Emeralds of Sardegna 4 day tour by air: 16 to 19 October 2024

Name: Emeralds of Sardegna 4 day tour by air: 16 to 19 October 2024
Start: 2024-10-16T05:45:00+02:00
End: 2024-10-19T23:45:00+02:00
Location: Cagliari

Schedule

Wed Oct 16 2024 at 05:45 am to Sat Oct 19 2024 at 11:45 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Cagliari | Cagliari, SA

Emeralds of Sardegna
4-day tour by air
Wednesday 16 to Saturday 19 October 2024
We are pleased to launch another date for our popular Emeralds of Sardegna 4-day tour by air.
Sardegna (Sardinia in English) is the second largest island in the Mediterranean, second only to Sicily and slightly larger than Cyprus. It is located just 80 minutes flight from Malta.
The island is very sparsely populated with a population of around 1.6 million persons inhabiting its 24,000 square kilometres, resulting in a population density of 67 persons per square kilometer, compared to Sicily’s 190 and Malta’s 1380.
We have been mesmerised by the beauty of this wonderful island, which oozes a particular unique Mediterranean feeling with its wide range of beautiful locations, ranging from imposing mountains, remote mountain villages, pre-historic settlements, seaside towns, beautiful countryside, wine regions and more.
When it comes to food, Sardegna is also a celebration. Our Sardinian expedition will surely reveal much more than the staple Vermentino wines and the world-renowned Pecorino cheese with which one normally associates this Italian region.
Our 4-day tour to Sardegna promises to be a wonderful short break which we are sure you will thoroughly enjoy.
Visiting:
Oristano, Cagliari, Orgosolo, Olbia, Porto Rotondo, Porto Cervo, Tempio Pausania, Alghero, Bosa, Barumini
Tour programme
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Meet at 5:45am at Malta International Airport for check in and embarkation on Ryanair flight FR7048 to Cagliari departing at 7:40am. Arrival in Cagliari at 9:00am. We will immediately start heading northwards towards Oristano, arriving there at around 10:15am. On arrival we will be able to explore the narrow streets of the medieval historical centre, leading to the elegant Piazza Eleonora d’Arborea and proceeding to the Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta and the Mariano tower. Free time, including free time for lunch (not included in tour price) in Oristano. Departure at around 2:30pm towards the Barbagia mountains. We will arrive at the mountain village of Orgosolo at around 4:00pm where we will proceed to our Hotel for check in and allocation of rooms. Free time in Orgosolo, which is renowned for its murals - referred to as “murales” - which are found practically at every street corner of this mountain village. Each one with its own style, the murals of Orgosolo tell the story of an always lively intellectual unrest and a culturally fervent territory that is always rebellious and politically active. This town offers glimpses of an ancient, timeless Sardegna, surrounded by lush and unspoilt nature. In every house, on every wall, there is a mural. A leisurely stroll through the village streets will see you silently reading and sharing the emotions frescoed on the stone walls. Dinner at the hotel at around 8:00pm.
Thursday 17 October 2024
Buffet breakfast at the Hotel followed by check out from our hotel. Departure at 9:00am towards Olbia. Our journey will allow us to savour the beauty of the wild and untouched Sardinian mountain landscape. Late morning arrival in Olbia, which is the gateway to the Costa Smeralda. Here we will visit the pretty historical centre of this seaside town, where we will also have free time for lunch. Departure at around 2:00pm towards the panoramic Costa Smeralda coast, where we will visit the two seaside towns of Porto Rotondo and Porto Cervo. These towns are renowned for their marine vocation and due to their attractiveness and natural beauty serve as a constant attraction to the international jet set, many of whom have their luxury private villa and berth their private yacht in this area. Free time for a coffee and a stroll in Porto Rotondo. Departure at around 5:00pm towards the village of Tempio Pausania, located in the Gallura region, arriving there at around 6:15pm. Arrival at our hotel located in the historical centre of this town which is on the “I Borghi piu’ Belli d’Italia” list, followed by free time during which one can opt to visit the historical centre and possibly taste some tasty Vermentino at one of the wineries or bars in the area. Dinner at the hotel at around 8:30pm.
Friday 18 October 2024
Buffet breakfast at the Hotel followed by check out from our hotel. Departure around 8:30am to Alghero, arriving there at around 10:30am. The feeling you get when you arrive in Alghero is that you are in Spain. In fact the locals here speak in a local language which is based on Catalan and Aragonese and the street names are in both Catalan-Aragonese as also in Italian. The original name of Alghero is L’Alguerium (or L’Alguer in Catalan). The name referred to an algae that was regularly found on the coast. The city was founded in the 11th century by the Genoese. Back then it was nothing more than a fishing village. Its strategic position immediately attracted other people. The Pisans were the first to come, and ruled for a short period of time. In 1353 the Catalans arrived in Alghero, and locals were forced to move to the nearby Villanova Monteleone. In 1720 the city fell to the Savoy. As a result, the town is a hotch-potch of various Mediterranean cultures. We will explore the historical centre of this pretty town, including the imposing bastions, the Piazza Civica, the St Francis monumental complex, the winding alleyways and the various watchtowers. Free time for lunch in Alghero. After lunch, we will take the panoramic road to Bosa. This is considered to be one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Sardegna. Arrival at around 3pm in the beautiful village of Bosa, which is listed as one of the Borghi piu’ Belli d’Italia. The town is dominated by the Castle which is perched on top of the hill with views over the river which passes from the centre of the village. The multi-coloured house facades contribute to the serenity and beauty of this town. We will explore the pretty historical centre together and also have some free time to enjoy a drink in one of the many typical bars. Departure at around 5pm towards Oristano, arriving there at around 6:15pm. Check in at our hotel, followed by free time in Oristano. Dinner at the hotel at 8:30pm.
Saturday 19 October 2024
Buffet breakfast at the Hotel followed by check out from our hotel. Departure at 9:00am towards Barumini, arriving there at around 10:00am. Here we will visit the famous Su Nuraxi pre-historical complex (entrance included in tour price), which is the most important UNESCO World Heritage site in Sardegna. During the Bronze Age, roughly around 2000 years BC, a special type of defensive structure known as nuraghi (for which no parallel exists anywhere else in the world) developed on the island of Sardegna. The complex consists of circular defensive towers in the form of truncated cones built of dressed stone, with corbel-vaulted internal chambers. The complex at Barumini, which was extended and reinforced in the first half of the 1st millennium under Carthaginian pressure, is the finest and most complete example of this remarkable form of prehistoric architecture. Free time in Barumini. Departure at around 12:15pm towards the city of Cagliari, arriving there at around 1:15pm. On arrival, we will proceed to the historical centre, where we will have free time for lunch (not included in tour price). Here, one can choose to visit one of the many typical trattorias or osterias in the area. After lunch, we will meet in order to explore together the historical centre of the island’s capital city, including the Bastione Saint Remy, the Torre dell’ Elefante, the Duomo and the Castello quarter. Free time in the historical centre during which one can also explore the high street shops. Departure towards the airport at around 8:00pm, arriving there at around 8:30pm, in time for check in and embarkation on Ryanair flight FR7049 departing at 10:30pm arriving in Malta at 11:45pm.
Terms and conditions:
Price :
Adults: €699
Children aged 2 to under 12 years : €499
Children aged up to under 2 years : €150
Price includes:
Direct Ryanair flight Malta-Cagliari-Malta including one 10kg hand luggage maximum dimensions 55cm x 40cm x 20cm and one small bag maximum dimensions 40cm x 20cm x 25cm
Taxes and airport charges
All transfers and excursions in Sardegna by private coach which stays with us throughout our stay
Accomodation on Half Board basis in twin or double room sharing including buffet breakfast and three course dinner inclusive of local wine and mineral water at our partner hotels in Orgosolo, Tempio Pausania and Oristano. All rooms with bathroom or shower ensute.
Entrance to Su Nuraxi pre-historical complex in Barumini
City tax on hotel stays
Service of Go Sicily Travel tour leader
Insolvency Fund certificate
Other:
Single Supplement: €75 per person
Reserved seat on flight: €10 each way
Insurance:
Tour guests are encouraged to effect their own travel insurance. www.gosicilytravel.com recommends Citadel Insurance and Atlas Insurance.
Payment terms:
Deposit of €100 per person on confirmation
Balance by 30 September 2024 or immediately on booking for bookings (subject to availability) made after 30 September 2024
COVID-19 measures:
At www.gosicilytravel.com, we pride ourselves in offering quality experiences which are fully compliant with COVID-19 requirements whilst at the same time ensuring that our guests have an enjoyable experience
COVID vaccination certificates or swab tests are not required to travel to Sicily and back to Malta with effect from 25 July 2022. The compilation of Passenger Locator Forms is also not required.
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Refund policy:
A 100% cash refund applies if the flight is cancelled due to new COVID-19 measures.
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