Itinerary
- Day 1
Lamezia Terme
You'll land in Lamezia Terme and drive along the coast toward your hotel in Calabria. The route takes you through dramatic rocky coastlines and rugged mountain terrain. Once you arrive, spend some time getting settled and beginning to explore this region, which has a rich history layered throughout.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Capo Vaticano - Tropea
Head out to Capo Vaticano first, where you'll find emerald waters, sandy beaches, and steep cliff views. After that, travel to Tropea, known as the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea. You can wander through its narrow medieval streets and see shops, palaces, and churches positioned right above the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Capo Vaticano panoramic area
- Exploration of Tropea old town with narrow streets and medieval architecture
Landmarks Capo Vaticano Tropea 
- Day 3
Cosenza
If you're interested, there's an option to visit the Basilica and Monastery of St. Francis of Paola, one of southern Italy's major pilgrimage sites. You'll see the reliquary chapel, cloister, and locations tied to the patron saint of fishermen. Later, drive to Cosenza, Calabria's cultural center, where you can check out the medieval old town, Gothic cathedral, and historic theater.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Basilica and Monastery of St. Francis of Paola including reliquary chapel and cloister
- Exploration of Cosenza medieval old town
- Visit to Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
- Visit to Cosenza city theater
Landmarks Basilica and Monastery of St. Francis of Paola Cosenza Medieval Old Town Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta - Day 4
Leisure Day or Aeolian Islands
You have flexibility today. Relax at your hotel if you prefer, or take an optional boat excursion (assuming weather cooperates) to the Aeolian Islands. The boat trip covers roughly 30 nautical miles from the Calabrian coast, and you'll visit the volcanic islands of Lipari and Vulcano while cruising past Stromboli.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Mini-cruise to Lipari and Vulcano Islands with cruise past Stromboli (weather permitting)
Landmarks Lipari Island Vulcano Island Stromboli Island - Day 5
Reggio Calabria - Scilla - Palmi
Travel to Reggio Calabria to see the cathedral and the archaeological museum, which houses the famous bronze statues of Riace. After that, take a walk along the waterfront promenade and Corso Garibaldi shopping street, where you'll catch views of Sicily and Mount Etna. Continue down the Costa Viola to Scilla and explore the Chianalea fishing district and Castello Ruffo. The day ends in Palmi, where you can visit the nationally important ethnological museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Reggio Calabria Cathedral
- Visit to Archaeological Museum with bronze statues of Riace
- Walk along Lungomare waterfront promenade
- Exploration of Corso Garibaldi shopping street
- Exploration of Reggio Calabria historic old town
- Visit to Scilla Chianalea fishing district
- Visit to Castello Ruffo
- Visit to Palmi Ethnological Museum
Landmarks Reggio Calabria Cathedral Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria Lungomare Falcomatà Scilla Castello Ruffo Palmi Ethnological Museum - Day 6
Serra San Bruno - Pizzo
Drive up to Serra San Bruno, sitting at 790 meters elevation on the densely wooded Serre plateau. This peaceful town was founded by St. Bruno of Cologne in 1091 and became the birthplace of the Carthusian order. Later, head to Pizzo, a medieval village perched dramatically on steep cliffs overlooking a narrow bay. Visit the Castello Aragonese to learn about the Napoleonic period, see the unique cave church Piedigrotta, wander through winding alleyways, and try the local tartufo ice cream.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Serra San Bruno town and hermitage site
- Visit to Pizzo medieval village
- Visit to Castello Aragonese
- Visit to cave church Piedigrotta
- Tasting of tartufo ice cream
Landmarks Serra San Bruno Pizzo Castello Aragonese Piedigrotta Cave Church - Day 7
Zungri
You can join an optional excursion into Calabria's interior to Zungri, a major agricultural center at 571 meters on the Poro plateau. Visit a small local farm producing onions, N'duja (Calabrian spicy salami), wine, cheese, and vegetables, and taste local specialties. You'll also explore historic cave dwellings on the town's outskirts with mysterious origins. The rest of the day is yours to relax, and you'll have dinner with fellow travelers to share what you've experienced.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to local farm producing onions, N'duja, wine, cheese, and vegetables with tasting of Calabrian specialties
- Exploration of historic cave dwellings near Zungri
Landmarks Zungri - Day 8
Leisure Day
The day is completely yours to structure. Swim and relax at your hotel, or pursue your own activities. Take advantage of the hotel amenities and the beautiful landscape of sunny southern Italy however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 15
Lamezia Terme
Drive back along the coast to Lamezia Terme airport for your departure. On the way, take a final look at the tip of the Italian boot and reflect on your time in Calabria over the past several days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
