Immerse yourself in the soul of Calabria and savor an exclusive harvest experience crafted for a small and discerning group.
An intimate, 12-person journey awaits, where you’ll savor the beauty, culture, olive oil production and more.
From the stunning Tyrrhenian coastline to an organic olive farm, to the bustling streets of Reggio Calabria, experience the true taste and lifestyle of Italy!
Detailed itinerary and Pricing are Below
Afternoon: Check-in at an elegant 4-star hotel in the heart of Reggio Calabria and time to relax.
Early evening - enjoy a delicious “meet and greet” group dinner.
Evening: Enjoy walk on the Falcomatà seafront, known as the “the most beautiful kilometer in Italy.” We think you will agree. Walk along the seafront, enjoy the view of the mountains and the illuminated Strait of Messina.
Overnight: Reggio Calabria (4-star hotel).
Included Meal: Welcome dinner.
Morning: Enjoy a delicious rooftop buffet breakfast at the hotel with wonderful views of the seafront and the city of Reggio Calabria.
After our leisurely breakfast we’ll leave for Pentedattilo, perched precariously on the slopes of Monte Calvario in Calabria, Italy, is a mesmerizing, abandoned town frozen in time.. Once a thriving agricultural village, Pentedattilo was gradually abandoned due to a combination of natural disasters, including earthquakes and landslides.
Today, wandering through its narrow, winding alleys and crumbling stone houses evokes a powerful sense of history and beauty. Pentedattilo offers a poignant glimpse into Calabria's past, a testament to the resilience of nature and the fragility of human settlements.
We’ll return in the afternoon to visit the Bergamot museum and learn about this fascinating citrus fruit only grown and cultivated in Calabria.
Our day will end with a visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria dedicated to the area of Southern Italy colonized by the Greeks. The museum renowned for having the largest collection of Greek bronzes dating back from the 5th century BC.
Evening: Free time to explore the city of Reggio and its many small trattorias. Dinner on your own.
Following our leisurely rooftop breakfast at the hotel we will depart by panoramic train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Scilla, admiring the splendid Costa Viola (the violet blue coast.)
We’ll tour Scilla (Marina Grande, Ruffo castle, fishermen's houses) and discovery of the “luntri”, the traditional boats for swordfish fishing.
A typical lunch will be served based on swordfish and seafood in Chianalea di Scilla, in a panoramic restaurant by the sea.
We’ll return to Reggio Calabria by train. A wonderful cultural experience to enjoy the clean and efficient mode of Italian transportation!
The evening is free for relaxation or personal activities.
Overnight: Reggio Calabria (4-star hotel).
Included Meals: Breakfast, Swordfish-based lunch.
Following our delicious breakfast at the hotel we will check out of the hotel and depart by private bus to Molochio, at the foot of the Aspromonte Mountains and discover a whole new world of Calabria. You will be greeted by the owners of Deliba Olive Oil production, walk among the centuries-old olive trees, watch (and maybe participate in) manual olive harvesting and discovery of local varieties of olives.
Lunch will feature a Calabrian “peasant” lunch outdoors (weather permitting) among the olive trees, with fresh local products and traditional dishes.
After lunch, we’ll visit a Slow Food oven in the town of Molochio where you will be immersed in the world of ancient grains and sourdough; tasting of bread, focaccia and artisan baked goods.
In the evening we’ll check-in at the Uliveto Principessa Resort in Cittanova with time to relax, enjoy the pool and have a light dinner at the Uliveto Principessa Resort.
Overnight: Uliveto Principessa Resort (4-star hotel).
Included: Meals: Breakfast, Traditional lunch, Light dinner
Following our delicious breakfast with local foods at the Uliveto Principessa Resort, our motorcoach awaits to take us back to Deliba for a guided tour of an oil mill where you will see the making of olive oil from start to finish. This is a rare and wonderful experience! We’ll end the day with the tasting of newly milled extra virgin olive oil! You’ll be experts when it comes to understanding how olive oil is made.
At the end of the day, we will transfer to the sundrenched city of Tropea!
Enjoy a specially prepared breakfast at the elegant 4-star Elisio hotel just a few steps from the historic center and beaches of Tropea.
All you will need is a group walk through the city, and you’ll feel right at home. You’ll have free time to start enjoying both the lively atmosphere and beauty of the beach.
The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to explore the historic center of Tropea and dine in a local restaurant.
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Tropea.
Included Meals: Breakfast – dinner on your own in the beautiful surroundings of Tropea.
After enjoying a sumptuous Breakfast at the hotel in Tropea we’ll depart by private bus to Pizzo Calabro, the “City of Ice Cream.”
We’ll walk through the historic center of Pizzo Calabro, with free time to try the famous Truffle of Pizzo (not the mushroom) in an artisan ice cream parlor and discovering recipes and variations of this world-famous ice cream.
You’ll have time to visit artisan shops, the Murat Castle and the San Giorgio Cathedral built in the 17th century.
Late afternoon, return to Tropea, free for dinner and time to enjoy the evening.
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Tropea.
Included: Meals: Breakfast
We will enjoy our delightful breakfast at the Elisio Hotel we will Enjoy the stunning stretch of the Calabrian coastline named the “Coast of the Gods” (Costa degli Dei) on an exclusive boat tour between Tropea and Capo Vaticano.
The area is known for its dramatic landscapes, featuring a mix of white sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and secluded coves. The crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea are a major draw, often likened to those of the Caribbean – not to be missed! .
This three-hour tour will have three 30-minute swim stops in the most enchanting bays where you can swim in crystal-clear waters, relax in the sun on comfortable loungers, and enjoy a delicious aperitif with local products and Calabrian wine. .
Of course, it’s weather permitting but we are very positive about the weather. .
Evening: Typical Calabrian dinner in a selected restaurant in Tropea, featuring the Red Onion of Tropea DOP (DOP means the determination of production for high-quality product).
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Tropea. .
Included Meals: Breakfast, Aperitif on board, Typical dinner with Red Onion of Tropea.
Morning (9:00 AM): Panoramic breakfast at the hotel.
Day: Entirely dedicated to relaxation and personal activities in Tropea (sea, beaches, historic center).
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Tropea.
Included: Breakfast and group celebration dinner on our last night in beautiful Tropea.
Goodbye Calabria! – As we enjoy our breakfast and check out of our hotel, we’ll say goodbye to our new friends as we will departure in our private coach for the airport, only to promise we’ll return again soon.
Learn more about this incredible opportunity!
Complete land package includes the details outlined above.
Airfare is separate.
For those interested in traveling together, a suggested flight itinerary from Chicago O’Hare will be provided.
For the next two weeks only, you can secure your place at our 2024 pricing:
Single Occupancy: $4700.00
Double Occupancy: $4200.00 (each)
Due to the unique nature and exceptional value of this intimate experience, the price will increase by $500.00 per person on June 11th.
After June 11th
Single Occupancy: $5200.00 per person
Double Occupancy: $4700.00 per person.
If interested in travel insurance, learn more here: https://www.travelexinsurance.com/
Pace of the trip.
This is not a trip where we will be up at dawn, looking at tourist attractions all day and returning at night exhausted. We will fully experience authentic Italy at a pace allowing us to absorb the beauty, culture, food and people while enjoying the Italian lifestyle. Time traveling on the motorcoach is kept to a minimum.
Experiencing Italy requires walking.
With that being said, Italians walk, and we will be walking a lot. Streets in Italy are not smooth and paved, escalators do not exist, many times there are steps.
We will not be taking taxis. In fact, they are rarely available. Experiencing another country as Italy requires living and moving about like a local.
If you are not a fan of walking this likely is not the trip for you.
The “Authentic Italy” excursions are a rich and lasting experience in the lives of those who experience it by gaining a new perspective on life and on living well.
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