Italy’s Untamed Southern Soul

Calabria’s dramatic coastlines, ancient towns, and authentic cuisine offer a raw, heartfelt connection to Southern Italy’s traditions.

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Why Visit?

Calabria captivates with wild coastlines, traditional villages, and authentic southern Italian charm. Escape the hustle and bustle of the Amalfi, it’s perfect for those seeking crystal waters, mountain backdrops, and untouched cultural experiences.

Best Time to Visit

June and September offer warm seas and fewer crowds; July–August is lively with local festivals; winter is quiet, with some coastal areas closing over the season.

Getting There & Around

Fly into Lamezia Terme; trains connect major towns, but private drivers are a must for exploring remote beaches, mountain villages, and hidden culinary gems like Tropea. It’s important to note that many locals do not speak English, and may even speak a different Italian dialect, so travelling in the area is for more confident visitors.

Accessibility

As this region is not yet developed for tourism, infrastructure can be basic in rural areas. Towns like Scilla or Tropea have stairs and steep lanes. If this is a destination you would like to explore, we work closely with our local team to assist with accessibility needs – contact us to discuss how we can support your journey.

Booking Considerations

Plan 3–4 months ahead for coastal stays in places like Tropea during summer. Boutique hotels and boat tours to the Aeolian Islands also require early bookings due to limited availability. The area is not yet set up for mass tourism and many locals do not speak English.

Discover our Southern Italy Journeys

Explore Scilla’s mythical shores, wander Reggio’s lungomare, and embrace a land where history and hospitality are deeply rooted. Discover Southern Italy at it’s finest on one of our curated itineraries

Authentic Calabria (Tropea Region), Italy

7 days
(Private Itinerary)
Depart on any date you choose
$4,650 AUDFrom Price PP
Fully Customisable

Calabria boasts a captivating blend of rugged coastlines, charming mountain villages, and rich culinary traditions.

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Naples & The Amalfi Coast

7 days
(Small Group Journey)
May to Oct 2026 (departure)
$6,390 AUDFrom Price PP
12 People Max Per Tour

Experience the breath-taking beauty of the Amalfi Coast and its seaside towns, the vibrant and colourful Naples, and the ancient...

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Sicily Bella

10 days
(Small Group Journey)
Apr to Oct 2026 (departure)
$9,990 AUDFrom Price PP
12 People Max Per Tour

Beautiful Sicily – historic, bountiful and diverse. Discover the Mediterranean’s largest island with its stunning coastline, rugged mountains, ancient ruins,...

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Aeolian Island Secrets (Sicily)

6 days
(Private Itinerary)
Depart on any date you choose
$3,650 AUDFrom Price PP
Fully Customisable

Just to the north of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea lies a volcanic archipelago. Explore the astonishingly beautiful and extremely varied landscape...

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Enchanting Puglia

9 days
(Small Group Journey)
Mar to Dec 2026 (departure)
$7,390 AUDFrom Price PP
12 People Max Per Tour

At the heel of Italy’s boot, discover beautiful whitewashed villages, stunning coastlines with turquoise coloured waters, ancient ruins and gastronomical...

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Calabria’s Unmissable Experiences

Swim beneath Tropea’s cliffside church, sample spicy ‘nduja, and hike through Aspromonte’s forested peaks. Calabria is an untamed paradise with history, authenticity, and spectacular Ionian and Tyrrhenian beaches.

Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno

Hidden between cliffs and reached by foot or boat, Spiaggia dell’Arcomagno is one of Calabria’s most magical beaches, kn...

Santa Maria dell'Isola

Perched on a rocky cliff overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, Santa Maria dell’Isola is Tropea’s most iconic landmark

Chiesetta di Piedigrotta

Just outside Pizzo, the Chiesetta di Piedigrotta is a small cave church sculpted entirely by hand into the rock

Scolacium Archaeological Park

The Scolacium Park features extensive Roman ruins, including an amphitheater, basilica, and ancient roads

Squillace & Le Castella

Explore Squillace, famed for its ancient pottery traditions and Norman castle, then head to Le Castella, where a dramati...

Ricadi

Gateway to Hidden Beaches and Coastal Culture

Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno
Calabria
Santa Maria dell'Isola
Tropea, Calabria
Chiesetta di Piedigrotta
Tropea, Calabria
Scolacium Archaeological Park
Roccelletta di Borgia, Calabria
Squillace & Le Castella
Pizzo Calabro, Calabria
Ricadi
Ricadi, Calabria

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Our Preferred Calabria Hotels

Our selection of preferred hotels blend local charm with refined luxury, offering upgraded rooms, stunning views, and thoughtful touches. Each stay is curated for comfort and exclusivity, ensuring your accommodation is as unforgettable as the destinations you explore.

Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa

Ricadi, Calabria, Italy

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Villa Paola

Tropea, Calabria, Italy

Villa Paola is a charming luxury 5-star boutique hotel with a centuries-long history. Once a former monastery, this resi...

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    In April and May 2024 we did Ormina's 'Enchanting Puglia' and 'Sicily Bella' tours. Both were amazing small group tours with 8 people on each tour. We had fantastic local guides, great drivers and comfortable Mercedes vans. Accommodation was first class and the itineraries fascinating. We highly recommend both tours for anyone wanting to be fully immersed in the culture, history, architecture and food of Southern Italy.

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    Ormina tours were exceptional for our group tour to puglia drivers were punctual guides spoke perfect english with exceptional knowledge and hotels were amazing highly recommend ormina tours.

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    I won a half day tour from Naples to a winery for a tour and lunch, including being picked up and dropped off. The tour was seamless, from the wonderful driver who whisked us up to winery. We were given a private tour in English and the Michelin star meal was sublime.

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