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Escorted Tour with 8 excursions included
A riveting dive into the past through the remnants of two island paradises in the form of archaeological sites, well-preserved architecture, and ancient traditions.
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They will custom build your holiday your way, passing on their considerable knowledge and expertise
Offer valid until 30 Jun 2025
Prices are based on all new bookings for 2 people sharing either a twin or double room, on the itinerary described. Hotels are on a Bed and Breakfast basis unless stated otherwise
Flights are from London Gatwick Other UK departure airports and dates may be available at a supplement up to October 2025
This package is financially protected by ATOL and Ambassador Holidays are acting as agents for Newmarket Holidays.
Prices and availablity are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.
About this package
Venture beyond the Mediterranean beaches
Package Itinerary
Today, you’ll land at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, where you’ll be greeted by your friendly, experienced tour manager and transferred to your hotel, just a ten-minute walk from Olbia’s historic centre. Depending on the time of your flight, you may have time to take a stroll to the centre, with its historical stone structures, meandering cobblestone lanes, and charming squares, like Piazza Margherita. To commemorate your first night, there will be a welcome dinner served at the hotel with your fellow travellers.
After breakfast, you’ll check out of the hotel and travel to Alghero, a medieval city on the northwest coast of Sardinia. On this journey, you’ll call at the town of Calangianus to visit the Museum of Cork. Here, you’ll discover the ancient and more recent methods of harvesting cork and the production process. Another stop on the itinerary will be the fortified town of Castelsardo, which is built into a rock and surrounded by the walls of Doria Castle. This is where you’ll have lunch at your leisure and make use of some time to amble around the steeped alleys perhaps picking up a souvenir or two. The small, but pretty church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the notably situated Castelsardo Cathedral are also worth checking out. The Basilica della Santissima Trinità di Saccargia will be the last visit of the day. One of the most important Romanesque sites on the island, this striking church was constructed in black and white limestone and its bell tower stands out
This morning, you’ll rise early, tuck into breakfast and then set off to the port of Santa Teresa di Gallura. From here, you’ll take a ferry to the ancient fortress town of Bonifacio, set on the southern tip of Corsica, and a striking spectacle to behold, with its limestone-cliff setting. A guided tour will reveal the highlights of this medieval gem, the oldest town in Corsica, ringed by soaring walls. You’ll begin at the bustling, sheltered marina, hemmed with bars and brasseries before entering the walls of the 9th-century citadel, and making your way to the old town. This warren of tapered streets is centred around two piazzas, the Place d'Armes and the Place du Vieux Marché, and you’ll wander these, passing under the stone arched aqueducts, seeking out the notable sites.
Enjoy breakfast, then you’ll venture off to Olbia, and depending on the day of the week, the tour will stop off at San Pantaleo Craft Market, which showcases local artisans’ skills. You’ll have some time to walk around the stalls selling hand-made trinkets, souvenirs, as well as food and drinks. With the backdrop of the Gallura mountains and located in the village square, this rustic, charming market will ensure a memorable morning. Lunch can be eaten in San Pantaleo or Olbia, and you can take advantage of free time to do some more exploring of either location. Following this break, you’ll be taken to the Giants' Grave of Coddu Vecchiu, enigmatic, soaring graves that served as public tombs in the Bronze Age. During your visit, you’ll learn about this intriguing megalithic monument, which was built by the Nuragic civilization and dates to 2000 BC. Across Sardinia, there are more than 300 necropolises, but this one is the largest.
Once you’ve had breakfast, you’ll travel into the city of Alghero for a half-day guided tour. You’ll then walk around its historic centre, one of the best preserved in Sardinia. The city’s sand-coloured 16th-century walls are a highlight, and you can cross the pedestrianised path that looks out over the sea. One of the city’s main landmarks, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria, ascends over the centre and Piazza del Duomo, with its bell tower is a prominent example of Catalan Gothic architecture. Next to tower, the 14th-century Porta a Terra serves as one of the gates of the city and now houses a museum. From the terrace of the second floor, you’ll get an incredible view of the city.
Following breakfast, you’ll board the coach for a visit to the Coral Museum in Alghero. This venue, housed in an elegant art nouveau villa, displays jewellery and sculptures created from coral and highlights the importance of this valuable element to the city and surrounding area. During your time here, you’ll also learn how Alghero is known for its red coral and learn about the traditional harvesting process. Next, you’ll travel to some nearby villages, with the first being Stintino, a popular seaside resort encompassing pristine sandy beaches. The tour will call at the Museo Tonnara di Stintino, a tuna fishing museum, which highlights the traditional methods of tuna fishing and the history of how this village came about. You’ll have some free time here to lunch at a local trattoria serving fresh products and a saunter along one of the beaches. The tour will then head to Argentiera,
It’s your last full day, and you’ll really be making the most of it by journeying, after breakfast and checking out, to Costa Smeralda. This trip along the Alghero Bosa Road is particularly picturesque, and on the way, you’ll stop off at Bosa. You’ll then board a local shuttle train to explore this enchanting town, with its hilltop castle, river running through the centre, and a clutch of pastel-painted structures clinging onto the rock. Malaspina Castle, built in 1112, will be seen on your visit, and its watchtowers and walls are remnants of the original structure, as is the 14th-century chapel, lined with fresco. Bosa also has an assortment of attractive churches, like the Cathedral of Bosa presenting a Rocco style. You won’t miss the Temo River, in the old town, and Ponte Vecchio, a three-arched bridge either. If time permits, you can sample a glass of Malvasia, the dessert wine for which Bosa is famous for. The tour will then continue to Orgosolo
After breakfast this morning, you’ll be transferred to the airport and fly back to the UK.
