TOUR INFORMATION
Half Day tour
VISITING MONTE SANT’ELIA – GERACE – LOCRI
H 11.30 – 20.30
This trip takes you to Locri and Gerace. On the way you will stop off to
Monte S. Elia, the balcony on the Straight. It allows visitors to observe the enchanting view of the horizon, the Aeolian Islands and Sicily. There it is included a light lunch – local appetizers & “maccheroni alla calabrese“.
Monte Sant’Elia
After tasting the typical Calabrian cuisine the visit goes onwards to the archaeological area of the ancient Locri Epizephiri: the archaeological park contains significant evidence relating to the ancient Greek and Roman city.
The Archaeological area of Locri Epizephiri
Finally, a guided tour will lead you to admire Gerace, the town of the hundred churches. Located on a tuff rock, overlooking all the coastline, the historic centre offers fascinating views towards the sea. This Medieval village dates back to the tenth century and has maintained the original Byzantine urban structure.
The Historic Centre of Gerace
Rate: 50,00 euro/person
Museum/Churches entrance ticket NOT included. To be paid onsite.