The Christ the Redeemer statue of Maratea in Basilicata is made out of Carrara marble and stands an incredible 70 feet high (21 m), and has an enormous arm span of 63 feet equaling (19 m). The statue is located high up on a mountain and situated in front of the Santuario di San Biagio, … Read more
Amalfi Coast lemons (Sfumato d’Amalfi) are an iconic symbol of the lure and special nature of this beautiful region of Italy. The locals will tell you how their sun-kissed land, rich soil, and closeness to the sea are what allows for their prized lemon to thrive and grow to perfection. Many people may not know … Read more
Riace Bronze (Statue A) THE RIACE BRONZES One of the highlights of an exciting road trip through southern Italy was a visit to Reggio Calabria (the toe of the boot) to see the Riace Bronzes at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria. They are truly a magnificent example of physical perfection! These bronze masterpieces laid at … Read more
All of us at Tavola Tours are extremely excited to announce that we won a travel award from the prestigious Luxlife Magazine. The award was given for Best Italian Culinary & Cultural Specialist Mid-Atlantic, USA. Luxlife Magazine’s Travel & Tourism Awards cover all markets from travel agencies, tour operators, food & beverage services, hotels, transportation, … Read more
The Fascinating Tale of Magna Graecia: Greeks in Southern Italy Have you ever heard about the ancient Greek colonization of Southern Italy? Centuries ago, a significant portion of Italy’s south belonged to the Greeks. The residents of this region (present-day Calabria) were called Italiotai by the Greeks which eventually lead to the entire peninsula being … Read more