Calabria

Two seas, ancient forests, and the wild toe of Italy's boot.

Calabria is one of Italy’s least-visited regions, and one of its most rewarding. The Tyrrhenian and Ionian coasts offer two entirely different Mediterraneans, from the cliffside village of Tropea to the quieter beaches of the Ionian side. Inland, the Sila and Aspromonte massifs hold some of the largest ancient forests left in Italy, home to wolves and golden eagles. Greek colonists settled here millennia before Rome existed, leaving behind sites like Locri and Kaulon, and the Riace Bronzes: two of the finest Greek sculptures ever recovered, now housed in Reggio Calabria.

With Italy Explore

This itinerary is designed to inspire your journey and can be personalized to reflect your interests, with a variety of optional experiences and destinations available throughout the trip.

To ensure a more authentic and enjoyable experience, we welcome small groups of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12-14 participants.

Sample programme

Arrival and transfer to Tropea. Evening stroll through the historic centre perched on its cliff above the Tyrrhenian Sea, dinner overlooking the coast.
Morning at Tropea’s beach and old town. Afternoon drive along the Coast of the Gods to Capo Vaticano, with a coastal walk and swimming stop.
Full-day guided trekking in Aspromonte: waterfalls, chestnut forests and mountain villages. Lunch with a local shepherd family, tasting traditional Calabrian cured meats and cheeses.
Transfer to Reggio Calabria. Guided visit to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale to see the Riace Bronzes up close, followed by a walk along the seafront promenade.
Day trip along the Ionian coast: the Greek archaeological sites of Locri and Gerace’s medieval hilltop centre. Lunch in Gerace with local Calabrian specialities.
Transfer inland to the Sila plateau. Afternoon trekking or e-bike ride through pine forests and highland lakes, with a stop at a mountain dairy producing Sila caciocavallo.
Free morning for a final swim or market visit before transfer to the airport.

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