Best of Sardinia - 7 days
Best of Sardinia - 7 days
Best of Sardinia - 7 days
7 Days Starting in Cagliari and ending in Palau
Visiting: Cagliari, Oristano, Alghero, Castelsardo, Palau
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Group size:
2 - 25
Age range:
No Minimum Age. Children aged 0 - 5 travel free. Children aged 6+ pay adult priceMaximum Age: No maximum age but not suitable for pax with mobility issues
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Tour Overview
SMALL GROUP TOUR: Discover the picturesque coastline, historic cities and mouth-watering food of the Mediterranean island of Sardinia on this 7-day escorted group tour. Enjoy three included gastronomic experiences to sample some of the island's delicious flavours and discover Cagliari and Alghero with included guided touring. See the historic cathedral of Oristano, explore the archaeological site of Palmavera and Tharros, relax with free time in Palau and stroll along the windswept trails of Capo Caccia Natural Reserve.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cagliari
Location: Cagliari
Arrive in Cagliari, in the south of Sardinia. You will be collected at the airport and transferred to our start hotel in the city. The remainder of today is free for you to head out and explore the city.
Day 2: Cagliari
Location: Cagliari
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tuck into breakfast at the hotel before you meet our tour guide in the lobby. We then embark together on a 3-hour walking tour through the streets of Sardinia's capital. We explore each of Cagliari's three historic neighbourhoods, Castello, Stampace and Marina, taking in many of the city's highlights along the way. Admire the Bastion of Saint-Remy, which dates back to 1896. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and the Elephant Tower, a medieval fortification built to try and repel the Aragonese invasion of 1323.
The afternoon is at leisure. You could head to the coast for a stroll, or grab your beach towel and enjoy a few hours of sunbathing at Poetto Beach, which is also located near the city's historic Roman Amphitheatre.
Day 3: Oristano
Location: Oristano
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Cagliari - Oristano - Tharros - Bosa - Tinnura - Alghero. Today we begin our journey north, exploring some of Sardinia's most captivating destinations en route. In Oristano, we visit the cathedral and the town square, and learn more about how the town's history is intertwined with the Phoenicians and a national heroine, Eleonora de Arborea.
We continue to Tharros, a fascinating site to the island's west. Tharros was an important commerical hub thorhghout history, especially during the Roman and Byzantine ages. Enjoy the view over the Gulf of Oristano before we continue to Bosa, where we enjoy a delicious local lunch. After we've eaten, we explore the town, nestled on the banks of the Temo River. See the medieval Castle of Serravalle and enjoy some leisure time to browse the town's boutique shops. Our final stop before reaching Alghero is the tiny village of Tinnura. Here, there is time to enjoy the murals painted mainly by Pina Monne, which decorate many of the buildings here. Arriving in the north-western city of Alghero, the evening is at leisure.
Please note: If travelling in 2024, your arrangements are slightly different. You will not visit Tharros, or the archaeological site of Palmavera on day 4. Instead, you will visit the Museo della Femmina Agabbadòra in Luras on day 5. All other arrangements remain the same.
Day 4: Alghero
Location: Alghero
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We start today with a walking tour through the historic centre of Alghero. Once forming a part of the Crown of Aragon, the nickname 'Barceloneta' is still used for the city today. We will meander through the Old Town, protected by coastal walls. Admire pretty courtyards and historic medieval palaces and churches, not to mention splendid views of the coast and the beaches which wind along it. Lunch is included today at a charming estate with a wonderful view of the surrounding area.
After our tour, we visit the Nuragic Complex of Palmavera, an archaeological site with around 50 village huts. The Romans called this area the Port of Nymphs and this village dates back nearly 4,000 years! From Palmavera we continue to the Capo Caccia Natural Reserve, where we can enjoy a hiker among incredible scenery and enjoy the view of the coast and lighthouse. We then return to Alghero for the evening.
Day 5: Castelsardo
Location: Castelsardo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Alghero - Castelsardo - Tempio Pausania - Palau. Heading north-east today, our first stop is the coastal town of Castelsardo near the 'Costa Paradiso'. This area is renowned for its beautiful wild beaches and rugged landscapes. The houses in Castelsardo are nestled between the sea and the town's hilltop castle, and we will explore the historic centre during our visit.
Our next stop is the small town of Tempio Pausania, where we enjoy some free time to explore the narrow streets and the ancient centre. Then it's on to Palau on the island's northern tip.
Day 6: Palau
Location: Palau
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy some leisure time this morning to soak up some Sardinian sunshine by the pool. At around midday we'll head to a charming rural estate in the Gallura region, where we enjoy a delicious included meal. Afterwards we take a scenic drive along the Costa Smeralda, stopping to explore the small hamlets of Porto Rotondo and Porto Cervo. Returning to Palau, your final evening in Sardinia is at leisure.
Day 7: Palau
Location: Palau
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a final breakfast, you will be transferred to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4-star hotels -
6 breakfasts & 3 lunches
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6 nights 4-star hotels
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Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 7
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Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader with specialist guides for some sightseeing
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Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet
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Guided sightseeing in Cagliari, Oristano, Alghero & Castelsardo
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Entrance to the archaeological sites of Tharros & Palmavera
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Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go.
What's Not Included
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International flights and visas
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Additional meals and drinks unless specified
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Entrance fees unless specified
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Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
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City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on c
Age Policy
No Minimum Age. Children aged 0 - 5Â travel free. Children aged 6+ pay adult priceMaximum Age: No maximum age but not suitable for pax with mobility issues
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