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Su Nuraxi di Barumini

Road trip to the heart of Sardinia’s traditions

10 days from £3,660pp

Su Nuraxi di Barumini
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Tour highlights

  • Explore the archaeological site of Su Nuraxi di Barumini and learn about Sardinia's ancient history.

  • Learn about Sardinia's beekeeping traditions during a guided visit to a local apiary.

  • Spend time with local shepherds to learn about traditional farming practices while enjoying lunch.

  • Try your hand at making pasta and cheese with a local chef.

  • Visit the wine region of Gallura to sip Vermentino before exploring the ancient ruins of Nuraghe La Prisgiona.

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 in the heart of the city. You’ll have the remainder of the day at leisure to relax.

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  • Learn about the history of this vibrant capital city on two privately guided walking tours that include the highlights of the old town and its underground ruins.

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  • Today, you'll drive to meet your private guide for a historical tour of the island's largest and best-preserved archaeological site, Su Nuraxi di Barumini.

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  • Today, you'll journey from the southern part of the island toward the central hills where your countryside hotel awaits. Once checked in, a traditional Sardinian lunch with local sheep herders awaits you. This experience offers an authentic insight into local dishes and customs that have shaped the island for generations.

  • Learn about Sardinia's beekeeping traditions during a guided visit to a local apiary. Spend time with a beekeeper to learn about the island's biodiversity and traditional practices, before tasting a selection of honey shaped by the island's wild flora.

  • Experience the native cuisine of Sardinia through your pasta and cheesemaking class with a local chef. The journey begins in a traditional kitchen where you'll learn how to make cheese and pasta using Sardinian recipes before sampling your creations.

  • Journey from the central island mountains to the crystal-clear shores of Costa Smeralda. Here, among the seaside landscape of Golfo Aranci, rests your hotel.

  • Spend the day exploring northern Sardinia while visiting ancient archaeological sites and stopping at a local winery. The Gallura region is known for producing crisp Vermentino wines that reflect the area's coastal climate. In contrast, the ruins of the Nuraghe La Prisgiona offer a remarkable glimpse into the Bronze Age. This area of Sardinia is where historical wine traditions intertwine with ancient stories and sites.

  • Enjoy a full day at leisure 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 Costa Smeralda.

  • Bid farewell to Sardinia, for today you'll drive to the nearby Olbia Airport to return your rental car before boarding your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

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