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Dates and Rates

Low Season

April 16, May 14,

Oct 8, Nov 12
 

2,195 Euro
Single Supplement 350 Euro 

High Season

June 11, July 16,

Aug 13, Sep 10
 

2,395 Euro
Single Supplement 450 Euro
 

WHAT IS INCLUDED

 

All travel and transfers within Italy during the tour by air conditioned Coach.    

 

A small personalized group of maximum 16  passengers.

 

Accommodations

4 and 5 Star Hotels
2 Nights in Maratea
2 Nights in Altomonte
3 nights in Siderno Marina

 

Meals

7 breakfasts

3 lunches

7 dinners

 

All meals are served at selected quality restaurants featuring local regional gastronomic specialties and fresh local produce.

 

Drinks

All lunches and dinners will include wine and water as well as coffee. Welcome drinks on evening of arrival. 

 

Guided Tours & excursions

 

Diamante, Praia a Mare, Maratea, Pollino National Park, Altomonte, Cosenza, Pizzo Calabro, Siderno, Tropea

 

Admission to the various historical sites, galleries and museums mentioned in the itinerary.

 

Professional tour leaders and local guides throughout the tour.

 

Assistance and support 24/7 in case of medical and non medical emergencies

What is not included

  • Airfare

  • Travel and Medical insurance

  • Items of personal nature, phone calls, passport and visas (if applicable), laundry or tips

  • Personal transport, excess baggage, security and government taxes, travel insurance.

  • Beverages unless specifically described.

  • Entry fees to places other than those specifically mentioned in itinerary.
   

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The toe of Italy's boot...is the mythical Region of Calabria, or as we call it, the Kingdom of the Sun.  On its west side, it is lapped by the immemorial waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea, cruising waters of Ulysses and his Argonauts, and on its east side, by the shimmering waters of the fabled Ionian Sea.  In between, the rugged and spectacular mountains of the Silla Massif.  This is more than South of Rome...this is another world, once the homeland of Italy's earliest peoples, then of the Greeks whose Calabrian colonies were an important part of Magna Graeca, then of the Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Spanish, French and host of others.  A mulitlayere place of historical fact, myth and magic.

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Day 1: Arrival in Naples

~ lunch ~ dinner ~

  • Morning: Transfer from Naples Airport to Paestum

  • Evening: Maratea Welcome Dinner Party

  • Afternoon: Paestum Guided Tour

     This morning we drive to Paestum, one of the most well preserved temples in Magna Grecia. We will also have the opportunity to visit the very interesting museum rich of a collection of Greek art and antiquities.
     

  • Late Afternoon: Transfer to Maratea

Day 2: Maratea

~ breakfast ~ lunch ~ dinner ~

  • Morning: Maratea Guided Tour

     Not many English-speaking visitors have been to Maratea, but those that have, can attest to the fact that Maratea deserves to be called "the pearl" of the Tyrrhenian sea. The resort draws travelers who enjoy a dramatic coastal setting and historic buildings. 

  • Afternoon: Praia a Mare

     Praia a Mare is a naturally inspiring destination that has gone unnoticed by most travelers who have passed up the town’s treasures which include: pedestrian only tree-lined streets and a stunning church, known as “La Madonna Della Grotta” built inside an enormous cave behind the town.

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Day 3

~ breakfast ~ lunch ~ dinner ~

  • Morning: Pollino National Park

     Pollino National Park, the largest protected area in Italy, has a wealth of landscapes to offer: great areas of wilderness, rolling hills and valleys, lush slopes and then endless upland plains.
     

  • Late Afternoon: Transfer to Altomonte

Day 4

~ breakfast  ~ dinner ~

  • Morning: Altomonte Guided Tour

     Rising up from an ancient medieval village is Altomonte. The town is situated in the center of a natural amphitheater and has many museums and art galleries.
     

  • Afternoon: At leisure

Day 5

~ breakfast ~ dinner ~

  • Morning: Cosenza Guided Tour

     Getting to know Cosenza is a delightful journey in itself. It is an ancient town where treasures await in unexpected corners and out of the way places.
     

  • Afternoon: At leisure

Day 6

~ breakfast ~ dinner ~

  • Morning: Pizzo Calabro Guided Tour

     The historical centre of Pizzo is characterized by narrow lanes and streets with many interconnecting stairways.  At the intersection of many of these lanes and streets, one finds several squares, some with fountains.  There are numerous mansions with  interesting architectural details.

  • Afternoon: Tropea at leisure

    Ringed by cliffs and wonderful sandy beaches, the Tropea promontory is still undiscovered by the big tour operators.  The main town, Tropea, easily wins the contest for prettiest town on the Calabria Tyrrhenian coast, its old palazzi built in simple golden stone on an elevation above the sea.

Day 7

~ breakfast ~ dinner ~

  • Siderno at Leisure

     Siderno is set on the Ionian coast and is 115 kilometres from the capital, Reggio di Calabria. One of the most favoured holiday destinations with Italians, Siderno has an air of glamour and is perfect for those who love a more vibrant scene and is today a great tourist and commercial centre.

  • Evening: Fairwell Dinner Party

Day 8:

~ breakfast ~

  • Transfer to Lamezia Terme


Looking for suggestions to extend your journey to Italy?

  • How about a few days on the Amalfi Coast where you will find extraordinary landscapes, gregarious people, and long, wonderful days under a hot sun.
  • What about an excursion into Basilicata or Puglia and the Ionian Sea Coast.
  • Or go to the Cinque Terre and marvel at one of the least visited but most interesting regions of Italy.

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