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Private Day Trip from Sorrento to the Ancient Temples of Paestum
Sorrento
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Buyourtour
Return
Itinerary
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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.
2 hours
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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.
2 hours
3
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.
15 minutes
4
Tempio di Hera II
Neptune Temple – Dating back to 460 BC, it is the best-preserved temple and considered a masterpiece of Doric architecture.
15 minutes
5
Temple of Athena
Athena (or Ceres) Temple – Constructed around 500 BC, it features an interesting mix of Doric and Ionic elements.
15 minutes
6
Archaeological Park of Paestum
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.
30 minutes
Private Day Trip from Sorrento to the Ancient Temples of Paestum
Sorrento
About
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.
