GRAND TOUR OF Sardinia

22nd May - 30th May 2025 (8 nights, 9 days)

• DAY 1 - Arrival in Alghero, guided walking tour + Welcome Dinner
  After picking you up* at the airport of Alghero and checking into our hotel in the town centre, we go on a two-hour guided walking tour of Alghero. We end the evening with a welcome dinner in a traditional Alghero restaurant at the port.
• DAY 2 - Explore Anglona hidden Gems + Medieval Castelsardo
  After breakfast, we visit the Holy Trinity of Saccargia, the best example of Romanic churches in Sardinia. We fill our morning with a "hands-on pasta fresca lab" in a women-led agriturismo and have lunch there. In the afternoon, we head to Castelsardo on the north coast of Sardinia for a guided walking tour of its historical centre and a visit to the castle. On returning to Alghero, we stop at a winery for wine and local produce tastings.
• DAY 3 - Exploration of Sardinia's West Coast with medieval Bosa + Cabras
  Today, we head south of Alghero along the Southwest Coast and stop at the medieval township of Bosa where we go on a boat cruise along the Temo's river to explore its historical centre with its medieval castle of Malaspina and walk through the maze of its narrow streets with the colourful houses of Sa Costa district. After that, we head to Cabras for a museum visit. Arrival in Oristano and hotel check-in. Short guided tour of the town centre. Dinner together in a typical pizzeria of Oristano.
• DAY 4 - Exploration of the Sinis Peninsula + Tharros Archeological Site + Distillery & Chocolate Tastings
  In the morning we head to the Sinis Peninsula, where we explore the Phoenician-Punic archaeological site of Tharros. After that, we have a coastal walk at the nearby beaches. We have lunch together in a typical pescheria, and eat the special local fish. In the afternoon, after lunch, we travel to a well-known Sardinian distillery famous for its distinctive myrtle liqueurs, spirits, and excellent chocolates. Free evening and dinner.
• DAY 5 - Sardinia's World-Heritage Site Barumini + Wine Tastings + Lunch in a winery
  Today, we head to the Su Nuraxi Barumini archaeological site, Sardinia's largest Nuragic archaeological site. After that, we head to a scenic location and stop at the wine cellars for a wine tasting and gourmet lunch in the wine cellar restaurant. After lunch, we head to our next location and check in at the hotel in Iglesias. We'll have a short guided tour of the town centre. We have free time for the evening and dinner.
• DAY 6 -  Visit of an Old Mining Site + Walk of the coastal area
  Today, we explore an old mining site perched on a cliff overlooking the crystal-clear sea of Sardinia. Porto Flavia is a dismissed mining site that turned into an attraction for many travellers visiting its underground caves and scenic location. After that, we have lunch at the beach and a guided walk of Iglesiente beaches. Free time and dinner together in a typical restaurant in the town centre.
• DAY 7 - Exploration of a Naturalistic Oasis + Wine Tastings w lunch
  After breakfast, we head to Sort'u Mannu, a naturalistic oasis hosting hundreds of centuries-old olive trees and the oldest olive tree in Europe, apparently 900 years old. After that, we head to a winery, where we have wine tastings, and a "picnic in vigna", a beautiful lunch in the vineyards. We then head to Cagliari to check in at the hotel. We have a short guided tour of the town centre. There is free time for the evening and dinner.
• DAY 8 -  Visit of the Sacred Wells of Santa Cristina + Orani Museum + Olbia
  Today, we leave Cagliari to head to Olbia. On our way, we first stop at the Nuragic Village of Santa Cristina in the Paulilatino region, an open-air archaeological site for the water temple, sacred ceremonies, and ancient rituals. After that, we stop at the Museum in Orani before reaching Olbia. After checking in at our hotel, we have a short guided walk of the town centre and our farewell dinner to wrap up and conclude our amazing Gran tour of Sardinia.
• DAY 9 -  End of the Grand Tour of Sardinia - Departure from Olbia Airport 
  After breakfast, we head to the airport of Olbia with the organised drop-off of all guests for your flight departure to your next destination in Italy or back home.

Interested in joining us on our Sardinia Tour? Check The Tour Price + Inclusions & Exclusions.

Tour Price And Tour Conditions

Please review the pricing details for this tour, which we confirm with 8 participants. However, to secure the best prices, we aim to have 12 participants on tour. 🤗

*The above prices are per person in twin-bed sharing, or double room. For single use, the upgrade is € 440. 

See the price inclusions and exclusions below and how to book your spot on tour. 🤗

What the Tour Price includes

✅ 8 Overnights* in 4* Hotels with Continental Breakfast.

✅ 4 x Dinners*: (Welcome Dinner, day 1 . Dinner day 4/5. Farewell Dinner day 8. Dinners Include water, 1 glass of wine, coffee.)

✅ 4 x Lunches* (On day 2 in an Agriturismo. On day 4. On day 5 + 7 in Wine Cellars, Vineyards). Lunches Include water, 1 glass of wine, coffee.)

✅ 3 x Local Wine Tastings* (On day 2+5+7). *Local wine tasting includes 3 wines in each location, appetisers, snacks).

✅ 1 x Local liquors, spirits, chocolate + local produce tastings. (On day 4).
✅ 1 x hands-on workshop "Sardinian Pasta Fresca"  (on day 2 in an Agriturismo).

✅ 1 x guided 2-hour walking tour of Alghero town centre. (on day 1).

✅ 1 x river boat cruise and a guided walking tour of Bosa and a visit of the castle. (on day 3).

✅  1 x guided 2-hour walking tour of Alghero town centre. (on day 1).

✅ 1 x guided 1-hour walking tour of Castelsardo town centre and its castle. (on day 2).

✅ 4 x guided city walks of Oristano, Iglesias, Cagliari and Oblia. (on day 4, 5, 6, 8).

✅ 1 x guided visit of a Romanic Church. (on day 2).

✅ 3 x guided visit of Archeological Sites (on day 4/5/8).

✅ 1 x guided visit of 2 museums. (on day 4/8).

✅ 1 x guided visit of an old mining site. (on day 6).

✅ 2 x guided beach walks* (on day 4/6).

✅ 1 x guided visit of a nature reserve. (on day 7).
✅ 9 entrances to: 3 archeological sites, 2 castles, 1 church, 2 museums, 1 mine site  (about € 80).

✅ 1 Private Driver with private modern mini-van. All coach transfers throughout the 9 days.

✅ Airport pick-up in Alghero on day 1. Airport drop-off in Olbia on day 9.

✅ English Speaking Tour Leaders throughout the 9 days.

What the Tour Price does not include

❌ Flights to Sardinia Alghero, incoming, and from Olbia outgoing.

❌ City Tax imposed by city council ( 1.50-2.50 € per night to to be paid at the hotel.)

❌  2% surcharge for payment with credit card. (alternatively you can pay by bank transfer).

❌ Travel Insurance for Italy. (we can offer advice on the best travel insurance comparison websites).

❌ Tips for tour leaders and driver. (optional and at your discretion).

❌ Everything which is not listed below "tour prices includes" is automatically excluded.

Extra Bonuses included in the Tour Price

🌟 2 x Group Zoom Calls.  One in Dec/Jan and one in March before tour departure.

🌟  1 x Private Facebook Group for Tour Participants. From November 2025 before starting the Sardinia Group Tour.

🌟 1 x Private WhatsApp Group for Tour Participants.  2 weeks prior tour departure and during the tour. 

Please select a date and time slot and schedule a call with Michela. You will receive an email confirmation (via Calendly.com) and two friendly reminders: one 24 hours and one hour before the call. If you need to cancel or reschedule the call, please do it 24-48 hours in advance. Thank you.