4 days on Costa Viola and lower Ionian See: Reggio Calabria, Gerace, Scilla

Magie della Costa Viola e basso Jonio
Magie della Costa Viola e basso Jonio
  

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
4 days and 3 nights
Italy (Reggio Calabria, Scilla, Stilo, Gerace)
Italy (Reggio Calabria)

Description

The Costa Viola and lower Ionian See: uncontaminated sea, indented coast, ancient legends and fascinating stories. 4 days stay in 4* hotel in Reggio Calabria, with visit to Scilla and Gerace. Typical quality cuisine and tastings included.

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LISTA LOCALITA/SEQUENCE OF SPOTS:

Day 1:  ARRIVAL/REGGIO CALABRIA

Day 2: REGGIO CALABRIA/SCILLA/REGGIO CALABRIA

Day 3: REGGIO CALABRIA/STILO/GERACE/REGGIO CALABRIA

Day 4: DEPARTURE/REGGIO CALABRIA

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HOTEL :

 

èHotel 4* or similar

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Program

Day 1:

ARRIVO/REGGIO CALABRIA
Arrival in Reggio Calabria, check-in. In the evening dinner at the hotel restaurant. Overnight.

Day 2:

REGGIO CALABRIA/SCILLA/REGGIO CALABRIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour through the Costa Viola. Scilla: guided tour of the town center. The village "Piana delle Galee", Scaro Alaggio, Palazzo Scategna, Ruffo house, Villa Zagari. The two churches: San Rocco and Maria Santissima Immacolata. Visit to Ruffo Castle and Chianalea, Lunch stop, based on local products. Reggio Calabria: from Lungomare Falcomatà, with the guide you cross the historic center, Corso Garibaldi. The Cathedral, the Aragonese Castle, the Roman baths, up to Piazza De Nava, the Archaeological Museum. Visit of the historical-cultural route and the famous "Bronzi di Riace". Tasting of the typical granita with fruits. Return to the hotel in the evening and overnight.

Day 3:

REGGIO CALABRIA/STILO/GERACE/REGGIO CALABRIA
Breakfast at the hotel. A journey from Magna Grecia to the present day, through Norman and Byzantine styles. Stilo: guided tour of the historic center, Duomo, Norman Castle, Cattolica. Lunch with typical Calabrian cuisine. Aspromonte National Park. Gerace: guided tour of Castello, Duomo, Piazza del Tocco, Palazzo Calceopulo, Palazzo Migliaccio, Palazzo Macrì, Grotte Borgo Maggiore. Back to the hotel, overnight.

Day 4:

PARTENZA/REGGIO CALABRIA
Breakfast in the hotel, check out and time available for a walk on the promenade. End of services.

Price includes

- Accommodation in 4* hotel, double room with breakfast
- 1 welcome dinner; 2 lunches in trattoria/agriturismo; Granita tasting
- Visit with local guide of Scilla and Reggio C., Stilo and Gerace
- Entrance and visit to the Archaeological Museum, Reggio C.*; Ruffo Castle, Scilla; Cattolica di Stilo; Gerace Cathedral

* On Monday the Archaeological Museum is closed. The visit of the Museum , will be carried out the previous afternoon or the following morning.

Price does not include

- Transfers
- Drinks at meals
- Tourist tax
- Anything not clearly specified under "Prices include"

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 èHotel or similarReggio Calabria   Reggio Calabria - Reception hotel in Reggio Calabria
2 èHotel or similarReggio Calabria
3 èHotel or similarReggio Calabria   Stilo
4   Reggio Calabria - Hotel Lobby

Accommodations provided in each place

Place
Reggio CalabriaèHotel or similar