Calabria and the Cedri Riviera Mini-Stay including Cooking Class, Wine Tour and Full Day Tour to the Coast of Maratea
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Tour Code: TUR-00566
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Type: Private
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Duration: 4 days -
Departs from: Tortora
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Meeting Place: hotel
Overview
Most all of the places in this area are difficult to get to if you don't know where you are going and for this reason we have put together this mini-stay in the area which really has it all including guided tours of Dino Island, Arcomagno and the Coast of Maratea as well as a unique cooking experience inside the Calabrese family's home where you get to enjoy hands on cooking and learn the traditions of Calabria's unique cuisine
This is an authentic experience in Italy's deep south and is a great way to get to know the incredible culinary traditions of Calabria famous for the 'hot pepper" and fussili dishes while being hosted in an authentic old "palazzo" in the historical center of Praia a Mare, only 200 meters from the beautiful Mediterranean sea.
Our package includes accommodation in a private Villa Vecchia located in the center of town where you can step onto the wonderfully quite tree-lined viale, dotted with cafe's and wonderful shopping. Cooking in a private Calabrese sea-side villa with Antonella Calabrese and a day tour to the coast of Maratea and a boat tour around Dino Island and Caves of Arcomgano.
Over three days, you experience numerous wine tastings, wonderful home-made pasta dishes and a variety of local specialties.
Pick up and drop off at the train station or in Lamezia or Naples is also available upon request.
For more information about the detailed itinerary, read below and get in touch with us to reserve today! This experience runs continuously from April until December!
Itinerary
Where we Visit : Praia a Mare, | Meeting Location : hotel
Upon arrival you will have time to settle into the villa located in the historical center of Praia a Mare.
Dinner this evening with the Calabrese family at the family estate.
Overnight at the villa.
Where we Visit : Dino Island,
Return in the afternoon to the beach lido for lunch and free time to explore the town of Praia a Mare
This evening we enjoy a hands on cooking experience in the Calabrese home where you will make fresh pasta and enjoy traditional Calabrese wines and time with the family in their own home.
Overnight at leisure in Praia a Mare.
Where we Visit : Maratea, Tortora,
In the afternoon, after a light lunch we will return back to Praia a Mare for beach time at leisure.
Before the sunset, we head up to La Loggia which offers spectacular views over the mountain villages of Tortora and Aieta.
Return to the villa in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Where we Visit : Praia a Mare,
Alternatively we can transfer you to other destinations in Calabria or make other arrangements for you to continue your journey~!
Inclusions/Exclusions
Tour Highlights and What's Included
Breakfast and dinner daily- Cooking class
- Culinary guide
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Daily Cleaning at Villa
- Detailed explanation of sites
- Dinner with Wine
- English speaking tour escort for the duration of the tour
What's Not Included
Travel Insurance
Pricing & Availability
Please contact us today by either phone or email for assistance with this booking.
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Toll Free : 1-866-779-2565
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Starting From : EUR 1250
(Pricing is per person based on 2 pax traveling)
Note : Price also Depends on Point of Departure & Number of Participants. Get in touch with us today to get an accurate quote!
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