Italy: Highlights of Calabria
Italy: Highlights of Calabria
Embark on a journey through southern Italy, from Naples (the birthplace of pizza) to Sicily’s Catania, exploring the best spots along the way. For those seeking to venture off Italy’s beaten path, Calabria offers clear waters and the stalwart fortifications of Tropea, as well as active volcanoes on the Aeolian Islands. Besides having plenty of opportunities to relax and soak up the Mediterranean sun by the seaside, you’ll also get to test your fishing skills with the locals on a traditional boat ride. This trip promises a blend of culture, nature, history and cuisine – truly embodying the essence of Italy!
Activities
Embark on a journey through southern Italy, from Naples (the birthplace of pizza) to Sicily’s Catania, exploring the best spots along the way. For those seeking to venture off Italy’s beaten path, Calabria offers clear waters and the stalwart fortifications of Tropea, as well as active volcanoes on the Aeolian Islands. Besides having plenty of opportunities to relax and soak up the Mediterranean sun by the seaside, you’ll also get to test your fishing skills with the locals on a traditional boat ride. This trip promises a blend of culture, nature, history and cuisine – truly embodying the essence of Italy!
Activities
- Civita - Nature based hike
- Tropea - Stromboli by Night
- Reggio Calabria - Archaeological Museum
- Messina - traditional boat sailing
- Taormina - Day Trip
- Get up close and personal with the active volcanoes scattered across the Aeolian Islands and maybe take a dip in one of the sulphur springs.
- Search crumbling Greek and Roman ruins and wander the back streets of Taormina – a charming hilltop Sicilian town.
- Explore the cliffside fortifications of Tropea and unwind at the beach under the Aeolian sun. Then, hop on a boat for a tour of the Aeolian Islands and cool off with a swim in the sea.
- Taste a Neapolitan pizza in Naples – where it allegedly all began – then indulge your senses with local favourites from Civita, Tropea and Stromboli.
- See the best of Calabria in a short time by learning from the locals – try your hand at fishing with them on a traditional Messina boat ride.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Naples | ||
2 | Civita | ||
3 | Civita | ||
4 | Tropea | ||
5 | Tropea / Stromboli | ||
6 | Reggio Calabria | ||
7 | Catania | ||
8 | Taormina/Catania | ||
9 | Catania |