Explore Calabria remaining comfortably in only one location! Enjoy the comfort of the hotel at the sea, on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Calabrian coast. Culture, nature and traditions of one of the lesser known regions of Italy will impress you, enjoy!
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Destination
1
Arrival
- Arrival at the airport of Lamezia Terme and transfer to Pizzo
- Visit the old town of Pizzo with the Aragonese castle and the main church of San Giorgio.
- Possibility to taste the famous “Tartufo” ice cream of Pizzo which according to legend was invented right here
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel at the seaside (7 times in the same hotel)
2
Serra San Bruno, Stilo and Bivongi
- Visit the Carthusian monastery founded by San Bruno of Cologne
- Transfer to Bivongi to visit the church of San Giovanni Theristis used by Orthodox monks
- Continue to Stilo and visit of the most famous Byzantine church in Calabria known as “Cattolica”
- Drive back in Pizzo Calabro
3
Central Calabria, Santa Severina and Le Castella
- Visit of the historic center of the picturesque town of Santa Severina with the Baptistery, the Addolorata Church, the Church of Santa Filomena, and the castle
- In the afternoon drive to Le Castella to visit the famous Aragonese castle at the sea
- Drive back in Pizzo Calabro
4
Tropea
- Half-day excursion to Tropea, the most famous tourist resorts in Calabria
- Afternoon free at leisure
5
The "toe" of Italy, Pentedattilo, Reggio Calabria – Scilla
- Travel on the southern tip of Italy for visit first the ghost village of Pentedattilo
- Afterwards visit of the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria with the famous Bronzi di Riace
- In the afternoon visit of Scilla on the Strait of Messina, also called “the little Venice of Calabria”
- Drive back to Pizzo
6
Free day or optional excursion to Stromboli
- Enjoy a day of relaxing or take part in an optional excursion to the island of Stromboli.
- The tour includes a visit to the island and a boat trip in the evening to admire the volcanic explosions (dependent upon the activity of the volcano itself and the weather conditions).
- Return at 22 o’clock
7
Gerace and Locri
- Visit of Gerace with its castle, the extraordinary Cathedral and St. Francis Church.
- Lunch in a farm based on typical specialties of the Aspromonte mountains
- In the afternoon visit the archaeological site of Locri, once one of the largest Greek cities
- Drive back to Pizzo
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Departure
- Transfer to the airport of Lamezia Terme and departure