Welcome to our signature tour - the Small Group Heritage Tour of Calabria.
This 8-day tour is the only of its kind in the world, combining the best small group tour experiences with a private Heritage Tour to your family's ancestral village.
With 4-star hotels on both the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts, you will immerse yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking beauty of Calabria by exploring ancient artisan traditions, wine tasting in stunning vineyards, and indulging in local delicacies like Tropea’s famous red onions and the Tartufo di Pizzo.
You'll discover your family's unique Calabrian heritage with your personal Heritage Specialist and will enjoy your very own "bella vita."
Price is per person and is based on two travelers in shared rooms. This price includes the cost of your one-day private heritage tour, with advanced research, and private transportation on the day of your private tour.
Travelers choosing to upgrade to a single room should choose this option. This price includes the cost of your one-day private heritage tour, with advanced research, and private transportation on the day of your private tour.
You will arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport in time for the group transfer at 10:00AM and will be met by your bilingual travel host for the week, as well as your private driver.
You'll transfer to your hotel, located on the pretty Catanzaro Lido lungomare, via a visit to meet my friend, Lucia, for a visit to her family's olive grove. You'll learn about their commercial production (and awards!), and see how they integrate their family's dairy farm into the oil business.
You'll learn how to tell good olive oil from the fakes, then will have a lunch picnic-style lunch on-site, complete with local specialties and of course - their olive oil.
Following lunch, you'll continue to Catanzaro Lido where you will check into your 4-star hotel located directly on the seafront promenade, offering charming views of the Ionian Sea. We'll meet for a Welcome to Calabria aperitivo at our favorite local bar.
Overnight Catanzaro Lido.