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5-Day Calabria Tour from Cosenza to Costa dei Saraceni

5 Days Round trip from 87100 Cosenza CS Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Cosenza, the small "Athens of Calabria," founded in the fourth century
02 Visit the Complex of the Church of San Domenico and the Cathedral in Cosenza
03 Discover Crotone, the historic city of Magna Graecia
04 See Isola Capo Rizzuto and the archaeological area of Capo Colonna
05 Explore Catanzaro's historic center, museums, and panoramic viewpoints

Depart from the heart of the Sila National Park and discover Cosenza, the small "Athens of Calabria," founded in the fourth century. Explore the Complex of the Church of San Domenico, Piazza Valdesi, Corso Telesio, Piazza Grande, the Cathedral, and the Rendano Theater before continuing to Crotone, the city of Magna Graecia. See Isola Capo Rizzuto and Capo Colonna, and finally explore the city of Catanzaro. TOC05

Take a guided tour of Cosenza from Corso Mazzini to Cosenza Vecchia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Catanzaro, Cosenza, Crotone

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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 overnight stay.

Day 02

Camigliatello Silano and Sila National Park

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, wildlife observatories, museum, Geological Garden, and 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 regenerating coffee.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Guided Tour of Cosenza and Transfer to Costa dei Saraceni

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 Costa dei Saraceni.
Upon arrival, check in and accommodation in the room.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04

Crotone, Isola Capo Rizzuto, and Le Castella

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Take a guided tour of the city of Crotone and visit Capperina, Mount Sublime, the Temple of the Muses, the House of Pythagoras and Palazzo Zurlo, the Castle of Charles V, the Garden of Pythagoras, the Cathedral, and the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Visit the Archaeological Museum.
Stop for lunch.
Visit Isola Capo Rizzuto, the Sanctuary of Hera Lacinia at Capo Colonna, the Archaeological Park of Capo Colonna, and Torre Nao.
Stop at Le Castella and the Aragonese Fortress.

Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Catanzaro City Tour and Departure

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Take a guided tour of Catanzaro from Piazza Matteotti to the Monumental Complex of San Giovanni, the Norman Castle, the Church of Sant'Omobono, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Politeama Theater, Palazzo de Nobili, the Provincial Archaeological Museum, the Masciari Theater, the Church of San Rocco, Santa Maria del Carmine, and the Cathedral.
Walk along Corso Mazzini and Villa Margherita.
Stop at the Bellavista viewpoint.
See the Mediterranean Biodiversity Park and the Marca Museum.

End of services.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 87100 Cosenza CS 3 cities · 5 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 and 3 lunches in a restaurant/trattoria.
Tasting of homemade ice cream, typical sweets, and coffee in Sila.
Entrance and visit to the Archaeological Park and the Sibaritide Museum; the Complex of San Domenico and Cosenza Cathedral; the Amarelli Museum and the Diocesan Museum in Rossano; the Crotone Archaeological Museum; and the Biodiversity Park.
Visits with a local guide in Cosenza, Catanzaro, and Crotone.