SANTA SEVERINA – REDISCOVERING THE PAST

Listed as one of the most beautiful towns in , is one of the best preserved historic centers of , the monumental heart of the province of , a small town rich in history where you can still breathe the air of the Byzantine Calabria. Called "The Ship of Stone" because of its characteristic shape, it is in a dominant position to its river valley . The charming Piazza Campo overlooking the Castello Aragonese visitablile entirely, in a charming elegant frames the cathedral dedicated to St. Anastasia, rich in works of art, the Byzantine baptistery which houses priceless treasures and the Diocesan Museum treasure trove of gold and vestments. Santa Severina is a "full immersion" in history, a precious heritage that offers visitors a journey through time.

Services included: Transfer roundtrip with bus, entrance Castello at Baptistery and Diocesan Museum, multimedia presentation, specialized tour guide, escort.

VALLI CUPE SERSALE CANYON

The largest Canyon in Europe. 10 km long and with over 100 waterfalls is one of the most precious jewels of Calabria. Canyon which conceal treasures of unexpected biodiversity, stunning views of gorges and sheer cliffs that descend hundreds of meters, numerous monumental trees, beautiful waterfalls immersed in wild places and a floral heritage of great value. For fans of naturalistic hiking or for those who want to spend a different day in contact with nature, to live a day in Valli Cupe is a unique experience. The waterfall and the “Campanaro” is a spectacular sight, 22 meters high creates a pool of fresh and transparent water where you can immerse pleasantly. Walking through a long path you reach the gorges of Crocchio, of incredible beauty. Valli Cupe, a treasure in the open, a wonderful paradise still intact and unknown.

Services included: Transfer roundtrip with bus, entrance to the 3 walking routes, specialized tour guide, escort.

LE CASTELLA FAIRYTALE VILLAGE

A fishing village with a medieval taste, very impressive and fully lived. The waves towered by the imposing Aragonese castle of the sixteenth century, making this place so charmful and mysterious. It is said that this island was once the island of Ogygia, the same sung by Homer in his Odyssey, where the hero Odysseus long dwelled, enchanted by the extraordinary beauty of the Goddess Calypso. Walking around the village of Le Castella, among the many craft shops, enjoy cool drinks in one of the many pubs enjoying a stunning view and taste the rich dishes of fresh fish in front of the sea front, is a delight. The many archaeological finds and countless treasures still submerged make this marine protected area of Capo Rizzuto, one of the most fascinating places in the Mediterranean. The village Le Castella, a fairy tale scenery where the bright colours of the day alternate with the soft lighting of the night.

Services included : Transfer roundtrip with bus, guided tour, entrance to the Castle, visit to the Greek Caves, excursion on the glass bottom boat, visit Statue of Ucciali, pottery workshop, tasting of the traditional local products, escort.

CIRO’ THE SCENTS OF THE VINEYARDS

The village of Ciro’ once called Krimisa, is one of the most important wine districts of the South. It was in these places, pleasant and generous fruit, where the flavours of tamarind and citrus blend with the scent of oleander, which developed the ancient culture of Ancient Greece. The vast expanses of fertile land led the Greeks to baptize this earth with the name Enotria, "land of wine". Even today, the entire territory is surrounded by crops of Gaglioppo, important and ancient grapes from which we get the "red Ciro’", ruby red wine from those who, for his extraordinary delicacy, was offered as a gift to the winning athletes at the Olympic contests. It was the wine of , it was the wine of Milone the strongest athlete of antiquity. The tour includes a short visit to the Saracen markets, where once opened banks exchanged and anchorage for the Turkish markets and today are home to theatre and singing. It continues with a visit to ancient cellars, where you can sip fine wines doc and taste the flavours of our tradition.

Services included: Transfer roundtrip with bus, tour guide, visit to the cellars, wine tasting of Ciro’ d.o.c wines, buffet of traditional Calabrese products

CROTONE PYTHAGORAS CITY

Crotone with its province is the outsider tourist destination. It’s a city with a thousand year history. The traces of the extraordinary period of history, in which in the city was teaching Pythagoras and Milone won seven Olympic Games, they are preserved in the archaeological park dominated by the surviving column of the temple of Hera Lacinia and in the two museums, authentic “Forzieri”. Crotone boasts the Castle Carlo V built in the ninth century to defend the incursions of the Saracens, where you can enjoy panoramic views and it hosts the Civic Museum that houses a significant collection of weapons typical of the Middle Ages. Behind the ancient city walls there is Old Town, the maze of streets and alleys, which represents the real soul of the city.

Services included: Transfer roundtrip with bus, entrance Museum, specialized tour guide, escort.

TIRIVOLO ECO-EXPERIENTIAL EXCURSION

An exciting full-immersion in the most true of nature to fully enjoy Acrobatic Courses and fun Sports Climbing. The Guided Tours reveal only the chirping of birds and the rustle of the leaves can disturb the tranquillity and the wonderful silence that characterizes these places.

Activities: 7 acrobatic courses for adults 4 acrobatic courses for children Eco-sensory routes in nature Wall climbing Tree Climbing Mountain bike rental

All activities take place under the careful supervision of a qualified instructor and using safety equipment: helmets, harness, rope, referrals and insurers. To part in the acrobatic or walking excursion it is recommended to wear hiking shoes or running shoes and comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement. It is good to always bring a sweater even in summer and a wind jacket in case of rain.

Services included: Transfer roundtrip with Bus, escort, entrance to the park, acrobatic courses, rental ADP (harness and helmet), sensory tasting, material for the activities, entertainers, assistance by qualified instructors, insurance.

SILASILA THE GREEN LUNG OF CALABRIA

In the heart of Calabria, in a landscape of pine, beech and fir, Sila offers a variety of unique landscapes. “The green lung of Calabria”, where the high mountains, on whose slopes lay quiet pools, give way to vast plains crossed by rivers and streams, making the “Park of Sila” a desirable place for nature lovers. There are three great lakes of Sila: Cecita, Arvo and Ampollino. But Sila, in the winter is also a magical and surprising place, the most beautiful place in southern Italy for winter sports. Camigliatello and Lorica boast excellent ski lifts, ski slopes, ski, bobsleigh track, over a kilometer long and offer lovely day and night walks with snowshoes. Small towns dot the area: some old and linked to the traditions of the territory, others more modern, with a strong tourist infrastructure. What unites them all is the beauty of the landscape that seems suspended between past and present, tradition and modernity.

Services included: Transfer roundtrip with bus, specialized tour guide, escort.

SAN FLORO THE SILK ROAD

The visit begins starting from the homonymous Square, which has a wonderful view, where there is a castle of 1400, within which lies the silk museum, where visitors will be escorted to admire ancient Damaschi Catanzaro and Pinna Nobilis origin of the sea silk. Here you can examine firsthand the raw silk, silk scoured, cocoons and see ancient tools used in the production of silk.

Transfer to the headquarters of the Cooperative '' Silk Nest '', whose activity is based on the chain of gelsibachicoltura, a process that starts from the ground up to the production of the precious silk. You can see the worm breeding in all its age and the demonstration of silk reeling interactively.

Services included: Transfer roundtrip with bus, entrance Museum, specialized tour guide, escort.