How much does it cost?

From £1,399 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,890 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes, standard class rail is included for three short legs: Rosarno to Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria to Scilla, and Tropea to Pizzo. Most of the trip uses flights, coach and a cruise instead.

Is it escorted or independent?

Escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from start to finish.

A single base for all 7 nights, the 4-star Michelizia Resort in Tropea.

The evidence does not list current departure dates for this tour.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Undiscovered Calabria

Eight-day escorted Calabria tour based in Tropea with rail day trips

Great Rail Journeys operates this eight-day escorted tour of Calabria, the region at the toe of Italy, flying from London Stansted to Lamezia Terme with a UK Tour Manager throughout. The trip is based at a single 4-star hotel, the Michelizia Resort in Tropea, for all seven nights, with day trips out to the surrounding region rather than a series of hotel changes. Short train rides connect Rosarno to Reggio Calabria and on to the fishing village of Scilla on day 3, and Tropea to the cliffside town of Pizzo on day 7. Other days include a guided tour of Tropea itself, a night cruise to see Stromboli's volcano light up the Sciara del Fuoco, and a trip into the mountain villages of Serra San Bruno and Soriano. Wine, beer, two local liqueurs and soft drinks are included daily between 10am and 10pm. It suits travelers who want one settled base in an under-visited part of Italy rather than frequent hotel changes.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £100 since 4 Jul, to £1,399.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The evidence lists no current departure dates for this tour.
Rail travel is limited to three short regional legs, Rosarno to Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria to Scilla, and Tropea to Pizzo; most of the trip is by flight, coach or cruise, based from a single hotel in Tropea.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Tropea
Flying to Calabria
Meet the Tour Manager at London Stansted before flying to Lamezia Terme. Transfer by coach to the hotel in Tropea, with a light dinner on arrival.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2overnight: Tropea
Getting to know Tropea
A guided tour of Tropea, named Italy's most beautiful village in 2021, including views of the Santa Maria dell'Isola monastery. The afternoon is free to explore independently.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3railovernight: Tropea
Uncovering Reggio Calabria and Scilla
Train from Rosarno to Reggio Calabria, the 'Bergamot City', to see its Art Nouveau esplanade, then on to the fishing village of Scilla with its Castello Ruffo. Return by rail and coach for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4overnight: Tropea
The volcanic island of Stromboli by night
A free morning in Tropea before transferring to the port for a cruise to the volcanic island of Stromboli, with free time in Stromboli village followed by a night-time viewing of the volcano's eruptions from the boat. Dinner is not included today.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5overnight: Tropea
A free day to unwind in beautiful Tropea
A day at leisure to relax or explore Tropea's historic centre, white-sand beaches and Norman cathedral at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6overnight: Tropea
Highland towns of Serra San Bruno and Soriano
Travel by coach to the mountain village of Serra San Bruno and its monastery, then to Soriano to visit the Sanctuary of San Domenico and browse local craft shops.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7railovernight: Tropea
Exploring picturesque Pizzo
Train to Pizzo, then a nostalgic land train into the town centre to see Castello Murat and sample the local Tartufo di Pizzo dessert with amaro. Return to Tropea for the final dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8
Homeward bound
After lunch at the hotel, transfer by coach to Lamezia Terme airport for the flight back to London.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2A guided tour of Tropea, named Italy's most beautiful village in 2021, takes in the cliffside historic centre with views of the Santa Maria dell'Isola monastery.
Day 3The tour takes the train from Rosarno to Reggio Calabria, then on to Scilla, a fishing village named after the sea monster of Greek mythology.
Day 4A boat cruise crosses the Tyrrhenian Sea to the volcanic island of Stromboli, sailing at sunset to the Sciara del Fuoco to view the volcano's natural light show.
Day 6The tour visits Serra San Bruno, a village in the mountains crowned by a monastery, and Soriano, believed to have origins as early as 700 BC, including the Sanctuary of San Domenico.
Day 7The train reaches Pizzo, where a nostalgic land train carries travelers into the cliffside town center to sample Tartufo di Pizzo, a chocolate and hazelnut gelato, with an amaro herbal digestif.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
7 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Standard Class rail travel; all rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
Return flights from London Stansted to Lamezia Terme
Breakfast each day, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
All guided tours and excursions
Wine, beer, two local liqueurs and soft drinks included each day between 10am-10pm

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,399 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,890 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes, standard class rail is included for three short legs: Rosarno to Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria to Scilla, and Tropea to Pizzo. Most of the trip uses flights, coach and a cruise instead.
Is it escorted or independent?: Escorted. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from start to finish.
What hotel is used?: A single base for all 7 nights, the 4-star Michelizia Resort in Tropea.
When does it run?: The evidence does not list current departure dates for this tour.