Paestum Excursion

Explore the archaeological site of Paestum on this excursion from Ascea with an expert guide.

Paestum Excursion

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Ascea and travel to Paestum, a World Heritage Site since 1988. This excursion offers a journey into the past.

Upon arrival, we'll explore the archaeological site of this ancient city of Magna Graecia, founded around 600 BC as Poseidonia. The city was later occupied by the Lucanians, who renamed it Paistom, before it became a Roman colony called Paestum.

We will visit the Doric temples of Hera I, Hera II, and Athena, while the guide describes the characteristics of each structure. Following this, we will enter the park's museum to learn about artifacts discovered during excavations, including vases, weapons, and grave goods from the Greek and Lucanian necropolis.

Among the museum's highlights are the frescoes of the Tomb of the Diver, depicting a man diving into the sea, symbolizing the transition from earthly life to the afterlife.

The excursion to Paestum lasts four hours, returning you to Ascea with an expected arrival at your hotel by 7 PM.