6-Hour Scilla and Reggio Calabria Tour with Riace Bronzes

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Costa Viola, a land of myths and legends on the Tyrrhenian Sea
• 02 Visit Scilla's Piana delle Galee, Scaro Alaggio, Villa Zagari, and historic churches
• 03 See the Ruffo Castle and the seaside district of Chianalea
• 04 Discover Reggio Calabria's Archaeological Museum and the famous Riace Bronzes
• 05 Enjoy a typical local lunch and taste a traditional fruit granita

Explore Costa Viola, a land of myths and legends, on a tour through Scilla and Reggio Calabria. In Scilla, discover the village celebrated in the Odyssey and visit highlights such as the Piana delle Galee, Scaro Alaggio, Villa Zagari, and the churches of San Rocco and Maria Santissima Immacolata. Continue to Reggio Calabria to see the historic center, Corso Garibaldi, the Cathedral, the Aragonese Castle, the Roman baths, Piazza De Nava, and the Archaeological Museum with the famous Riace Bronzes. The experience also includes a typical local lunch and a fruit granita tasting.

Continue to Reggio Calabria to see the historic center, Corso Garibaldi, the Cathedral, the Aragonese Castle, the Roman baths, Piazza De Nava, and the Archaeological Museum with the famous Riace Bronzes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Reggio di Calabria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Costa Viola, Scilla, and Reggio Calabria Discovery

• Take a tour through the surprising Costa Viola, a land of myths and legends, heroes, and ancient history, with a succession of alternating seascapes.
• In Scilla, enjoy a guided tour of the town center, the village of Piana delle Galee, Scaro Alaggio, Scategna Palace, the Ruffo house, Villa Zagari, and the two churches of San Rocco and Maria Santissima Immacolata.
• Visit the Ruffo Castle and Chianalea.
• Lunch in a trattoria, based on typical local products.
• In Reggio Calabria, see the historic center and Corso Garibaldi, the Cathedral, the Aragonese Castle, the Roman baths, Piazza De Nava, and the Archaeological Museum.
• Follow a historical-cultural trail and see the famous Riace Bronzes.
• Taste a typical fruit granita.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Visit with a local guide of Scilla and Reggio Calabria
• Entrance and visit to the Archaeological Museum, Reggio Calabria, and Ruffo Castle, Scilla
• Lunch in a restaurant
• Granita tasting

What's Not Included

• Transfer
• Drinks
• Anything that is not clearly specified

Know before you go

• Private full-day transfer from the Catanzaro-Costa dei Saraceni area:
  • 2-3 = EUR 560.00 per person
  • 4-7 = EUR 695.00 per person
• Private full-day transfer from the Reggio C. area:
  • 2-3 = EUR 245.00 per person
  • 4-7 = EUR 290.00 per person
• Private full-day transfer from the Lamezia/Amantea, Vibo/Tropea/Costa degli Dei area:
  • 2-3 = EUR 452.00 per person
  • 4-7 = EUR 553.00 per person

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

89058 Scilla, Province of Reggio Calabria, Italy

Tour start

89058 Scilla, Province of Reggio Calabria, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.