Tour sardinia 2012
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This 3-day bus round trip through Sardinia offers visits to several destinations across the island, including beaches, towns, and sites of natural beauty. Day 1 involves arrival in Olbia and transfer to a hotel. Day 2 includes stops at Liscia Lake, the Emerald Coast including Porto Cervo, and the giants' grave of Coddu Vecchiu. Day 3 consists of Castelsardo, Alghero, and a visit to Neptune's Grotto. The trip concludes on Day 4 with stops in Nuoro and Orgosolo, known for its murals.
Tour sardinia 2012
- 1. BUS ROUND TRIP & TREKKING SARDINIA Discover the amazing bus round trip presented by F.A. Travel and enjoy the beautiful Island of Sardinia with its delightful culture, nature and traditions. dmc@fatravel.it Follow Us on our Social Networks:
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- 3. Bus Round Trip & Trekking - Sardinia
- 4. Bus Round Trip & Trekking 1st Day: Arrival 2nd Day: Coddu Vecchiu & Gallura Arrival at Olbia airport and transfer to the Hotel (Olbia area). After breakfast departure towards Arzachena, where we will visit the giants grave of Coddu Vecchiu. Afterwards we will visit a prestigious vineyard, where spaces are laid out in a sequence of work rooms, tasting rooms and showrooms. Wines are destined for the global market and they are ambassadors of the hard lands of Gallura. We will visit the cellar, the winery and then we will taste some wine and some typical Sardinian products. In the afternoon we will a have a stop in a beautiful beach in the Costa Smeralda. Dinner and overnight in Olbia area.
- 5. Bus Round Trip & Trekking 3rd Day: Castelsardo & the Rock of Elephant 4th Day: Alghero Castelsardo is situated on the summit of a rocky After breakfast, we will visit Alghero. The promontory in a strategic position dominating the traces of Algheros Catalan past can still be harbour and it is famous for its production of woven recognised everywhere. The heart of the city is baskets, one of the Sardinian handicrafts most surrounded by the historic defence walls, the appreciated all over the world. Walking down the characteristic alleys behind the small church of Bastion of Magellano and the Porta del Mar, Purgatorio, you can see the cathedral of St. Anthony along the shore. The roads of the historic Abbot (XVII Century) from whose small churchyard centre are of stone pavement. After Alghero it's possible to admire the sea's marvellous sightseeing, free time for shopping and lunch. panorama. Along our journey, we will see the Rock In the afternoon we will a have a stop in a of Elephant (La Roccia dell'Elefante) - a rock similar beautiful beach in Alghero surroundings. to an elephant. Free evening. Dinner and overnight Dinner and overnight in Alghero. in Alghero.
- 6. Bus Round Trip & Trekking 5th Day: Trekking to 6th Day: Nuoro & Monte Timidone Orgosolo After breakfast we will have a trekking day trip to After breakfast depature towards Nuoro and Orgosolo. Monte Timidone, which is located inside the Nuoro is considered the heart of Sardinia, as this town Prigionette Forest, also known as Noah ' s Ark has well preserved Sardinian traditions and culture. Our because of the presence of animals introduced a trip continues to the village Orgosolo, the symbol of the few decades ago. The ascent up the mountain is a Barbarician culture and known for its murales: paintings bit tiring but is rewarded with breathtaking views. that depict the way of life and represent the social With a bit of luck you may come across some white unrest and a silent protest against the government donkeys, horses, fallow deers, turtles and maybe during the late 1960s. In Orgosolo we will have a catch sight of some Griffin vultures. Lunch. Dinner typical lunch with the shepherds with local meat and and overnight in Alghero. cheese, for example lamb with potatoes and roasted pork, all accompanied by a tasty local wine. Dinner and overnight in Dorgali area.
- 7. Bus Round Trip & Trekking 7th Day: Trekking to Gorroppu Gorge 8th Day: Departure After breakfast we will have a trekking day trip to After breakfast collective transfer to the Gorroppu Gorge. The excursion starts from Dorgali, going first through the Oddoene Valley. Olbia airport.. After crossing Sa Barva bridge the route runs along the Flumineddu river to the entrance of the gorge. After the trekking tour we will have lunch with typical products. Dinner and overnight in Dorgali area. ARRIVEDERCI!
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- 9. 2nd Day: Liscia Lake & 1st Day: Arrival Emerald Coast Arrival at Olbia airport and transfer to the After breakfast departure towards the small Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania. village SantAntonio di Gallura and the Liscia Bus Round Trip Lake. Not far from Arzachena, we will visit the giants grave of Coddu Vecchiu. Afterwards we will visit the famous Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast). Porto Cervo is its emblem; luxurious yachts are docked just in front of this jewel and luxury shops are lined along the square. After an exciting walk in Porto Cervo, we will have lunch in a Pizzeria or a Restaurant; in the afternoon round trip through Baia Sardinia, Palau and Capo Testa in Santa Teresa di Gallura. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn.
- 10. 3rd Day: Castelsardo & 4th Day: Nuoro & Neptunes Grotto Orgosolo After breakfast departure towards Castelsardo, a small town situated on the summit of a rocky promontory in a strategic Bus Round Trip position dominating the harbour.. Afterwards departure to Alghero and lunch in a typical Restaurant. Short visit of the town and visit the Neptune's Grotto. The entrance to the caves lies at the base of Capo Caccia cliff and can be accessed by sea or from the Escala del Cabriol, a steep, narrow path of 656 steps. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel After breakfast depature towards Nuoro and Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania. Orgosolo. Nuoro is considered the heart of Sardinia, as this town has well preserved Sardinian traditions and culture. Our trip continues to the village Orgosolo, the symbol of the Barbarician culture and known for its murales: paintings that depict the way of life and represent the social unrest and a silent protest against the government during the late 1960s. In Orgosolo we will have a typical lunch with the shepherds. In the afternoon departure towards the south. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Setar.
- 11. 5th Day: Cagliari & Nora 6th Day: Giara & Barumini After breakfast we will visit Cagliari, the Today we will cross a large part of the fertile capital city of the Region Sardinia. As soon plane of the Campidano, amongst fields of as we arrive at Cagliari we will start the visit grain, artichokes, and vineyards in order to Bus Round Trip from the old town and upper part of Cagliari reach Villamar, a small village typical for its called Castello (the Castle). Lunch in a murales. The tour will continue towards typical Restaurant. The afternoon is Barumini, where we will visit the famous dedicated to the visit of the archaeological nuraghic archaeological complex of Su site of Nora, founded by the Phoenician Nuraxi. Lunch at the Restaurant Su Nuraxi. navigators around the 9th century B.C. as a In the afternoon, you will leave Barumini to strategic location in the Mediterranean. reach the Giara di Gesturi: this place is well- After the visit we will have a panorama tour known thanks to its typical wild little horses along the famous Costa Sud. Dinner and with almond eyes. There are about 600, all of overnight at the Hotel Setar. them wild and free. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Setar.
- 12. 7th Day: Oristano 8th Day: Departure Departure from the hotel direction Oristano, After breakfast collective transfer a nice town situated in the heart of the great plane of Campidano, in a central to Olbia airport.. Bus Round Trip position along the western coast of Sardinia. Short visit of the town and departure to the Sinis Peninsula, where we will visit the Church of San Giovanni. Lunch in a typical Restaurant in Cabras. In the afternoon departure to the North. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania. ARRIVEDERCI!
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- 14. 1st Day 2nd Day: Arcipelago La Olbia & Tempio Pausania Maddalena Arrival at Olbia airport and departure to Departure from the hotel direction Palau, where the Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio you will start a boat trip through the Archipel of Pausania. La Maddalena. This tour includes a stop to Drive & Sleep Maddalena where you can visit the historical centre and enjoy some shopping. Then you will leave direction Isle of Santa Maria where you can have a stroll or have a swim at the beach, or a quick walk till the Punta Filetto lighthouse on the north-east of the island. Furthermore you can have a look at the famous Rose Beach of Budelli and then you will sail along the coast Spargi in order to reach Cala Corsara. Then you will go back coasting Punta Sardegna, Porto Rafael and Capo dOrso. In the afternoon you will go back to the Hotel Pausania Inn.
- 15. 3rd Day: Alghero 4th Day: Oristano & Tharros The whole third day will be dedicated to Departure from the hotel direction Oristano, Alghero: a beautiful town with a prestigious a nice town situated in the heart of the great plane of Campidano, in a central Catalan past. In the afternoon you will visit position along the western coast of Drive & Sleep the Neptune's Grotto. This marine cave is Sardinia. Afterwards you will visit the carved in a spectacular sheer cliff, with archaeological site of Tharros. Dinner and long winding passages that delve far into overnight at the Hotel Setar. the rock passing many fantastical stalagmites and stalactites. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania
- 16. 5th Day: Cagliari & Nora 6th Day: Barumini & Giara Departure from our hotel direction In Barumini you will visit the famous nuraghic Cagliari the capital city of the Region archaeological complex of Su Nuraxi. The Sardinia. As soon as you arrive at village is located in a clearly strategic position Cagliari you will start the visit from the old in a central point on the island; this area has Drive & Sleep town and upper part of Cagliari called numerous nuraghic settlements. Su Nuraxi Castello (the Castle). Lunch break in includes a main tower and four smaller ones one of the many restaurants of the connected to each other by a containing wall central quarter of the city. The afternoon which also forms a raised courtyard; the entire is dedicated to the visit of the complex is protected by another wall and archaeological site of Nora. After the visit seven towers. In the afternoon, you will leave you will have a panorama tour along the Barumini to reach the Giara di Gesturi: this famous Costa Sud. Dinner and overnight place is well-known thanks to its typical wild at the Hotel Setar. little horses with almond eyes. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Setar.
- 17. 7th Day 8th Day: Porto Cervo & Arbatax & Dorgali Departure Today you will take the road orientale Sarda towards the North of the island The tour will continue towards the direction Arbatax, known for its porphyryinland Gallura to arrive to Arzachena. The must rocks, named Rocce Rosse (red rocks). Notof this area is the archaeological site of Drive & Sleep far from Dorgali, you will visit the Grotta delArzachena, where you can visit the Giants Bue Marino, which can be reached by boat from Cala Gonone. About one kilometer ofTombs Coddu Vecchju and Li Lolghi, and the the grotto is open to tourists: the unearthlyNuraghe Albucciu. Afterwards you will visit the reflections of the stalactites in the grottosfamous Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast). After pools are an unforgettable sight. Dinner andan exciting walk in Porto Cervo, you will have the overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania. opportunity to visit the church of Stella Maris that hosts a precious Neapolitan pipe organ from the 1600s, as well as a famous painting by El Greco. In the afternoon you will drive to the airport for the departure. ARRIVEDERCI!
- 18. Wine Tour - Sardinia
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- 20. 1st Day: Olbia - Tempio 2nd Day: Berchidda & Costa Pausania Smeralda Arrival at Olbia airport, dinner and Today starts your journey through Sardinia and its overnight in a 3 stars Hotel in Tempio precious wines: the first stop we suggest is Pausania or in its surroundings. Berchidda, where you can visit the Wine Museum. It is not by chance that Berchidda is home to the Wine Museum The Sardinian Regional Wine Cellar, which with its modern layout traces the interesting history of Wine Tour viticulture, exhibiting a series of objects that are used for working the grapes and producing the wine, including a number of granite tanks which are still used in the Gallura area and are very similar to ones found in the nuraghi. In the Wine Cellar there is a large selection of wines on sale, and there is also the chance to taste some of them. After the Wine Museum we recommend a stop at the famous Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast). Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Tempio Pausania.
- 21. 3rd Day: Alghero & Sella e 4th Day: Oristano & Tharros Mosca For the third Day of your stay we suggest a Departure from the hotel direction Oristano, visit to Alghero: a beautiful town with a a nice town situated in the heart of the great prestigious Catalan past, whose signs are plane of Campidano, in a central position still well-preserved and visible in its along the western coast of Sardinia. architecture. During the afternoon you have Oristano is a place of captivating beauty. In he chance to visit one of the most Oristano you will have the chance to taste a important winery of the island. The wine typical of this area, the delicious Wine Tour impressive structure of Sella & Mosca, with Vernaccia: an ancient, aging, golden yellow over 500 ha of vineyards makes them one white wine that can be paired with the most of Europes largest wineries to produce refined of the traditional island pastries. exclusively from their own grapes. Dinner Afterwards we recommend you to visit the and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel in Alghero. archeological site of Tharros. Dinner and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel near Cagliari.
- 22. 5th Day: Cagliari & 6th Day: Nora & santa Serdiana Margherita di Pula Departure from our hotel direction Cagliari The morning of the 6th day could be dedicated the capital city of the Region Sardinia. As to the visit of the archaeological site of Nora. soon as you arrive at Cagliari you will start Very close to Nora there is also an the visit from the old town and upper part of extraordinary winery, called I Feudi della Cagliari called Castello (the Castle). Medusa. The property extends over 50 Lunch break in one of the many hectares in the area of Santa Margherita di restaurants of the central quarter of the Pula, on an isthmus spreading between the Wine Tour city. During the afternoon we suggest a trip lagoon and the sea, on a hill that dominates to Serdiana, a small centre where the the plains underneath: the view of the famous Argiolas Winery is located, a family vineyards from here is really breathtaking. company created in 1918. Their most After the visit there will be time for a panoramic important red wines are Turriga and Korem drive along the coast toward Cape Teulada. made with a premium mix of Sardinian Dinner and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel near grapes, while among the white ones a must Cagliari. is Cerde単a, based on Vermentino grape. Dinner and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel near Cagliari.
- 23. 7th Day: Arbatax & Nuoro 8th Day: Departure Time to go back to Noth Sardinia. First stop can be Arbatax, known for its porphyry rocks, named In the afternoon you will drive to the Rocce Rosse (red rocks). Afterwards you will go airport for the departure. further towards the Barbagia area, famous for its handicrafts and the Cannonau wine. Orgosolo, symbol of the Sardinian culture, well known for its murales: paintings that depict the way of life Wine Tour and represent the social unrest and a silent protest against the government during the late 1960s. In the city of Nuoro you will have the chance to visit the Museum of Sardinia Popular Life and Traditions. Dinner and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel in Tempio Pausania or in its surroundings. ARRIVEDERCI!