b'TOUR HIGHLIGHTSPizzo Explore Calabrias charming townsFrom your base in Tropea, Italys most beautiful village, uncover the hidden gems of the toe of Italy on visits to the highland villages of Serra San Bruno and Stilo, and the historic coastal town of Scilla. Cruise to the volcanic island of StromboliTake to the water on a trip to the Aeolian Island of Stromboli and view the volcanos epic natural light show at night from your boat.ACCOMMODATIONStromboli Days 1-8Michelizia Resort, Tropea Tour Code: TRF |per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 200 per person. Supplement for solo travellers from 200.1 2 3 4Comfortable Explorer ratedperfectly fuses laid-back resort with historic town and has a Day 5Uncovering Reggio Calabria and Scilla number of attractions, including the Church of Piedigrotta. This morning, your group catches the train to ReggioYou visit this seaside church which is carved into a cave Calabria from nearby Rosarno. Despite its size andunder the limestone cliff . Inside, religious sculptures are importance as the regions main city, it retains a ruralilluminated by shafts of light cascading from above. Your ambience. You have time to explore at your leisuregroup then heads to a local caf to try the towns speciality before you travel by train to Scilla. Named after the Greek Tartufo di Pizzo, a chocolate and hazelnut gelato dessert. mythological sea monster Scylla, the town cascades down a headland to a picturesque bay backdropped by steep,Day 8Homeward bound verdant hillsides. You bid a fond farewell to Tropea this morning and head to the airport. As you drive through the sun-backed terrain, Day 6The lovely towns of Serra San Bruno and Stilo glimpsing the azure sea, you can look back on the delights Today, your group heads to the historic towns of theof undiscovered Calabria. On arrival back at Stansted, you Calabrian hills. Winding up towards the highlands of thesay goodbye to your fellow travellers and Tour Manager.Calabrian Serre you reach your fi rst destination, Serra San Bruno. This enchanting village is nestled in the mountains, surrounded by woodland and crowned by a serene monastery. After a picnic lunch, your next stop is Stilo.ItalyOverlooking an endless green sea of olive groves down to the brilliant blue Ionian Sea, this unspoilt delight has many attractive sights. You have entry to the Cattolica di Stilo, a charming 9th-century Byzantine church containing ancient frescoes. You return to your hotel for dinner this evening. LAMEZIA TERMESTROMBOLI PIZZODay 7Picturesque Pizzo by PiaggioTROPEA 7 SERRA SAN BRUNOLate morning you take the train to Pizzo, a characteristicSCILLA STILOcoastal town. Arriving at the station, you travel into theREGGIO DI CALABRIAtown centre by Piaggio Ape Calessino, an iconic ItalianSicilySICILYthree-wheeled motorcycle similar to a tuktuk. Pizzo Nights in hotel By Rail By Coach By BoatCALL US ON 01904 734936 OR VISIT RAILDISCOVERIES.COM/24TRF FOR MORE DETAILS 9'