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Islands of Sardinia and Corsica - Small Group - 04 Apr 2027 to 31 Oct 2027
Operated by Trafalgar
Tripcode: YISCM27
Overview
Destination:
France,
Italy,
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Travel Period
April 2027 - October 2027
Discover Sardinia on a small group tour from Cagliari to Olbia, crossing an island of Nuragic ruins, medieval towns, Catalan heritage and clear-water coastlines. You’ll explore Cagliari’s old districts, step inside UNESCO-listed Su Nuraxi di Barumini, wander riverside Bosa and ferry to Bonifacio in Corsica. From Alghero’s sea walls and Sardinian wine tasting to Olbia’s harbour promenade and local food traditions, this journey connects the island’s history, coast, craft and culture.
Sightseeing highlights
- See the Bastion of Saint Remy, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and the Elephant Tower, the Fortress of Monte Altura, the Costa Smeralda and the Maddalena Archipelago
- Views over Palau, Bastion of Saint Remy
- Visit Cagliari, UNESCO-listed Nuragic complex at Su Nuraxi, the city’s historic districts of Castello, Stampace and Marina with a Local Specialist, Bosa (voted one of Italy's most beautiful villages), Alghero, Bonifacio, Castelsardo, Santa Teresa Gallura, San Teodoro
Iconic Experience
- Cagliari: Walk through Cagliari with a Local Specialist, from Castello’s hilltop lanes to Stampace and the Marina. Stand by the Bastion of Saint-Remy for city views, visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta at the heart of the old town and see the medieval Elephant Tower, once part of Cagliari’s defences.
- Barumini: Explore Su Nuraxi di Barumini and get close to Sardinia’s ancient Nuragic civilisation. Walk through stone towers, narrow passages and village remains as you learn how people lived, gathered and protected this UNESCO-listed Bronze Age settlement, one of the island’s most important archaeological sites.
- Oristano: Stop in Oristano, a central-west Sardinian city known for Sartiglia, its historic equestrian carnival. Around Piazza Eleonora, you’ll see local shops, arcades and civic landmarks before viewing the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, one of the city’s key sights.
- Bosa: Recognised by I Borghi più Belli d’Italia as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, Bosa brings together the Temo River, narrow old town lanes and the Castle of Serravalle. You’ll also see traditional lace-making and embroidery practised by local makers, with traditional Sardinian craft worked by hand.
- Alghero: See Alghero with your Travel Director, from its waterfront bastions to its Catalan-influenced old town. You’ll pass narrow streets, small piazzas and sea views that show why this north-west corner of Sardinia is known as the Coral Riviera.
- Alghero: Taste indigenous Sardinian varietals and hear how grapes such as Vermentino and Cannonau are linked to the island’s coast, hills and farming traditions. You’ll sample local wines while learning how Sardinia’s climate and soil influence what’s in your glass.
- Castelsardo: Follow narrow lanes above the Gulf of Asinara and get a closer look at one of northern Sardinia’s fortified coastal towns. You’ll have time to browse local workshops and shops where handwoven baskets, ceramics and traditional crafts are still part of town life.
- Bonifacio: Cross to Corsica and spend the day in Bonifacio, a French island town set close to Sardinia but with its own character. You’ll choose how to explore, from the clifftop citadel and harbour cafes to nearby beaches, sea views and steep streets that lead through the upper town.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
- Ferry from Sardinia to Corsica
Itinerary
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Start your Sardinia tour in Cagliari, the island’s capital on the southern coast. This is where sea-facing streets, food markets, churches and the hilltop Castello district introduce you to an island with its own language, traditions and history. Check in to your hotel, then meet your Travel Director and fellow small group travellers for dinner in a city shaped by Roman, Pisan, Spanish and Savoy rule.
Explore Sardinia’s Capital
Continue your Sardinia tour in Cagliari, where you’ll see the city’s historic districts of Castello, Stampace and Marina with a Local Specialist. See the Bastion of Saint-Remy, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and the Elephant Tower as you move between hilltop streets, old city gates and the waterfront. Later, travel inland to Barumini and visit Su Nuraxi di Barumini. Step inside this ancient Nuragic complex of stone towers, courtyards and village remains, and learn from a guide how Sardinia’s Bronze Age communities built, lived and protected their settlement.
Explore Western Sardinia
Travel to Oristano to see Piazza Eleonora, the town’s main square. Continue to Bosa, recognised by I Borghi più Belli d’Italia as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Here, the focus is on the old town, the Temo River and the Castle of Serravalle above the streets. You’ll also discover the tradition of filet di Bosa, a fine lace-making technique passed through generations of women and once used by fishing families to repair nets before evolving into decorative embroidery. Later, continue to Alghero, where Catalan details appear in the old town, sea walls and narrow streets.
Sea Walls of Alghero
Explore Alghero on a walking tour with your Travel Director, getting to know a coastal city with a Catalan character that sets it apart from the rest of Sardinia. You’ll follow its old town streets, see the sea walls and hear how language, architecture and food still reflect centuries of connection with Catalonia. Turn to the island’s wine culture with a tasting of indigenous Sardinian varietals, sampling local wines that reflect Sardinia’s land, climate and traditions.
Hilltop Towns of Sardinia
Travel along northern Sardinia to Castelsardo, where you’ll join an orientation of this fortified hilltop town above the Gulf of Asinara. As you explore, look out for small shops selling handwoven baskets, ceramics and local crafts, with basket weaving still part of the town’s identity. Later, head out to a local farm for your Be My Guest experience. Meet your hosts, learn about rural life on the island and share food rooted in Sardinian farming traditions.
Ferry to Corsica
Leave Sardinia by ferry and cross the Strait of Bonifacio to Corsica. From the harbour, Bonifacio rises above you, its citadel and old town sitting on limestone cliffs. Spend the day your way. Climb into the upper town for lanes lined with cafes and small shops, follow the ramparts for views over the marina or head to the Escalier du Roy d’Aragon, the staircase cut into the cliff. You could stay closer to the water for lunch around the harbour or find time for a beach before ferrying back to Sardinia.
Sardinian Coastlines
Travel from Santa Teresa Gallura, tracing Sardinia’s north-east coast through granite hills and sea-facing roads. Pause near the Fortress of Monte Altura for views over Palau, the Maddalena Archipelago and the surrounding headland. In Palau, you’ll have time to stop for coffee, walk along the beach or make your way towards the lighthouse. Continue to Olbia and check in to your hotel before heading to San Teodoro for dinner on your final night. Raise a glass with your fellow small group travellers and toast to your journey through Sardinia.
Farewell Sardinia
Say goodbye to Olbia and your fellow travellers as your Sardinia tour comes to an end. Take your transfer to the airport or extend your stay to spend more time on the island.
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