Santa Severina

Santa Severina

A scenic drive along the hills will take you to the town of Santa Severina, known as the Stone Ship, because it clings to a tuff buttress that overlooks the Neto River Valley. It enjoys the distinction of being listed as one of Italy’s prettiest towns.

The majestic, imposing Carafa Castle was built by the Normans in 1076 on the remains of the previous Byzantine fortification. Surrounded by strong, crenellated walls with a moat on three sides, it contains intricate underground labyrinths and stables, with the remains of medieval frescoes. Magnificent stucco decorations and Baroque paintings by Francesco Giordano ornament the large living rooms of the fortress. The belvedere, built in 1535 by Galeotto Carafa, overlooks the entire Marchesato as far as Crotone and the Ionian Sea.

Your visit will also include stepping into the cathedral and the beautiful Byzantine baptistery. After some free time for shopping in Santa Severina, proceed to a typical farmhouse where you’ll enjoy a glass of the famous local Calabrian wine “Cirò”, accompanied by bruschetta, cheese, and salami. A 30-min. motor coach ride will take you back to your SeaDream yacht.

Notes: Please wear good walking shoes.

A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departures times will be published onboard.

Port: Crotone

Duration: 4.5 hours

Current Price: 139 USD