Great Sardinia 2024

8 Days Tour Start in Cagliari – End in Olbia

Main cities: Cagliari, Su Nuraxi, Barumini, Alghero, Capo Caccia, Palau, Maddalena Island, Olbia, Nuoro, Oliena, Orgosolo.

14 Meals to include – 7 buffet breakfast, 1 lunch, 6 dinners.

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This perfectly paced 8-day tour was designed for you to enjoy a full week’s journey. You will begin inthe capitol of the island, drive through the island to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoy a walking tour of the Nuraghi, and see famous sights in the old town of Alghero. Halfway through your visit we’ll take you on an excursion where you’ll enjoy the beautiful coastline and stop at a resort. Before heading back home we will take you on a ferry ride free of charge to an exclusive coastal area named after its beautiful waters. We’ll go to a museum and take you to a vineyard to enjoy wine tasting before you head back home the next morning.

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ITINERARY

Day 1 – Welcome to Sardinia!

Welcome to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG). Your Tour Driver will be waiting for you at 11:30 am, and 3:00 pm for a private airport transfer to your hotel in Cagliari, the capital city of Sardinia. In the late afternoon, meet you Tour Director and fellow travelers before a sightseeing tour followed by a welcome dinner at local restaurant.

Hotel Lucia Capoterra, Flora or similar (2 nights)

Day 2 – Cagliari

This morning, after breakfast, follow your Local Guide to visit the Castello District with views of the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Elephant and San Pancrazio Towers. See the Basilica of San Saturno built in the 5th century. Visit the Marina District and see the Roman Ruins. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the Botanical Gardens followed by a dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 3 – Barumini – Alghero

This morning, leave the capitol city of Cagliari and enjoy a scenic drive through the interior of the island stopping at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Su Nuraxi which stands at the edge of Barumini, a farming town in Marmilla. Then, enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide to discover the most important architectural examples of early Sardinian civilization where you’ll see a special type of defensive structure that was built known as Nuraghi. This megalithic complex was established in the late 2nd millennium B.C. during the Bronze Age. It remained buried until 1949 when a massive flood washed away the earth surrounding the upper section. It is regarded as the finest and most complete example of this remarkable form of prehistoric architecture in the world. Continue on to Alghero, a beautiful town with a strong Spanish influence. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Hotel: Alghero City Hotel, Alma di Alghero or similar (2 nights)

Day 4 – Alghero – Capo Caccia

Today, enjoy a stroll through the old town of Alghero in the morning. Although part of the kingdom of Italy for many generations, this lovely old town still retains an air of the Spanish region of Catalonia since it once formed part of the kingdom of Aragon. The local residents still speak a Spanish dialect. Many of the older buildings are in a Catalan Gothic style reminiscent of Barcelona. See sights including the harbor, and the cathedral Santa Maria and Piazza Ginasio in the heart of the old town. This afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the craggy cliffs of Capo Caccia. In the evening, a scenic drive will take you to a local restaurant to experience delightful Sardinian cuisine.

Day 5 – Smeralda Coast – Olbia

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive along the fabulous Costa Smeralda coastline with its turquoise waters. Stop at the popular resort of Porto Cervo, the playground of the rich and famous developed by the Aga Khan in the 1960s, before continuing to your hotel in Olbia.

Hotel: Panorama, Martini or similar (3 nights)

Day 6 – Nuoro – Oliena – Orgosolo

Today, travel south through the Barbagia area, considered the heart of Sardinia with ancient traditions which survive alongside modern life evident in the landscape, the architecture and the cuisine. The museum in Nuoro, the capital of the province, has many reminders of the culture of this ancient population. Continue through the vineyards to Oliena where you will enjoy a wine tasting. See the ‘murales’ of Orgosolo and the famous bandit villages before enjoying dinner with local shepherds who will entertain you with local songs while you enjoy a rustic meal of local delicacies.

Day 7 – Maddalena Island

This morning, enjoy the exclusive and beautiful Costa Smeralda which owes its name to the emerald green colored waters. From the harbor town of Palau, you will take a ferry to the unspoiled island of La Maddalena. The old town perched on a hill is a charming maze of narrow streets and small squares. This is where the young Napoleon suffered the first defeat of his military areer after islanders withstood a three-day siege launched from Corsica. Enjoy the scenery and sample some of the local cuisine in your free time for lunch. Later, return to your hotel in Olbia.

Day 8 – Home

Arrivederci Sardinia! Your free, private, airport transfer will take you to Olbia airport (OLB) at 7:00am or 9:00am.

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WHAT IT IS INCLUDED

Transportation:

Private airport transfer for your tour at the arrival and departure in Cagliari at scheduled times. Should your flights not coincide with these arrival and departure transfer times, please let us know; we can arrange your transfer inexpensively to/from the airport by limousine.
Luxury air-conditioned private mini-coach,

Hotels:

Supreme First-Class Hotel or Four Class Hotels. (4 or 5 star)
All service charges, taxes, each tourist overnight city tax
Baggage handling by request. Never touch your bag. (Except on airport premises’)

14 Meals:

7 American inspired breakfast buffets
1 lunch – two main courses, dessert, local fine wine (1/4)
6 dinners – two main courses, dessert, local fine wine (1/4)
All standard gratuities for restaurant personnel

Tour Director & Tour Driver:

Your tour will be conducted by our Tour Guide and Tour Driver. They will take the worry out of foreign travel as they manage the intricate details of your tour, keeping you entertained with anecdotes and stories to make sure your vacation is educational, entertaining, fun and safe!
Any gratuities are at your pleasure for our Tour Guide and Tour Driver.

Licensed Local Guides:

Experts in the cities they represent, sharing their knowledge with you free of charge.
Our local expert Guides are native citizens of the cities they represent offering a fascinating insight into local history, customs and tradition while entertaining you with stories only a local would know!
Any gratuities for your Local Guides are at your satisfaction with their expertise.

Equipment:

Wireless headsets to hear our Guide clearly and distinctly in public places by utilizing our personal audio system for groups of 9+ allowing you to roam and explore sites (within 60 feet) without missing any insight from our Tour Guide or Local Guides.
One umbrella for each person in case of rain.

View, Visit, Walking tour, Museums, and Gallery: (WLG) = With Local Guide and wireless headsets.

Cagliari:

The Castello District WLG.
Views of the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Elephant and San Pancrazio Towers WLG.
See the Basilica of San Saturno WLG.
Visit the Marina District WLG.
See the Roman Ruins WLG.

Barumini – Alghero:

Sightseeing bus ride through the inside of the island.
Walking tour of Nuraghai WLG.

Alghero – Capo Caccia:

Walking tour to Alghero WLG.
See the harbor, cathedral Santa Maria, and Piazza Ginasio.
An excursion of Capo Caccia.

Costa Smralda – Olbia:

A sightseeing bus tour along the Costa Smeralda coastline.

Maddalena:

Ferry ride to the island.

Nuoro – Oliena – Ogosolo – Cagliari:

Oliena vineyard’s wine tasting.
See the ‘murals’ of Orgosolo and bandit villages.
Lunch with local shepherds entertaining.

Suggested attire:

Comfortable shoes are important for walking on the uneven surfaces.
Attire for Italian Churches: No shorts, skirts, tank tops, or bare shoulders for men or women are permitted. Bermuda shorts are permitted.

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