Holidays in Calabria
Life in Calabria unfolds between turquoise coastlines, forested plateaus, and medieval hill towns shaped by time and tradition. Days are guided by the rhythm of the sea, the seasons, and a culture where food, family, and faith remain at the heart of everyday life. It is a place for travelers who seek space, substance, and a quieter, more genuine Italy.
Private Guided Tours of Calabria
Through trusted local relationships and thoughtful pacing, Secret Italia reveals Calabria as a living cultural landscape shaped by Magna Graecia, Byzantine monasteries, Norman hill towns, and enduring culinary traditions. From coast to mountains, each journey is guided by connection, insight, and a deep respect for the region’s history and identity.
Calabria Tours - Meet the locals!!
In the southwest corner, the Pollino National Park is Italy’s largest protected area where mountains soar above 2,200 metres, the highest peaks of southern Italy. Set among unspoiled forest and countryside and sprinkled with traditional little villages, the area is covered with beech, chestnut and oak trees and the ancient pino loricato trees which only grow here and in the Balkans. It’s also home to a wealth of exotic wild flowers and animals including golden eagles that circle in the sky over the ridges. From the summits you can see the western Tyrrhenian coast and the beaches around Maratea – not to be confused with Matera.
Best Escorted Tours of Calabria
Near to the border with Puglia are reminders of the area’s Greek past in the temple at Metaponto by the Ionian Sea, excavated archaeological sites and museums. Its 6th century BC Doric Temple (Tavole Palatine) still has 15 standing columns. This long coastline has fine, golden sand backed by the fertile Metapontina Plain where cherry orchards and citrus groves flourish in the mild climate. Metaponto and Policoro are the two best-known and most popular beach resorts and Policoro is especially noted for its crystal clear, clean waters, which are the breeding grounds of endangered sea turtles.
Calabria Food & Wine Tours
Calabria Food & Wine Tours offer an immersive journey into one of Italy’s most authentic and untouched culinary regions. Travelers can explore family-run vineyards, taste bold local wines like Cirò and Greco di Bianco, and enjoy traditional dishes crafted from recipes passed down through generations. From seaside villages to rugged mountain towns, each stop reveals Calabria’s rich culture, warm hospitality, and deep connection to its land and flavors—making every tour a delicious and memorable adventure.
Luxury Tours of Calabria
A wonderful introduction to the unspoilt mountains and hills of the ‘toe and instep’ of Southern Italy – much favored by ancient colonists though little-visited by tourists today. Journeying along the coast, we travel through more than 2000 years of an immemorial story.
Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Norman and Spanish invaders not only ‘came and conquered’ but stayed – producing cities, castles and churches from the Classical period onwards. This abundance of sites includes some real treasures: the Codex Purpureus at Rossano, the Byzantine church at Stilo and the 5th century BC Greek bronze warriors rescued from the sea at Riace – two of the finest sculptures to have survived from the Greek world.