4-Hour Pizzo and Tropea Tour with Tartufo di Pizzo Tasting

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Pizzo's ancient village, the "spunduni," and the Cathedral of San Giorgio Martire
• 02 Visit Murat Castle, linked to King Gioacchino Murat
• 03 Taste the Calabrian excellence of Tartufo di Pizzo
• 04 Walk through Tropea's historic center to the sea terrace overlooking Santa Maria dell'Isola
• 05 See Tropea landmarks including via Glorizio, Palazzo Toraldo, the Norman Cathedral, Largo Villetta, and Largo Migliarese

Explore Pizzo, built on the ruins of ancient Napitia, the cradle of Magna Graecia, and later the refuge and residence of the King of Naples, Gioacchino Murat. Continue to Tropea to discover highlights such as via Glorizio, Palazzo Toraldo, the Norman Cathedral, the lookout points, Largo Villetta, and Largo Migliarese, with views over the sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola.

Explore Pizzo, built on the ruins of ancient Napitia, the cradle of Magna Graecia, and later the refuge and residence of the King of Naples, Gioacchino Murat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tropea

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pizzo and Tropea, Pearls of the Tyrrhenian Sea

• Take a guided tour of Pizzo. Walk through the ancient village, along the "spunduni," into the square of Pizzo, and visit the Cathedral of San Giorgio Martire.
• Visit Murat Castle.
• Taste a Calabrian excellence: Tartufo di Pizzo.
• Take a guided tour of Tropea, from Porta Nuova through the historic center to the sea terrace overlooking the sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola.
• Walk along via Glorizio, Palazzo Toraldo, the churches of Santa Caterina and San Giuseppe, Pont'Ercole, the Cathedral of Maria Santissima di Romania, the Norman Cathedral, the lookout points, Largo Villetta, Largo Migliarese, and the View of the Sighs.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Visit with a local guide to Pizzo Calabro and Tropea
• Entrance and visit to Murat Castle and Tropea Cathedral
• Tasting of Tartufo di Pizzo

What's Not Included

• Transfers
• Drinks
• Anything not clearly specified

Know before you go

• Private full-day transfer from the Reggio C. area:
  • 2-3 = EUR 453.00 per person
  • 4-7 = EUR 589.00 per person
• Private full-day transfer from the Cosenza area:
  • 2-3 = EUR 324.00 per person
  • 4-7 = EUR 439.00 per person
• Private full-day transfer from the Lamezia, Catanzaro/Costa dei Saraceni area:
  • 2-3 = EUR 220.00 per person
  • 4-7 = EUR 290.00 per person
• Private full-day transfer from the Vibo, Costa degli Dei area:
  • 2-3 = EUR 169.00 per person
  • 4-7 = EUR 209.00 per person

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pizzo, Province of Vibo Valentia, Italy

Tour start

89812 Pizzo VV, Italia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.