Italy · Culture

8-Day Calabria Tour from Cosenza to Tropea with Sila and Sibari

8 Days Round trip from 87100 Cosenza CS Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Archaeological Park of Sibari, an important city of Magna Graecia
  • 02 Explore Cosenza from Corso Mazzini to Cosenza Vecchia
  • 03 Discover Pizzo Calabro and Tropea on the Costa Degli Dei
  • 04 Taste local specialties including zero-km ice cream, Tartufo di Pizzo, and 'nduja

Take a beautiful tour in Calabria, starting in the heart of the Sila National Park. Visit the Archaeological Park of Sibari, an important city of Magna Graecia, and Rossano Calabro. Explore Cosenza, with its medieval villages and open-air museum, then discover the wonders of the Costa Degli Dei, including Pizzo Calabro and Tropea, the "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian." End the tour in Spilinga with a tasting of the inimitable 'nduja. TOC04

End the tour in Spilinga with a tasting of the inimitable 'nduja.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cosenza, Tropea
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cosenza

  • Arrival at the hotel in Cosenza.
  • Accommodation in the room and time to relax.

Have dinner at the hotel and stay overnight.

2
Day 02

Sila National Park and Camigliatello Silano

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • In the Sila National Park, stop at a farm for a short visit.
  • Taste the "zero-km ice cream."
  • In the Sila National Park, visit the Cupone Visitor Center, the wildlife observatories, the museum, the Geological Garden, and the Botanical Garden.
  • Walk through the village of Camigliatello Silano.
  • Have lunch at the "Farmer's Market."
  • Stop at a prestigious bakery to taste confectionery delicacies and enjoy a regenerating coffee.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Sybaris and Rossano

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • In Sybaris, visit the Archaeological Park and the Museo della Sibaritide.
  • In Rossano Scalo, visit the "Museum of Liquorice" with tasting.
  • Enjoy lunch based on typical local products.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Cosenza City Tour and Transfer to Costa Degli Dei

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Take a guided tour of Cosenza from Corso Mazzini to Cosenza Vecchia.
  • Visit the complex of the Church of San Domenico and the Cathedral.
  • Have lunch based on typical dishes.
  • In the afternoon, depart for the Costa Degli Dei.
  • Upon arrival, check in and settle into your room.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Pizzo Calabro Excursion

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • In Pizzo Calabro, taste the "Tartufo di Pizzo."
  • Walk through the historic village of the town, home to the "Murat Castle" (entrance not included).
  • Have lunch in the restaurant.

Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Guided Tour of Tropea

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Take a guided tour of the historic village of Tropea, the "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian."
  • Enjoy some free time for lunch and a walk.

Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

7
Day 07

Spilinga, Capo Vaticano, and Santa Domenica di Ricadi

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Enjoy an excursion to the Costa Degli Dei.
  • Taste the inimitable 'nduja.
  • Visit the Grotto of the Madonna delle Fonti and the small church of San Michele.
  • See the company that produces 'nduja and indulge in a tasting.
  • Stop at Capo Vaticano.
  • Visit Santa Domenica di Ricadi, with its ancient village and the church dedicated to Santa Domenica.

Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

8
Day 08

Departure from Costa Degli Dei

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.
  • Enjoy some free time for a walk along the seafront.

End of services.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 87100 Cosenza CS 2 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in a double room, with breakfast
  • 2 dinners at the hotel, 3 lunches in a restaurant/trattoria
  • Tasting of homemade ice cream, typical sweets and coffee in Sila, and "Tartufo di Pizzo"
  • Entrance and visit to the Archaeological Park and Sibaritide Museum, Amarelli Museum, and the Diocesan Museum
  • Visit with a local guide in Cosenza and Tropea
  • Entrance and visit to the San Domenico Complex, Cosenza Cathedral, and Pizzo Castle Museum
  • Souvenir parchment

What's Not Included

  • Transfers
  • Drinks
  • City tax
  • Anything that is not clearly specified

Know before you go

  • Supplement for single room:
    • 1-1 = EUR 289.00 per person

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cosenza, CS, Italia
Tour start
87100 Cosenza CS, Italia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in 87100 Cosenza CS.

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