Sardinia, Beautiful Island

One of Italy’s best kept secrets, Sardinia defies easy explanation. You will simply have to discover her for yourself. “Sardinia, Beautiful Island” introduces travelers to both the natural and cultural, seaside and mountain elements of the island’s identity and hypnotic environs not to mention the captivating Sardi (Sardinian people) whom you will not soon forget.

 

Signature tastes include: local pruceddu (suckling pig) and pane carasau (traditional flatbread); and regional grapes such as Cannonau and Vermentino.

 

See here for more info on Sardinia region.

 

Sardinia, Beautiful Island

Dates & Pricing

DATES (7 days)
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TOUR PRICE

Per person in double occupancy: from $3,490

 

Single Supplement: $540

 

For travel in 2021 and beyond, your tour is carbon neutral! In addition, we donate more than 1% of your trip price to food-literacy and environmental non-profits that share our values. (Details here)

Tour Highlights

  • Learn more about local Slow Food Presidia and other artisanals method of production
  • Exposure to local culture and history with bilingual, experienced Tour Leaders
  • Tastes of regional grapes and foods with visits to meet local Sardinians
  • Up close and personal looks at agriturismi, alberghi diffusi, and the methods behind Sardinian cuisine and agriculture
  • Explore the north and west coast of Sardinia: Alghero, Bosa, Castelsardo, Cabras and Tharros.
  • Discover Sardinia inland, visiting the Barbagia through Mamoiada, Orgosolo, Oliena and the Supramonte mountain range
  • Traditional, local recipes to bring home with you!
  • Daily walking opportunities for a healthy lifestyle
  • Learn about Sardinian polyphonic music with a local folk group performing live
  • Meet local shepherds and learn stories behind farming over a zero-mile picnic

What's Included

  • 6 nights of accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotels and agriturismi
  • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Walks in Alghero and in Orgosolo to discover the murales
  • 1 entry fee at the museum of Mediterranean Masks of Mamoiada and Weaving museum in Castelsardo
  • 1 visit to a fishery and 1 visit to the old tanneries in Bosa
  • 1 visit to a knife makers and 1 cooking demo featuring a local recipe
  • 1 hike in the Regional Park of Porto Conte and 1 hike in the Sinis Peninsula
  • 1 visit to a Nuraghe and 1 visit to the Phoenician settlement of Tharros
  • 1 wine tasting and 1 visit and tasting to a cheese maker
  • Local folk group music live
  • 1 guided hike followed by a picnic lunch with local shepherds
  • Comfortable transportation by 9-seat van for all travel as cited in the itinerary
  • Bilingual, professional Tour Leaders
  • Last day group transfer to Cagliari airport for departure
  • Local taxes and gratuities for luggage porters and restaurant servers during tour

What's Not Included

  • 3 lunches and 1 dinner on your own 
  • Alcoholic beverages at group meals (including wine and spirits)
  • Transfer on arrival to your hotel
  • Round-trip airfare and expenses to/from the tour
  • Trip cancellation, baggage loss or travel delay insurance (this optional coverage is highly recommended. See more info here)
  • Gratuities for your Tour Leader. (Info here)
  • Personal expenses, such as, but not limited to, phone calls, laundry, emails, snacks, gifts

Itinerary

 

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