CALABRIA
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Highlights

• Full immersion of Calabrian lifestyle with home base in the seaside town of Tropea
• Trip to Pizzo Calabro, birthplace of the famous Tartufo gelato
• Visit to a fish auction with a local chef 
• Day trip to Reggio Calabria to visit the Bronze di Riaci
• ​Lunch in the town of Scilla
• Sailing excursion on a 18-meter catamaran with lunch & wine on board
• Cooking class with a local culinary expert 
• Farm visit & cooking class with the owners 
• Guided walking tour of Tropea
• Private visit to a vineyard with lunch on the premises 
• Beach time to enjoy the coast 

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Overview
So you're ready to head to one of Italy's best-kept secret, Calabria? Than let this native of Calabria take you there! Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures is really excited to announce the 2018 adventure to this beautiful region, with our home base being one of the most beautiful towns, not just in Calabria, but perhaps all over Italy, Tropea! Led by a native of Calabria, the week promises organized activities, cooking classes, delicious food & wine lunches, day trip to a private vineyard, farm visit, a sailing excursion and plenty of afternoon time to hit the beach! We're staying in Tropea during what is still considered peak season, so ample beach time has been built in the schedule, seeing as we're staying right on the water! Don't forget your sunblock and swimsuit for this one.  We will provide the apron and ingredients for what is sure to be a delicious, sun-filled week! 

Lunch with a view!

The Amalfi Coast? Oh no, this is Tropea!

Day 1 - Arrival & Welcome Dinner 
Arrive at Lamezia Terme Airport and be greeted by Francesca for private group transfer to our accommodations in Tropea. 

​Settle​ ​into​ ​your​ ​B&B​ ​and​ ​enjoy​ ​the​ ​surroundings​ ​as​ ​you​ ​stroll​ ​down​ ​the​ ​ancient cobblestone​ ​streets​ ​of​ ​the​ ​medieval​ ​town. Perhaps grab your first gelato of the trip or even a dunk in the beautiful ocean. A welcome​ ​dinner​ ​in​ ​the​ ​center​ ​of​ ​Tropea​, ​including​ ​wine, awaits us for the evening.  

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A cobblestone street in Tropea

Day 2 - Pizzo Calabro & Fish Auction 
After​ ​breakfast,​ ​you​ ​can​ ​enjoy​ ​a​ ​free​ ​morning​ ​in​ ​Tropea. Perhaps walk to the nearby beach for a morning swim or alternatively, take a walk to familiarize yourself with the surroundings.  Tropea's​ ​historic​ ​center​ ​has​ ​many​ ​cafes,​ ​shops​ ​and​ ​restaurants.​ ​The​ ​town​ ​has​ ​three​ ​viewing platforms,​ ​where​ ​you​ ​can​ ​sit​ ​and​ ​enjoy​ ​a​ morning coffee​ ​overlooking​ ​the​ ​sea​ ​and​ ​the​ ​famous​ ​landmark​ ​of the​ ​town such as​ ​the​ ​promenade,​ ​where​ ​the​ ​church of​ ​Santa​ ​Maria​ ​Del​ ​Isola ​is​ ​situated.​ ​

In the afternoon,​ ​we'll​ ​head​ ​towards​ ​Pizzo​ ​Calabro,​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​coastal​ ​town​ ​and​ ​birthplace​ ​of​ ​the​ ​tartufo gelato.

​We'll​ ​take​ ​a​ ​walk​ ​through​ ​the​ ​charming​ ​city​ ​center​ ​and​ ​tour​ ​the​ ​Piedegrotta,​ ​a​ ​famous​ ​grotto built​ ​on​ ​the​ ​beach​ ​of​ ​Pizzo​ ​boasting​ ​life​ ​size​ ​sandstone​ ​sculptures.​ ​We​ ​will​ ​then​ ​visit​ ​the​ ​famous fish​ ​auction​ ​in​ Vibo​ ​Marina ​ ​where​ ​we​ ​will​ ​meet​ ​our​ ​chef​ ​who​ ​owns​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​restaurant​ ​by​ ​the sea.​ ​We’ll​ ​enjoy​ ​the​ ​day’s​ ​​ ​catch​ ​and​ ​visit​ ​Enzo’s​ ​kitchen​ ​and​ ​watch​ ​him​ ​prepare​ ​our​ ​dinner.​ ​The restaurant​ ​is​ ​known​ ​for​ ​its​ ​fresh​ ​seafood​ ​and​ ​wonderful​ ​food​ ​where​ ​he​ ​carefully​ ​selects the ingredients​ ​from​ ​the​ ​region,​ ​including​ ​bergamot​ oranges ​from​ ​the​ ​southern​ ​part​ ​of​ ​Calabria.​ ​We'll​ ​then dine​ ​at​ ​his​ ​restaurant​ ​for​ ​an​ ​exquisite​ ​dinner​ ​by​ ​the​ ​sea.

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Tropea's neighbor, Scilla

Day 3 - Day Trip to Reggio Calabria & Scilla 
After breakfast today, we head towards ​ Reggio​ ​Calabria ​ ​to​ ​visit​ ​the famous​ Bronze​ ​di​ ​Riaci statues,​  ​which​ ​are​ two ​famous​ ​life​ ​size​ ​bronze sculptures​ ​that​ ​came​ ​from​ ​Greece​ ​and​ ​​ ​date​ ​back​ ​centuries. They are two of the few remaining Greek bronzes, as others were later melted down.  The statues demonstrate the craftsmanship and exquisite artistic features possible during this period, which is believed to be 450 B.C. The statues were found by the sea in Riace in 1972. 

Then we visit ​ ​Scilla,​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​and​ ​picturesque​ ​seaside​ ​town​.​ ​We​ ​will​ ​stroll​ ​​ ​through the​ ​old​ ​fishing​ ​village​ ​where​ ​houses​ ​sit​ ​right​ ​on​ ​the​ ​water​ ​and​ ​learn​ ​about​ ​the​ ​history​ ​of​ ​the town. A delicious lunch​ ​awaits us in​ ​Scilla, before heading back to Tropea, where you can enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure. 

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Lunch right on the water.

Day 4 - Sailing Excursion & Lunch On The Water  
Grab your swimsuit this morning as a special sailing​ ​excursion​ awaits us today ​with​ Skipper​ ​Francesco​ ​and his​ ​18​ ​meter​ ​catamaran!

After breakfast today, we​ ​will​ ​set​ ​off​ ​for​ ​the​ ​port​ ​of​ ​Tropea​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​local​ ​skipper​ ​Francesco.​ ​We will​ ​have​ ​the​ ​chance​ ​to admire​ ​the​ ​beauty​ ​of​ ​Tropea​ ​with​ ​its​ ​houses​ ​embedded​ ​on​ ​the​ ​cliff​s ​as​ ​​ ​we​ ​​ ​head​ ​towards​ ​Capo Vaticano​ ​to​ ​view​ ​the​ ​cape.​ ​From​ ​there​ ​we​ ​can​ ​admire​ ​the​ ​beautiful​ ​scenery​ ​and​ ​snorkel​ ​around the​ ​many​ ​magical​ ​hidden​ ​grottos.

Lunch​ ​on board​ ​including​ ​fresh​ ​seafood​ ​and​ ​plenty​ ​of​ ​wine. 

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Enjoy the efforts from our cooking class

Day 5 - Cooking Class & Guided Tour 
Before​ ​today’s​ ​cooking​ ​class​ ​we​ ​will​ ​go towards​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​lookout​ ​platform​ ​in​ ​ Capo​ ​Vaticano ​ ​to see​ ​the​ ​wonderful​ ​views​ ​of​ ​the​ ​cape​ ​and​ ​the​ ​southern​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​region.​ ​From​ ​there​ ​we​ ​will​ ​be on​ ​our​ ​way​ ​to​ ​visit​ ​​ ​Signora​ ​Antonella for a special cooking class!

Today​ ​we​ ​will​ ​enjoy​ ​Catanzarese​ ​cooking​ ​in​ ​Antonella's​ ​kitchen​ ​in​ ​Santa​ ​Domenica.​ ​We​ ​will​ ​cook alongside​ ​Antonella​ ​and​ ​learn​ ​about​ ​her​ ​family​ ​recipes.​ ​​ ​Antonella​ ​is​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​most​ ​amazing cooks​ ​and​ ​works​ ​in​ ​one of the​ ​local​ ​restaurants​ ​in​ ​the​ ​town.​ ​We​ ​will​ ​include​ ​recipes​ ​for​ ​pasta, ​rice​ and​ ​meat​ ​dishes​ ​that​ ​originate​ ​from​ ​her​ ​local​ ​home​ ​town​ ​of​ ​Catanzaro. We will then enjoy lunch overlooking​ ​the​ ​sea​ ​in​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​setting. 

In the late​ ​afternoon, we will enjoy a​ ​guided​ ​walk​ ​with​ ​local​ ​artist​ ​Francesco​ ​and​ ​our translator, ​ ​Antonio.​ ​We​ ​will​ ​learn about​ ​the​ ​history​ ​of​ ​Tropea​ ​as​ ​we​ ​stroll​ ​along​ ​the​ ​cobblestone​ ​streets​ ​of​ ​the​ ​town​ ​that​ ​boast medieval​ ​​ ​architecture.​ ​

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Tasting the grapes on Francesco's vineyard

Day 6 - Vineyard Tour & Lunch on Location 
Today, we visit​ ​​the​ ​private​ ​vineyards​ ​of​ ​local resident Francesco​ ​Rombola.​ ​Francesco​ ​has​ ​revived​ ​ancient​ ​vineyards which​ ​date​ ​back​ ​to​ ​the​ ​13th​ ​century!​ While known locally as some of the best wines, some of​ ​his​ ​wines​ ​are​ ​receiving​ ​​ ​5​ star reviews ​within​ ​the​ ​wine​ ​industry all over Italy! ​Today, we will be privileged to visit​ ​his​ ​vineyard​ ​and cantina​ ​and​ ​follow​ ​the tour with​ ​a​ ​delicious and authentic 3​-​course​ ​meal​ ​prepared​ ​by​ ​his​ ​lovely wife. ​ ​Lunch and wine​ ​tasting​ will be held ​in​ ​a​ ​fairy​ ​tale setting​ ​overlooking​ ​the​ ​vineyards​ ​and​ ​the​ ​coast​ ​of​ ​Calabria.
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After our vineyard visit, you can enjoy​ ​the​ ​rest​ ​of​ ​the​ ​day​ ​at​ ​your​ ​own​ ​leisure back in Tropea.  

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Prepping the table for our lunch on the farm.

Day 7 - Farewell Cooking Class on The Farm 
Situated​ ​among olive​ ​and​ ​lemon tree​s,  ​just minutes​ ​from​ ​Tropea,​ ​today we visit chef, farm owners​ ​and​ ​local​ ​friends Peppe​ ​and​ ​Vera, who​ ​​ ​will​ ​treat​ ​us​ ​to​ ​an​ ​antipasto​ ​of​ ​locally​ ​produced​ ​cheeses,​ ​salamis​ ​and​ ​wine. We will​ ​stroll​ ​through​ ​their​ ​private​ ​farm​ ​to​ ​select​ ​seasonal​ ​​vegetables​ ​and fruits for​ ​our​ ​cooking class​. Our menu will​ ​also​ ​feature​ ​an​ ​array​ ​of​ ​local​ ​meats​ ​and​ ​vegetable​ ​dishes​ ​and 'fileja',​ ​the​ ​signature​ ​pasta​ ​of​ ​Tropea.

After​ ​our​ ​cooking​ ​class, we will​ ​enjoy​ ​the​ ​fruits​ ​of​ ​your​ ​labor​ ​under​ ​their​ ​canopy.​ ​Local​ ​wine,​ ​dessert and​ ​homemade​ ​liqueurs​ ​will also be served for what is sure to be a memorable experience. 

Enjoy your last afternoon in Tropea at your leisure. 

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A swim in the cobalt blue beaches of Tropea is a must

Day 8 - Check-Out 
Our time in Calabria is sadly winding down. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before group transfer​ ​to​ ​Lamezia​ ​Terme Airport. 



*Day to day specifics subject to change*

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PRICE, INCLUSIONS, EXCLUSIONS

• 8​ ​Days​ ​and​ ​7​ ​Nights​ ​in​ ​our​ ​charming​ ​B&B​ ​located​ ​in​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​the​ ​historic​ ​center of​ ​Tropea
• Breakfast​ ​served​ ​daily
• Group transfers​ ​to​ ​and​ ​from​ ​Lamezia Terme Airport
• Private​ ​driver​ ​for​ ​the​ ​duration​ ​of​ ​your​ ​stay​ ​to​ ​and​ ​from​ ​all​ ​locations​ ​visited​ ​in​ ​your​ ​itinerary
• English​ ​speaking​ ​guide​ ​throughout​ ​your​ ​stay
• Meals​ ​mentioned​ ​in​ ​the​ ​itinerary​ above ​including​ ​local​ ​and​ ​DOC​ ​wines
• 2​ ​Cooking​ ​classes​ ​in​ ​Tropea​ ​with​ ​full​ ​course​ ​menu​ ​to​ ​follow​ ​including​ ​aperitivo​ ​of​ ​local​ ​cheeses and​ ​salamis,​ ​local​ ​and​ ​DOC​ ​wines,​ ​dessert​ ​and​ ​homemade​ ​liqueurs
• Guided​ ​walk​ ​in​ ​Tropea
• Guided​ ​visit​ ​to​ ​Pizzo​ ​Calabro
• Cooking​ ​demo​ ​and​ ​fish​ ​auction​ ​excursion​ ​followed​ ​by​ ​full​ ​course​ ​meal​ ​at​ ​a​ ​restaurant​ ​in​ ​Vibo Marina
• Guided​ ​visit​ ​to​ ​Reggio​ ​Calabria,​ ​Scilla​ ​and​ ​lunch​ ​in​ ​Bagnara​ ​Calabro
• Guided​ ​visit​ ​to​ ​private​ ​vineyard​ ​and​ ​cantina,​ ​including​ ​wine​ ​tasting​ ​and​ ​3​ ​course​ ​meal
• Guided​ ​visit​ ​to​ ​Capo​ ​Vaticano
• Sailing​ ​excursion​ ​along​ ​the​ ​Calabrian​ ​coast​ ​with​ ​lunch​ ​onboard 

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airfare / Flights
• Personal purchases of any sort
• ​Tips / gratuities for guides & waitstaff 
• Hotel incidentals such as phone calls, mini bars and other amenities
• Meals and wine not stated above
• Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is HIGHLY recommended in order to protect your investment.  This is to ensure that you are covered in the event of loss due to cancellation by traveler or host, medical emergency, flight cancellation, lost luggage or other like event
• Anything not listed in the inclusions above​​

Price & Details​
This itinerary is currently available for private, pre-formed groups of 6 or more only. ​If you would like to request additional information, please use the form below.

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Wondering where Calabria is?? Wonder where Trope is?? If you're wondering either of these, than it's time for a trip there!