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General information
| Duration | Destination | Departure |
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| 8 days and 7 nights | Italy (Lamezia Terme, Diamante, Paola, Cosenza, Morano Calabro, Sila National Park, Santa Severina, Le Castella, Catanzaro, Catanzaro Lido, Gerace, Reggio Calabria, Scilla, Vibo Valentia, Tropea, Pizzo) | Italy (Lamezia Terme) |
Itinerary
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Paradiso (Falerna)/Hotel Village La Principessa (Campora San Giovanni)/Mediterraneo Palace Hot or similarLamezia Terme |
Lamezia Terme (SUF), Lamezia Terme Arrival in Lamezia and check-in at the hotel Lamezia Terme Before dinner, meet with your guide. Welcome cocktail and presentation of the tour. |
| 2 | Hotel Villa Fabiano (Cosenza/Rende)/ Hotel San Francesco (Cosenza/Rende)/ Hotel Marconi (Cosenza/Ren or similarCosenza |
Diamante guided tour of the town, known for its murals and chili pepper festival. Paola Visit to the Sanctuary of St. Francis, including the Path of Miracles, the Saint’s relics, and places of prayer Cosenza Arrival at the hotel in the Cosenza area and dinner |
| 3 | Hotel Villa Fabiano (Cosenza/Rende)/ Hotel San Francesco (Cosenza/Rende)/ Hotel Marconi (Cosenza/Ren or similarCosenza |
Morano Calabro Visit of the historic center, San Bernardino Church and Maddalena Church. Cosenza Visit of the Cathedral, tomb of Isabella D’Aragona, San Domenico Church, the Old Gymnasium, and the Rendano Theater. Tasting at Caffè Renzelli. |
| 4 | Grand Hotel Paradiso (Catanzaro Lido)/ Hotel Rada Siri (Montepaone)/ Mirabeau Park Hotel (Gasperina) or similarCatanzaro |
Sila National Park Visit to the National Park in the Cupone area on Lake Cecita (wildlife and botanical trails). Brief visit to Camigliatello. Santa Severina Visit of the historic center, Castle, Cathedral, and Byzantine Baptistery. Le Castella External visit of the Aragonese Fortress, located on an islet connected to the mainland by a sandbar. Catanzaro Arrival at the hotel in the Catanzaro area and dinner |
| 5 | È Hotel (Reggio Calabria)/Hotel Apan (Reggio Calabria)/Parco dei Principi Hotel Resort (Roccella Jon or similarReggio Calabria |
Catanzaro Lido Visit to the Archaeological Park of Scolacium, which unveils the history of Skylletion, an ancient city of Magna Graecia. Gerace Visit to the medieval village of Gerace with its churches, the Cathedral with the treasure museum Reggio Calabria After dinner stroll along the seafront to admire the illuminated Strait of Messina. |
| 6 | 501 Hotel (Vibo Valentia)/ Popilia Country Resort (Maierato)/Galìa Luxury Resort (Pizzo)/Falkenstein or similarVibo Valentia |
Reggio Calabria Visit to the National Archaeological Museum with the Riace Bronzes and stroll along the “Falcomatà” seafront. Scilla Visit to Scilla with the Ruffo Fortress, Marina Grande, Chianalea, and scenic stop at Mount S. Elia. Vibo Valentia Arrival at the hotel in the Lamezia/VIbo Valentia area and dinner |
| 7 | 501 Hotel (Vibo Valentia)/ Popilia Country Resort (Maierato)/Galìa Luxury Resort (Pizzo)/Falkenstein or similarVibo Valentia |
Tropea Boat tour on the Costa degli Dei and visit to the historic center with the Cathedral, noble palaces, Santa Maria dell’isola church, and tasting of typical Calabrian products. Pizzo Visit to the Piedigrotta church and the Aragonese Castle. Tasting of the famous “Tartufo” gelato from Pizzo. |
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Lamezia Terme (SUF), Lamezia Terme Breakfast at the hotel in the Lamezia/Vibo Valentia area and end of our services. |
Accommodations provided in each place
| Place | Bilingual Italian-speaking tour guide |
|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme | Hotel Paradiso (Falerna)/Hotel Village La Principessa (Campora San Giovanni)/Mediterraneo Palace Hot or similar |
| Cosenza | Hotel Villa Fabiano (Cosenza/Rende)/ Hotel San Francesco (Cosenza/Rende)/ Hotel Marconi (Cosenza/Ren or similar |
| Catanzaro | Grand Hotel Paradiso (Catanzaro Lido)/ Hotel Rada Siri (Montepaone)/ Mirabeau Park Hotel (Gasperina) or similar |
| Reggio Calabria | È Hotel (Reggio Calabria)/Hotel Apan (Reggio Calabria)/Parco dei Principi Hotel Resort (Roccella Jon or similar |
| Vibo Valentia | 501 Hotel (Vibo Valentia)/ Popilia Country Resort (Maierato)/Galìa Luxury Resort (Pizzo)/Falkenstein or similar |