• We strongly recommend that you purchase medical travel insurance to protect against unforeseen illnesses or injuries and associated expenses. Most U.S. health insurance plans (including Medicare and Medicaid) do not offer coverage for medical care received outside of the United States.

• Some travel insurance plans also include benefits for trip interruption due to medical reasons, baggage loss, or travel delays.

• It's crucial to consult with your doctor or a travel health clinic to assess your individual needs and receive personalized advice based on your health history.

• While there are no mandatory vaccination requirements for entering Italy, it's highly recommended to ensure you are up-to-date on routine vaccinations and to consider vaccines for hepatitis A and B, especially if engaging in activities that increase risk. COVID-19 vaccination is also recommended.

• Do you have the ability to walk 3 or 5 miles in one day, sometimes in the heat? Calabria is full of historical sites and attractions that are best explored on foot. We will sometimes be walking on uneven surfaces like cobblestone streets and sloping streets. An average of 8-15k steps a day is normal for this trip. Even if you're generally fit, the combination of distance, stairs, and hilly terrain can be more challenging than anticipated. Be prepared for a substantial amount of walking to fully experience Calabria. Our vans or bus cannot park in town centers or at sites. We may need to walk about 4-6 blocks to get to a site.

• If you have accessibility needs, please contact us before scheduling your trip so that we can discuss how to plan accordingly. This trip may not be suitable for guests who use walkers or scooters.

Calabria is known for its hospitality. Most diets can be accommodated. Please get in touch to discuss specific dietary needs.

All trips are planned in advance. Please visit our Itinerary page to see our proposed itinerary.

$5300/person double occupancy (add $750 for single)

• 8-night accommodations at a 4-star resort

• Group airport transfer to and from the resort

• Breakfast daily

• 6 dinners with wine or beer, including a special welcome dinner

• 5 lunches in theme with a winery, local cuisine, and agriturismo

• Private transportation to all visits and planned excursions

• Entrance fees to castles, museums and historic sites

• Expert guides at some of the historic sites

• A tartufo tasting in Pizzo

• Price does NOT include airfare to and from Italy, travel or cancellation insurance, resort extras, drinks or cocktails not included in the itinerary, expenses during “free time,” a tip for our drivers (it is customary to tip driver if you have been happy with the service).

• $500 deposit due at sign-up per person with remainder due 120 days prior to departure. Deposits are non-refundable.

Email CoastOfTheGodsTours@gmail.com or use the form on the Contact page to get in touch, and we’ll schedule a time to chat.

1. name "Italy" itself originated in Calabria. Ancient Greeks referred to the native inhabitants of this region as Italoi, and the name later expanded to encompass the entire peninsula,

2. Calabria is rich in natural beauty and contains Italy’s largest national park: the Pollino.

3. The area around Reggio Calabria, is the world's leading producer of bergamot, the distinctive citrus fruit used in Earl Gray Tea and some of the world’s best perfumes.

4. Calabria is situated between two coasts: the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and the Ionian Sea to the east, boasting over 500 miles of coastline with clear, turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs.

5. The city of Reggio Calabria is famous for housing the Riace Bronzes, two life-sized Greek statues from the 5th century BCE.

6. The Archeoderi Archaeological Park contains the ruins of a 4th-century synagogue. It is home to a unique mosaic that is the only one of its kind in the world.

7. The Capo Rizzuto marine reserve is the largest protected marine area in Europe and boasts an incredible variety of sea life, submerged archaeological sites, and stunning beaches.

8. Calabria is home to a significant population of Arbëreshë, an Albanian ethnolinguistic group that migrated to Italy in the 15th and 16th centuries to escape the Turkish conquest.

9. The tartufo di Pizzo, a ball of ice cream with a melted chocolate core, was supposedly invented by accident in the town of Pizzo in 1952. Legend has it that a wedding reception ran out of paper cups and the pastry chef served the dessert without one.

10. Southern Calabria is home to the Greko people, who speak an endangered Greek dialect (also known as Grecanico). Some philologists believe it to be a direct descendant of the ancient Greek dialects spoken during the period of Magna Graecia, while others suggest it evolved from Medieval Koine Greek.

11. While the region is famous for its spicy, spreadable sausage, 'nduja, Calabrian cuisine also features licorice, high-quality olive oil, and exceptional aged cheeses like Caciocavallo Silano.

12. The ruins of Sybaris, an ancient Greek colony in Calabria, were famous throughout the ancient world for their residents' opulent and extravagant lifestyle. The city was destroyed in 510 B.C., and today, visitors can walk through the archaeological site that was once synonymous with wealth and luxury.

13. The ancient city of Kroton was an intellectual center and home to the Pythagorean school, founded by Pythagoras around 530 BC.

14. Under Byzantine rule, Calabria adopted silk-making, eventually becoming Europe's main silk-producing region for five centuries.

15. The ancient Greeks settled in Calabria and called it "Enotria," or "land of wine". They planted the first vines, and some indigenous grape varieties like Gaglioppo and Greco Bianco are still used today.

16. Given a history of sieges and poverty, food preservation became an art form in Calabria. Preserving vegetables in olive oil, sun-drying tomatoes and eggplants, and curing meats were essential skills passed down through generations.

17. The oldest illustrated Christian codex Housed in the Diocesan Museum of Rossano is the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis, one of the world's oldest illustrated gospel books. This 5th-century Greek manuscript features unique miniatures, including what may be the oldest known depiction of the Last Supper.

18. A center of medieval surgical history The town of Longobucco was the birthplace of Bruno da Longobucco, a pioneering surgeon in the Middle Ages whose contributions laid the foundations for modern surgical practices.

19. In the 1950s, Venetian writer Giuseppe Berto fell in love with Capo Vaticano, deeming its beauty "full of history" and "without equal". He lived and wrote there for many years, actively working to preserve the area from modern development and land speculation.

20. The famously sweet red onions from Tropea are grown in the unique microclimate of the area, a combination of sun, sea air, and rich soil.

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