Colourful coastal town of Bosa
The second largest island in the Mediterranean, Sardinia is justly famous for its pristine beaches, but it also has a unique, distinct and ancient culture and language of its own. On this new tour, we will discover the ancient Nuragic civilisation, visiting the enigmatic Nuraghe structures and archaeological sites, as well as exploring historic towns such as Cagliari, Bosa, Alghero and Olbia with well-preserved medieval architecture and less-visited towns and villages in the mountainous interior. There will be opportunities to sample the traditional cuisine and wines of the island and we will traverse some of the varied landscapes – from rugged mountain peaks to idyllic coastline.
2nd – 10th October 2026
Itinerary
Day 1 – Depart London Gatwick on British Airways direct to Cagliari, capital of the island based in the south. We transfer to our hotel for dinner. Three nights at the centrally located boutique hotel Carlo Felice (B,D)
Day 2 – In Cagliari.
We start the day at the National Archaeological Museum before a tour of the Old Town including the Cathedral and Bastion. In the afternoon we visit the beautifully located archaeological Roman Punic site at Nora (B)
Day 3 – Visit the Pranu Mutteddu Stone Circles & Menhirs at Goni. After a traditional lunch of authentic Sardinian cuisine we visit the fascinating Nuragic site known as Arrubbiu Nuraghe, Orroli (B,L)
Day 4 – We drive to Abassanta to visit the Santa Cristina Sacred Well and the Nuragice site at Losa. We continue to the pretty town of Bosa. Two nights at the Palazzo Sa Pischedda (B)
Day 5 – We visit the intriguing collection of tombs at Saint Andrea Priu in Bonorva this morning. We contine to Alghero, encircled by ancient walls, it’s known for its cobblestoned old center. Its Catalan Gothic buildings include the Cattedrale di Santa Maria, with an imposing bell tower, Palazzo Guillot and Chiesa di San Francesco, a 14th-century church (B)
Day 6 – We continue on our journey north pausing at the famous Nuragic site in Torralba known as Santu Antine Nuraghe. We spend the afternoon at the fascinating rock complex of Santo Stefano in Oschiri. The focal point of the area is the so-called rock altar, near which stands the Santo Stefano church. We continue to Olbia situated on the NE coast of the island. Three nights at the Grand President Hotel (B)
Day 7 – We spend the day in Arzachena. The area is rich with archaeological interest and we include The Archaeological Park of Arzachena, a fascinating area that reveals the rich history of the Sardinian people. The park comprises seven ancient sites scattered throughout the region, offering a unique journey into the island’s millennial Nuragic culture (B)
Day 8 – We vist the charming old town of Olbia with its historic churches and lively streets like Corso Umberto this morning before focusing on the area’s ancient history; the Giants’ Tomb of Su Monte ‘e s’Abe and the Sa Testa Sacred Well are two structures that we include on our tour. A farewell dinner at traditional restaurant has been arranged (B,D)
Day 9 – After an early breakfast we transfer to Olbia International airport for our direct flight with EasyJet Airlines to London Gatwick arriving at midday (B)
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