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Grand Tour of Sardegna and Corsica

Guided Tours 8 days / 7 nights

Cagliari - Barumini -Alghero - Torres Port - Santa Teresa - Bonifacio - Emerald Coast - Olbia

Day 1
Cagliari/Barumini/Alghero  
Departure at 8:00 am by bus to Barumini. Sardegna has two facades : one with blue sea and fishermen villages and the other with flatness cultivated that can be recognized by the traces of the Nuragic era. Arrival to Barumini and visit of the “Nuraghi”” best preserved construction of the entire island : the “Nughare Su Nuraxi” is a fortification built on the XVIth century by the natives of that area. Continue to Alghero. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (D)

Day 2
Alghero  

During the morning, walking tour of the historical center of this city of Catalan origins, the bastions, the Spanish towers, St Francis and its marvelous cloister and St Mary Cathedral with its belfry. Afternoon at leisure. It is suggested an optional visit by boat to the Neptune grotto or to bathe in the crystalline waters of the shore of the city. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 3
Alghero/Torres Port/Santa Teresa/Bonifacio  
After breakfast, departure to Corsica via Torres Port and passing through Asinara Gulf. Then arrival at Castelsardo, famous village because of its handcrafts. Short stop to continue to Santa Teresa of Gallura and embark to Corsica (France). Arrival to the port of Bonifacio, old Genoa’s fortress situated at the top of an aggressive promontory that dominates the so call “Mouths of Bonifacio” and therefore defends the port. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 4
Bonifacio  
During the morning, a city tour of the village will take place on a graceful little tourist train. Free time. During the afternoon departure to Old Port, walking tour of this vacation resort. It is situated on the east coast and surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and cork trees. Time at leisure. Return to Bonifacio. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B ,D)

Day 5
Bonifacio/Costa Smeralda  
Breakfast at hotel and departure to Santa Teresa of Gallura. Continuation by bus to the Emerald Coast. After dinner in a restaurant (traffic permitting) free time for a coffee in the famous “piazzetta” of Porto Cervo, where it’s quite probable to find movie stars considering that this port is the meeting point of the international jet-set, since it was built on 1962 by the Aga khan. (B, D)

Day 6
Costa Smeralda  
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Palau to embark to Maddalena Archipelago. Transfer to Caprera to visit the Museum of Garibaldi. Return to Maddalena. Free time for lunch and to visit the historical center of the island. Dinner in a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel. (B, D)

Day 7
Emerald Coast  
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. We suggest you take an optional excursion to the many beautiful places of the coast, such as Capricciolo, Romazzino, Cala di Volpe, and Porto Rotondo. Dinner in a restaurant. Overnight at hotel. (B, D)

Day 8
Emerald Coast /Olbia  
Breakfast at hotel and departure to Olbia. Short visit and continuation to the airport. End of services. (B)

 

Hotels (or similar)
Alghero : Catalunya Hotel
Bonifacio : La Caravelle Hotel
Porto Cervo : Luci di la Montagna Hotel

Package Includes

  • 14 meals
  • 7 nights accommodation 4*
  • Hotels taxes and services
  • Transportation in deluxe coach
  • English speaking guide
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Visits specified in the itinerary
  • (Beverages not included)

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