Day 1: Welcome to Calabria - Arrival in Reggio Calabria
Arrival in Reggio Calabria, welcome at the airport, and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, free time to relax or explore the surroundings at your leisure. In the evening, a welcome dinner at the hotel followed by an overnight stay.
Day 2: Exploring Reggio Calabria - Between History and Sea
After a typical Calabrian breakfast, departure for the captivating Reggio Calabria. Visit the National Museum of Magna Graecia, the cultural heart of the city, which houses the famous Riace Bronzes, statues of invaluable value and refinement. Followed by a walk along the Falcomatà promenade, often described as the "most beautiful kilometer in Italy" thanks to its breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina. In the afternoon, free time to wander through the historic streets of Reggio or enjoy a coffee in one of its lively squares. Return to the hotel, dinner with traditional dishes, and overnight stay.
Day 3: Scilla and Chianalea - Gems of the Costa Viola
After breakfast, head to Scilla, the gem of the Costa Viola. Explore Chianalea, a picturesque fishing neighborhood often compared to the Venice of the South for its houses directly overlooking the sea. Visit the Ruffo Castle, which majestically dominates the village and offers unforgettable views. In the afternoon, transfer to Gerace, where you can admire the imposing Norman Cathedral, one of the main examples of religious architecture in Calabria. Continue to Siderno, where dinner will be a triumph of Calabrian flavors, followed by an overnight stay.
Day 4: The Calabrian Serre - Nature and Tradition
After breakfast, adventure in the Calabrian Serre, a territory of lush hills and century-old traditions. Visit a local farm where you can discover the authenticity of Calabrian land products and taste specialties such as cold cuts, cheeses, and wines. In the afternoon, freedom to explore nature trails or enjoy moments of relaxation surrounded by nature. Return to the hotel for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Crotone - Between Archaeology and Sea
After breakfast, departure for Crotone, a city with deep historical roots. Visit the National Archaeological Museum, rich in artifacts that tell the story of Magna Graecia, and the archaeological site of Capo Colonna, where a majestic temple dedicated to Hera once stood. In the afternoon, the opportunity to explore Crotone, with its streets rich in history, or relax on the golden beaches overlooking the Ionian Sea. In the late afternoon, return to Siderno to end the day with a traditional dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Journey to Sicily - Arrival in Cefalù
After breakfast, bus departure for Sicily. Crossing the Strait of Messina on a short ferry and continuing to Cefalù. Hotel accommodation. After check-in, free time to relax or explore the surroundings at your leisure. In the evening, a welcome dinner at the hotel followed by an overnight stay.
Day 7: The Magnificence of the Past - Palermo and Monreale
After breakfast, departure for a tour of Palermo and Monreale. In Palermo, the Cathedral stands with its blend of architectural styles that tell centuries of history. The nearby Palatine Chapel is a jewel of Byzantine mosaics. Lunch break in a typical market, where you can savor Sicilian street food. The journey continues to Monreale, where the Cathedral, with its sparkling and intricate golden mosaics, offers a living testimony to medieval art and devotion. From the Cathedral's terrace, the view extends over the Conca d'Oro and the blue sea. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 8: Echoes of History - Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples
After breakfast, departure for Agrigento. Arrival at the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO archaeological site, where ancient Doric temples stand majestically among olive and almond trees, witnesses to the glorious Greek past of Sicily. Hotel accommodation in the late afternoon, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 9: Ancient Charm - Villa Romana del Casale - Syracuse and Noto
After breakfast, departure for Piazza Armerina, where the Villa Romana del Casale reveals its extraordinary Roman mosaics, offering a window into the daily life of the Roman era through vivid and detailed scenes. Continue to Syracuse, a city that once rivaled Athens in terms of power and beauty. Visit the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, where the Greek Theater and the Roman Amphitheater tell stories of epic battles and theatrical performances. Continue to Ortigia, the beating heart of Syracuse, with its legendary Aretusa Fountain and the Cathedral built over a Greek temple. In the afternoon, transfer to Noto, a jewel of Sicilian baroque, where you can admire the artistic elegance of palaces and churches, like the Noto Cathedral. Hotel accommodation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 10: Towards the Volcano - Etna and Taormina
After breakfast, adventure to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. An expert guide will accompany the group through lava paths, up to the Silvestri craters where the earth smokes, highlighting the volcanic power. Later, travel to Taormina, a city nestled on a rocky terrace with breathtaking views of the sea. Visit the Greek Theater, the second-largest theater in Sicily, with a panoramic view of the sea and Etna. Walk along Corso Umberto, Taormina's main street, where you can discover artisan shops and taste local delights like the Sicilian cannolo. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 11: Exploring Catania - The Beauty of Baroque
After breakfast, departure for Catania. Visit the historic center with its baroque architecture, the Cathedral of Sant'Agata, and the Piazza del Duomo with the famous Elephant Fountain. Free time in the afternoon to further explore the city or relax. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 12: Goodbye Sicily
After breakfast, free time until transfer to Catania airport.
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