Calabria, from Aspromonte to Magna Grecia

In the morning, private bus transfer from Reggio Calabria to Scilla (30 minutes). Walk around Scilla and the picturesque fishing village of Chianalea. Swimming is possible depending on the season. Private bus transfer to the Pentimele Fortress (30 minutes).

In the afternoon, hike from the Fortino along a scenic trail overlooking Reggio to the village of Orti. This route offers breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina, with Sicily, the Aeolian Islands, and Mount Etna visible in the background on a clear day. Late afternoon, private transfer to Gambarie (45 minutes), a popular summer resort and renowned winter sports destination.

Overnight stay and evening meal at Maria's 3* hotel.

His home-style cooking, based on local produce, has delighted us for years.

Hike through a beautiful beech and fir forest to the Garibaldi Mausoleum. This monument commemorates the battle fought by the architect of Italian unification and his supporters against the Piedmontese troops. In all seasons, the forests of Aspromonte are a true paradise for mycologists. Return via the small Rumia pond.

Overnight stay and evening meal in a 3* hotel.

Private transfer (1 hour by minibus) to Roghudi, passing through the hilltop village of Roccaforte del Greco, whose name evokes memories of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece). The hike begins in the abandoned village of Roghudi and leads to Bova, where the memory of a once-thriving Greek community still lingers. Greek influence is still visible in the architecture and in the Greek dialect spoken by the ancients. This route follows a road now used as a pasture by Calabrian cows and goats, where encounters with wolves are not uncommon.

Accommodation in Albergo Diffuso for 2 nights.

A guided tour of Bova's town center. This village is listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of Italy." We'll hike through the Valley of the Mills, followed by a friendly barbecue organized by the local San Leo cooperative within the walls of a former olive oil mill (Frantoio). This will be an opportunity to learn about traditional crops (olives, grains) and livestock farming (primarily goats). In the afternoon, we continue to Palizzi, following in the footsteps of Edward Lear. This English novelist traveled through Calabria in the 19th century, accompanied by a guide and a horse. He described his experiences in a journal, describing these places as exotic. A 30-minute private transfer will take you from Palizzi to Bova.

A visit to the "Museo della Lingua Greco-Calabra Gerhard Rohlfs". This German linguist, passionate about regional languages, left us the legacy of his research on the local dialect "le grecanico": a fascinating discovery.

A downhill hike on the southern slopes of the Aspromonte mountains, offering views of the rivers ("fiumare"), leads to a bergamot orchard in Condofuri d'Amendolea. A guided tour of "Il Bergamotto" reveals the secrets of bergamot cultivation. A minibus transfer (30 minutes) takes you to the medieval village of Pentedattilo, nestled against curious finger-shaped rocks, an unusual geological formation. Swimming is possible at the end of the day.

Overnight stay at "Il Bergamotto" or in Bova depending on accommodation availability.

Private transfer after breakfast (1 hour) from Amendolea to Reggio Calabria airport. Flight to Paris (or other French cities) in the afternoon, optional .