Valley of the Temples & Scala dei Turchi Day Trip from Catania

The excursion was great. Iorga was our guide; he spoke Spanish and English and explained everything very well. I found t...

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Join us on this day trip to the Valley of the Temples and the Scala dei Turchi, where you'll visit an archeological gem and one of Sicily's natural treasures.

Details

Duration

9 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking driver
Lunch
1 glass of wine (over–18s)

Not included

Admission ticket to the Valley of the Temples: 15EUR adults, 9EUR youth aged 18–25, and free for children under 18
Access to the Scala dei Turchi promontory: 5EUR per person

When to book

You can book up to 3 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.1

Exceptional 892 Travelers·116 reviews

September 12, 2026
Elizabeth
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The excursion was great. Iorga was our guide; he spoke Spanish and English and explained everything very well. I found the Valley of the Temples to be...
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August 21, 2026
Paula
Spain
We had a very good experience with Giorgio (Jorge). There were three of us young women on the coach, and he answered all our questions about history, ...
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August 10, 2026
María Elvira
Zaragoza, Spain
A fantastic excursion with plenty of time to see the Valley of the Temples and enough time to enjoy the Scala dei Turchi. Our guide Diego was sensatio...
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August 4, 2026
Leire Recio Jimenez
Pamplona - Iruña, Spain
The tour was a bit short on time for the temple visit; I'd say 2.5 minutes, and of course, at least 3 hours for the cove of Turco. But honestly, it wa...
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June 12, 2026
Dolores
Valencia, Spain
Full day in the Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi. Ioga has been a great host, providing comprehensive information about the places to visit,...
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June 6, 2026
Maria Francesca
Italy
Great up to the Scala dei Turchi: the guide explained a bit of history during the trip, we had free time after the Scala dei Turchi and were able to s...
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June 5, 2026
Nayara Ruiz Lumbreras
Madrid, Spain
We loved it, it was wonderful! Our guide Mateo, "Mr. M," was fantastic. It was a pleasure spending time with him and he was so kind. We felt very welc...
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April 23, 2026
Paloma
Spain
An amazing visit; it takes two hours to get there. They drop you off at the entrance and pick you up at the exit. They send you information about the ...
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April 21, 2026
Leyre
Bilbao, Spain
The guide was excellent, very nice, complete explanations and attentive to the whole group, Iorgan gets a 10! The excursion was great, the temples wer...
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April 5, 2026
Juan Pablo Galindo Oliveira
Tudela Navarra, Spain
It was a complete and very interesting experience, I did the activity alone, the guide 'Iorga' took care of attending to our whole group in our respec...
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Join us on this day trip to the Valley of the Temples and the Scala dei Turchi, where you'll visit an archeological gem and one of Sicily's natural treasures.

Day Trip Details

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Catania to begin our day trip to the Valley of the Temples and the Scala dei Turchi ("Stair of the Turks"). Are you ready to discover two of Sicily's gems?

During the journey via minibus, we'll share with you tons of facts about the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a site that you'll visit at your own pace once we arrive. Among its seven perfectly preserved temples, the Temple of Concordia stands out, which was key for this archaeological site to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Close by, you'll be able to admire the remains of other temples dedicated to gods such as Juno, Hercules, Hephaestus, and Athena. Afterward, we'll stop for lunch at the bar at the Archeological Museum of Pietro Griffo, located within the archeological complex. The menu includes sandwiches with the region's traditional products, water, and wine.

Later, we'll head to the Scala dei Turchi, a spectacular and strikingly white rock formation that emerges from the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea as giant stairs.

Here, you'll learn about marl, a rock that gives this natural wonder its characteristic color, and we'll tell you fascinating stories about the origin of this landmark's name. Then, you'll have free time to explore the area at your own pace.

Finally, we'll return to Catania, where we'll drop you off at your hotel after this day trip of 9-9.5 hours.

Itinerary Order

Please note that the order of the visits will be decided on the day of the trip, depending on the weather conditions and the group's preference. In any case, a stop at the bar at the Archeological Museum of Pietro Griffo is guaranteed.

Children Under 3

Please note that children under 3 must pay their own ticket if they occupy a seat on the minibus.

Low Season

Please note that during the low season (from November to March), the trip must have at least 4 people in order to be conducted. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we'll contact you to offer an alternative date.

9.1

Exceptional 892 Travelers·116 reviews

September 12, 2026
Elizabeth
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The excursion was great. Iorga was our guide; he spoke Spanish and English and explained everything very well. I found the Valley of the Temples to be...
Traveling solo
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August 21, 2026
Paula
Spain
We had a very good experience with Giorgio (Jorge). There were three of us young women on the coach, and he answered all our questions about history, ...
With friends
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August 10, 2026
María Elvira
Zaragoza, Spain
A fantastic excursion with plenty of time to see the Valley of the Temples and enough time to enjoy the Scala dei Turchi. Our guide Diego was sensatio...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 4, 2026
Leire Recio Jimenez
Pamplona - Iruña, Spain
The tour was a bit short on time for the temple visit; I'd say 2.5 minutes, and of course, at least 3 hours for the cove of Turco. But honestly, it wa...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 12, 2026
Dolores
Valencia, Spain
Full day in the Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi. Ioga has been a great host, providing comprehensive information about the places to visit,...
With friends
Is this useful?
June 6, 2026
Maria Francesca
Italy
Great up to the Scala dei Turchi: the guide explained a bit of history during the trip, we had free time after the Scala dei Turchi and were able to s...
With friends
Is this useful?
June 5, 2026
Nayara Ruiz Lumbreras
Madrid, Spain
We loved it, it was wonderful! Our guide Mateo, "Mr. M," was fantastic. It was a pleasure spending time with him and he was so kind. We felt very welc...
Is this useful?
April 23, 2026
Paloma
Spain
An amazing visit; it takes two hours to get there. They drop you off at the entrance and pick you up at the exit. They send you information about the ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 21, 2026
Leyre
Bilbao, Spain
The guide was excellent, very nice, complete explanations and attentive to the whole group, Iorgan gets a 10! The excursion was great, the temples wer...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 5, 2026
Juan Pablo Galindo Oliveira
Tudela Navarra, Spain
It was a complete and very interesting experience, I did the activity alone, the guide 'Iorga' took care of attending to our whole group in our respec...
Traveling solo
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Points of interest in Catania

Mount Etna

Types of activities in Catania

Day trips Guided tours and free tours Off-roading Hiking

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Join us on this day trip to the Valley of the Temples and the Scala dei Turchi, where you'll visit an archeological gem and one of Sicily's natural treasures.

Day Trip Details

Later, we'll head to the Scala dei Turchi, a spectacular and strikingly white rock formation that emerges from the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea as giant stairs.

Finally, we'll return to Catania, where we'll drop you off at your hotel after this day trip of 9-9.5 hours.

Itinerary Order

Children Under 3

Please note that children under 3 must pay their own ticket if they occupy a seat on the minibus.

Valley of the Temples & Scala dei Turchi Day Trip