Velia Archaeological Site Excursion

Discover the ruins of a beautiful Greco-Roman city on this excursion to the archaeological site of Velia.

Velia Archaeological Site Excursion

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Pisciotta or at the established meeting point. From there, we'll head to the archaeological site of Velia, located in the municipality of Ascea Marina. Upon arrival, we'll visit the remains of this ancient place, known as Velia to the Romans and Elea to the Greeks. We will walk through the agora of Velia, frequented by philosophers of the Eleatic school, including Parmenides, Zeno, and Melissus.

We will also see the acropolis of Elea and the Tower of Velia, built in the Middle Ages. Another highlight is the Porta Rosa, the only example of a 4th century Greek arch.

After six hours of excursion, we'll take you back to your hotel in Pisciotta.

Important

The itinerary of the excursion may be subject to changes.In case of traffic or unforeseen events, the duration of the excursion may change.