Sardinia is more than just beautiful beaches. This self-drive holiday with prearranged excursions included enables you to discover the full delights of the island.
Highlights:
- Historic towns of Alghero, Cagliari
- Ancient civilisations dating back to the Bronze Age
- Mysterious villages of Mamoiada and Orgosolo
- Pristine beaches of Costa Smeralda
- Sardinia’s food and wine
What is included:
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels – 2 nights Alghero, 1 night Barumini, 2 nights Cagliari, 1 night Orosei, 1 night Palau
- Wine tasting in the Barumini Area
- Wine tasting with a light lunch in the Cagliari Area
- Full-day private guide in Alghero & Capo Caccia
- Full-day private guide in Barumini
- Half-day private guide in Cagliari
- Car hire (private driver available for supplement)
Explore Sardinia – Curated Self-drive
Day 1: Arrival – Alghero
Day at leisure to explore Alghero, Sardinia’s main harbour town.
Day 2: Alghero – Capo Caccia – Alghero
A full-day guided excursion. Morning boat ride to Capo Caccia with views of dramatic cliffs and Neptune’s Cave. Afternoon tour of the fortified city of Alghero.
Day 3: Alghero – Bosa – Tharros
Scenic drive to Bosa to explore its historic centre – Old Village – and Serravalle Castle. Followed by the Roman archaeological site of Tharros for stunning seascapes.
Day 4: Barumini – Cagliari
Guided tour of Barumini to see Su Nuraxi, a Nuragic civilization UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by a winery experience. Then drive to Cagliari, the capital.
Day 5: Cagliari
Private guided tour of Cagliari’s historic centre followed by a wine tasting and light lunch. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 6: Nuoro – Orgosolo – Mamoiada
Drive to Nuoro and the unique inland villages of Mamoiada and Orgosolo, known for their expressive murals and folk singing.
Day 7: Orosei – Costa Smeralda
Visit Orosei’s pristine beaches and Costa Smeralda.
Day 8: Costa Smeralda – UK
Return to the UK.
Indicative Holiday Prices
All of our holidays are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. Indicative price per person for 8 days from £2,685 based on two sharing.