Day of Bread
Overview
09.30 : welcome in Zungri at Raìsina. 10 a.m.: after the "traditional dressing" the various phases of bread making are carried out with the participation of the guests. 11.00 am: "a massara e u massaru" will brighten the day with songs and "cunti" (tales) with tastings of typical products at km / 0 with a rich proposal to the farmer. 13.00 approximately : we attend the baking of bread with tasting of "pitta Avanti Furnu". 2.30 pm: excursion to the Caves of Zungri, visit to the cave of Our Lady of Lourdes and the painted portals through the historic center of Zungri (optional activities, about 400m away). About 3.30 p.m.: return.
Reservation can also be made on the website asfalantea.it/Reservation. Program valid from 08 March to 31 October for every Sunday except for adverse weather conditions (INFO + 393293863089).
What's Included
- Visit of the historic center of Zungri and the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Rich tasting of seasonal products from the local peasant culture
- Training demonstration, with participation of visitors in the various stages of processing
- Exhibition of sculptures and paintings by Maestro Michele Zappino
- Visit and tour at the caves of the Rungestre di Zungri settlement
- Visit to the painted portals of local artists in the historic village
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Clothing suitable for countryside and hiking
Meeting and Pickup
Lace Calabro, Briatico, Zambrone, Tropea, Ricadi, Nicotera... Agree by telephone on the precise point and the rate.
Contrada Raìsina
89867 Zungri VV, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
An exciting and fun interpretation of the typical peasant day dedicated to the rural cult of homemade bread as it was once done. From the methodical preparation of the dough, to the instant in which water, flour and yeast, expertly prepared, will become the long-awaited and fragrant shapes, "a sfurnata" (baked out of the oven) to be kept "'nta madhja" (maida). All the intermediate stages of bread making will be represented and people who wish to participate will be entertained and involved in all respects. The program has the purpose of pleasant reconstruction of rural traditions and useful training, as well as education to natural and peasant life. The day culminates with the tasting of the “zero kilometer” “sapori alla contadina” banquet; a participation in the typical cuisine with tasty native dishes, set up in an original location, "a Raìsina". For those who wish, an excursion will be organized to the rock settlement of the Zungri Caves with a visit to the Museum of Rural and Peasant Civilization, an exhibition of sculptures and paintings created by Maestro Zappino and a visit to the portals, artists' paintings in the small village historic...
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-232813P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Visit of the historic center of Zungri and the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.
- Rich tasting of seasonal products from the local peasant culture.
- Training demonstration, with participation of visitors in the various stages of processing.
- Exhibition of sculptures and paintings by Maestro Michele Zappino.
- Visit and tour at the caves of the Rungestre di Zungri settlement.
- Visit to the painted portals of local artists in the historic village.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Private transportation.
- Clothing suitable for countryside and hiking.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Day of Bread is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Day of Bread will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Visit of the historic center of Zungri and the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Rich tasting of seasonal products from the local peasant culture
- Training demonstration, with participation of visitors in the various stages of processing
- Exhibition of sculptures and paintings by Maestro Michele Zappino
- Visit and tour at the caves of the Rungestre di Zungri settlement
- Visit to the painted portals of local artists in the historic village
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Clothing suitable for countryside and hiking
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
