ISLE OF SARDINIA Castelsardo 17 DAY TOUR - LAND ONLY AUD 3850 (Twin Share) STARTS 2 APRIL 2019 4 NIGHTS IN EVERY HOTEL GROUP SIZE: 14 PASSENGERS SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 1450 Sardinia is an unspoilt large beautiful island which combines a stunning historical heritage with a most spectacular range of picturesque landscapes. It encompasses amazing extremes: a rocky and sandy coastline endowed with a myriad of immaculate tiny bays; small islands and marine grottos; historic towns with medieval architecture; high rising mountains, lakes, hills and endless green pastures with plenty of sheep and cattle.
PALAU MADDALENA ARCHIPELAGO CAPE D ORSO EMERALD COAST CAPE FALCONE STINTINO CASTELSARDO OLBIA PORTO SAN PAOLO CAPE CACCIA ALGHERO VILLANOVA MONTELEONE OROSEI NUORO BOSA MARINA LAKE GUSANA FONNI CALA GONONE DESULO NATIONAL PARK GENNARGENTU CAGLIARI COSTA REI VILLASIMIUS PORTO PINO By Coach Overnight Accommodation
A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY This is a relaxed no rush no fuss tour. Travel is by way of a mini coach, ideally suited for the picturesque roads featured in our program. Yet we provide quality hotel accommodation (see hotel list) with four night stops to maximise your comfort. MILD CONDITIONS WEATHER Max Day Temp Min Night Temp 18-23 C 09-14 C INCLUDED IN THE PRICE l Quality hotel accommodation with breakfast. See hotel list in our program. l Air conditioned mini coach with English speaking tour guide. l All the coach tours listed in our program. l Four dinners with 1/4 bottle of wine and 1/2 bottle of water included. l Ferry boat to the Maddalena Archipelago. AT YOUR OWN COST l Meals other than those included in the package. l Optional 3 course dinner and wine $50. l Entry tickets to museums and Grotto of Neptune. l Travel insurance. l Single accommodation supplement. P R O G R A M Bastione Saint Remy is Cagliari s premium panoramic terrace Tue 2 Apr Check in at Hotel FLORA, downtown Cagliari, Via Sassari 45 (tel 070-658219) at time of your convenience after 11am. Cagliari is located only 7kms from the airport. A fast comfortable train covers the distance in a short time. The hotel is located just 5 minutes walk from the railway station. 19.00 Get together in the hotel s lobby for a briefing. 19.30 Dinner at the hotel with some traditional Sardinian dishes (included).
Cagliari Town Hall Cagliari Downtown alley Wed 3 Apr 09.30 Sightseeing walking orientation in Cagliari, covering the main architectural highlights of this historic city. Afternoon at leisure. 19.30 Optional dinner. Typical scenic landscapes of Sardinia s south coast coastline Thu 4 Apr 08.30 Departure for a very scenic drive along the south east coastal road of Sardinia. 11.00 Arrival at the picturesque town of Villasimius. Local sightseeing. 12.00 Panoramic circuit, east of Villasimius to Costa Rei. Return to Villasimius and local lunch. 14.00 Departure from Villasimius. 16.30 Arrival back in Cagliari. 19.30 Optional dinner. The unspoilt south west coast of Sardinia Thu 5 Apr 08.30 Very scenic drive along the south west coast. 10.30 Refreshment stop at panoramic chalet overlooking a beautiful stretch of the coastline. Continuation to the charming Porto Pino. Local scenic walk and lunch. 13.30 Departure from Porto Pino. 16.30 Arrival back in Cagliari. 19.30 Optional dinner.
The picturesque town of Bosa and its castle Sat 6 Apr 08.30 Departure for Alghero. The first part of the drive is along the green undulating countryside of Sardinia until we reach Bosa and Bosa Marina where we stop for lunch by the sea. After Bosa Marina the road becomes very spectacular unwinding well above a rocky coastline full of crystal clear tiny inlets. Before getting to the hotel we then stop in the outskirts of Alghero at the archaeological site of Palmavera dating back more than 1000 years B.C. 17.30 Arrival at the hotel. 19.30 Dinner in local restaurant (included). Alghero is a heavily fortified historic town. Sun 7 Apr 08.30 Morning orientation on foot in Alghero covering the main architectural and military highlights of this historic town which was originally an outpost of Catalunya. So much so that the locals still speak Catalan like in Barcelona. Afternoon at leisure. 19.30 Optional dinner.
Cape Caccia (above) and the sidewalk leading to the Grotto of Neptune Mon 8 Apr 08.30 Departure for Cape Caccia driving along the scenic road of the Gulf of Alghero. Panoramic walk on the side of Cape Caccia to the Grotto of Neptune. Optional guided tour of the Grotto. Return to Alghero by lunch time. 14.30 Scenic drive to Villanova Monteleone (550m). The winding country road offers beautiful views of a green hilly countryside in very pristine conditions. Brief stroll in Villanova and local refreshment. 17.30 Arrival back in Alghero. 19.30 Optional dinner. The medieval tower of Cape Falcone on Sardinia s North West Coast Tue 9 Apr 08.30 Departure for Cape Falcone and Castesardo. On the way north we stop at Stintino along the thin peninsula leading to Cape Falcone. Continuation to Cape Falcone and then to Castesardo: a very picturesque town on the northern coast. Local sightseeing and lunch by the sea. 16.30 Arrival back in Alghero. 19.30 Optional dinner.
Downtown Olbia Wed 10 Apr 08.30 Departure for Olbia. This drive unfolds through the countryside of Northern Sardinia, rich in pastures and dotted with ancient villages. 12.30 Arrival at the hotel. 15.00 Orientation on foot covering the downtown area of Olbia which has undergone a considerable modern expansion since becoming the gateway of the much celebrated (and world famous) Emerald Coast of North East Sardinia. 19.30 Dinner in local restaurant (included). Thu 11 Apr Morning at leisure. 14.30 Scenic drive heading south to the picturesque coastal village of San Paolo which is flanked by an impressive small granite island which risers vertically out of crystal blue waters to almost 600m. Local sightseeing and short scenic walk. 17.00 Arrival back at the hotel. 19.30 Optional dinner. Maddalena Island The harbour Typical scenic road at Maddalena Island Fri 12 Apr 08.30 Departure for the Archipelago of Maddalena (north east point of Sardinia). 10.00 Ferry boat to Maddalena Island taking our mini coach as well. Scenic drive (with a few stops) around the island, crossing to the nearby Island of Caprera via a causeway. Local lunch and visit to the historic house of Giuseppe Garibaldi, hero of the Risorgimento Movement which led to the unification of Italy in 1861. 17.30 Arrival back in Olbia. 19.30 Optional dinner.
Emerald Coast - A typical stretch of the coastline Sat 13 Apr 08.30 Departure for the Emerald Coast which has become one of the most upmarket resorts of the Mediterranean Sea. Sightseeing stops at Porto Cervo and Cannigione, before arriving at Palau. Free time and lunch at Palau. 13.30 Scenic drive to the Natural Reserve of Cape d Orso. Scenic walk to the tip of Cape d Orso. 17.00 Arrival back in Olbia. 19.30 Optional dinner. High rising mountains as seen from the outskirts of the city of Nuoro Sun 14 Apr 08.30 Departure for the City of Nuoro (at 550m) in the heart of the mountainous district of Sardinia. On the way south we stop at La Caletta and Orosei (lunch). 15.00 Arrival in Nuoro. 16.00 Sightseeing walking orientation downtown Nuoro, covering the main highlights of the city. 19.30 Dinner in local restaurant (included). Mon 15 Apr Morning at leisure in Nuoro. 14.00 Panoramic drive to the top of Mount Ortobene which rises at 1,000m above sea level. A brief local scenic walk boasts sweeping views over Nuoro and its valley. Good facilities available on the spot. Return to Nuoro. 19.30 Optional dinner.
Cala Gonone Scenic walk from Cala Fuili Tue 16 Apr 08.30 Departure for the picturesque seaside resort of Cala Gonone. 10.00 Arrival, sightseeing and scenic walk along the elegant promenade. Local refreshment by the seaside. 11.00 Short drive heading south to the pretty little bay of Cala Fuili to be followed by a spectacular scenic walk. 13.00 Return to Cala Gonone for lunch. After lunch visit the local aquarium. 17.30 Arrival back in Nuoro. 19.30 Optional dinner. Lake Gusana in the National Park of Gennargentu Wed 17 Apr 08.30 Departure for a scenic circuit throughout the National Park of Gennargentu which features the highest peaks in Sardinia, reaching almost 2,000m. The whole area is renowned not only for its beautiful scenery but also for the picturesque traditional villages which seem to belong to another age. We selected Desulo for our first stop. And then we proceed to Tonara. From Tonara we drive onward to Lake Gusana where we have lunch by the lake. 15.00 Arrival back in Nuoro. Afternoon at leisure for the final day of our tour. 19.30 Optional dinner. Thu 18 Apr 08.00 Departure for Cagliari Airport. This is a freeway journey. 14.00 Arrival at Cagliari Airport. End of the tour. SEE HOTEL LIST NEXT PAGE
HOTELS We believe that you are entitled to know exactly what you get for your money and that s why we clearly state not only the number of stars but also the location of the hotels we use. Unless you are in a rush tour, where you get to the hotel late at night and leave early morning, we do believe that a good location makes a world of difference to the quality of your holiday. Cagliari: Hotel FLORA. Quality four star hotel in the heart of this historic city. Yet it is in a quiet location. This hotel is a heritage palace completely renovated inside. www.hotelfloracagliari.it Alghero: Hotel CATALUNYA. It s the best panoramic four star hotel in Alghero with sweeping views over the Mediterranean Sea. And it s adjacent to the medieval walls circling this fortress town of ancient Catalan origins. www.hotelcatalunya.it Olbia: Hotel FOR YOU. Very modern four star hotel downtown Olbia in quiet location, but only five minutes walk from the main mall of the city. www.hotelforyou.it Nuoro: EURO HOTEL. Modern elegant hotel, a short walk from the central district of this city. It s a superior class three star hotel and for the overall quality could be easily classified as four star. www.eurohotelnuoro.it TOTAL ACCOMMODATION - 16 NIGHTS 4 in Cagliari, 4 in Alghero, 4 in Olbia, 4 in Nuoro