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La Maddalena, Sardinia

Sardinia in-depth

9 days from £4,995pp
La Maddalena, Sardinia
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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy the freedom of self-driving throughout the trip.

  • Spend the day aboard a private boat cruising the stunning scenery of La Maddalena archipelago.

  • Spend time with local shepherds learning about traditional farming practices and Sardinian cheesemaking techniques.

  • Explore the enigmatic Bronze Age structures of the Nuragic cultures of Sardinia on an archaeology tour.

  • Enjoy time at leisure to relax at the beach in your hotel which offers direct access to a sandy beach.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Fully insured vehicle hire
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Southern Sardinia. Arriving in Cagliari, pick up your car and drive to your hotel on the coast, a short distance outside the city. You’ll have the remainder of the day at leisure to relax.

    • Cagliari, Sardinia
      Cagliari, Sardinia

  • Learn about the history of this vibrant capital city on a privately guided walking tour that includes the highlights of the old town.

    • Alghero, Sardinia
      Alghero, Sardinia

  • Enjoy a full day at leisure today to relax on the beach at your hotel. Alternatively, venture out in your rental car and explore some of the many additional local beaches tucked into quiet coves along the southern coast.

  • Today, depart from the southern part of the island for the central hills. Begin with a stop at Su Nuraxi di Barumini for a privately guided tour of the island's largest and best-preserved archaeological site. Next, stop at a local winery for a tour and wine tasting before continuing onto the hilly countryside outside Oliena to your next hotel.

    • Wine grapes, Sardinia
      Wine grapes, Sardinia
    • Archaeological site, Su Nuraxi di Barumini
      Archaeological site, Su Nuraxi di Barumini
    • Archaeological site, Su Nuraxi di Barumini
      Archaeological site, Su Nuraxi di Barumini

  • You have the day at leisure today to explore the nearby town of Oliena, known for its artisan handicrafts, or the varied landscape and scenery of the Supramonte mountain range surrounding your hotel.

    • Sopramonte
      Sopramonte
    • Oliena
      Oliena
    • Piazza in Oliena
      Piazza in Oliena

  • Continue north today, driving from Oliena to your next hotel on the Costa Smeralda in the far north of the island. The remainder of the day is yours to relax by the pool or at the beach.

    • Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda
      Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda
    • Cala Corsara, La Maddalena islands
      Cala Corsara, La Maddalena islands
    • Town square, San Pantaleo
      Town square, San Pantaleo

  • Experience the traditional culture of Sardinia on a cheesemaking experience with local shepherds. You’ll visit a local farm to meet the sheep and goats and then see the cheese being made — you’ll also get the chance to sample some of the varieties.

    • Local scene, San Pantaleo
      Local scene, San Pantaleo
    • Square in Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda
      Square in Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda
    • Porto Cervo marina, Costa Smeralda
      Porto Cervo marina, Costa Smeralda

  • Spend your final full day in Sardinia on the waters of the Costa Smeralda and La Maddalena archipelago. Set off with your skipper on your private boat and enjoy the day soaking up the sun and scenery of this photogenic area of the Mediterranean.

    • Pink beach at Budelli, La Maddalena islands
      Pink beach at Budelli, La Maddalena islands
    • Clear waters, La Maddalena islands
      Clear waters, La Maddalena islands
    • Beach of Cala Coticcio, La Maddalena islands
      Beach of Cala Coticcio, La Maddalena islands

  • Drive to nearby Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to return your rental car before boarding your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Cove in Baia Sardinia, Costa Smeralda
      Cove in Baia Sardinia, Costa Smeralda
    • Baia Sardinia coastline, Costa Smeralda
      Baia Sardinia coastline, Costa Smeralda
    • Coastline, Costa Smeralda
      Coastline, Costa Smeralda

Accommodation options

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