Italy · Culture

4-Day Calabria Tour with Scilla, Stilo, Gerace and Costa Viola

4 Days Round trip from Reggio Calabria RC Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the magic of the Costa Viola and the Calabrian Ionian Sea
02 Visit Scilla's Scaro Alaggio, Scategna Palace, Ruffo House, and Villa Zagari
03 See the famous Bronzi di Riace at the Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria
04 Explore the Aspromonte National Park
05 Visit Stilo's Cattolica and the historic center of Gerace

Discover the magic of the Costa Viola and the Calabrian Ionian Sea, with its pristine waters, jagged coastline, and millenary legends. This journey traces Calabria from Magna Graecia to the present day through Norman and Byzantine styles, with guided visits in Scilla, Reggio Calabria, Stilo, and Gerace. Stay in a 4-star hotel in Reggio Calabria, near "the most beautiful seafront in Italy," and explore some of the region's most historic and scenic places. SB13

Discover the magic of the Costa Viola and the Calabrian Ionian Sea, with its pristine waters, jagged coastline, and millenary legends.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Reggio di Calabria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Reggio Calabria

Arrival in Reggio Calabria.
Check-in at the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 02

Costa Viola, Scilla, and Reggio Calabria

Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour through the Costa Viola.
Take a guided tour in Scilla, including Piana delle Galee, Scaro Alaggio, Scategna Palace, Ruffo House, and Villa Zagari.
Visit the two churches of San Rocco and Maria Santissima Immacolata.
Visit Ruffo Castle and Chianalea.
Stop for lunch based on typical products.
Enjoy a guided tour in Reggio Calabria from Lungomare Falcomatà and Corso Garibaldi to the Cathedral, the Aragonese Castle, the Roman baths, and Piazza De Nava.
Visit the Archaeological Museum and the famous Bronzi di Riace.
Taste a typical fruit granita.

Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 03

Stilo, Gerace, and Aspromonte National Park

Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a guided tour of the historic center of Stilo, the Cathedral, and the Norman Castle.
Visit the Cattolica.
Enjoy lunch with typical Calabrian cuisine.
Visit Aspromonte National Park.
Take a guided tour of Gerace, including the Castle, the Cathedral, Piazza del Tocco, Palazzo Calceopulo, Palazzo Migliaccio, Palazzo Macrì, and the Borgo Maggiore Caves.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04

Departure from Reggio Calabria

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy free time and check-out.

End of services.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Reggio Calabria RC 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in a double room with breakfast
Welcome dinner, 2 lunches in a trattoria/agritourism, and granita tasting
Visits with a local guide in Scilla and Reggio Calabria, Stilo, and Gerace
Entrance and visit to the Archaeological Museum, Reggio Calabria; Ruffo Castle, Scilla; Cattolica di Stilo; and the Cathedral of Gerace

What's Not Included

Transfers
Drinks
City tax
Anything not specified

Know before you go

The Archaeological Museum is closed on Monday.
Pack private transfer (transfer airport/hotel round trip; transfer on days 2 and 3)
- 2-3 = EUR 1040.00 per person
- 4-7 = EUR 1269.00 per person
Rental car (pickup on arrival/drop-off on departure at airport/station)
- 2-4 = EUR 309.00 per person
- 2-7 = EUR 605.00 per person
Supplement for single room
- 1-1 = EUR 159.00 per person