Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey that combines the wisdom of ancient agricultural traditions with the exclusive allure of the world of luxury. This guided tour will take you on a discovery of the entire silk production cycle, a local speciality carried on by a local cooperative that today supplies precious yarns to the biggest names in high fashion.

The experience begins at 10:00 AM in the evocative setting of Caracciolo Castle, home to the Silk Museum. Here you will explore the history of silk in Catanzaro, including ancient damasks, natural dyes, the mysterious “bisso” (sea silk), and historic 4-heald frames that are still in working order. From theory to nature: you will take a scenic nature loop route immersed in a Mediterranean pine forest until you reach the large Gelseto. Here, among more than 3,500 plants, you will discover the ideal habitat of silkworms and be able to observe their meticulous work up close.

The tour culminates with the true magic of craftsmanship: you will witness the reeling, the hypnotic moment when the cocoons are unraveled to create a single continuous thread over 2 km long. Finally, you'll enter the Spinning Mill, admiring machinery that is unique in Italy and transforms this masterpiece of nature into fine yarns destined for international catwalks. An unmissable experience that combines ethics, nature and prestige.