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'll travel by minibus to the archaeological park of Paestum for a tour of three Doric temples dedicated to Hera and Athena.

Upon arrival at the archaeological site, we will explore the ancient city of Magna Graecia, originally Poseidonia, later renamed by the Lucanians and Romans. We will start with the Temple of Hera I, the oldest, built around 550 BC, notable for its enneastyle front.

Next, we will visit the Temple of Neptune or Temple of Hera II, whose cultural attribution remains uncertain, with the most credible theories suggesting dedication to Hera, Zeus, or Apollo. We will also tour the Temple of Athena, the smallest, recognized for its mix of Doric and Ionic columns.

After exploring the World Heritage Site, we will proceed to the museum of the park, which contains significant artifacts from surrounding areas. This includes grave goods from the Greek and Lucanian necropolis, vases, weapons, and frescoed tomb slabs.

We will highlight the museum's Tomb of the Diver frescoes, a notable example of classical Greek painting representing the transition from life to death.

After an enriching afternoon in Paestum's historical and artistic heritage, we will return you to your hotel in Palinuro.