7-Day Calabria Cultural Tour with Tropea, Gerace and Aspromonte

Go on a guided tour of Reggio Calabria in the morning and visit the Museum for the famous Bronze Statues, the promenade defined by Gabriele D'Annunzio as the most beautiful kilometre in Italy, the Roman Baths, the Greek walls, and the Cathedral.

In the afternoon, visit Scylla and Chianalea, an ancient village of fishermen, as well as the Ruffo Castle.

Return to the hotel.

Visit Pentedattilo, an abandoned village perched on a cliff. Situated on a hill with a beautiful landscape and an almost lunar atmosphere, the village is evocative of ancient tragedies. In particular, its fame is linked to the tragedy of the Alberti family. The village is immersed in and surrounded by typical Mediterranean vegetation.

Return to the hotel.

Depart for Gerace and visit the medieval town, including the Cathedral, the treasures of the Cathedral, the Church of San Francesco, the beautiful Baroque altar, and the Norman Castle.

In the afternoon, visit the town of Locri and the remains of its glorious past, including the Museum and the Greek temple of Marasà.

Return to the hotel.

In the morning, depart for Palmi and visit the Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (House of Culture).

On the way back along the Costa Viola, the coast between Scylla and Palmi, stop on Mount St. Elias to admire the breathtaking landscape over the Tyrrhenian Sea, including the Strait of Messina, Punta Peloro, Capo Milazzo, and the Aeolian Islands.

Return to the hotel.

Visit the old town of Stilo and the famous Byzantine Basilica "The Catholic," dating from the 10th century. It is one of the most significant symbols of Basilian monasticism, with its splendid frescoes inside. Today, unfortunately, it is in a precarious state of conservation, but it remains equally reminiscent of the profound sacredness and spirituality of the Basilian monks.

Return to the hotel.

Depart for Tropea and Pizzo.

Arrive in Pizzo and visit the Church of Piedigrotta, charming and unique, excavated in sandstone just a few meters from the sea.

Visit the Aragonese Castle, infamous for Murat's execution.

Continue to Tropea, where you will visit the Cathedral, the main street with its belvedere over the Tyrrhenian Sea, and Saint Mary of the Island.

Return to the hotel.

Visit Gambarie in the Aspromonte Mountains.

Here, you can see the "Cippo di Garibaldi," the pine tree where Garibaldi sat when he was wounded. The protected area is the central point of the mountain range, dominated by the peak of Montalto, which at 1,956 meters is the highest peak and one of the most scenic spots. Aspromonte enjoys a very diverse environment, where the Mediterranean maquis gives way to dense forests.