tasteandslowitaly.com 8 days 7 nights TOUR THE UNTOUCHED WILDERNESS OF SARDINIA THE BEST OF THE WESTERN COAST Available dates 2018 May 05-12 12-19 19-26 Jun 16-23 23-30 Jun 30-Jul 07 Jul 07-14 14-21 Sep 15-22 TASTE AND SLOW ITALY a brand of TRASIMENO TRAVEL SAS - Via Novella 1/F 06061, Castiglione del Lago, Perugia, Italy - VAT Registration. Number and Social Security Number: 02634100545 TEL (0039) 075 95 39 69 - FAX (0039) 075 96 52 654 - US TEL (001) 3 23 25 00 555 - MOBILE IT (0039) 3393 35 22 35 - SKYPE tasteandslowitaly - EMAIL info@tasteandslowitaly.com
ITINERARY Our Plus makes difference: All meals served during the tour are Km Zero and also some organic food. Km Zero is an innovative Italian concept to value the food short supply chain. The menu dishes are produced directly on farmhouse or other neighbor agricultural companies. But the added value is much more. Most of the providers are certified organic indeed. Organic agriculture in EU substitutes the chemical additives with natural and sustainable methods. Italy is considered as the most reliable organic producer in the world actually, due to the severe production European Union rules and protocols. CAGLIARI 3 nights DAY 1 THE BEST OF CAGLIARI Hotel check in and meeting with your Private Guide. Afternoon, Italian Aperitivo welcome, and walking tour of Cagliari. Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, kissed by the sun every day of the year. Now the tourism is the biggest business, it has helped to transform the city in modern reality from different points of view. The medieval city centre is situated between come archaeological areas and the new financial buildings. You can enjoy the natural green parks, the lagoon regional park and the Poetto beach. The tour consist in some panoramic stops in beautiful landscape areas and a walking time through the old districts of Castello and Marina. Dinner at leisure. NOTE: Our Agents Team will be glad to suggest you the most authentic restaurant in accordance with your tastes and expectations. DAY 2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA OF NORA, CAPO SPARTIVENTO LIGHTHOUSE AND CHIA BEACHES The south west of Sardinia is very rich of treasures, from the archaeological sites to the natural reserves. The ancient Punic and Roman city of Nora hide a fascinating history of the first domination of the island, with the mosaics and the roman ruins situated in a gorgeous position in the coast. The wonderful landscape from the Spanish tower of Coltellazzo, worth the price of the ticket. The second stop of the day introduce you the top of the Italian beaches: the itinerary coast to coast from Pula to Teulada including some wonderful places to enjoy in this trip, like the stop in the Capo Spartivento Lighthouse. Last stop is in Pula, famous village for the tourists in the south Sardinia, where will have the possibility to go shopping and stop in some restaurants and bars. Eat al fresco lunch based on local Km Zero food! Dinner at leisure.
DAY 3 SULCIS MINES AND GREEN COAST Today we will take you to discover the Sulcis Iglesiente area and some surrounding beaches on the Green Coast. Sulcis Iglesiente is a subregion of Sardinia located in the southwest part, highlighted by its historical mining activity especially in the last century. During this day we will take you to cross this area and we will enter in the old mine of Porto Flavia, one of the most suggestive places in Sardinia. During the tour we will visit too the great Beaches of Masua, Cala Domestica and Portixeddu. Lunch on the beach, front the sea in a typical local restaurant! Dinner at leisure. ORISTANO 1 night DAY 4 TRANSFER TO ORISTANO Check in hotel in Oristano Porto Flavia
Oristano area was an area of Sardinian kingdom in the middle age, one of the last to surrender in the battles of the island conquest from the Sea Republics. This area of 30 thousand dwellers is famous for the Cape San Marco, one of the archaeological areas in Sardinia: the ancient ruins of Tharros tell about an incredible history. The same is for the Cabras s Museum and its new discover of giants statues, discovered in the 1974. Other stops are in the medieval city of Oristano and in the nearby beaches. Lunch in a typical Km Zero restaurant! Dinner at leisure ALGHERO 3 nights DAY 5 TRANSFER TO ALGHERO; IS ARUTAS AND BOSA Check in hotel in a nice village near Alghero In the morning we ll leave for Oristano, located in the central part of the western coast of the island. Along the way we will visit the ruins of Tharros and the nearby beach Is Arutas. During the tour stop for lunch in Is Arutas the most enchanting beach in Sardinia, lunch in a typical restaurant front the sea. Is Arutas beach is famous for its sand made of a particular grains of colored quartz: green, orange, sky blue, rose and pearl colored. Consider that it is strictly forbidden to take away even a single grain of that sand. It preserved as natural local heritage. Oristano is an ancient city of medieval origin that represents one of the most important realities of the immense and varied cultural heritage of Sardinia thanks to the beautiful neighboring beaches and the famous carnival of the Sartiglia, a tournament that dates from 1358 and that takes place last Sunday of carnival and Tuesday of the carnival. It is a great historical and cultural event that attracts locals and visitors alike and includes crusades, duels and costumes. Later we ll visit the archaeological site of Sinis, one of the areas of Sardinia with the largest number of archaeological and natural treasures such as the giants of Monti Prama, the archaeological area of Tharros and the beach of San Giovanni di Sinis. This last one, one of the most spectacular beaches in Sardinia thanks to its natural beauty, crystal clear waters and the special energy that is next to the Phoenician ruins of the city of Tharros. Dinner at leisure
Is Arutas beach, its singular and colored sand DAY 6 THE BEST OF ALGHERO; BOMBARDE BEACH, PORTO CONTE AND NEPTUNO S GROTTO Stop in Bombarde beach and naturalistic area of Porto Conte, finally a visit of Bue Marino sea grottos. Lunch Km Zero local food in Alghero. A nice walking tour of Bastioni in Alghero Pays català de cerdenya is the slogan of Alghero s dwellers to notice their affinity with the Catalan Republic. Located inside the old perimeter walls of the Castle, was in the past a place of Kingdom, were lived people from areas of Mediterranean sea. Already the Neolithic period was and important place for the Nuragic civilization: Nuraghe Palmavera and Anghelu Ruju necropolis mean big importance for this archeological area, and still now Alghero is one of the top tourism destination. Thanks to the new policy of hospitality, the success of the wine and the olive oil, Alghero is one of the most important place in Sardinia. It is also famous for the coral coastline and in the old neighborhoods is full of small coral shops. A great visit is to the Neptuno s Grotto, enormous heritage of nature. Dinner at leisure
San Michele, Alghero DAY 7 STINTINO AND ASINARA Unpolluted landscape, crystal waters, white donkeys. This is the Menù of Asinara island, national park and wonderful place to visit in Sardinia. All day to discover the greatness of this paradise: the beaches, the natural reserve and the modern history. Coming back to Alghero we will stop at Pelosa beach, maybe the most famous beach of Sardinia. Nice lunch based on typical Sardinian street food on the beach. Dinner at leisure
La Pelosa beach DAY 8 SEE YOU SOON ITALY! Breakfast and departure. Today the tour concludes and it s time to say your goodbyes. A private transfer will take you from your hotel to Alghero airport whenever it s convenient for you. In case you have an afternoon or late evening flight you could take in more of Alghero s sights, do some last minute shopping or gallery and museum hopping. Transfers to Cagliari or other airports has to be considered as extra.
PRICE PER PERSON, based 2 passengers From 2081 THE TOUR INCLUDES Optional Medical and baggage insurance Cancellation insurance Other tailored services (to book previously), the services requested on site will be quoted apart The Tour does not include 2018 GUARANTEED DEPARTURES, based 2 Pax: May 05-12 12-19 19-26 Jun 16-23 23-30 Jun 30-Jul 07 Jul 07-14 14-21 Sep 15-22 Single room supplement: Single room supplement: May Jun Sep 245, Jul 325
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