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3. Bus Round Trip &
Trekking - Sardinia

4. Bus Round Trip & Trekking
2nd Day: Coddu
1st Day: Arrival
Vecchiu & Gallura
Arrival at Olbia airport and transfer to
the Hotel (Olbia area). After breakfast departure towards
Arzachena, where we will visit the
giants’ grave of „Coddu Vecchiu“.
Afterwards we will visit a prestigious
vineyard, where spaces are laid out in a
sequence of work rooms, tasting rooms and
showrooms. Wines are destined for the
global market and they are ambassadors of
the hard lands of Gallura. We will visit the
cellar, the winery and then we will taste
some wine and some typical Sardinian
products. In the afternoon we will a have a
stop in a beautiful beach in the Costa
Smeralda. Dinner and overnight in Olbia
area.

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3rd Day: Castelsardo &
the Rock of Elephant 4th Day: Alghero
Castelsardo is situated on the summit of a rocky After breakfast, we will visit Alghero. The
promontory in a strategic position dominating the traces of Alghero’s Catalan past can still be
harbour and it is famous for its production of woven recognised everywhere. The heart of the city is
baskets, one of the Sardinian handicrafts most surrounded by the historic defence walls, the
appreciated all over the world. Walking down the
characteristic alleys behind the small church of Bastion of Magellano and the Porta del Mar,
Purgatorio, you can see the cathedral of St. along the shore. The roads of the historic
Anthony Abbot (XVII Century) from whose small centre are of stone pavement. After Alghero
churchyard it's possible to admire the sea's sightseeing, free time for shopping and lunch.
marvellous panorama. Along our journey, we will In the afternoon we will a have a stop in a
see the Rock of Elephant (La Roccia dell'Elefante) - beautiful beach in Alghero surroundings.
a rock similar to an elephant. Free evening. Dinner Dinner and overnight in Alghero.
and overnight in Alghero.

6. Bus Round Trip & Trekking
5th Day: Trekking to 6th Day: Nuoro &
Monte Timidone Orgosolo
After breakfast we will have a trekking day trip to After breakfast depature towards Nuoro and Orgosolo.
Monte Timidone, which is located inside the Nuoro is considered the heart of Sardinia, as this town
Prigionette Forest, also known as “ Noah ' s Ark ” has well preserved Sardinian traditions and culture. Our
because of the presence of animals introduced a trip continues to the village Orgosolo, the symbol of the
few decades ago. The ascent up the mountain is a Barbarician culture and known for its murales: paintings
bit tiring but is rewarded with breathtaking views. that depict the way of life and represent the social
With a bit of luck you may come across some white unrest and a silent protest against the government
donkeys, horses, fallow deers, turtles and maybe during the late 1960s. In Orgosolo we will have a
catch sight of some Griffin vultures. Lunch. Dinner typical lunch with the shepherds with local meat and
and overnight in Alghero. cheese, for example lamb with potatoes and roasted
pork, all accompanied by a tasty local wine. Dinner and
overnight in Dorgali area.

7. Bus Round Trip & Trekking
7th Day: Trekking to
Gorroppu Gorge 8th Day: Departure
After breakfast we will have a trekking day trip to After breakfast collective transfer to
the Gorroppu Gorge. The excursion starts from
Dorgali, going first through the Oddoene Valley. Olbia airport..
After crossing “Sa Barva” bridge the route runs
along the “Flumineddu” river to the entrance of the
gorge. After the trekking tour we will have lunch
with typical products. Dinner and overnight in
Dorgali area.
ARRIVEDERCI!

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9. 2nd Day: Liscia Lake &
1st Day: Arrival
Emerald Coast
Arrival at Olbia airport and transfer to the After breakfast departure towards the small
Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania. village Sant’Antonio di Gallura and the Liscia
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Lake. Not far from Arzachena, we will visit the
giants’ grave of „Coddu Vecchiu“.
Afterwards we will visit the famous Costa
Smeralda (Emerald Coast). Porto Cervo is its
emblem; luxurious yachts are docked just in
front of this jewel and luxury shops are lined
along the square.
After an exciting walk in Porto Cervo, we will
have lunch in a Pizzeria or a Restaurant; in the
afternoon round trip through Baia
Sardinia, Palau and Capo Testa in
Santa Teresa di Gallura. Dinner and
overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn.

10. 3rd Day: Castelsardo & 4th Day: Nuoro &
Neptune’s Grotto Orgosolo
After breakfast departure towards
Castelsardo, a small town situated on the
summit of a rocky promontory in a strategic
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position dominating the harbour.. Afterwards
departure to Alghero and lunch in a typical
Restaurant. Short visit of the town and visit
the Neptune's Grotto. The entrance to the
caves lies at the base of Capo Caccia cliff
and can be accessed by sea or from the
Escala del Cabriol, a steep, narrow path of
656 steps. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel After breakfast depature towards Nuoro and Orgosolo. Nuoro
Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania. is considered the heart of Sardinia, as this town has well
preserved Sardinian traditions and culture. Our trip continues
to the village Orgosolo, the symbol of the Barbarician culture
and known for its murales: paintings that depict the way of
life and represent the social unrest and a silent protest
against the government during the late 1960s. In Orgosolo
we will have a typical lunch with the shepherds. In the
afternoon departure towards the south. Dinner and overnight
at the Hotel Setar.

11. 5th Day: Cagliari & Nora 6th Day: Giara & Barumini
After breakfast we will visit Cagliari, the Today we will cross a large part of the fertile
capital city of the Region Sardinia. As soon plane of the Campidano, amongst fields of grain,
as we arrive at Cagliari we will start the visit artichokes, and vineyards in order to reach
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Villamar, a small village typical for its murales.
from the old town and upper part of Cagliari The tour will continue towards Barumini, where
called “Castello” (the Castle). Lunch in a we will visit the famous nuraghic archaeological
typical Restaurant. The afternoon is complex of „Su Nuraxi“. Lunch at the Restaurant
dedicated to the visit of the archaeological „Su Nuraxi“. In the afternoon, you will leave
site of Nora, founded by the Phoenician Barumini to reach the Giara di Gesturi: this place
navigators around the 9th century B.C. as a is well-known thanks to its typical wild little horses
strategic location in the Mediterranean. with almond eyes. There are about 600, all of
After the visit we will have a panorama tour them wild and free. Dinner and overnight at the
along the famous Costa Sud. Dinner and Hotel Setar.
overnight at the Hotel Setar.

12. 7th Day: Oristano 8th Day: Departure
Departure from the hotel direction Oristano, After breakfast collective transfer
a nice town situated in the heart of the great
plane of Campidano, in a central position to Olbia airport..
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along the western coast of Sardinia. Short
visit of the town and departure to the Sinis
Peninsula, where we will visit the Church of
San Giovanni. Lunch in a typical Restaurant
in Cabras. In the afternoon departure to the
North. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel
Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania.
ARRIVEDERCI!

13. Drive & Sleep - Sardinia

14. 1st Day 2nd Day: Arcipelago La
Olbia & Tempio Pausania Maddalena
Arrival at Olbia airport and departure to Departure from the hotel direction Palau, where
the Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio you will start a boat trip through the Archipel of
Pausania. La Maddalena. This tour includes a stop to
Maddalena where you can visit the historical
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centre and enjoy some shopping. Then you will
leave direction Isle of Santa Maria where you
can have a stroll or have a swim at the beach, or
a quick walk till the Punta Filetto lighthouse on
the north-east of the island. Furthermore you can
have a look at the famous Rose Beach of Budelli
and then you will sail along the coast Spargi in
order to reach Cala Corsara. Then you will go
back coasting Punta Sardegna, Porto Rafael and
Capo d’Orso. In the afternoon you will go back to
the Hotel Pausania Inn.

15. 3rd Day: Alghero 4th Day: Oristano & Tharros
The whole third day will be dedicated to Departure from the hotel direction Oristano,
Alghero: a beautiful town with a prestigious a nice town situated in the heart of the
Catalan past. In the afternoon you will visit great plane of Campidano, in a central
position along the western coast of
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the Neptune's Grotto. This marine cave is Sardinia. Afterwards you will visit the
carved in a spectacular sheer cliff, with long archaeological site of Tharros. Dinner and
winding passages that delve far into the overnight at the Hotel Setar.
rock passing many fantastical stalagmites
and stalactites. Dinner and overnight at the
Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania

16. 5th Day: Cagliari & Nora 6th Day: Barumini & Giara
In Barumini you will visit the famous nuraghic
Departure from our hotel direction Cagliari archaeological complex of “Su Nuraxi”. The village is
the capital city of the Region Sardinia. As located in a clearly strategic position in a central point
soon as you arrive at Cagliari you will on the island; this area has numerous nuraghic
start the visit from the old town and upper settlements. “Su Nuraxi” includes a main tower and four
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part of Cagliari called “Castello” (the smaller ones connected to each other by a containing
Castle). Lunch break in one of the many wall which also forms a raised courtyard; the entire
restaurants of the central quarter of the complex is protected by another wall and seven towers.
In the afternoon, you will leave Barumini to reach the
city. The afternoon is dedicated to the visit Giara di Gesturi: this place is well-known thanks to its
of the archaeological site of Nora. After typical wild little horses with almond eyes. Dinner and
the visit you will have a panorama tour overnight at the Hotel Setar.
along the famous Costa Sud. Dinner and
overnight at the Hotel Setar.

17. 7th Day 8th Day: Porto Cervo &
Arbatax & Dorgali Departure
Today you will take the road „orientale The tour will continue towards the inland Gallura to arrive to Arzachena.
Sarda“ towards the North of the island The must of this area is the archaeological site of Arzachena, where you can visit
direction Arbatax, known for its porphyrythe Giants’ you will visit theVecchju and Li Smeraldaand the Nuraghe Albucciu.
Afterwards
Tombs Coddu
famous Costa
Lolghi,
(Emerald Coast). After an
rocks, named Rocce Rosse (red rocks). Notexciting walk in Porto Cervo, you will have the opportunity to visit the church of
far from Dorgali, you will visit the „Grotta delStella Maris that hosts a precious Neapolitan pipe organ from the 1600s, as well as
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Bue Marino”, which can be reached by boata famous paintingafternoon you will drive to the airport for the departure.
In the
by El Greco.
from Cala Gonone. About one kilometer of
the grotto is open to tourists: the unearthly
reflections of the stalactites in the grotto’s
pools are an unforgettable sight. Dinner and
overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn in
Tempio Pausania.
ARRIVEDERCI!

18. Wine Tour - Sardinia

19. Wine Tour

20. 1st Day: Olbia - Tempio 2nd Day: Berchidda & Costa
Pausania Smeralda
Arrival at Olbia airport, dinner and Today starts your journey through Sardinia and its
overnight in a 3 stars Hotel in Tempio precious wines: the first stop we suggest is
Pausania or in its surroundings. Berchidda, where you can visit the Wine
Museum. It is not by chance that Berchidda is
home to the “Wine Museum – The Sardinian
Regional Wine Cellar”, which with its modern
layout traces the interesting history of viticulture,
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exhibiting a series of objects that are used for
working the grapes and producing the wine,
including a number of granite tanks which are
still used in the Gallura area and are very
similar to ones found in the nuraghi. In the Wine
Cellar there is a large selection of wines on
sale, and there is also the chance to taste some
of them. After the Wine Museum we
recommend a stop at the famous Costa
Smeralda (Emerald Coast). Dinner and
overnight at your hotel in Tempio Pausania.

21. 3rd Day: Alghero & Sella e 4th Day: Oristano & Tharros
Mosca
For the third Day of your stay we suggest a Departure from the hotel direction Oristano, a nice town situated in the
visit to Alghero: a beautiful town with a heart of the great plane of Campidano, in a central position along the
western coast of Sardinia. Oristano is a place of captivating beauty. In
prestigious Catalan past, whose signs are Oristano you will have the chance to taste a wine typical of this area, the
delicious Vernaccia: an ancient, aging, golden yellow white wine that
still well-preserved and visible in its can be paired with the most refined of the traditional island pastries.
architecture. During the afternoon you have Afterwards we recommend you to visit the archeological site of Tharros.
Dinner and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel near Cagliari.
he chance to visit one of the most important
winery of the island. The impressive
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structure of Sella & Mosca, with over 500
ha of vineyards makes them one of
Europe’s largest wineries to produce
exclusively from their own grapes. Dinner
and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel in Alghero.

22. 5th Day: Cagliari & 6th Day: Nora & santa
Serdiana Margherita di Pula
Departure from our hotel direction Cagliari The morning of the 6th day could be dedicated to
the capital city of the Region Sardinia. As the visit of the archaeological site of Nora. Very
soon as you arrive at Cagliari you will start close to Nora there is also an extraordinary winery,
the visit from the old town and upper part of called I Feudi della Medusa. The property extends
Cagliari called “Castello” (the Castle). over 50 hectares in the area of Santa Margherita di
Lunch break in one of the many Pula, on an isthmus spreading between the lagoon
restaurants of the central quarter of the and the sea, on a hill that dominates the plains
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underneath: the view of the vineyards from here is
city. During the afternoon we suggest a trip really breathtaking. After the visit there will be time
to Serdiana, a small centre where the for a panoramic drive along the coast toward Cape
famous Argiolas Winery is located, a family Teulada. Dinner and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel
company created in 1918. Their most near Cagliari.
important red wines are Turriga and Korem
made with a premium mix of Sardinian
grapes, while among the white ones a must
is Cerdeña, based on Vermentino grape.
Dinner and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel near
Cagliari.

23. 7th Day: Arbatax & Nuoro 8th Day: Departure
Time to go back to Noth Sardinia. First stop can
be Arbatax, known for its porphyry rocks, named In the afternoon you will drive to the
Rocce Rosse (red rocks). Afterwards you will go airport for the departure.
further towards the Barbagia area, famous for its
handicrafts and the Cannonau wine. Orgosolo,
symbol of the Sardinian culture, well known for
its murales: paintings that depict the way of life
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and represent the social unrest and a silent
protest against the government during the late
1960s. In the city of Nuoro you will have the
chance to visit the Museum of Sardinia Popular
Life and Traditions. Dinner and overnight in a 3
stars Hotel in Tempio Pausania or in its
surroundings.
ARRIVEDERCI!

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