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Tour Features: Stay and Visit® Italy – Orofino Tours presents an unforgettable tour of unspoiled beaches in places which are still being discovered by tourists and other well known international destinations: Tropea, Pizzo Calabro, Vibo Valentia, Lamezia Terme, Cosenza, Reggio Calabria, Taormina, Aeolian Islands (Stromboli, Vulcano and Lipari). Let us whisk you away on this unique tour. All you have to do is unpack your luggage, unwind from your journey, and begin enjoying …“La Dolce Vita” while staying in our four star Grand Hotel Sabbie Bianche Resort & Spa. The natural beauty of the area has not been spoiled by high rise buildings, hotel chains, fast food restaurants and huge crowds and… while in Sicily, experience the inebriating scenery and culture of the Melting Pot of Mediterranean Civilizations. The buffet-style lunches (L) and dinners (D) will include mineral water. Breakfast (B) will be continental style. Boxed lunches will be prepared by our hotel for each full day optional tour. Day 1 - Sat - Depart from your city to Lamezia Terme (CZ). Day 2 - Sun – Lamezia - Arrive in Lamezia Terme airport or RR station and transfer to our four star Grand Hotel Sabbie Bianche Resort & Spa. Our tour bus will depart at approximately 12:00 PM. The Day 3 – Mon – Tropea - Half day optional tour 1 - Tropea with its historic center is built right on a cliff overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea with some of the most beautiful white sand beaches as well as deep and crystal clear waters. This is a perfect vacation spot for the nature lover, sun bather, shopper, and history connoisseur alike. The sun-sets are truly spectacular with the sun setting directly on the church of Santa Maria dell’Isola with Stromboli (Aeolian Island) at the horizon. Tropea is a place that once visited, remains in your heart. (B, L & D)
Day 6 - Thu – Reggio Calabria - Full day optional tour 4 – Reggio Calabria is the largest city of the region and home of the Versace family. Gianni and Donatella are the founders of the homonymous worldwide fashion chain including a large variety of high quality and unique perfumes for which Reggio is well known. The National Museum of Magna Grecia houses the “Bronze Riace” (Greek bronze statues dating back to the 5th century B.C.) In Reggio Calabria you will have free time to shop in the exclusive boutiques of Versace, Prada, Armani, Benetton, and Sisley. The promenade overlooking Sicily and the straits of Messina is known as "The most beautiful kilometer of the Italian peninsula". (B, L & D)
We reserve the right to change the itinerary and schedule times for logistic reasons. Departures from North America
These rates are not commissionable and no discounts are applicable. Airfares are not included. For more information and for reservations contact:
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CALABRIA & SICILY (CS) 
exact time will be communicated with the final documents. (Transfer for different dates and times will be at your expense). A welcome cocktail will be served upon arrival. This resort has 700 yards of private beach, a restaurant, 2 bars, boutique, amphitheatre, outdoor discotheque, large swimming pool, children's playground, small health and beauty center, gathering area ''il Cubino'', day and night entertainment. Beach umbrellas and chairs are provided to our guests free of charge. The sport activities include: football, basketball, volleyball, shooting range, 6 lit tennis courts and bocce ball. This hotel/resort will be our home away from home for the next 7 nights. (L & D)
Day 4 - Tue – Pizzo Calabro – Vibo Valentia - Full day optional tour 2 - Remains of Greek and Roman ruins are scattered throughout this region. The Roman Terme and Domus are part of a complex which includes houses and thermal baths with mosaics still visible on the walls. Two attractions in particular are worthy of note: the Church of “Santa Maria Maggiore” and a Norman castle which now houses the Archeological Museum. Gioacchino Murat King of Naples (Napoleon’s brother-in-law) was executed in this castle in 1815 because he revolted against Ferdinand 1st, the new king of Naples. While in 
Day 5 - Wed – Aeolian Islands – Full day optional tour 3 – Early in the morning we will board a speedy hydrofoil. Home of Aeolus (god of winds) according to Greek mythology, this group of seven small Sicilian islands is now a destination for the rich and famous, nobilities, celebrities and families alike in search of a quiet vacation. This is an area of extraordinary natural beauty with stunning cobalt waters, secret coves, serene and peaceful. The lighthouse of the Tyrrhenian Sea, 
Day 7 - Fri – Taormina - Full day optional tour 5 – Today we’ll have a beautiful hydrofoil excursion to 
