Mythological Calabria: from Cosenza to Costa dei Saraceni TOC05.VV
Mythological Calabria: from Cosenza to Costa dei Saraceni TOC05.VV
5 Days Starting in 87100 Cosenza, Province of Cosenza, Italy and ending in 88100 Catanzaro Lido, Province of Catanzaro, Italy
Visiting: Cosenza, Camigliatello Silano, Sila National Park, Catanzaro Lido, Crotone, Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Le Castella, Catanzaro
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TOC05
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
2-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
5-day tour of Mythology and Culture of the Region. Included tours and excursions from the Mountains of Sila and the National Park, one of the largest in Italy and Camigliatello Silano, a mountain country to the Ionian coast of Calabria, visit to Crotone, city of Magna Graecia, Isola Capo Rizzuto and Le Castella, at Sanctuary of Heralacinia di Capo Colonna, Archaeological Park of Capo Colonna, towns of the Magno-Greco period.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1) Arrival/Cosenza
Location: Cosenza
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Double room
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrival at the hotel in Cosenza, room accommodation and relax. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight
Day 2) Cosenza/Camigliatello/Sila National Park/Cosenza
Location: Camigliatello Silano, Sila National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Double room
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. "Sila National Park": stop at a farm a short visit and for the tasting of the "ice cream at Km. Zero". The Park: Visitor Center Dome, wildlife observatories, Museum, Geological Garden, the Botanical Garden. Camigliatello Silano: lunch at the "Farmer’s Market". Walk in the village. On the way back, along the ss106 Silana stop at a prestigious tasting of sweet treats and regenerating coffee. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 3 : Day 3) Cosenza (Guided Waling Tour)/Costa Dei Saraceni
Location: Catanzaro Lido
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Double room
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided tour of Cosenza, the small "Athens of Calabria", founded in the IV sec. a.c. by the Bruzi. From Corso Mazzini with the MAB, Open Air Museum that includes works by Dalì, Cascella, De Chirico, Manzù, Modigliani, Rotella and others, Piazza dei Bruzi, "Cosenza Vecchia", medieval village, Church of San Domenico, Piazza Valdesi, Corso Telesio, "Piazza Grande”, the Cathedral, the Rendano Theatre, the Swabian-Norman Castle. Close to the confluence between the two rivers (Crati and Busento), lunch based on typical dishes. In the afternoon departure to the Costa dei Saraceni. Arrival at the hotel, Check-in and room accommodation. You can start to discover the wonders of the Calabrian coast with a walk on the seafront of the Lido. Return to the hotel and overnight
Day 4) Catanzaro Lido/Crotone/Isola Capo Rizzuto/Le Castella/Catanzaro Lido
Location: Crotone, Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Le Castella
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Double room
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Crotone: guided tour of the city. Capperina, Monte Sublime, Temple of the Muses, House of Pythagoras and Palazzo Zurlo, Archaeological Museum, Castle of Charles V, Garden of Pythagoras, Cathedral, Church of the Immaculate. Stop for lunch. Isola Capo Rizzuto: Sanctuary of Heralacinia di Capo Colonna, Archaeological Park of Capo Colonna, Torre Nao. Le Castella: the Aragonese Castle. Return to hotel and overnight.
Day 5) Catanzaro Lido/Catanzaro (Guided Walking Tour)/Departure
Location: Catanzaro
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Catanzaro: guided tour from Piazza Matteotti, Monumental Complex of San Giovanni, Norman Castle, Corso Mazzini, Church of Sant'Omobono, Basilica dell'Immacolata, Politeama Theatre, Palazzo de Nobili, Villa Margherita, Provincial Archaeological Museum, Masciari Theatre, Church of San Rocco, Santa Maria del Carmine, the Cathedral. Stop at the viewpoint of Bellavista. Park of Mediterranean Biodiversity, Museum Marca. End of services.
What's Included
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Accommodation
double room
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Meals – Breakfast Only
at the hotel
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Fully Guided
Cosenza Catanzaro Crotone
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Entrance Fees
Amarelli Museum and Diocesan Museum, Rossano Archaeological Museum of Crotone Biodiversity Park, Catanzaro Archaeological Park and the Sibaritide Museum Complex of San Domenico and Cosenza Cathedral
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Tasting of homemade ice cream, Sila
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Tasting of typical sweets and coffee, Sila
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Meals – Half Board
2 x Dinners in hotel
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Meals – Full Board
2 x Lunch in restaurant/trattoria
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Drinks with Meals
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Local Taxes
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Tipping and Gratuities
Optional Extras
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tiered pricing: 7/8 pax
tiered pricing: 7/8 pax
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tiered pricing: 5/6 pax
tiered pricing: 5/6 pax
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Supplement for guide in FRA/ESP/POR/GER
Supplement for guide in FRA/ESP/POR/GER
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tiered pricing: 3/4 pax
tiered pricing: 3/4 pax
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Flights are not included in this tour
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What is the maximum group size?
8 pax
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, tour is ideal also for children
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Minimum required number of passengers is 2 pax
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Local guides on the tour are in Italian or English speaking
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are not included in this tour
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can assist participants and provide optional services
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Can be other optional services booked?
Yes, of course
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Euro
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
There is free time to explore places during the tour
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrances are included as per day program
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4*
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Of course
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