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We Love —
- Driving along coastal roads and basking in the cooling sea breeze then retiring to your comfortable room.
- Heading out from Olbia to see the gorgeous archipelago La Maddalena and diving into its dreamy azure waters.
- Strolling around Cagliari soaking up its rich history, or going on a day trip to the UNESCO site Su Nuraxi.
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Your itinerary in brief —
Discover Sardinia on this self-guided tour, which begins in the north of Sardinia, in Olbia, an ancient town with Greek influences. The journey takes you all the way south to Cagliari, and ends again in the north at Alghera, the jewel of the coast. Enjoy the sun, sea, beaches and fantastic cuisine on a 7, 10 or 12-night tour.
7 night road trip:
Day 1: Arrival in Olbia
Day 2: Olbia
Day 3: Olbia - Cagliari
Day 4: Cagliari
Day 5: Cagliari - Alghero
Day 6: Alghero
Day 7: Alghero - Olbia
Day 8: Departure from Olbia
10 night road trip:
Day 1: Arrival in Olbia
Days 2 & 3: Olbia
Day 4: Olbia - Cagliari
Days 5 & 6: Cagliari
Day 7: Cagliari - Alghero
Days 8 & 9: Alghero
Day 10: Alghero - Olbia
Day 11: Departure from Olbia
12 night road trip:
Days 1 - 6: Similar to the 10 night road trip
Day 7: Cagliari - Oristano
Day 8: Oristano
Day 9: Oristano - Alghero
Days 10 - 13: Similar to days 8 - 11 of the 10 night road trip
Your itinerary in detail —
Olbia
Discover Sardinian culture in Olbia. Olbia is an important harbour town that has overlooked a beautiful bay since Roman times and is an unmissable place to start your stay in Sardinia.
Situated on the Tyrrhenian Sea, the city is rich in architectural treasures and a fascinating history. Take the time to stroll through the old town and be enchanted by the beauty of the Roman Baths, Pedres Castle and the famous archaeological museum.
What to do during your stay:
- La Maddalena: A national park with a series of islands where you can stroll through picturesque streets or visit the old harbour
- Bargagia and Orgosolo region: These are the central areas of Sardinia, where you can drive through the mountains and see traces of antiquity and barbarian culture through murals and myths
- Lounge on beaches around Olbia, such as those of Cala d'Ambra or Capriccioli or the Costa Smeralda
Cagliari
On the south coast of the island, the capital Cagliari offers numerous treasures such as a 13th-century cathedral, an elegant palazzi, enchanting museums and a lively nightlife in the summer months.
Spend a few days soaking up the sun and relaxing on a sun lounger on the beach.
What to do during your stay:
- Monte Urpinu: one of Cagliari's largest parks, from the top of which you can enjoy a marvellous view of the Gulf of Cagliari and the city
- Flamingos: drive along the coastal road towards the south-west and admire the lagoons populated by flamingos
- The town of Nora: one of the most important archaeological sites from Roman times in Sardinia, home to a magnificent Roman theatre, thermal baths, temples and the precious mosaics of the patrician villas
- Bronze Age settlement: Drive to Barumini to visit "Su Nuraxi", a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the Bronze Age
- The panoramic road between Porto Teulada and Chia, known as the "Costa del Sud" offers lovely views
Oristano
On the 12-night round trip, you will stay in Oristano for a few days before travelling on to Alghero. Oristano is a university town with elegant streets full of shops, pretty squares, lively cafés and good restaurants.
Oristano will enchant you with its ancient history and medieval origins, which the historic centre still bears witness to today.
What to do during your stay:
- The Sinis Peninsula: a beautiful marine reserve. The peninsula is known for its breathtaking views.
- Cabras, one of the lagoons on Sinis: Throughout the day you can hear the sounds of the many cormorants, herons, falcons, kingfishers and pink flamingos that live there.
- Bosa: an enchanting village with a historical sa Costa district where colourful houses cover the slopes of the Serravalle hill, crowned by the 12th century Malaspina Castle.
- The Biomarine Park of Capo Marrargiu and the nature reserve of Badde Aggiosu and Monte Mann: one to visit for avid birdwatchers or lovers of nature walks.
Alghero
Alghero in the north-east of the island is famous for its inhabitants who have retained their Catalan language, earning it the nickname of "la Barceloneta" - the little Barcelona.
The narrow streets of the old town are full of shops specialising in the production of red coral, one of the most valuable types of coral in the world. Stroll through the cobbled streets and alleyways of the traditional centre before heading north to the beaches of Lido and Maria Pia.
What to do during your stay:
- The Neptune Caves on the Capo Caccia headland: just 20 km from Alghero, this cave is in a beautiful location by the sea. To reach the entrance, you have to descend a staircase with no less than 654 steps carved into the rock.
- Castelsardo: a charming seaside town by the sea that has preserved its medieval fortress structure.
- Aggius: a picturesque village with beautiful old granite stone houses.
- Stintino and Pelosa beach: Pelosa beach features soft white sand and a calm sea. Next door is Pelosetta, where you can see a small island with an Aragonese tower (dating from 1578). From a "terrace" on the tropical beach, you can enjoy a unique view of the island of Piana and the Asinara National Park.
Important information about your tour and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
During your road trip you will be staying in comfortable rooms in carefully selected hotels.
Your hotels:
Olbia: Hotel Mediterraneo 4*
Cagliari: Holiday Inn Cagliari 4*
Oristano (for the 12-night tour): Hotel Mistral 3*
Alghero/Sassari: Hotel Catalunya Alghero / Hotel Marina Sassari / Hotel la Margherita Sassari / Hotel Pegasus
For stays between 22/05 and 05/06 or between 01/07 and 14/09, you will be staying in the Sassari or Alghero area.
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
The maximum room capacity is 3 adults. Single rooms available at an extra cost.
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Your journey to Italy —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Olbia
Discover the Sardinian culture in Olbia! A major port since Roman times overlooking a sumptuous bay, Olbia is an essential stopover to start your sweet getaway in Sardinia. Located on the edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the city will reveal to you real architectural treasures and a most fascinating history. Take the time to stroll through its historic centre and enjoy the beauty of the Roman baths, the castle of Pedres or its famous archaeology museum. You will undoubtedly have the opportunity to discover this island's traditions on the occasion of festivals such as that of Saint-Simplice in mid-May. Visit the surrounding area with its unique landscapes and its magnificent blue sea!
