Cycling in Sardinia
Cycling in Sardinia
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Cycling in Sardinia
8 Days Starting in Cabras and ending in Cagliari
Visiting:
Cabras
,Is Arutas beach
,Costa Verde
,Piscinas Beach Club
,Portixeddu
,Scoglio Pan di Zucchero
,Fontanamare
,Sant'Antioco
,Sulcis
,Agriturismo Costa Del Sud
,Cagliari
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Medium, Moderate
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
MWK
Group size:
6 - 16
Age range:
16 to 99
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
Recommended For:
From:
$2343 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
EXTRA tourhub discount: $117
Tour Overview
Often referred to as the 'land of silence', Sardinia is a place of outstanding natural beauty, with its crystal-clear sea, limestone ridges and deep gorges. During the week we ride across the wild and pristine southwestern part of the region, passing abandoned mines, ancient ruins and gleaming white beaches. The route starts with a circular ride through the fascinating Sinis wetlands, home to colonies of pink flamingos, then moves on to the spectacular Costa Verde (Green Coast) named for its abundance and variety of Mediterranean vegetation. After cycling past the ancient mines of Ingurtosu and Planusartu, we reach the beautiful beach of Portixeddu where the impressive Pan di Zucchero white cliff towers out of the emerald waters. We then board a local ferry to the fishing village of Carloforte and explore the delightful isle of Sant'Antioco before crossing to the mainland, where we conclude a week of wonderful cycling pedalling across the rolling hills of the stunning Costa del Sud, with its white beaches, coastal pools and imposing high cliffs. Having built a good appetite, you will have plenty of opportunities to sample Sardinia's unique, mouth-watering cuisine: the perfect mix for a great week of cycling!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Cabras.
Location:
Cabras
Meals Included:
No Meals
Start Cabras, in the Sinis peninsua, approx. 110km from Cagliari airport.
Day 2 : Ride through the Sinis wetlands to the white quartz beach of Is Arutas and the Phoenician site of Tharros.
Location:
Is Arutas beach
Meals Included:
Breakfast
We start the week with a ride across the fascinating Sinis wetlands, whose
lagoons are home to colonies of pink flamingos and a wealth of other
birdlife, which nest here for part of the year. We cycle to the coast at Mari
Ermi and the spectacular white quartz beach of Is Arutas. A short ride down
the peninsula to San Giovanni Sinis takes us to the Punic and Roman city of
Tharros, one of the island's most important archaeological sites from this
era, overlooking the emerald sea (optional guided visit).
Day 3 : Cycle along the Costa Verde and on to Piscinas beach.
Location:
Costa Verde, Piscinas Beach Club
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Today we ride through the natural beauty spots of the Costa Verde (Green
Coast), named after the green, wild vegetation that covers much of its
mountainous surroundings and the colour of its water. We cycle across
reclaimed farmland to the picturesque fishing village of Marceddi and to the
long beach of Piscinas, bordered by huge sand dunes - some over 50m high!
From Piscinas we head back to our cosy accommodation.
Day 4 : Cycle past abandoned mines, the golden beach of Portixeddu and the white sea stack of Pan di Zucchero; continue to the former mining village of Nebida.
Location:
Portixeddu, Scoglio Pan di Zucchero
Meals Included:
Breakfast
This is another tough day, but we are rewarded with superb scenery! After a
fantastic descent to the Mannu River, we reach the start of the miles of
remote golden beaches around Portixeddu. We cycle past the abandoned mines of
Pranu Sartu and the stunning inlet of Cala Domestica before reaching the 130m
high sea-stack of Pan di Zucchero and the former mining village of Nebida.
Day 5 : Descend to Fontanamare; board the ferry to the fishing village of Carloforte.
Location:
Fontanamare
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today's route starts with a beautiful descent to Fontanamare followed by an
undulating coastal ride to Portoscuso. Here, we board the local ferry to the
fishing village of Carloforte, the only existing one on Isola di San Pietro.
(San Pietro island) There is time to explore this delightful islet with its
sandy coves, dramatic rocky headlands and tiny hamlets, before rejoining the
ferry to the equally unspoilt island of Sant' Antioco.
Day 6 : Cycle through the meadows of Sant'Antioco; visit the Romanesque Pisan sanctuary and ride along the quiet country lanes of Sulcis.
Location:
Sant'Antioco, Sulcis
Meals Included:
Breakfast
This morning we cycle through the lush meadows of the island of
Sant’Antioco before crossing back to the mainland and visit the Pisan
sanctuary at Tratalias, dating back to the Romanesque period. From here we
ride across the quiet country lanes of Sulcis until we reach the village of
Sant’Anna Arresi. Nearby are the pinewoods, lagoons and beaches of Porto
Pino.
Day 7 : Pedal across the rolling hills of the Costa del Sud; climb up to the high point of Cape Malfatano for views of the coast; transfer and overnight in Cagliari.
Location:
Agriturismo Costa Del Sud, Cagliari
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Today is the longest day in terms of distance. We pedal across the beautiful
southern countryside over the jagged coastal plains of the Costa del Sud, a
wild and unspoilt region of gleaming white beaches, coastal pools and
imposing high cliffs punctuated by 16th Century Spanish watchtowers. We cycle
as far as Cape Teulada, Sardinia’s southernmost tip, where dramatic cliffs
rise up to 230m above the crystal clear sea. We stop in Pula, famous for its
proximity to the ancient Phoenician site of Nora, founded in the 9th Century
BC and now partly submerged under the sea (optional guided visit). From the
end of the ride we take a transfer to Cagliari, where we celebrate the end of
a great cycling week; dinner and overnight in Cagliari.
Day 8 : End Cagliari.
Location:
Cagliari
Meals Included:
Breakfast
End Cagliari.
What's Included
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Local bike hire
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All breakfasts and 2 dinners
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All accommodation (see below)
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All transport and listed activities
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Tour leader throughout
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Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 2 dinners.
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All breakfasts and 2 dinnersAll accommodation (see below)All transport and listed activitiesTour leader throughoutFlights from London (if booking incl. flights)Local bike hire
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Visas or vaccinations
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Local taxes (approx. EUR 10 per person, see Trip Notes)
Food
All breakfasts and 2 dinners included. Italy’s cuisine is hearty, satisfying and full of flavour. Inspired by the kitchens of the nonna, Italy’s food is authentic and surprising – pizza and pasta are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the diverse array of unforgettable food you’ll find on this trip. The Traditional Sardinian cuisine is full of local and delicious recipes. Popular specialities include: roast suckling pig, excellent seafood dishes and local Sardinian wines, such as Vermentino, Nuragus, Cannonau and Monica. Mirto is Sardinia’s after dinner liqueur, which is made from the leaves of the myrtle plant. As a visitor it can be hard to escape the tourist traps that is why our local leaders will be at hand with some good restaurant recommendations.
Accommodation
We use good quality agriturismos (renovated farmhouses) and comfortable 3- and 4-star hotels. All accommodation is locally-owned and family-run and the hotels have been carefully selected for their welcoming atmosphere and delicious home-made cuisine. All rooms are comfortable with en suite facilities. Some hotels have a swimming pool, one is conveniently located in proximity of a beautiful beach and others are located in the quiet Sardinian countryside or pretty villages. Examples of hotels we use are: Cabras: Villa Canu or Aquae Sinis Arborea: Hotel le Torri Arbus: Agriturismo Sa Perda Marcada, Agriturismo Rocce Bianche or Hotel Meridiana Nebida area: Locanda L'Agusteri, Agriturismo Sa Rocca or Hotel Don Pedro Portoscuso Sant'Antioco: MuMA Hostel Sant'Anna Arresi area: Lù Hotel or Grotta del Tesoro Cagliari: Hotel Italia or Due Colonne We can arrange single rooms throughout the trip (subject to availability). Please check with your sales consultant for availability and prices. Due to the layout of the accommodations, single bedrooms vary in size and in the hotel in Cagliari they can either be double rooms for single use or standard single rooms, according to availability. Please be aware that some single rooms can be on the small side.
Check out our Q&As
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No visa required for British passport holders. Please note in Italy it is compulsory to carry ID with you at all times.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
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At 20 days before tour starts: 100% of booking price.
Cycling in Sardinia
8 Days Starting in Cabras and ending in Cagliari
Visiting:
Cabras
,Is Arutas beach
,Costa Verde
,Piscinas Beach Club
,Portixeddu
,Scoglio Pan di Zucchero
,Fontanamare
,Sant'Antioco
,Sulcis
,Agriturismo Costa Del Sud
,Cagliari
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Medium, Moderate
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
MWK
Group size:
6 - 16
Age range:
16 to 99
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
Recommended For:
From:
$2343 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
EXTRA tourhub discount: $117
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