Experience the perfect blend of history and flavor on this unique private tour. Travel in a comfortable private car or minivan through the stunning landscapes of Campania, arriving at the archaeological site of Paestum, one of the most remarkable remnants of Magna Graecia.
What to Expect:
Explore the Majestic Temples of Paestum – Wander among ancient ruins and admire the three imposing Doric temples, exceptionally preserved masterpieces of Greek architecture.
What to Expect:
Explore the Majestic Temples of Paestum – Wander among ancient ruins and admire the three imposing Doric temples, exceptionally preserved masterpieces of Greek architecture.
- Sorrento: The tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Sorrento or at a designated meeting point, and your journey to Paestum starts in comfort and style.
- Paestum: Paestum is an ancient city of Magna Graecia in Campania, renowned for its remarkably well-preserved Doric temples—some of the finest in the world. Founded by Greek colonists around the 7th century BC as Poseidonia, the city later became a Roman colony while retaining much of its original Greek character.
- Tempio di Hera II: Hera Temple (Basilica) – Built around 550 BC, it is the oldest of the three temples and dedicated to Hera, the goddess of marriage and family.
- Neptune Temple – Dating back to 460 BC, it is the best-preserved temple and considered a masterpiece of Doric architecture.
- Temple of Athena: Athena (or Ceres) Temple – Constructed around 500 BC, it features an interesting mix of Doric and Ionic elements.
- In addition to the temples, Paestum boasts an archaeological area with remains of city walls, a Roman forum, and a fascinating museum that houses frescoes, pottery, and the famous Tomb of the Diver—the only known example of Greek funerary painting depicting a figurative scene. Experience the three iconic Doric temples and the museum on this immersive tour of Paestum, a journey into ancient Greek and Roman history.
Included
- Pick-up from your hotel/meeting point in Sorrento
- Fuel
- Motorway Tolls
- Parking
- Professional Drivers
- Guide 2 hrs in Paestum Temples
Not included
- Entrance fee Temples of Paestum
- Lunch
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You'll meet the guide directly in Paestum
