Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer from the airport or train station to the resort. Arrive at your new home for the next seven days — the Di Marco’s comfortable resort in Capo Vaticano. Take a moment to savor your lovely suite and serene, private terrace. Enjoy a welcome dinner at Le Macine, the resort restaurant. Unwind from your journey as you are introduced to the unique flavors of Calabrian cuisine.
Day 2: After breakfast, Rosanna will accompany you to nonna Nora’s farm near the Di Marco’s resort. Nora is Roberto Di Marco’s mother, and she cultivates her land with ancient farming techniques. She raises animals naturally and grows organic fruits, vegetables and herbs. Depending on the season, you may see the production of foods like fresh ricotta cheese, various cured meats, or olive oil. Explore the farm with Rosanna and select the ingredients for your first cooking lesson. Return to Le Macine for your cooking lesson, which will focus on creating a traditional homemade pasta dish.
For lunch, you will enjoy the three-course meal you prepared. Your personal guide will take you on a beautiful drive through the coastal town of Capo Vaticano where you can find some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches in all of Italy. Following, you will continue to the stunning medieval town of Tropea, one of the most famous tourist stops in all of Calabria. Once in Tropea, you can tour the museum and historic churches. From the town, you can view the magnificent Benedictine Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Isola.
At your leisure, you may amble through the town, stopping along the way to sample the best local fare from gourmet shops. Since this medieval town sits high on a sandstone bluff, you can also admire breathtaking views of the sandy beach and crystal clear Tyrrhenian Sea. Enjoy free time in the evening.
Day 3: Following breakfast Rosanna’s husband, Roberto Di Marco, will personally transport you in his luxury yacht to the mythical fishing village of Scilla. Visit the village’s magnificent private beaches and charming little grottoes that can only be reached by boat. Enjoy lunch and wine as you take in the spectacular views from the upper deck. When you arrive in Scilla, your guide will escort you through the charming village so you can see the old-fashioned pastel huts built along the water’s edge, the inspiring 17th-century church Dello Spirito Santo, and the fountains and shops scattered through the downtown area. The yacht will leisurely cruise you back to the relaxing resort in Capo Vaticano. Dinner on your own at the resort or at one of the nearby authentic restaurants in Capo Vaticano. Enjoy free time in the evening.
Day 4: Breakfast at the resort. Spend your morning visiting the private beach, or relax by the outdoor pool. Take some time to play tennis or go horseback riding. If you’d like, hiking, bike rentals, and water activities can be arranged. Transportation will also be available to take you to Tropea if you would prefer to spend some time shopping or dining in the unique restaurants. Late in the afternoon, you will begin your next cooking lesson with Rosanna. She will teach you to prepare a homemade Calabrian main dish. Following your class, you will relax as you feast on the flavorful three course dinner you helped create.
Day 5: Breakfast. Board Di Marco’s yacht for another spectacular marine adventure around Capo Vaticano’s Costa Degli Dei – Coast of the Gods. As you drift along the coast, you will enjoy beautiful cliffs and amazing rock formations. Dive right off of the boat, and take a refreshing swim or snorkel in the crystal blue water as you take in the dramatic beauty of the coast. Have dinner on your own at the resort or one of the nearby restaurants in Capo Vaticano. Enjoy free time in the evening.
Day 6: Breakfast. Spend the day as you like enjoying the resort amenities. Lounge by the pool, or dig your toes into the sandy beach as you soak up the sun. Take a day trip to Tropea for some last-minute shopping, or hike through the lush, green hills on the Southern Italian coast. Have lunch on your own at the resort or one of the nearby tour destinations. Late afternoon, begin your final cooking lesson. Using a variety of fresh fish and seasonal organic vegetables, Rosanna will teach you to make your last Calabrian dish using the day’s fresh catch. Enjoy your farewell dinner on the resort private beach.
Day 7: Breakfast and check out. Transfer to the airport or train station.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transfers to/from Lamezia Terme airport or train station
- Six nights accommodation at a superior suite at your resort in Capo Vaticano
- Daily breakfast
- Three cooking classes with meal to follow (include first course, main dish, dessert, wine and coffee)
- Two private excursions on a luxury yacht
- Transportation by car to Tropea and surrounding areas
- Local, English-speaking guides throughout tours
- Access to all guest services including: private beach, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts.
- Horseback riding and scuba diving available for an additional charge
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