Tour Pricing and summaries 2005We have worked hard to find the best hotels and prices so you can concentrate on having a wonderful vacation. All packages include fine dining and wines and exposure to a wide variety of the special charicteristics Sardinia has to offer. Rental cars are included and stays are usually in four star hotels except for exceptions when only 3 star hotels are available.
Booking is subject to availability and we strongly advise booking early for prime summer months. Prices listed are in US Dollars and are subject to change. For those traveling alone there is a modest single supplement. Please email for details.
| Gourmet Tours | |
| Enjoy a taste of the island with these culinary delights! These trips are perfect for a short stay, an addition to a trip to Italy, or as supplement a longer stay in a villa or resort here on the island. All prominently feature traditional meals and visits to the many wineries found on the island. |
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| The
Spanish Sardinia |
Enjoy the legacy of the Spanish who dominated here leaving an imprint on culture and cuisine. Arrive and stay in Alghero, explore its sights and relax as you stroll along the promenade. Pay visits to nearby wineries and relish in the fine cuisine of the sea. Includes side trips to Sassari and Bosa where you will dine in a traditional Sardinian agriturismo. | 3 Days - 2 Nights. Includes accomodation in 4 star hotels with double rooms, meals and drinks, rental car with unlimited miles (group B - similar to an Opel Viva). | |
| Cagliari
and the South |
This tour will take you to many of the noted wine cellars in the south-western region where you will visit sights such as the Is Zuddas Grottoes, Terralba, and Tharros. Culinary delights await you as you experience traditional meals and enjoy the flavors of this area so influenced by the sea. Overnight stays in quality hotels along your journey will ensure a relaxing journey along this picturesque coast. | 4 Days - 3 Nights. Includes accomodation in 4 star hotels with double rooms, meals and drinks, rental car with unlimited miles (group B - similar to an Opel Viva). | |
| Barbagia
and Costa Smeralda |
Visit two of the most distinctive areas on the island, Barbagia and the Costa Smeralda. Barbagia, with its unique inland culture and cuisine, transports you to a simpler world with its heavy foods and hearty wines. The towns and people are as they have been for many years, seemingly impervious to change. Sharply contrating with this is the Costa Smeralda, home to the wealthy and the famous who flock here to soak up its beautiful water and beautiful people. | 4 Days - 3 Nights. Includes accomodation in 4 star hotels with double rooms, meals and drinks, rental car with unlimited miles (group B - similar to an Opel Viva). | |
| Cagliari
and the Orientale Sarda |
The eastern coast hides many treasures and you'll relish both your relaxation and the food. Start in Cagliari, visiting the historic Castello and the shopping on via Garibaldi. Explore north-east along the coast, visiting sights and enjoing the fine food and hospitality. Journey through the gems of Barisardo, Orroli, and Jerzu, where you will enjoy their fantastic wine cellar famous for its Cannonau. | 3 Days - 2 Nights. Includes accomodation in 4 star hotels with double rooms, meals and drinks, rental car with unlimited miles (group B - similar to an Opel Viva). |
| Thematic Tours | |
| Whether it is history, exploring caves, wine or golf, these tours are compiled to provide travelers the best access to the things that interest them. |
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| Classical
Sardinia |
From prehistory and Phoenicians to Carthoginians, Vandals, Pisans and Castillians, the island has a rich and varied history. Nuraghi dot the landscape, a reminder of people who battled invaders before the Punic War. This tour includes visits to Roman/Punic ruins in Nora and Tharros as well as many Nuraghic and Medieval sites. Each night you'll relax in a four star hotel and you'll enjoy the food and wine of each region. | 8 Days - 7 Nights. Includes accomodation in 4 star hotels with double rooms, 7 buffet breakfasts, 5 dinners, 2 restaurant dinners in Alghero and Cagliari including drinks, rental car with unlimited miles (group B - similar to an Opel Viva - upgrade to group C available) and documentation kit. |
| Unknown
Sardinia (not
available in August) |
Some of the most beautiful parts of the island are also the least traveled. In this tour you will go from the more populated coast to the traditional inland. Enjoy the hearty cuisine of Barbagia and the beautiful drive along the costa orientale. You'll see the Ispinigoli's Grottoes and the famous murales in Orgosolo. Enjoy the prominant red cliffs and white sand in Arbatax and a day of exploring the capitol, Cagliari. | 8 Days - 7 Nights. Includes accomodation in 4 star hotels (3 star in Gusana) with double rooms, 7 buffet breakfasts, 6 dinners, 1 restaurant dinner in Cagliari including drinks, rental car with unlimited miles (group B - similar to an Opel Viva - upgrade to group C available). and documentation kit. |
| Mines
and Caves (not
available in August) |
The rocky, rugged terrain of Sardinia has produced a number of natural caves that are easily accessed and can provide a very interesting experience. Additionally, mining has been carried out on the island since Phoenician times and the remnants of many of these mining areas make for interesting daytrips. Beautiful scenery and a wonderfully different way to explore the island. | 5 Days - 4 Nights. Includes accomodation in 4 star hotels (3 star in Piscinas) with double rooms, 4 lunches and 4 dinners, rental car with unlimited miles (group B - similar to an Opel Viva - upgrade to group C available). and documentation kit. |