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CALABRIA: FROM THE HISTORY TO THE BEAUTIFUL SEA

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Calabria - a guided journey among art treasure and the most beautiful sea

...from the ancient history of Reggio Calabria to picturesque corners of Capo Vaticano, the noble beauty of Tropea and the most beautiful sea with pristine beaches - a trekking journey to explore villages and towns with thousand-year of history, evocative atmosphere, white sandy beaches and an ancient cooking tradition that recall past civilizations

Duration: 8 days and 7 nights
Accommodation: 7 nights in Hotel*** or B&B with breakfast

Short description: you join a guided journey & discover the beautiful Tyrrhenian coast, from the ancient city of Reggio Calabria, overlooking Sicily's seafront….up to Cape Vatican, one of the most beautiful coastlines, among sandy bays and rugged coastline....and the noble beauty of Tropea, the undisputed "lady" of the touristic Calabria.

It is going to be an exciting fully explained and guided journey to discover the historical, cultural and culinary heritage that ranges from ancient times up to present days. ...
It is going to be an unforgettable journey!

All our tour leaders boast many years of professional experience in leading and assisting foreign tourist groups and have a great expertise.
They accompany you in this great adventure by guiding and act as a real cicerone during the whole duration of your journey.
They speak English, Swedish, Norwegian and other languages on request.

Information:
Trip to Reggio Calabria and the Tyrrhenian coast
Closest airport: Reggio Calabria
Period: all year round
Duration: 7 nights
Flights: to book separately from our site. You can find both scheduled standard flights and low cost flights. You receive booking assistance on request
Partecipants: min 6

Price: 825 euro*
*The price may vary according to season.
All prices include VAT.
Breakfasts: all accomodation rates include a cooked or continental breakfast. Special dietary requirements need to be booked in advance

Included in the price:

Accommodation: 7 nights in centrally located 3* Hotel or B & B in double room with breakfast (supplement for single room)
Transfer to/from the airport
Welcome drink
2 dinners in restaurants
3 wine tasting and local gastronomic products
Free entrance to museums and cultural events
Guided tours during your first 5 days
Extra days: Yes
Supplement: If you want to stay in 4* Hotel

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DETAILED TOUR PROGRAM

DAY 1: THE ANCIENT REGGIO CALABRIA: DUOMO CATHEDRAL, ARAGONESE CASTLE, THE CHURCH OF OTTIMATI

Arrival at the Airport, welcome by Discover Italy Now tour leader, transfer to Hotel *** or B & B.
Welcome drink and free time to relax or to begin familiarizing yourself with the wonderful Mediterranean atmosphere in Calabria region.
Together with the tour guide you start exploring the jewel of Calabria: the town of Reggio Calabria.
Your first tour includes: a visit to the ruins of Aragonese Castle, a medieval fortress with beautiful towers and imposing walls
the church of Ottimati with its colorful stained glass windowsRomanesque cathedral.

Evening: walk and dinner with typical calabrian spicy dishes or with good seafood. The restaurant "La Baita" is located almost on the beach

DAY 2: VILLA COMUNALE AND THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, PROMENADE
Wine tasting and local food
During the 2nd day you visit Villa Comunale with its romantic garden where, beside wonderful Mediterranean plants, you can also admire beautiful art works.
You continue then to the National Archaeological Museum where is collected regions entire thousand -year of history.
You are going to find here many beautiful pieces of great historical and artistic importance.
You join after lunch a wine and local gastronomic products tasting in a wine cellar

DAY 3:
REGGIO CALABRIA - CAPO VATICANO 117 km by train
CAPO VATICANO - TROPEA 13 km of trekking
Check-in at 3* Hotel or B&B and after a refreshing drink you start discovering the beauty of the “Coast of Gods” - "Costa degli Dei" and its most beautiful pearls: Capo Vaticano with its undoubted charm and Tropea, the "noble lady" on a circular cliff that plunges into a sea of undoubted beauty.
The journey has on its schedule a visit to these historic two pearls with their beautiful small streets and numerous squares.
Piazza Hercules in Tropea, the heart of the bustling town, the norman Cathedral and Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola…..are going to be of particular interest.

Evening: dinner with authentic flavors and a good glass of local wine

DAY 4: CAPO VATICANO - PIZZO 40 km bus + trekking
Ice cream tasting
Today's travel is going to be along the coast to visit another jewel of the Tyrrhenian Coast: Pizzo.
The old town with its narrow alleys, beautiful baroque churches, the massive castle and the clear green Tyrrhenian Sea will make you feel like being in paradise.
Ice creams tasting in an ancient gelateria is going to be in store for you next.
Your tour continues to Pizzo Marina, an old fishing village, built on a spur of rock, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. You visit the old town and some of the most beautiful beaches

Evening: return to Capo Vaticano and dinner

DAY 5: CAPO VATICANO - NICOTERA 21 km bu bus
Wine tasting and local gastronomic products
During your 5th day you are going to join an itinerary to Nicotera, a town overlooking Gioia Bay, at the foot of Monte Poro and protected by the austere castle and the medieval cathedral.
In addition to a tour of the historic center you can, on sky clear days, admire the blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the beautiful landscape of Sicily and the Aeolian Islands.
A wine tasting and local products in a local farm is on the schedule during the afternoon.

Evening: Return to Capo Vaticano by bus

DAY 6: discover the fantastic calabrian coast without tour guide

DAY 7: discover the fantastic calabrian coast without tour guide

DAY 8: Departure to the airport and your destination

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