South to North Sardinia Express: 5 Days of Coastal Bliss

Discover Sardinia on this 5-day adventure!
Discover the heart and soul of Sardinia on this 5-day journey from Cagliari to Alghero. Explore the island’s diverse landscapes and ancient history — from the Phoenician and Roman ruins of Nora to the UNESCO-listed Su Nuraxi of Barumini. Wander through colorful coastal towns like Bosa and Alghero, admire centuries-old churches and Nuragic sites, and experience authentic Sardinian traditions, cuisine, and hospitality along the way
5 Days from $1999/person CAD
Guided
Honeymoon & Anniversary
Island Hopping
Off The Beaten Path
Romantic
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Primary Location

Italy, Europe

Departures

2026 Dates: June 20, July 18, August 22 & September 12

Included:

  • Accommodation in 4-star hotels
  • Guided motorcoach bus tour
  • Multilingual Tour Leader providing commentary in English, Italian, and Spanish from dinner on the day of arrival to the end of the excursion on the day before departure
  • Half-board from arrival dinner to departure (three-course regional menus with ¼ liter of wine and ½ liter of mineral water per person)
  • Welcome drink
  • Use of audio headsets during the tour
  • Traditional gastronomic experiences and marine transfers as per the itinerary
  • Drinks during meals/tastings (¼ liter of wine and ½ liter of mineral water per person)
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary

Not Included:

  • International or domestic airfare
  • Airport and Port transfers
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance
  • Porterage service unless specified
  • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Local city tax for overnight stays
  • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
  • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

Pricing Details

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  • From price is CAD per person, based on double occupancy, and for travel in low season
  • The final price will vary and is also based on the month of travel
  • Prices are subject to change

Optional Extras:

  • Elevate your experience with private airport transfers, available upon request

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CAGLIARI

Arrival in Cagliari and check-in at the hotel (rooms available from 4:00 p.m.). Before dinner, meet your Tour Leader for a welcome cocktail and presentation of the tour. Dinner and overnight stay. Meals: D

Accommodation at the UNA Hotels T Hotel, Cagliari, or similar

DAY 2: CAGLIARI AND THE ANCIENT CITY OF NORA

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a guided tour of Cagliari’s historic center, with a walk through the Castello district—the ancient heart of the city. Admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Tower of San Pancrazio, the Bastion of Saint Remy, and the charming streets rich in history and atmosphere. Continue with a panoramic tour of Poetto Beach, famous for its 7 km of white sand and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy a photo stop at Monte Urpinu for a stunning view of the Molentargius-Saline Natural Park, one of Europe’s most important wetlands.

Lunch not included. In the afternoon, transfer to Nora, one of Sardinia’s most significant archaeological sites. Founded by the Phoenicians and later developed under Punic and Roman rule, Nora features remarkable remains such as the Roman Theatre, patrician houses with mosaic floors, and other impressive examples of ancient urban design. Weather permitting, a short bathing stop (approximately 1 hour) may be arranged locally with the tour guide.

Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the UNA Hotels T Hotel, Cagliari, or similar

DAY 3: BARUMINI AND THE SINIS PENINSULA

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Barumini to visit the famous Su Nuraxi, a Nuragic complex recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dating back to the 2nd millennium BC and considered one of the most important examples of prehistoric Mediterranean architecture.

Enjoy a traditional Sardinian light lunch. In the afternoon, continue to the Sinis Peninsula with a stop at the early Christian Church of San Giovanni di Sinis, followed by free time to explore the area’s evocative natural landscape. Weather permitting, there will be an opportunity for a bathing stop (approximately 2 hours), to be arranged locally with the tour guide.

Accommodation at the hotel in Oristano or the surrounding areas. Dinner and overnight stay. Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation at the Mariano IV Palace Hotel, Oristano/Arborea area, or similar

DAY 4: SANTA CRISTINA, BOSA AND ALGHERO

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Paulilatino to visit the archaeological area of Santa Cristina, featuring the famous Nuragic Sacred Well, one of the island’s most fascinating sites for its architectural structure and symbolic meaning.

Continue to Bosa, one of “The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”, nestled along the Temo River, the only navigable river in Sardinia. Enjoy a short tour through the charming streets of the old village and a tasting of the renowned Malvasia di Bosa wine. Lunch is included during the excursion.

In the afternoon, arrive in Alghero and explore its historic center, rich in traces of Catalan heritage. Stroll through the narrow streets, picturesque squares, and ancient bastions, with a visit to the Cathedral of Santa Maria, a fine example of Catalan Gothic architecture.

Accommodation at the hotel in Alghero, Sassari, or the surrounding areas. Dinner and overnight stay. Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Catalunya, Alghero/Sassari area, or similar

DAY 5: ALGHERO DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel and the end of services. An optional airport transfer is available upon request. Meals: B

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