Romana Casale

Rated 5 Stars, based on 91 Reviews.

Discovering the greek worl in Agrigento and visiting the famous mosaics of the Villa Romana Del Casale, in Piazza Armerina.  Full day excursion with a driver that takes you around the beauties of Sicily. For archaeology and history lovers visit of Agrigento and Piazza Armerina is an experience to not to be missed during a trip in Sicily

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 109 Reviews.

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.

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 135 Reviews.

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.

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.

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.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 29 Reviews.

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.

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 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…

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

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. 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. The service includes a professional English-speaking driver, who will assist you during the journey, but does not include a tour guide within the sites to be visited. You can request the latter by contacting us before the tour.

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 .

Rated 5 Stars, based on 3 Reviews.

Between pottery and Roman history: full day to visit 2 unique spots in Sicily: the city of Caltagirone, famous for arts, ceramics and baroque and the city of Piazza Armerina, which houses a unesco heritage site: the Villa Romana del Casale.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 15 Reviews.

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 the gods, Greek hero Hercules and much more, after we will go to the Roman villa of the farmhouse famous for or its mosaics passing through the center of Sicily admiring the typical villages of the hinterland, colors and plants, a trip that will make you dream

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.

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 .

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.

The tour stops at Antico Casale, where you’ll meet the winemaker and then tour the vineyard and cellars. Learn how the wine is produced and maybe even sample a grape fresh off of the vine. After the winery tour, you’ll sit down for a tasting session and sample 3 varieties of wine that are produced here. The first wine you’ll taste is a white Frascati DOCG, which means the wine has its designation of origin guaranteed. The second is a red wine IGP, which has a protected geographical indication. And last but not least, taste a sweet Cannellino wine. Each wine is paired with a delicious Italian specialty, such as Roman pizza or olive oil, as well as in-season fruits and vegetables from the garden.

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.

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.