Sardinia, known to locals as Sardegna, has so much to offer. From its breathtaking mountains and crystalline waters to its ancient history and current culture, you will have the opportunity to have an Italian experience like none other. You can spend a day sailing and laying on the beach, the next day exploring ancient ruins and caves, and still more time to visit wineries and eat one of Sardinia’s most famous exports, pecorino cheese. Join us on our Italian island adventure!
Day One
Overnight: Cagliari
Benvenuti in Sardegna
Andiamo! We’ll meet late this afternoon for an introduction to the colorful history of Sardegna with local expert Paola Loi, followed by the first of many memorable meals together.
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Day Two
Overnight: Cagliari
Sant’Antioco, Sea Silk, and Nora Archeological Site
Today, we will explore some of the unique areas outside of Cagliari. We are starting with a drive to visit Chiara Vigo, one of the few people who still makes sea silk from a rare mollusk, the Pinna Nobilis. We will also visit the ancient town of Sant. Antioco which the Phoenicians founded in the 8th century BC. We will have lunch together before a scenic drive along the coast on our way to the ruins of Nora, another ancient settlement.
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Day Three
Overnight: Oristano
Ancient Nuraghi, Horses, and Oristano
After checking out of our hotel, we’ll go to the archeological site of Su Nuraxi in Barumini to explore one of the best preserved megalithic nuraghi left by the Nuragic civilization 2000 years ago. This is a challenging site with tunnels and stairs, and well worth the effort. After exploring this amazing site, we will drive across the valley to Parco della Giara and enjoy lunch before taking a stroll through the forest with a park ranger in search of the last wild horses in Europe. Our day will end in the charming town of Oristano with another fantastic meal.
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Day Four
Overnight: Alghero
Beautiful Bosa and Alghero & Wine Tasting
On our way to Alghero, we will stop in the village of Bosa, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful towns in Sardinia, with pretty colored houses and the narrow streets where Filet Lace artists weave their magic. This afternoon a drive up the winding coast will lead us to Alghero, where the Catalan culture left its mark in the 1300’s. Dinner together tonight.
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Day Five
Overnight: Alghero
Alghero
This morning we will delve into the interesting history of Alghero with a locally guided walking tour. The afternoon will be yours to explore as you like, with time at the beach, or a boat ride up the coast.
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Day Six
Overnight: Cala Gonone
The Barbagia, Orgosolo, and Mamoiada
Barbagia, the land of barbarians is our destination today as we explore the politically charged murals in Orgosolo and discover the secret to hand spun silk. Lunch will be together before heading to the neighboring village of Mamoiada. It is known for its unique and ancient tradition surrounding mumuthones and issohadores. In the afternoon, we’ll drop down towards the western coast to Cala Gonone where you can enjoy some time on the beach and explore the village and enjoy dinner on your own.
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Day Seven
Overnight: Olbia
Folk Culture and Pan Carasau
Today we will visit a family-owned farm and ethnographic museum S’abba Frisca where we will learn about traditional life and how to make a local specialty before enjoying a memorable lunch together. After lunch we will make our way up the coast to our last stop, Olbia.
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Day Eight
Overnight: Olbia
Beautiful Beaches and Maddalena Archipelago
We’ll spend the last day of our tour exploring the Maddalena Archipelago which we will reach by ferry. The scenery is stunning and the seafood is even better. Lunch and Dinner together.
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Day Nine
Tour over after breakfast
Our Sardinia tour ends after breakfast. Your guide will be on hand to help with transfers to the airport or wherever your adventures take you.
Grazie e arrivederci!
Price: $5150 (Air not included). Single Supplement is $630. We welcome singles and can try to pair you with another single to room with, but the single supplement will be required if we can’t.
What’s included: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners, 8 nights lodging in a clean, comfortable, and centrally located hotel. All admissions and fees for group activities. Transport within the tour and private guides, tips included.
This is a new itinerary, which is exciting! As this is a tour in development, we reserve the right to change the itinerary in order to improve your experience.
Deposit Policy: A non-refundable deposit of $600 per person is due upon booking.
Tour begins in Cagliari (CAG) and ends in Olbia (OLB). You can fly out from Olbia or take a train or bus back to Cagliari Airport (please don’t book your flight out of Cagliari earlier than 1:30pm on Day 9).
If you have additional questions please email us at: info@adventureswithsarah.net