E-Bike Cycling on the Costa Smeralda
E-Bike Cycling on the Costa Smeralda
E-Bike Cycling on the Costa Smeralda
8 Days Starting and ending in Cannigione
Visiting: Cannigione, La Maddalena, Palau, Santa Teresa Gallura, Stazzo Lu Ciaccaru, San Pantaleo, Porto Cervo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C07SM
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Moderate
Age range:
18 to
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Sardinia's north western coast, the aptly named Costa Smeralda, has been enchanting visitors for years with its stunning rugged coastline, beautiful inlets, impeccable white sandy beaches and of course impossibly turquoise seas. This 7 night self guided holiday takes you to some of the highlights of the Emerald Coast, as well as to its lesser known inland wine area, inner heartlands and traditional hilltop villages, which sit perfectly placed between Sardinia's craggy mountains and the glittering sea. Explore la Maddalena, an island of simply exquisite beauty encapsulating the very best coastal vistas of pristine shores, deserted coves and shimmering waters. Pedal into the heart of the Gallura countryside, once the territory of smugglers and bandits that hid in the age old cork forest. Sample some of the best wines Sardinia has to offer from its abundant Vermentino vineyards and discover the mysterious nuraghe - remarkable Bronze Age remains that are unique to Sardinia. Pick up a souvenir at the lively market in the artists' village of San Pantaleo and wander the chic, pastel coloured lanes of elegant Porto Cervo before ending the trip in Cannigione, the gateway to the Costa Smeralda.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Cannigione
Location: Cannigione
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrive in Cannigione, the gateway to the Costa Smeralda.
Day 2 : Cannigione To Palau Via La Maddalena
Location: La Maddalena, Palau
Meals Included: breakfast
Pedal along the coast to Palau, then hop on a ferry to La Maddalena, a
National Park and one of the 60 islands in Sardinia's largest archipelago.
There are breathtaking views as you follow the stunning coastal road around
the island. Cross to the island of Caprera, the resting place of Garibaldi,
the unifier of Italy, before returning to vibrant Palau.
Day 3 : Palau To Santa Teresa Gallura
Location: Santa Teresa Gallura
Meals Included: breakfast
Head for the hills and the pretty village of San Pasquale for spectacular
views of La Maddalena archipelago. Continue on tranquil country lanes to the
charming seaside town of Santa Teresa, with its rugged coastline and gorgeous
sandy beach, and views over to Corsica on a clear day.
Day 4 : Santa Teresa Gallura To Stazzo
Location: Stazzo Lu Ciaccaru
Meals Included: breakfast
Detour to the promontory of Capo Testa for superb vistas over to the
Bonificio Strait then head into the peaceful Gallura countryside with its
endless cork forests, dramatic wind carved boulders and craggy peaks looming
overhead. Overnight in a stunning Sardinian stazzo, a series of lovingly
converted rural dwellings, with swimming pool and wellness centre.
Day 5 : Nuraghe Loop Ride
Location: Stazzo Lu Ciaccaru
Meals Included: breakfast
Cycle along quiet country lanes to the megalithic Giant's Grave of Coddu
Vecchiu and the Nuraghe la Prisgiona, the fascinating stone remains of a
Bronze Age village. Today the sites are surrounded by endless Vermentino
vineyards. Savour the prize-winning wine in a local winery (wine tasting
included) before returning to your stazzo.
Day 6 : Stazzo To San Pantaleo
Location: San Pantaleo
Meals Included: breakfast
Ride to colourful Arzachena, the town around which the Costa Smeralda
emerged, then climb to the lovely village of San Pantaleo, nestled below
towering granite crags. A haven for artists and sculptors, wander round the
village's cobbled streets and its art shops and cafes and enjoy its lively
artisan market (Thursday morning).
Day 7 : San Pantaleo To Cannigione
Location: Porto Cervo, Cannigione
Meals Included: breakfast
Superb cycling today as you make your way back to the Costa Smeralda. Lunch
perhaps in glamorous Porto Cervo with its exclusive boutiques and fine
dining, then pedal past white sandy beaches, hidden inlets framed by fragrant
juniper bushes and impossibly turquoise waters to Cannigione.
Day 8 : Leave Cannigione
Location: Cannigione
Meals Included: breakfast
Leave Cannigione
What's Included
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7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3-star and 4-star hotels
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Route directions and maps
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High quality e-bikes
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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Wine tasting on day 5
What's Not Included
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Hotel tourist tax (approx. 10€ per person)Ferries to and from La Maddalena (approx. 10€ person)Travel InsuranceSingle accommodation (available on request)Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)Visas or vaccinati
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Hotel tourist tax (approx. 10€ per person)Ferries to and from La Maddalena (approx. 10€ person)Travel InsuranceSingle accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departur
Food
The food on Sardinia is as unique as it is, with simple dishes packed with intense flavours. Rich sheep cheeses served with the traditional, crisp shepherd's flat bread, saffron infused ravioli and to finish, cheese and lemon seadas drizzled in honey can be found everywhere, as well as, of course, freshly caught seafood, all washed down with the excellent local Carignano and Vermentino wines. Fregola – a kind of giant couscous often served tomatoes and seafood – is also popular. Of course, you also get the more traditional Italian dishes including pizza, and grilled or roasted meats – like suckling pig – which make tasty secondi. To compliment the end of your meal, try a glass of Mirto - Sardinia’s after dinner liqueur, which is made from the leaves of the myrtle plant.
Accommodation
Your accommodation for the week is in comfortable hotels with enviable positions, including a stunningly converted stazzo with spa facilities, and a 3* hotel just a stone's throw from the bustling harbour in Palau.
All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration.
For a solo traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs.
Additional Accommodation
We can arrange single rooms throughout the trip (subject to availability). Please check with your sales consultant for availability and prices.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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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.
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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.
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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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