TOUR OF CALABRIA AND THE BEAUTIFUL COSTIERA 2026
Departure from BARI
DEPARTURE DATES:
16/04/2026 – 21/05/2026 – 11/06/2026
09/07/2026 – 27/08/2026 – 17/09/2026
15/10/2026
COD.
018BAEN
TRAVEL DAYS
8
Tour starts at Hotel Excelsior, Via Petroni 15, Bari and finishes in Naples (airport, train station or hotel). Please contact us for any further information concerning transfers or additional service.
Day 1 BARI - MATERA (70 km)
Departure from the centre of Bari to reach Matera: the “City of the Sassi” is known for the historic Sassi districts, recognized World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993. The area, populated since the prehistory makes Matera as one of the oldest settlements in the world. Check in, lunch at your own and in the afternoon visit of the old town on foot. Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 MATERA – CIVITA (140 km) – ALTOMONTE (40 km) – COSENZA (60 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Civita and visit the “village between the rocks”, an interesting medieval village, guardian of the culture and traditions of the Albanian communities (Arbëreshë) in Italy. Continuation towards Altomonte, a town on the heights of the Province of Cosenza that stands out for its Norman Tower, Piazza San Francesco, the heart of the village and the Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione. Later, departure for Cosenza, visit of the old town, check in and accommodation.
Day 3 COSENZA – TROPEA (120 km) – PIZZO (30 km) - COSENZA (90 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Tropea, a famous tourist center that fascinates visitors with its picturesque alleys and terraces more than fifty meters above the crystalline sea. Visit and lunch on your own. Next, continue to Pizzo, the centre of the famous Coast of the Gods, known as the “City of Ice Cream”, where there will be time to visit the town and enjoy the inevitable “Tartufo”, typical ice cream of the area. Return to Cosenza and accommodation.
RATES PER PERSON:
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- 2026 HIGH SEASON = 16/04 – 21/05 – 11/06 – 15/10
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- 2026 HIGH SEASON = 16/04 – 21/05 – 11/06 – 15/10
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- 2026 TOP SEASON = 09/07 – 27/08 – 17/09
COMFORT
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- 2026 TOP SEASON = 09/07 – 27/08 – 17/09
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- 2026 HIGH SEASON = 16/04 – 21/05 – 11/06 – 15/10
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- 2026 HIGH SEASON = 16/04 – 21/05 – 11/06 – 15/10
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN DBL- 2026 TOP SEASON = 09/07 – 27/08 – 17/09
LUXURY
PUBLIC PRICE IN SGL- 2026 TOP SEASON = 09/07 – 27/08 – 17/09
Note: accommodation in single rooms will be in double rooms for single use in both the comfort and deluxe categories.
IN THE TOWNS OF MATERA, COSENZA AND SORRENTO A CITY TAX FOR ACCOMMODATION IS NOW COMPULSORY. THIS FEE MUST BE PAID BY THE CUSTOMER AT CHECK OUT.
THE FEE INCLUDES:
- Itinerary as above according to the hotel option choice
- Private minivan or coach
- English speaking escort guide/driver up to 8 people (driver and guide with more than 8)
- Admission fee at a house/cave in Matera;
- English speaking assistant for the check in at the hotel in Sorrento;
- All transfers from day 5 to 8;
- Local guide for services on day 5, 6 and 7;
- Minibuses for transfers hotel to port and return in Sorrento (when necessary; depends on the location of the hotel) and for the visit of the island of Capri;
- Ferry Sorrento – Positano – Amalfi – Sorrento
- Fast Ferry Sorrento – Capri return ticket;
- Wi-fi on board rom day 1 to 4;
THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals, drinks, entrances, porterage, city taxes, tickets, tips extras and whatever not specified in “RATES INCLUDE”.
- PENALTIES:
- 100% in case of no-show
- 70% of expenses from 1 to 3 days before the start of the tour
- 50% of expenses from 4 to 13 days prior to tour start date
- 30% of expenses from 14 to 21 days prior to tour start date
PLANNED HOTELS OR SIMILAR – CAT. COMFORT:
Matera: Hotel San Domenico****, Via Roma 15, tel. +39/0835 256309, http://www.hotelsandomenico.it/
Cosenza: Hotel Royal****, Viale delle Medaglie d’Oro 1, tel. +39/0984 412165, https://www.hotelroyalcosenza.it/
SORRENTO: Hotel Meridiana*** , Via Bernardino Rota 1, Sorrento (NA), Tel. +39/081 8073535, https://www.lameridianasorrento.com/
PLANNED HOTELS OR SIMILAR – CAT. LUXURY:
Matera: Eurostars La Suite Matera Hotel & Spa*****, Via Lucania 137, tel. +39/0835 1970204, https://www.eurostarshotels.it/eurostars-matera-la-suite.html
Cosenza: Hotel Royal****, junior suite, Viale delle Medaglie d’Oro 1, tel. +39/0984 412165, https://www.hotelroyalcosenza.it/
META: Hotel Giosuè a Mare****, Via Caruso 2, Meta di Sorrento (NA), Tel. +39/081 8786685, https://www.giosueamare.it/en/
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