Paestum: the Greek Temples and the Archaeological Museum private tour

Explore the ruins of the wonderful Paestum, including its three amazing 

Doric temples, the amphitheater, the forum and the markets. After the ruins you’ll visit the National 

Archeological Museum where are displayed some of the most beautiful artworks of the Magna Greece.

Paestum is one of the precious archaeological pearls of Italy, it is located in the northern part of the Cilento region, not far from the river Sele, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The town was founded by the Greeks colonists, under the name of Poseidonia, became the most popular city of the Magna Graecia.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Archaeological Park of Paestum, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy

Explore archaeological site of Paestum, the best preserved Graeco-Roman city, with a licensed archaeological guide in two hours walking tour.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tempio di Hera II, Via Magna Grecia 919, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy

Temple of Hera II in Paestum (Poseidonia), earlier and still often known as ”Temple of Poseidon” or ”Temple of Neptunus” due to misidentification. This is the more northern and younger of the two temples of Hera in Paestum.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Athena, Via Magna Grecia 919 Parco Archeologico di Paestum, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy

The Temple of Athena or Temple of Ceres (c. 500 BC) is a Greek temple found at Paestum, built near the so-called Basilica which is much larger than it.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Via Magna Grecia 919, 84047 Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum Italy

Visit the fascinating National Archaeological Museum, which has a rich collection of local Greek artworks from the VII century BC. The undisputed highlights of the museum in Paestum are the frescoes of the “Tomb of the Diver” and the red figured Krater of Asteas.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"activity level: moderate"
"comfortable shoes are recommnded"
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"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: Via Magna Graecia, 919, 84047 Santa Venere SA, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour by a certified archaeological guide
• Admission fees
• Entry/Admission - Archaeological Park of Paestum
• Entry/Admission - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum

Not Included

• Transportation
• Meals

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