Piazza Armerina & Villa Del Casale

Piazza Armerina & Villa Del Casale

8 hours | Sicily (Catania) | C T A - 1 1 5
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Points of Interest

  • The village of Piazza Armerina
Includes meal, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

An architectural gem awaits you in the village of Piazza Armerina-the spectacular Villa del Casale, acclaimed as a "supreme example of a luxury Roman villa" by UNESCO. Witness its awe-inspiring beauty with a full day tour. Villa del Casale must have dazzled everyone when it was first unveiled in the early decades of the 4th century A.D. Once buried under centuries of mud and lava, the sprawling 11,482-acre villa was discovered in the 19th century, carefully restored and finally opened to the public in 2012. Stroll through the courtyard, vestibule and 40 rooms adorned with ancient columns, remains of frescoes, statues and stunning mosaics that depict wild animals, mythical heroes, and geometric designs. During your tour, be sure to look for the famous "Bikini Girls" mosaic that feature women in athletic competition. Later, sit down for a relaxing lunch before returning to Catania.

Special Notes:

Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Drive to Piazza Armerina

Transport type: Air conditioned motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 01:45
Steps: 3
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Walk up to Villa Romana del Casale and visit

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 02:15
Free time at site: 15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 1200
Steps: 20
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: No

Drive to the restaurant and lunch

Transport type: Air conditioned motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:20
Time at site: 01:45
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Drive back to Catania

Transport type: Air conditioned motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 01:45
Steps: 3
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: No