Discover the greatest Greek Temples in Sicily
+ Stroll long the Valley of Temples
+ Admire the grandeur of Greek architecture
+ Breathe light breeze on the Scala dei Turchi
+ Enjoy old greek and roman myths visiting the most beautiful and biggest Roman country side villa

The tour begins with a visit to the majestic archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples, in Agrigento (UNESCO World Heritage Site), famous for its 7 temples. Second stop in Piazza Armerina (since 1997 it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site), which includes a visit to Villa Romana del Casale, a prestigious imperial villa with the best Roman mosaics preserved in the world: mosaic floors, wall mosaics, columns, capitals and coins .

Guided tour of the roman Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina town in Sicily, one of the most precious jewels left by the Roman civilization in Sicily.

The villa, built in the III-IV a.d. it probably belonged to Valerio Massimiano, a powerful patrician of the empire. Since 1997 it has become a UNESCO world heritage, especially for the beauty of its mosaics, famous all over the world.

The domus with its 48 rooms is built around the quadrangular peristyle which is accessed from the vestibule. The peristyle floor is entirely mosaic with drawings of European and African animals while the garden is enriched by a large fountain composed of three pools, covered in marble on the outside and in mosaic inside.

Tour included the visit of the room with the ten girls in bikinis portrayed in various sports: throwing the disc, playing with the ball, exercises with weights and cross country and, later, the Basilica with the polychrome marble floors

Two UNESCO World Heritage Sights in one day, an elegant private tour on a comfortable air-conditioning minivan:
+ Discover the greatest Greek Temples in Sicily
+ Stroll long the Valley of Temples
+ Admire the grandeur of Greek architecture
+ Breathe light breeze on the Scala dei Turchi
+ Enjoy old greek and roman myths visiting the most beautiful and biggest Roman country side villa

Visit the Valley of the Temples: two hours audio-guide independent walking tour in the Valley of the Temples. Agrigento, according to legend, was founded by Daedalus and his son Icarus after they had fled from Crete “by air”. Historically, however, its origins date back to 582 B.C. when it was founded by Rhodian-Cretan colonists from the neighboring Gela who named their city Akragas after the nearby river. This afternoon we then continue onto Piazza Armerina to enjoy an independent visit to the amazing Mosaics Floor at the Roman Villa of Casale. Built in the 4th century AD, it is the supreme example of a luxury Roman villa (about 3500 square meters of floor mosaics) and was the residence of a member of the upper class of the Roman Empire. The mosaics discovered here are celebrated among scholars of antiquity. The visit inside the Roman Villa will be done independently.

Later onto Siracusa.

Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 travelers

Visit the Valley of the Temples: two hours audio-guide independent walking tour in the Valley of the Temples. Agrigento, according to legend, was founded by Daedalus and his son Icarus after they had fled from Crete “by air”. Historically, however, its origins date back to 582 B.C. when it was founded by Rhodian-Cretan colonists from the neighboring Gela who named their city Akragas after the nearby river.

This afternoon we then continue onto Piazza Armerina to enjoy an independent visit to the amazing Mosaics Floor at the Roman Villa of Casale. Built in the 4th century AD, it is the supreme example of a luxury Roman villa (about 3500 square meters of floor mosaics) and was the residence of a member of the upper class of the Roman Empire. The mosaics discovered here are celebrated among scholars of antiquity. The visit inside the Roman Villa will be done independently. Later onto Taormina.

Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 travelers

Private tour of Sicily with personal driver for 7 days for visit of the Palermo, Cefalù, Taormina, Syracuse and Etna vulcan with wine tour in winery with lunch and wine tasting Etna wine.

This excursion is customised using a driver. A driver is a chauffeur specialized in driving you around, he is able to provide basic historical information, he can show you the main highlights, is knowledgeable and he has an umbrella of information. The driver will take care to give adequate time at all stops and to accommodate special requests when possible, to ensure that your experience in Sicily will be both memorable and enjoyable. The driver is not a Licensed Tour Guide and cannot take you inside monuments. In case you need a Licensed Local Guide you must pay a surcharge and we will arrange for Licensed Guide to meet you directly on the spot.

Visit the Valley of the Temples: two hours audio-guide independent walking tour on the Valley of the Temples. Agrigento, according to legend, was founded by Daedalus and his son Icarus after they had fled from Crete “by air”. Historically, however, its origins date back to 582 B.C. when it was founded by Rhodian-Cretan colonists from the neighboring Gela who named their city Akragas after the nearby river.

This afternoon we then continue onto Piazza Armerina to enjoy an independent visit to the amazing Mosaics Floor at the Roman Villa of Casale. Built in the 4th century AD, it is the supreme example of a luxury Roman villa (about 3500 square meters of floor mosaics) and was the residence of a member of the upper class of the Roman Empire. The mosaics discovered here are celebrated among scholars of antiquity. The visit inside the Roman Villa will be done independently. Later onto Taormina.

Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 travelers

The tour begins with a visit to the majestic archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples, in Agrigento (UNESCO World Heritage Site), famous for its 7 temples. Second stop in Piazza Armerina (since 1997 it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site), which includes a visit to Villa Romana del Casale, a prestigious imperial villa with the best Roman mosaics preserved in the world: mosaic floors, wall mosaics, columns, capitals and coins .

The small-groups formula makes this one day tour unique and customized for your needs; in fact, our expert and passionate tour leaders will take care of you; they will lead you to the discovery of our territory in a friendly, cosy and at the same educational atmosphere.

Villa Romana del Casale: Ancient Mosaics
Discover the sumptuousness of the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina among fascinating mosaics that narrate life in the Roman Empire.

Valley of the Temples: Classical Elegance in Agrigento
Head to Agrigento to explore the majestic Valley of the Temples, declared a World Heritage Site. Admire ancient Greek temples with spectacular sea views.

Gastronomic Break: Authentic Flavors
Enjoy Sicilian cuisine during a gastronomic break, selecting specialties with your personal driver.

Private Tour by Car: Convenience and Personalization
Our private tour offers maximum comfort and flexibility. Book today for a unique cultural experience of history, mosaics and ancient ruins.