Malta, Sardinia and Corsica

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1 a Malta, Sardinia and Corsica Departs September 29th, 2018

2 MALTA, SARDINIA AND CORSICA Three Mediterranean Islands all very different. Sardinia part of Italy, Corsica, governed by France and Malta, an independent nation which was once a British colony.year-round sunshine and 7,000 years-worth of living history is your thing, the ex-british colony of Malta should be on your travel bucket list. This independent nation comprises three small Islands Malta, Gozo and Comino which is uninhabited. It is a traveller s dream because you can take in every- thing within a small radius, sampling the architecture (both grand and quaint), a stunning fortified harbour, the rocky landscape, traditional hilltop towns, fishing villages, and an upbeat lively capital city, all against the languid backdrop of the magnificent Mediterranean. Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean, presenting a rather rugged mountain scape, balanced by placid bays. In rural parts, stone-walled Neolithic fortresses call Nuraghes can still be seen in the fields. Sardinian towns and cities, especially those along the coast, have a rich tradition of shellfish and seafood while inland towns and cities are known for game and farm produce, most no- tably its capers, olives and Pecorino sardo. The sea around this large Mediterranean Island is among the most beautiful and transparent in all the world. The colour of the water on the Costa Smeralda has to be seen to believed! On our specially tailored island tour over 12 days takes in the very best of what Sardinia has to offer. It is guided by our dear friend Aldo, a native of the island. His passion will surely rub off on you. You will love the sights, the people, the food and the culture of this very special destination. Don t blame us if you find it hard to leave. The Island of Corsica is one of France s 13 regions. It lies directly north of Sardinia and can be easily reached by ferry. Its capital Ajaccio is the birth place of Napoleon Bonaparte and his ancestral home is today used as a museum. Like other Mediterranean islands, Corsica was visited, conquered and highly influenced by many people of the ancient world. The Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Phoenicians, Genovese and Northern Africans all left their mark. France invaded and occupied in the mid 1700 s. Today it relies heavily on agriculture and tourism. It is far less developed than many islands in the Mediterranean. People come for the weather, the food and the glorious scenery. Come join us on this spectacular Mediterranean experience!

3 Day 1, Saturday 29 Sep TRANSIT Depart Australia from your city in the evening with Emirates for Dubai. All flights to be confirmed. Meals in flight. Day 2, Sunday 30 Sep MALTA Arrive Dubai early morning and connect to a flight arriving in Malta early afternoon. Transfer to the Victoria Hotel for the entire stay in Malta. The afternoon is for rest and recuperation before tonight s group welcome dinner in the hotel. Meals in flight/d Day 3, Monday 1 Oct VALLETTA S SURROUNDS Pick-up today is around 9.00am to visit some of the historic sites surrounding Valletta including the Mdina Glass factory; stroll the cobble-stoned streets and enjoy the beautiful architecture the Silent City of Mdina; visit the stunning Mosta Dome (with a fascinating story in relation to WWII) and the ancient Hagar Qim temples. Weather permitting, the group will take a short boat ride to the Blue Grotto, returning to the hotel at around 5.00pm. Dinner is at a local restaurant. B/D Day 4, Tuesday 2 Oct GOZO Set off at around 8.00am for a tour of the charming Island of Gozo the bus transfer is about 45 minutes and the ferry, just 20 minutes. Visit many of the major sites of the island: the quaint seaside town of Xlendi (perfect for a coffee stop), the Basilica of Ta Pinu (subject to it being open), the island s capital city of Victoria and the Ggantija Temples, one of the world s oldest known free-standing structures. There s a fabulous seafood lunch at a local seaside village restaurant where the feast is so good we don t include dinner tonight as most will want to give it a miss! Return to the hotel by 6.30pm with the evening free. B/L Day 5, Wednesday 3 Oct VALLETTA Be collected at about 9.00am for a walking tour of Malta s capital, Valletta, including the Upper Barakka Garden, St John s Cathedral, a tour of the famous fortified harbour on a typical fregatina vessel plus a trip to the Ghar Dalam Temple. Return to the hotel at around 5.00pm with dinner at the hotel. B/D

4 Day 6, Thursday 4 Oct FREE DAY Today choose to shop, take some R&R, visit sights not on the itinerary (such as one of the many good museums in Valletta) or take a cruise around the stunning harbour with options ranging from a two-hour harbour cruise to full-day tours with lunch and swimming (weather permitting). Your host can provide a list of things to see and do. Lunch and dinner at leisure today. B Day 7, Friday 5 Oct CAGLIARI A later departure today time to pack and load all the bags on the coach before driving to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk for lunch (at own expense), after which transfer to the airport for the afternoon flight to Cagliari via Rome. Welcome to Sardinia! On arrival at around 6.15pm, meet your guide and transfer to Hotel Margherita Regina for a two-night stay and dinner. B/D Day 8, Saturday 6 Oct CAGLIARI and NORA Tour the city of Cagliari visiting the lookout, the Archaeological Museum and the Spanish District of Castello. Lunch will be at leisure before taking an hour s drive to explore the ancient Phoenician and Roman ruins of the city of Nora. Return to Cagliari late in the afternoon for dinner at a local restaurant. B/D Day 9, Sunday 7 Oct MONTESSU & GUSPINI After breakfast depart Cagliari for Montessu archaeological site with quite a few stairs to climb to see these fascinating ruins dating back to 3500BC. Transfer to Nebida for a picnic lunch overlooking the beautiful blue Med. Continue to Cala Domestica beach for a stroll along the rocks and weather permitting a swim or a paddle (take swimmers and a small towel JIC!) Drive on to Hotel Sa Rocca in Gùspini for an overnight stay. B/D Day 10, Monday 8 Oct OLIENA Transfer to Oliena via Nuraghe Losa. Nuraghes are ancient mini-pyramid-style dwellings and villages found only in Sardinia. Visit Nobel Prize winning Grazia Deledda s hometown before reaching tonight s very special accommodation at Su Gologone Hotel. Be sure to explore the grounds and different terraces it s more like a museum than a hotel and the food is fabulous! B/D Day 11, Tuesday 9 Oct ORGOSOLO ALGHERO Start the day with a wonderful breakfast at the hotel with time to enjoy its surrounds, including a visit to a local spring. Depart for the very quirky township of Orgosolo with its fabulous politically-motivated street art before heading west to pretty Bosa, a great place for lunch and to explore on foot. Continue to Alghero, a portside city more Spanish in style than Italian with great souvenir shopping and quaint cobblestone streets. Check-in to Hotel Catalunya for a twonight stay with dinner at a local restaurant. B/D Day 12, Wednesday 10 Oct ALGHERO Take a morning boat trip to Neptune s Caves before an afternoon walking tour of Alghero with free time to shop and explore. Dinner at a local restaurant. B/D Day 13, Thursday 11 Oct CASTELSARDO After breakfast, transfer to Sassari, Sardinia s second largest city, and visit the downtown Piazza d Italia, classified as one of the most beautiful Italian squares. Lunch is at leisure before visiting the beautiful Romanesque Basilica of Saccargia on the way to Castelsardo, a lovely historic seaside town. Take a minibus up to the citadel and enjoy the magnificent view. Stay and dine at Hotel Riviera on the seafront. B/D Day 14, Friday 12 Oct AGGIUS Start the day with a visit to Elephant Rock and the village of Perfugas with its cathedral housing Sardinia s largest Spanish retablo, a 15th century altarpiece comprising 54 painted works. After lunch in Tempio continue to the typical rural village of Aggius and visit the impressive Ethnic Museum and the smaller but fascinating Bandits Museum. Accommodation is a farm stay at Hotel Muto di Gallura, hosted by husband and wife Gianfranco and Francesca. Dinner at the hotel is a typical home-cooked Sardinian meal with all the produce having come from the farm. B/D Day 15, Saturday 13 Oct SANTA TERESA Today visit the very pretty village of Luogosanto before proceeding to Arzachena to visit the ancient Giants Tombs and Nuraghe La Prisgiona. Have lunch sea-side at Baia Sardinia before driving to Bear Rock a 15-minute climb for those up to it. The views from the top across the Maddalena Isles are well worth it! Continue to the stunning township of Santa Teresa be sure to stroll around the beautiful piazza, nearby beach and Spanish watchtower. Stay at Hotel De Cecco with dinner at the hotel. B/D Day 16, Sunday, 14 Oct SANTA TERESA to BONIFACIO, CORSICA Farewell our guide and driver and make the one-hour ferry crossing to the French-governed island of Corsica, birth place of Napoleon Bonaparte. Welcome to Corsica! On arrival into the cliff-side township of Bonifacio, be welcomed by the guide and driver at the pier and make the

5 short transfer to harbour-front Hotel Solmare for a two-night stay.. Dinner is at a port-side restaurant near the hotel. B/D Day 22, Saturday 20 October CALVI AND SURROUNDS Day 17, Monday 15 Oct BONIFACIO Have a guided tour of Calvi s impressive citadel before exploring further afield to the old, picturesque villages of San Antonino and Pigna on the way to the small harbour town of Ile Rousse. If time permits, return to Calvi via Santa Serra, trying to coincide with sunset. Dinner is at a restaurant near the hotel. B/D Take the local mini-train up the steep ascent to the hightown and enjoy a guided tour explaining the citadel s interesting history. There s free time to explore the winding laneways, have lunch and do some shopping. Return to sea level for a boat trip to Bonifacio s stunning caves recessed deep in the towering limestone cliffs. Dinner is at a local restaurant near the hotel. B/D Day 18, Tuesday 16 October SARTÈNE Depart Bonifacio today noting transport throughout Corsica will be in a smaller coach given the many narrow mountain passes and old city streets. Take the road to the Bavella Needles, initially hugging the picturesque coastline to Solenzara. The drive is a highlight itself with dramatic rock formations and colours from most delicate red to the darkest grey, sprinkled with giant Laricio pines. The most beautiful panoramas can be seen inside the regional reserve at the 1218m high Col de Bavella. After enjoying the view, make the short drive to Zozo for lunch before continuing through some picturesque villages on the way to Sartène, with a guided tour on arrival. Overnight stay at the hotel with dinner at leisure. B/L Day 19, Wednesday 17 October AJACCIO This morning visit some of Corsica s ancient and impressive Standing Statues at Stantari and Renaghju as well as the Fontanaccia dolmen before continuing to the island s capital of Ajaccio. After lunch at your leisure, enjoy a guided tour of the city and then some free time to explore on your own. Accommodation for two nights will be at a city hotel and dinner at a nearby family-run auberge about a 30-minute drive away. B/D Day 20, Thursday 18 October PORTO Head north to the Gulf of Porto, classified by UNESCO, passing through the picturesque towns of Piana and Carghese on the way. After lunch at leisure in Porto, take a boat excursion to discover the lovely Scandola Reserve. Stay at a local hotel with dinner nearby. B/D Day 21, Friday 19 October CORTÉ and CALVI This morning, the road through the Gorges of Spelunca offers a wonderful parade of rocky red against a backdrop of sparkling blue seas. This leads to the beautiful mountain village of Corté, a former capital and home to a beautiful citadel and the Museum of Corsica. Lunch is at leisure before taking the road of the Balanina to Calvi. On arrival, check-in for a two-night stay at Hotel Balanea. Dinner is a short walk from the hotel. B/D Day 23, Sunday 21 October BASTIA Depart Calvi, driving via the Agriate Desert and St Florent to the Nebbio region, home to artisan producers of olive oil, chestnuts and wine. After tasting some of the local produce, continue to Bastia for a three-night stay at Hotel Napoleon with dinner at a local restaurant. B/D Day 24, Monday 22 October BASTIA This morning brings a tour of Bastia s citadel on foot it involves quite some uphill walking but the views are well worth it. Also explore the old marina and lower town before having a free afternoon. Dinner is at a local restaurant. B/D Day 25, Tuesday 23 October CAP CORSE Today brings a full tour of Cap Corse from the east coast to west with its rocky terrain, crystal clear waters and quaint villages. On the way, stop at Erbalunga (a charming village with a 16th century Genoese tower), Macinaggio, Pino and Nonza with its black pebble beach. Lunch will be at your leisure before returning to Bastia late in the afternoon taking in the Col of Teghime along the way. A farewell dinner is included at a local restaurant tonight, to recap on our wonderful memories. B/D Day 26, Wednesday 24 October BASTIA to NICE Today there s an early morning flight from Bastia to Nice where on arrival, you will be collected by coach and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure to stroll the promenade or relax noting this section of the tour is unguided and unhosted. We will provide some tips on what to see and do to make the most of your free time. B Day 27, Thursday 25 October DEPARTURE The morning is at leisure before the group is collected at the hotel at about pm for the transfer to the airport, departing for Dubai on EK078 at 3.55pm (to be confirmed). B Day 28, Friday 26th October ARRIVE HOME

6 Malta, Sardinia and Corsica 2018 Tour cost inclusions and exclusions. The cost of the above comprehensive 27 day itinerary is extremely good value at $12,990 ex Australia (Sydney). The cost includes all air-fares (International and internal); ferries; transfers between terminals and hotels in-country; hotel and airport portage; and all ground travel throughout the region using air-conditioned motor-coaches or mini buses depending on numbers. Also included are the entry fees to all places of interest mentioned in the program including museums and monuments, plus the services of an English speaking guide. Tariff is on a twin-share basis; a single supplement is available for an extra $1,150. If less than 10 persons apply the tour may still proceed but without an Australian host. The tour group would be accompanied only by a local English speaking guide in each country. It is possible to fly on to another destination after the tour, let us know if you would like us to help. We can also quote business class international airfares if you prefer to fly at the pointy end of the plane! $250 secures your place on this wonderful trip. Please refer to the booking form. A partial payment will also be required when we lock in your international airfares. The full tariff less deposit and any interim payment is due 60 days prior to departure. You must refer to the terms and conditions attached to this itinerary and available on our website prior to making a decision to travel. Services included: All accommodation on a twin share basis All breakfasts and one other meal each day (some lunches and some dinners as listed) All transfers while overseas Air conditioned mini bus and drive including insurance and petrol when touring in-country English speaking guides for most of the sight seeing Australian tour host subject to minimum numbers being met (10) All entrance fees for museums and places of interest International economy flights plus ferry transfers Services not included: Meals not listed on the itinerary All drinks not listed in the itinerary Any entry visas if required Any government taxes if required Personal expenses Tips Domestic Australian transfers Optional day in Malta If you have any questions please call us on

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8 BLUE DOT TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS As at January 15, Itinerary Changes We reserve the right to vary the itinerary, accommodation and forms of transport should any conditions make it preferable, appropriate or necessary to do so. We will provide alternative services as close as possible to those listed. Wherever possible we shall advise you of such changes prior to departure, however we accept no responsibility for any alterations made for any reason, or for any associated loss or damage. If any additional expenses are incurred through delays, accidents, or disruption of planned itineraries because of force majeure or if it considered advisable by our management, such expenses are to be borne by you. It is possible that a route change could be necessary due to inclement weather, political restrictions or any other cause. Route changes will always be at the discretion of the group leader and the local operator. 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