Sardinian Sojourn
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Sardinian Sojourn
Itinerary
Fly to Cagliari
Arrive in Cagliari and collect your hire car. Drive to Hotel Villa Fanny for a 3-night stay. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meal
Cagliari
Explore Cagliari at your leisure, the capital of Sardinia from the 14th century until 1848. Visit the Palazzo Regio, built for the Viceroys of the Spanish kings who once ruled the island; as well as Cagliari’s impressive 13th-century cathedral, with its Romanesque façade. (B)
Nora
Drive in autonomy to the ancient city of Nora, founded by the Romans on the site of an earlier Phoenician settlement and later ruled by both the Vandals and Byzantines. Proceed to the impressive limestone rock formations of Zuddas cave, which was once quarried for marble. (B)
Oliena
Morning drive to the Marmilla region and the town of Oliena. En route, you can visit the Bronze Age archaeological site of Su Nuraxi in Barumini. Stay overnight at the Su Gologone Hotel. (B)
Nuoro • Arzachena
Morning drive to the less-visited town of Nuoro, where you can visit the archaeological museum and its collection of significant findings. Continue your drive north to the picturesque town of Arzachena. Stay at the Parco Degli Ulivi hotel for 4 nights. (B)
Arzachena
Full day at leisure. You are well placed to experience the beautiful beaches of the Costa Smeralda, as well as exploring more of northern Sardinia’s ancient sites and historic towns. Or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere of Arzachena. (B)
Emerald Coast
Enjoy a day at leisure, with no scheduled activities. You may choose to explore the chic coastal resort of Porto Cervo, visit the picturesque town of La Maddalena—once a base for Horatio Nelson—or discover the island of Caprera, known as the home of Giuseppe Garibaldi, a key figure in Italy’s unification. (B)
Arzachena
Full day at leisure. Your hire car puts you in easy reach of many attractions, allowing you to freely explore more of northern Sardinia and its gorgeous scenery. (B)
Olbia • Fly home
Drive to Olbia airport and drop off your hire car. Fly home. (B)
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Admire Sardinia's stunning Emerald Coast
- Explore Cagliari, the island's historic capital
- Visit the Roman city of Nora
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Car Hire for the duration of the tour
- The support (if required) of an English-speaking local representative
Important information
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