Italy · Culture

7-Day Calabria Tour from Sila National Park to the Stretto

7 Days Round trip from 87100 Cosenza CS Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Sila National Park with the Cupone Visitor Center, wildlife observatories, and botanical gardens
02 Taste local specialties including "Zero Km" ice cream, typical sweets, coffee, and the famous "Tartufo di Pizzo"
03 Discover the historic charm of Cosenza, from Corso Mazzini to Cosenza Vecchia, with visits to San Domenico and the Cathedral
04 Stroll through Tropea, the "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian," and the historic village of Pizzo Calabro
05 Visit Scilla and Chianalea along the Costa Viola, including the Ruffo Castle and historic churches
06 See Reggio Calabria's seafront, Archaeological Museum, and the famous "Riace Bronzes"

Travel from north to south through Calabria, beginning in the Sila National Park and Camigliatello Silano. Discover Cosenza's old and new quarters, including the Bilotti Open Air Museum area, then continue to Pizzo Calabro and Tropea, the "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian". The journey also takes you to Scilla, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, and concludes in Reggio Calabria, home to the "most beautiful promenade in Italy".

Travel from north to south through Calabria, beginning in the Sila National Park and Camigliatello Silano.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Reggio di Calabria, Cosenza, Tropea

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 stay overnight.

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, 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 enjoy a regenerating coffee.

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03

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.

Day 04

Pizzo Calabro and Tropea

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 at the restaurant.
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.

Day 05

Costa Viola, Scilla, and Chianalea

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Take a tour through the Costa Viola.
Take a guided tour of the town center of Scilla, "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.
Upon arrival, check in and settle into your room.

Overnight stay.

Day 06

Reggio Calabria and the Riace Bronzes

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Visit 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 fruit granita.

Return to the hotel for a "Goodbye" dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07

Departure from Reggio Calabria

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Free time for a walk along the seafront or for shopping.

End of services.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 87100 Cosenza CS 3 cities · 7 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 4 lunches in a restaurant/trattoria
Tasting of homemade ice cream, typical sweets and coffee in Sila, and "Tartufo di Pizzo"
Visits with a local guide in Cosenza, Pizzo and Tropea, Scilla, and Reggio Calabria
Entrance and visit to the San Domenico Complex, visit to the Cathedral of Cosenza, and Murat Castle in Pizzo
Entrance and visit to the Ruffo Castle in Scilla and the Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria

What's Not Included

Transfers
Drinks
City tax
Anything that is not clearly specified

Know before you go

Note: Tour rates change in high season or mid-season. Ask for information and rates before booking.
On Monday, the Archaeological Museum of Reggio C. is closed.
If the tour departs on Tuesday, the visit to the museum is scheduled for Day 7.
Supplement for single room:
- 1-1 = EUR 289.00 per person

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