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Top 6 day trips things to do in Tropea

When Tropea is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Full Day Olive Oil Farm and Nicotera Tour with Calabrian lunch, Tropea1

    1. Full Day Olive Oil Farm and Nicotera Tour with Calabrian lunch

    · 4 hours

    Explore the heart of rural Calabria and uncover the secrets of olive oil production on this tour. You'll enjoy touring the rows of silver-green olive trees by tractor and trailer at a local oil farm and factory, followed by local lunch and a visit to the hilltop town of Nicotera. Start your adventure with a scenic drive towards the lush olive groves. Here, you'll hop on a rustic tractor to see where these little green gems start their story. After you've worked up an appetite, it'll be time to treat your tastebuds to a feast of flavours inspired by Calabria's culinary heritage. Your lunch is prepared with locally sourced ingredients, many made with the region's liquid gold - Calabrian olive oil. Then continue your journey to the historic town of Nicotera. Wander through its streets, absorb the authentic atmosphere, and admire the architecture of timeless monuments such as the Ruffo Castle and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The hilltop location offers great coastal views.

  2. Reggio Calabria and Scilla Tour Full Day Tour, Tropea2

    2. Reggio Calabria and Scilla Tour Full Day Tour

    · 8 hours

    Taking in both ‘Italy's most beautiful kilometre' and ‘the Calabrian Venice,' this tour is big on beauty. First up is free time in Reggio Calabria, the ‘toe of Italy'. Then, it's onward to the fishing village of Scilla. Enjoy a guided walk around Chianalea, before an optional visit to the medieval castle. Start off in Reggio Calabria, where you can stroll along the statue-lined promenade with views across the Strait of Messina to Sicily, or visit the Museum of Magna Graecia, home to the renowned "Bronzi" of Riace. For the shopping aficionados, Corso Garibaldi offers chic boutiques. Your day continues with a visit to the charming Scilla, known as the 'Calabrian Venice.' Here, you'll find a medieval castle perched above the Strait of Messina, great for panoramic views. Wander the picturesque fishermen's district, where houses stand as if dipping their toes in the water.

  3. Sunset excursion from Tropea to Capo Vaticano with aperitif, Tropea3

    3. Sunset excursion from Tropea to Capo Vaticano with aperitif

    5.0· 21 reviews· 2 hours

    Our boats are new, fast and comfortable, equipped with excellent spacious seats and a large awning to protect you from the sun. Our tours include several bathing stops to let you discover all the hidden places of our magnificent coast. Also on board you will also find lots of music and lots of fun, so as to make this experience, a unique moment accompanied by bubbles!

  1. Exclusive tour max 9 people Tropea Coast of the Gods, Tropea4

    4. Exclusive tour max 9 people Tropea Coast of the Gods

    5.0· 124 reviews· 3 hours

    Customer care by the skipper, a very restricted tour with a few people on board (max 9), many baths and dives in the water visit the most beautiful and famous places on the coast of the gods, go to discover some myths and legends that populated the place. Discover the most beautiful beaches of the Coast of the Gods with a guided boat tour departing from the port of Tropea. You will sail in transparent waters and our skipper will accompany you to the most suggestive coves where you can stop, relax and snorkel, Praja di Fuoco, The swim in the Riaci canyon, ancient Roman port, cave of the skeleton, to live a half day that you will hardly forget. A light Calabrian aperitif will be served on board during the excursion. our stops: CAVES OF RIACI ANCIENT ROMAN PORT VATICAN HEAD CAVE OF THE SKELETON PRAJA I FOCU BEACH

  2. Tropea - Santa Domenica - Capo Vaticano, Tropea5

    5. Tropea - Santa Domenica - Capo Vaticano

    4.9· 173 reviews· 3 hours

    Crystal clear water, sandy bottoms, coves and fish are just some of the magnificent things to see on our excursions. We will also take you to visit some of the most famous caves on the Costa degli Dei. All accompanied by an aperitif based on typical Calabrian products. What are you waiting for, dive with us!!

  3. Excursion by Sailing Yacht, Tropea6

    6. Excursion by Sailing Yacht

    4.0· 53 reviews· 3.5 hours

    An unmissable way to spend a day in a different and not everyday way: a sailing boat excursion to admire the beauty of a stretch of coast defined as among the most beautiful in the world. Starting from Tropea, you will visit the white cave, and going forward you will pass by Formicoli, the Bay of Riaci, finally arriving at Capo Vaticano, known for its small beaches, such as Cala di Fuoco, with a clear and crystalline sea. It will be possible to swim or snorkel with the equipment on board and dive into the waters with magnificent seabeds among schools of colorful fish.

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