Italy · Archaeology

5-Day Calabria Tour from Tropea to Reggio with Riace Bronzes

5 Days Round trip from Via Enrico Gagliardi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided visit to ancient Tropea, the "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian"
02 Taste the famous "Tartufo di Pizzo" in Pizzo Calabro
03 Explore Scilla, Chianalea, and the Ruffo Castle along the Costa Viola
04 See the Riace Bronzes at the National Archaeological Museum in Reggio Calabria
05 Walk through Reggio Calabria's historic center from Lungomare Falcomatà to Piazza De Nava

Explore Costa Degli Dei between Pizzo Calabro and Tropea, a land of myths, legends, and ancient history. This 5-day journey also takes you through Scilla and Reggio Calabria, combining charming coastal towns, historic centers, local tastings, and cultural landmarks. Visit the National Archaeological Museum to see the famous Riace Bronzes, a pair of ancient life-size Greek statues, along with other highlights of Calabria. TOC07

Visit the National Archaeological Museum to see the famous Riace Bronzes, a pair of ancient life-size Greek statues, along with other highlights of Calabria.

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 Reggio di Calabria, Tropea

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Costa Degli Dei

Arrival at the hotel in Costa Degli Dei.
Accommodation in your room and time to relax.

Have dinner at the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 02

Pizzo Calabro and Tropea Excursion

Have breakfast at the hotel.
In Pizzo Calabro, enjoy a guided tour of the "Castello Murat".
Walk through the village of Pizzo Calabro.
Taste the famous "Tartufo di Pizzo".
Have free time for lunch.
Enjoy a guided tour of ancient Tropea, the "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian".
Enjoy free time for shopping.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Costa Viola, Scilla, and Chianalea to Reggio Calabria

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Take a tour through the Costa Viola.
Enjoy a guided tour of the town center of Scilla, and visit the "Piana delle Galee," the Scaro Alaggio, the Scategna Palace, the Ruffo House, and Villa Zagari.
Visit the two churches: San Rocco and Maria Santissima Immacolata.
Visit the Ruffo Castle and Chianalea.
Stop for lunch based on typical products.
Depart for Reggio Calabria.
Arrive at the hotel and check in.

Spend the night there.

Day 04

Historic Reggio Calabria and the Riace Bronzes

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a guided visit to the historic center of Reggio Calabria, from Lungomare Falcomatà and Corso Garibaldi to the Aragonese Castle, the Roman baths, and Piazza De Nava.
Visit the Archaeological Museum and the famous "Riace Bronzes".
Taste the typical granita.

Return to the hotel for a goodbye dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05

Departure from Reggio Calabria

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy free time for a walk along the seafront or indulge in last-minute shopping.

End of services.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Via Enrico Gagliardi 2 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 1 lunch in a restaurant/trattoria
Visits with a local guide in Pizzo Calabro and Tropea, Scilla, and Reggio Calabria
Tasting of the "Tartufo di Pizzo" and granita tasting
Entrance and visit to the Ruffo Castle in Scilla, the Reggio Calabria Archaeological Museum, and the Pizzo Castle Museum

What's Not Included

Transfers
Drinks
City tax
Anything not clearly specified

Know before you go

On Monday, the Archaeological Museum of Reggio C. will be closed.
In case of departure of the tour on a Friday, the visit to the museum is postponed to Day 5.
Supplement for a single room: 180 Euro per person.

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