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Round trip
Boat - Bike
8 days
Duration: 40 Hours
Easy
Operated by KAIKKO TROPEA SRLS
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What You’ll See on Your Trip
Vibo Marina
Vibo Marina
Acconia
Tropea
Tropea
Vibo Valentia
Vibo Valentia
Capo Vaticano
Capo Vaticano
Capo Vaticano
Chianalea
Chianalea
Chianalea
Reggio Calabria
Vibo Marina
Trip Itinerary
More information regarding the time and meeting point for the first/last day will be provided after the booking.
Private transfer organized from Lamezia Terme International Airport to the Port of Vibo Valentia Marina. Check-in and cabin assignment aboard the Gulet Pallas from 3:00 PM. At 5:00 PM, welcome aperitif and weekly program briefing. Traditional Calabrian dinner served on board and free evening in Vibo Marina.
Activity: Airport transfer, welcome drink, briefing, dinner on board
Logistics: Overnight stay aboard Gulet Pallas in Vibo Marina. Dinner included.
Breakfast on board. Cyclists depart for their first loop route heading north. Guided stops at the cliffside Piedigrotta Church, the Roman Villa of Acconia, and the Angitola Lake natural reserve. Return to the gulet, dinner, and overnight.
Duration & Distance: ~4.5 hours (including stops) | Distance: 65 km
Activity: Guided bike ride with Road Captain, visits to Piedigrotta, Acconia, and Lake Angitola
Logistics: Overnight aboard Gulet Pallas. Half-board included.
Km Stage: 65
Breakfast on board. Cycling south along the Coast of the Gods to visit Bivona Castle, La Rocchetta coastal watchtower, and Tropea’s Marina dell'Isola. Return to the boat in the afternoon, dinner served on board.
Duration & Distance: ~4.5 hours (including stops) | Distance: 65 km
Activity: Guided cycling, visits to Bivona Castle and Tropea Marina
Logistics: Overnight aboard Gulet Pallas. Half-board included.
Km Stage: 65
Breakfast on board. Ride up the Vibonese hills towards Vibo Valentia to visit the Norman-Swabian Castle and Archaeological Museum. Continue onto the Poro Plateau to explore the ancient rock-cut cave dwellings of Zungri. Return to port, dinner on board.
Duration & Distance: ~4.5 hours (including stops) | Distance: 50 km
Activity: Guided cycling, visits to Vibo Castle, Museum, and Zungri Caves
Logistics: Overnight aboard Gulet Pallas. Half-board included.
Km Stage: 50
Breakfast on board. A full day dedicated to sailing along the Coast of the Gods. Swimming and snorkeling stops in pristine spots including Paradiso del Sub, Tropea, and Capo Vaticano. Tender transfers available to reach secluded beaches. Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay at sea.
Duration: Full day at sea
Activity: Coastal sailing, swimming stops, tender boat trips, relaxation
Logistics: Full board / overnight on board at anchor.
Breakfast on board. Setting sail towards the breathtaking Costa Viola, with a swimming stop and lunch on board near Palmi’s Olivarella Rock. Afternoon arrival at Scilla, where the gulet docks overnight. Evening stroll in the romantic fishermen's district of Chianalea.
Duration: Full day sailing & evening stroll
Activity: Costa Viola navigation, swimming stop in Palmi, evening walk in Chianalea
Logistics: Lunch on board, overnight stay on gulet docked in Scilla.
Breakfast on board. Morning ride along the coastal route from Scilla to Reggio Calabria. Guided visit to the National Archaeological Museum to view the world-famous Riace Bronzes. Return to the gulet for the cruise back to Vibo Marina. Farewell dinner on board.
Duration & Distance: ~4.5 hours | Distance: 50 km
Activity: Coastal bike tour, museum visit in Reggio Calabria (Riace Bronzes), return cruise to Vibo Marina
Logistics: Overnight aboard Gulet Pallas in Vibo Marina. Half-board included.
Km Stage: 50
Breakfast on board, farewells, and guest disembarkation. Scheduled shuttle transfer back to Lamezia Terme International Airport. End of services.
Activity: Breakfast, check-out, and airport transfer.
Travel Tour Overview
The Coast of the Gods by Gulet & Bike Tour
The Coast of the Gods spans the breathtaking shoreline between Pizzo Calabro, Capo Vaticano, and Nicotera. A sun-drenched land where green hills roll down into turquoise waters, creating pristine coves and memorable sunsets.
This unique Sail & Bike formula takes place aboard the Gulet "Pallas", a 27-meter long and 6.5-meter wide traditional Turkish schooner designed for maximum comfort and relaxation. The boat hosts a maximum of 12 guests in 6 double/triple cabins, each equipped with its own private bathroom, ducted air conditioning/heating, a comfortable indoor lounge with TV and reading corner, and a fully equipped galley with a 24-hour bar. Outside, it features a spacious aft dining area with sofas and a large bow sunbathing deck equipped with 12 sun loungers under shade awnings. Full safety is assured by liferafts, lifejackets, fire safety systems, and a dedicated tender boat for continuous land transfers.
Accompanied by an expert Road Captain during cycle stages, guests will explore archaeological sites, coastal hills, and iconic cultural landmarks from the Vibonese area to Scilla and the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria to view the world-famous Riace Bronzes.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gulet Cruise Experience: Accommodation, half-board, and sailing aboard the 27m Gulet "Pallas" (max 12 guests).
- Guided Bike Routes: 4 coastal cycling stages with a dedicated Road Captain covering Pizzo, Tropea, Zungri, and the Costa Viola.
- Crystal Waters: Swimming stops and boat excursions in Capo Vaticano, Paradiso del Sub, and Palmi's Olivarella Rock.
- Heritage & Art: Included museum tickets for Piedigrotta Church, Zungri Cave Dwellings, Bivona Castle, and the Riace Bronzes.
- Fairy-tale Hamlets: Evening stroll through Chianalea di Scilla, the ancient fishermen's quarter.
- Gastronomy: Authentic Calabrian dinners served on board.
OPERATIONAL PERIOD: This tour runs during the months of May, June, September, and October.
The detailed itinerary may be subject to changes depending on weather conditions. Consequently, routes, stops, and visited locations might be modified or reversed (land/sea activities).
What’s Included in Your Trip
- 2 lunches served on board during boat tour days
- Mineral water with meals
- All programmed activities and excursions
- Cycle tour guide
- Coastal sailing aboard Gulet "Pallas"
- Half-board stay on board (breakfast and dinner)
- Entrance tickets to museums and archaeological parks
- Transfer A/R da/per l'aeroporto di Lamezia Terme
- Please read the Terms and conditions before making your booking
Must-Know Details
By car: A2 del Mediterraneo Highway, exit Pizzo or Vibo Valentia
By train: Vibo Valentia-Pizzo or Vibo Marina railway station.
By plane: Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
This Sail & Bike tour is open to travelers of all ages seeking a dynamic and authentic experience by land and sea. As a small group gulet holiday, you will share cozy onboard spaces and cycling routes with fellow travelers: a wonderful opportunity to make new friends in an atmosphere of mutual respect and camaraderie. For the cycling stages, a basic level of fitness is recommended, whether riding traditional bikes or e-bikes. The entire experience is organized and led by expert local guides and operators, ensuring full support, high safety standards, and genuine Calabrian hospitality.
A valid ID card or passport is required to join this tour. The itinerary, stops, and scheduled activities (both land and sea) may be subject to changes or reversals based on weather and sea conditions or operational needs to ensure guest safety. Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Any local tourist taxes not explicitly included are to be paid directly on site.
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