Great Sardinia 2025

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8 Day Tour – Cagliari, Su Nuraxi, Barumini, Alghero, Capo Caccia, Palau, Maddalena Island, Olbia, Nuoro, Oliena, Orgosolo

Start in Cagliari (CAG) – End in Olbia (OLB)

14 Meals to include – 7 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunches, 5 dinners, 1 wine tasting

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This perfectly paced 8-day tour is designed for you to enjoy a full week’s journey. You will begin your tour in the ancient city of Cagliari. Your tour will then proceed through inland Sardinia to Su Nuraxi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will enjoy a walking tour of the Nuraghi, and see sights in the old town of Alghero. We’ll go to a costume museum and take you to a vineyard to enjoy a wine tasting. Halfway through your visit, we’ll take you on an excursion where you’ll enjoy the beautiful coastline and stop at the world–famous resort of Costa Smeralda. Wrap this amazing experience up with a ferry ride to the magical island of La Maddalena.

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 afternoon, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. Follow your local guide for a walking tour of the historic district of “Castello” with pre-Roman origins through the streets of the neighborhood. Immerse yourselves in the history of the first Castrum Karalis (which means “Fortified City of Cagliari”) from the 13th century Tower of San Pancrazio to the Elefant Tower. End the day with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Hotel Lucia Capoterra, Hotel Palladium or similar (2 nights)

Day 2 – Cagliari

Today, visit a family run winery which uses circular management to produce their wine, ensuring the utmost respect for the environment. The wine is made special by the calcareous clay soil which is poor in nutrients but ideal for grape cultivation. Enjoy a complimentary lunch along with the wine tasting. In the afternoon, visit the Botanical Gardens where you will find Roman ruins immersed within plant species from all over the world. Enjoy some free time in the evening to explore the city on your own.

Day 3 – Barumini – Alghero

Leave the capital city of Cagliari and enjoy a scenic drive through the inland part of the island. Stop for a walking tour at the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Su Nuraxi, an unparalleled defense structure from the bronze age composed of huts and towers that once reached almost 100 feet tall. This megalithic complex remained buried until 1949 when a massive flood washed away the earth surrounding the upper section. It’s regarded as the finest and most complete example of prehistoric architecture in the world. Continue to Alghero, a town with one of the most beautiful sunsets in Italy. Dinner included.

Hotel: Alghero City Hotel, Hotel Oasis or similar (2 nights)

Day 4 – Alghero – Capo Caccia

This morning, enjoy a stroll through the old town of Alghero. This lovely town still retains an air of the Spanish region of Catalonia because it was once part of the kingdom of Aragon and the older buildings are in a Catalan Gothic style reminiscent of Barcelona. Here, many residents still speak a Spanish dialect. See sights in the heart of the old town such as the harbor, the cathedral Santa Maria and Piazza Ginasio. This afternoon, take a scenic drive to the rugged cliffs of Capo Caccia. In the evening experience delightful Sardinian cuisine.

Day 5 – Smeralda Coast – Olbia

After a relaxed breakfast, take a scenic drive with a few stops to enjoy the view of the coastline, taking in the beauty of the emerald waters of the “Costa Smeralda”, the playground of the rich and famous. Dinner included.

Hotel: Panorama, Relais Valkarana or similar (3 nights)

Day 6 – Nuoro – Oliena – Orgosolo

Travel south through the heart of Sardinia called Barbagia. The ancient traditions that survive intertwined with modern life are evident in the landscape, architecture, and cuisine. See traditional Sardinian attire made from colorful embroidered fabrics at the Costume Museum in Nuoro. View the Orgosolo Murals which narrate history, daily life and Sardinian tradition of the famous bandit villages. Enjoy lunch with native shepherds who will entertain us with local songs and stories while tasting the regional delicacies.

Day 7 – Maddalena Island

From the harbor town of Palau take a ferry to the unspoiled island of La Maddalena where the mediterranean scents will captivate you. The beauty of the beaches rival those of the Caribbean and numerous paths allow for charming walks. You’ll have some free time on your own to sunbathe on the white sand beaches and to take a dip in the azure waters. Dinner included to celebrate the success of this amazing tour.

Day 8 – Home

Arrivederci Sardinia! Your airport transfer will arrive to Olbia airport (OLB) at 7:00am or 9:00am.

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WHAT 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:

First-Class Hotels
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)
5 dinners – two main courses, dessert, local fine wine (1/4)
1 Wine tasting
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:

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 Smeralda – Olbia:

A sightseeing bus tour along the Costa Smeralda coastline.

Nuoro – Oliena – Ogosolo – Cagliari:

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

Maddalena:

Ferry ride to the island.

Suggested attire:

Comfortable shoes are important for walking on uneven surfaces.

*(WLG) = With local guide and wireless headsets

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