Grand Tour of Calabria with Rhegion Travel
Wander through historic villages, spectacular coastlines and unspoilt landscapes.
Discovering Calabria means immersing yourself in an area where history, tradition and nature come together in an authentic and engaging experience. This 8-day, 7-night tour, curated by Rhegion Travel, offers an exciting journey through the region's most fascinating locations, with a perfect balance of cultural visits, relax and typical gastronomy.
The itinerary includes accommodation in a 4-star resort with all the comforts, including a swimming pool and equipped beach, to guarantee moments of pure relaxation between excursions. Each day you will set out to discover a new corner of Calabria: from the medieval villages of Santa Severina and Gerace to the crystal-clear waters of Tropea and Scilla, from the archaeological treasures of Capo Colonna and Roccelletta di Borgia to the natural wonders of the Sila National Park.
There will be no shortage of gastronomic experiences, with stops at selected places to savour local delicacies, such as the famous Tartufo of Pizzo (ice cream) and traditional Calabrian products.
A journey designed for those who wish to experience Calabria at 360 degrees, amidst breathtaking panoramas, millenary historical testimonies and authentic flavours, always accompanied by expert guides who will make every stop an unforgettable experience.
Price per person (double room) from €615
(Price valid upon reaching the minimum number of participants)
Single room supplement: €180
Dates
- Driver/coach transfers for the entire tour, including transfers to/from the airport or station (Lamezia Terme or Crotone)
- Professional guide service for five full days
- Seven-night stay in 4-star seaside resort Villaggio Borgo degli Ulivi, in a double/twin room or single use
- Half board treatment with breakfast and dinner (drinks included: water and ¼ of wine per adult)
- Beach service with deckchair, sunbed and beach umbrella per room
- Board and lodging for driver and lunches for guides
- Dedicated staff assistance
- Lunches during excursions
- Entrance fees for sites to be visited
- Tourist tax of the municipality of Sellia Marina
- Tips and personal extras
- Anything not expressly indicated in the section
Lamezia Terme Railway Station or Airport
Crotone Airport
Day 1 - Arrival and relax at the resort
Arrival in Calabria and transfer to the 4-star resort Villaggio Borgo degli Ulivi. Free time to enjoy the resort's services: swimming pool, equipped beach, wellness centre. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 - Le Castella, Capo Colonna and Santa Severina
After breakfast, a day dedicated to the discovery of three symbolic places in Calabria: Le Castella, with its Aragonese castle by the sea; Capo Colonna, where the last column of the temple of Hera Lacinia stands; and Santa Severina, one of the region's most picturesque medieval villages. Possibility of lunch during the excursion. Return, dinner and overnight stay in the resort.
Day 3 - Tropea and Pizzo
Breakfast and departure for Tropea, with its historic centre overlooking the sea and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola. Continuation to Pizzo, with a visit to the Murat Castle and tasting of the famous Tartufo of Pizzo (ice cream). Return to the Resort, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 - Relax and culture
Free morning to spend in the Resort or on the beach. In the afternoon, visit to the archaeological site of Roccelletta di Borgia and the Southern Museum of Lambretta in Sellia Marina. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 - Villages and spirituality: Gerace, Stilo and Monte Stella
Breakfast and departure for Gerace, with its imposing Norman cathedral, and for Stilo, where the evocative Byzantine Catholic church stands. Last stop at the rock sanctuary of Monte Stella. Return, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6 - Reggio Calabria and Scilla
Guided tour of Reggio Calabria, with the National Archaeological Museum and the Riace Bronzes, as well as the seafront promenade overlooking the Strait of Messina. Continuation to Scilla, with the picturesque village of Chianalea. Possibility of lunch in a restaurant. Return, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7 - The Sila National Park and San Giovanni in Fiore
A day dedicated to the nature of Sila, with its unique views. Visit to San Giovanni in Fiore, famous for its Florense Abbey. Possibility of lunch in a restaurant. Return, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8 - Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Lamezia Terme or Crotone airport and end of the tour.