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Mediterranean Passion

Tour from Rome to the Strait of Messina

Experience the colors, flavors and history of Southern Italy on this remarkable journey from Rome to Calabria. Discover the Eternal City, taste authentic Neapolitan pizza, admire the Amalfi Coast, walk through ancient Pompeii, explore medieval villages of Calabria and stand beside the legendary Strait of Messina.

Tour Highlights

Rome city tour and Trastevere dinner
Mozzarella di Bufala tasting in Campania
Naples guided tour and authentic pizza experience
Sorrento and Amalfi Coast excursion
Pompeii UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wine tasting at Castello di Serragiumenta
Cosenza historic center and outdoor art museum
San Francesco di Paola Sanctuary
Diamante murals and chili pepper capital
Pizzo Calabro and famous Tartufo ice cream
Tropea and the Tyrrhenian Coast
Riace Bronzes Museum in Reggio Calabria
Scilla fishing village and Strait of Messina views

Day 1 – Arrival in Rome

Arrival in Rome and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time to relax or explore nearby attractions. In the evening, join a welcome dinner in the famous Trastevere district featuring traditional Roman cuisine accompanied by live music. Overnight in Rome.

Day 2 – Discover Rome

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour of the Eternal City. Highlights include:

Colosseum (Exterior)
Imperial Forums
Piazza Venezia
Capitoline Hill
Trevi Fountain
Pantheon (Exterior)
Piazza Navona

During the tour enjoy a tasting of the traditional Roman sweet known as Maritozzo. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Afternoon free for shopping and independent sightseeing.

Day 3 – Rome to Naples

Departure for Naples with a stop to taste the famous Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, one of Italy's most celebrated protected products.

Upon arrival in Naples, check into your hotel before joining a guided city tour featuring:

Piazza Dante
Spanish Quarter
Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)
Piazza del Plebiscito
Royal Palace
Church of San Francesco di Paola
Galleria Umberto I

Taste the famous Neapolitan pastry Sfogliatella with coffee before enjoying authentic Neapolitan pizza for dinner.

Day 4 – Sorrento & Amalfi Coast

Travel to beautiful Sorrento overlooking the Bay of Naples. Explore:

Piazza Tasso
Sedile Dominova
Sorrento Cathedral
Historic center

Visit a local producer to sample the famous Limoncello made from Sorrento lemons.

Continue along the spectacular Amalfi Coast, one of Italy's most scenic drives and a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

Visit:

Positano
Amalfi
Traditional artisan shops
Coastal viewpoints
Historic alleys and piazzas

Return to Naples for overnight.

Day 5 – Pompeii, Altomonte & Cosenza

After breakfast depart for one of Italy's most important archaeological sites, Pompeii. Accompanied by a local guide, explore the ancient Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Highlights include:

Ancient Roman streets
Public baths
Temples and villas
Roman forums
Remarkably preserved frescoes and mosaics
UNESCO World Heritage monuments

After free time for lunch, continue south into Calabria. Stop at the magnificent Castello di Serragiumenta near Altomonte where you will enjoy a wine tasting experience and learn about local winemaking traditions from vineyard to bottle.

Sample regional wines accompanied by traditional Calabrian specialties before continuing to Cosenza for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 – Cosenza, Paola, Terme Luigiane & Diamante

After breakfast meet your guide and discover historic Cosenza, one of Calabria's oldest cities.

Highlights include:

Corso Mazzini
MAB Open Air Museum
Piazza dei Bruzi
Cosenza Old Town
Cosenza Cathedral
Teatro Rendano

Enjoy a tasting of a traditional local dessert before lunch in the historic center.

In the afternoon travel along the Tyrrhenian Coast visiting:

Paola

Visit the Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola, one of southern Italy's most important pilgrimage sites.

Terme Luigiane

Explore the famous thermal area known for having some of Europe's richest sulfur waters.

Diamante

Known as the "City of Murals", Diamante features more than 150 colorful artworks painted throughout the historic center.

Mural walking tour
Chili Pepper Academy
Craft shops
Historic seaside center

Return to Cosenza for overnight.

Day 7 – Pizzo Calabro, Tropea & Reggio Calabria

Departure for Pizzo Calabro, one of Calabria's most picturesque coastal towns.

Highlights include:

Murat Castle (Exterior)
Historic center
Piazza della Repubblica
Cathedral of San Giorgio
Panoramic terrace overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea

Taste the famous Tartufo di Pizzo, Calabria's iconic artisanal ice cream dessert protected by IGP status.

Continue to Tropea, widely considered one of Italy's most beautiful seaside towns.

Discover:

Historic center
Santa Maria dell'Isola
Panoramic sea terraces
Tyrrhenian Coast viewpoints
Crystal-clear beaches

Later continue to Reggio Calabria for overnight stay.

Day 8 – Reggio Calabria & Scilla

Today discover Reggio Calabria, known as the City of the Fata Morgana, where atmospheric conditions often create stunning optical illusions across the Strait of Messina.

Visit:

Lungomare Falcomatà
Corso Garibaldi
Reggio Cathedral
Aragonese Castle
Roman Baths
Piazza De Nava

A highlight is the National Archaeological Museum, home to the world-famous Riace Bronzes, masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture dating from the 5th century BC.

Continue to the legendary fishing village of Scilla.

Explore:

Chianalea fishing quarter
Ruffo Castle
Strait of Messina viewpoints
Traditional fishermen's houses
Views towards Sicily and the Aeolian Islands

Return to Reggio Calabria for overnight.

Day 9 – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for shopping, sightseeing or optional excursions before departure.

End of services.

Tour Price

Starting from € 990 per person

Included Services

8 nights accommodation in 4* and 4* Superior hotels
Daily breakfast
4 dinners
Professional local guides
Rome city tour
Naples city tour
Pompeii archaeological tour
Cosenza city tour
Pizzo Calabro tour
Tropea tour
Reggio Calabria tour
Traditional Roman breakfast experience
Mozzarella di Bufala tasting
Sfogliatella and coffee tasting in Naples
Limoncello tasting in Sorrento
Traditional dessert tasting in Cosenza
Tartufo di Pizzo tasting
Wine tasting at Castello di Serragiumenta

Optional Experiences

Private airport transfers
Self-drive rental car package
Private driver throughout the tour
Additional museum visits
Half Board or Full Board meal plans
Private local guides
Additional excursions and activities

Why Choose This Tour?

Mediterranean Passion is one of the most complete Southern Italy itineraries available. From the grandeur of Ancient Rome to the dramatic coastline of Amalfi, from the archaeological wonders of Pompeii to the authentic traditions of Calabria, this journey combines history, gastronomy, culture, UNESCO sites, coastal scenery and local experiences.

Perfect for travelers seeking authentic Italy beyond the classic northern routes, this itinerary showcases hidden gems, medieval villages, world-famous food traditions, archaeological treasures, and breathtaking Mediterranean landscapes.

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