Itinerary

Discover Sardinia

8 days / 7 nights

Sardinia: coastlines, archaeology and traditions

Eight days through Gallura, La Maddalena, Alghero, Tharros, Barumini, Cagliari and the pastoral heart of the island.

Operational note

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Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Olbia – Arrival

    Arrival in Olbia, welcome and transfer to the hotel.

  2. Day 2

    Arzachena – La Maddalena – Porto Cervo

    Visit Arzachena and its Nuragic heritage, then Palau and a boat excursion in the La Maddalena archipelago. Stop in Porto Cervo along the Costa Smeralda.

  3. Day 3

    Tempio Pausania – Castelsardo – Alghero

    Cross Gallura to Tempio Pausania and Castelsardo, then continue to Alghero and check in.

  4. Day 4

    Capo Caccia – Neptune’s Grotto – Alghero

    Excursion to Capo Caccia and, sea conditions permitting, Neptune’s Grotto. Afternoon visit to Alghero and its Catalan-influenced old town.

  5. Day 5

    Bosa – Tharros – Barumini – Cagliari

    Scenic drive to Bosa, visit the archaeological site of Tharros and the Nuragic complex of Su Nuraxi at Barumini. Continue to Cagliari.

  6. Day 6

    Cagliari – Nora

    Explore Cagliari, including the Castello district and historic centre. Afternoon excursion to the archaeological area of Nora.

  7. Day 7

    Nuoro – Orgosolo – Olbia

    Travel to Nuoro and Orgosolo for an introduction to pastoral culture, traditions and murals, then continue to Olbia.

  8. Day 8

    Olbia – Departure

    Walk through central Olbia, free time and airport transfer.