Paestum Excursion

On this excursion to Paestum, you'll visit the Temple of Hera I, Hera II, and the Temple of Athena.

Paestum Excursion

After pickup at your hotel in Palinuro, we will head by minibus to the archaeological park of Paestum, where we will tour three Doric temples dedicated to Hera and Athena.

Upon arrival at the archaeological site, we will explore the city of Magna Graecia, originally known as Poseidonia and later renamed by the Lucanians and Romans. We will begin with an overview of the park before visiting the Temple of Hera I, the oldest of the three, constructed around 550 BC.

Next, we will proceed to the Temple of Neptune, or Temple of Hera II, whose dedicated goddess is debated among scholars. We will then visit the Temple of Athena, the smallest temple characterized by a mix of Doric and Ionic columns.

After touring the archaeological area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, we will visit the park's museum, which features a collection of artifacts from the regions surrounding Paestum. This includes grave goods from Greek and Lucanian necropolises, vases, weapons, and frescoed tomb slabs.

The highlight of the museum is the frescoes of the Tomb of the Diver, a notable example of classical Greek painting interpreted as a transition from life to the afterlife.

After exploring the historical and artistic heritage of Paestum, we will return you to your hotel in Palinuro.