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| Duration | Destination | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paradiso Falerna Marina/ Amantea (Grand La Tonnara/Village La Principessa)/ Gullo Acconia di Curinga or similarLamezia Terme |
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF), Lamezia Terme By 16:00 Arrival at the airport and check-in at the hotel (rooms available from 4:00 pm). Lamezia Terme By 16:00 Arrival in Lamezia airport/hotel and check-in at the hotel. Lamezia Terme Before dinner, meet with your guide. Welcome cocktail and presentation of the tour. |
| 2 | Cosenza/Rende (Hotel Europa/Villa Fabiani/San Francesco/Marconi) 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 | Cosenza/Rende (Hotel Europa/Villa Fabiani/San Francesco/Marconi) 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 Paradiso/ Hotel Palace/ Mirabeau Park (Gasperina)/ Rada Siri (Montepaone Lido) 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 | E’ Hotel/ Apan Hotel/ Roccella Ionica (Parco dei Principi Hotel Wedding & Events/Club Ken) 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/ Pizzo VV (Popilia Country/Galìa Luxury Resort)/ Falkensteiner Club Funimation Garden 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/ Pizzo VV (Popilia Country/Galìa Luxury Resort)/ Falkensteiner Club Funimation Garden 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. |
| 8 |
Lamezia Terme Breakfast at the hotel in the Lamezia/Vibo Valentia area and end of the services. |
| Place | Bilingual Italian-speaking tour guide | Bilingual Spanish-speaking tour guide |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme | Paradiso Falerna Marina/ Amantea (Grand La Tonnara/Village La Principessa)/ Gullo Acconia di Curinga or similar | |
| Cosenza | Cosenza/Rende (Hotel Europa/Villa Fabiani/San Francesco/Marconi) or similar | |
| Catanzaro | Grand Paradiso/ Hotel Palace/ Mirabeau Park (Gasperina)/ Rada Siri (Montepaone Lido) or similar | |
| Reggio Calabria | E’ Hotel/ Apan Hotel/ Roccella Ionica (Parco dei Principi Hotel Wedding & Events/Club Ken) or similar | |
| Vibo Valentia | 501 Hotel/ Pizzo VV (Popilia Country/Galìa Luxury Resort)/ Falkensteiner Club Funimation Garden or similar | |