Private Day Trip from Sorrento to the Ancient Temples of Paestum

Sorrento, Italy
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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's included

  • Pick-up from your hotel/meeting point in Sorrento
  • Fuel
  • Motorway Tolls
  • Parking
  • Professional Drivers
  • Guide 2 hrs in Paestum Temples
  • Entrance fee Temples of Paestum
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Sorrento
    2h
    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.
  2. Paestum
    2h
    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.
  3. Tempio di Hera II
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  4. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Neptune Temple – Dating back to 460 BC, it is the best-preserved temple and considered a masterpiece of Doric architecture.
  5. Temple of Athena
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Athena (or Ceres) Temple – Constructed around 500 BC, it features an interesting mix of Doric and Ionic elements.
  6. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
Pickup details

If the hotel is not mentioned at the moment of the reservation we will see you from the
departure point: Buyourtour, Via Luigi de Maio, 26, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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