Experiences in Sardinia

Alghero

In Alghero, in an immense vineyard, one of the largest in Europe, you will have the opportunity to taste wines of the highest quality.

Sardinia is unique, its wines are unique. Both strong in character, nourished by the sun and the sincerity of these places.

650 hectares of Mediterranean maquis and vineyards. Visit the historic Villamarina winery and museum and take a walk through the vineyards. At the end of the visit enjoy a tasting of 4 wines accompanied by a selection of local products.

Duration: 3 hours approx.

Arzachena

Visit to the breeding (cows, goats, pigs, wild boar), farming (vineyard, vegetable garden, orchard, olive grove) and processing facilities (fresh pasta workshop, meat and charcuterie workshop, liquor cellar).

Cooking lesson by professional chefs: preparation of gnocchetti, acciuleddi and zuppa gallurese. To really get to know the local culture, it is essential to learn a basic part of it: cooking!

Unleash your love of good food and come and learn the secrets of typical dishes. Possibility to attend the “Cagliata harvest” with aperitif. The day ends with dinner or tasting of typical products.

Duration: 4 hours approx.

Costa Smeralda

You will start by visiting a local farm, where you will get to know the shepherds and the work behind a high-quality traditional Sardinian cheese. Sheep, what crazy animals! You will meet many sheep and learn how to recognise them, discover what food they love and so on. Visit a local cheese factory, where you will learn every single step of the traditional Sardinian cheese-making process. After the visit to the dairy, in the shade of a veranda you will enjoy a delicious tasting of pecorino and ricotta cheese, with Sardinian wine, and other tasty Sardinian slow food products.

Duration: 4-5 hours approx.

Siniscola

The best way to get to know Sardinia is through its unique food traditions. This food and wine tour will begin by visiting local producers of cheese, salami and Carasau bread. You will then continue into the countryside of Siniscola to visit a local farmhouse with vineyard and winery, where you will taste Sardinian wine. You will prepare and enjoy an aperitif while drinking excellent local wine in the relaxing setting of the farmhouse. The tour will end with a visit to a family-run workshop of traditional Sardinian ceramics.

Duration: 4 hours approx.

Alghero

Walking tour with multilingual guide of the beautiful ancient city of Alghero.An exclusive tour of relaxation, learning, and cultural exchange with a local guide ready to tell you about the cultural aspects that interest you most. You will discover many curiosities while having fun and walking in the open air among the narrow streets of Alghero, the streets bordering the sea, and among the most significant monuments. Entrance to the old fortified city through Porta Terra. Continue past the Aragonese towers and defensive walls. Visit to period palaces, churches and squares.Not to be missed is a stop for the city's best homemade ice cream and in one of Alghero's most beautiful bars, for a coffee or a glass of Mirto, the traditional Sardinian liqueur, directly from the terrace overlooking the port.

Duration 2-3 hours approx.

Castelsardo

A local guide will accompany you on a tour of discovery of the ancient medieval stronghold surrounded by high walls overlooking the sea.You will walk through characteristic narrow alleys and breathtaking views, visit the most important monuments including Porta Pisana, the municipal loggia and the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. You will visit the castle and the cathedral.Finally, you will enjoy an aperitif of typical local products in one of the characteristic buildings of the old town. Castelsardo will captivate you because it retains the charm of a medieval village and offers one of the most spectacular views right in the centre of the Gulf of Asinara, where on a clear day you can see the mountains of Corsica.The Doria Castle is still intact after centuries and in July and August it remains open until late at night. The castle also houses the Museo dell'intreccio (weaving museum), unique for the vastness of the exhibition. The highlight of the collection is 'su fassoi', a craft made by weaving lake rushes with hay and reeds.

Duration: 2-3 hours approx.

Olbia

Through this special and entertaining archaeological tour by minivan, departing from Olbia on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, you will learn about various points of interest in the area, being able to relive 4000 years of the island's history. The tour starts from the Neolithic period with a visit to the Tomb of the Giants, and then moves on to the Roman era and its works that still bear witness to the great expansion of this empire, such as the aqueduct and the cistern, until a visit to the Church of San Simplicio, the most important and oldest religious monument in north-eastern Sardinia. Our expert guide will tell you interesting facts about the ancient scenic roads of this beautiful coastline. Explore the island's history between curiosity and culture!

Duration 2h30

Porto Torres

If you are in north-western Sardinia, you cannot miss a visit to the beautiful Basilica of San Gavino in Porto Torres, a jewel and testimony of the Romanesque period in Sardinia and unique in the whole of Italy. With the help of your guide, you will take a truly evocative journey through the stages of the Basilica's history together with the sculptural evidence of splendid works of art from the periods between the Middle Ages and the Baroque.

Duration: 1 hour

Caprera

Visit with a local guide to Giuseppe Garibaldi's house where he lived for twenty-five years tending fields, vineyards and citrus groves.The building that today takes the name Compendio Garibaldino is the symbol of the frugal life of the Hero of the Two Worlds.Here, immersed in the nature of Caprera, Garibaldi could reflect and organise the great deeds that changed Italy.The Garibaldine Compendium includes the Hero's residence, in whose rooms you can retrace the life of Garibaldi and his family, as well as admire historical artefacts relating to the Expedition of the Thousand.A few kilometres from the Compendio Garibaldino is the Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial, set up inside Forte Arbuticci, an ancient military fortress built under the Savoy Reign.The building is in a panoramic position and offers a special viewpoint over the entire Archipelago.

Duration: 2-3 hours

Arzachena

An ideal route for those who want to spend a day walking and climbing in the Gallura mountains, a full immersion in the wild nature with a guide who will illustrate the surrounding flora and fauna. The route starts inside a farmhouse with a visit to the stables, and then continues towards the Sfinge di Gallura, a monolith about 10 metres high and 15 metres long, with a history as mysterious as its formation. The excursion then follows via Punta Maltinu to Monte Cuore, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view. The walk ends at the Conca del Bandito where a delicious grilled lunch awaits you.

Duration: 3-4 hours approx.

Cannigione

Enjoy a romantic sunset ride in the picturesque scenery of the Gulf of Cannigione between the sea and the lagoon while listening to the valuable stories of the guide.

Duration: approx. 1 hour

Alghero

When visiting Alghero, a visit to Capo Caccia, a huge calcareous promontory that protects the entire Gulf, is a must. Here, human history and nature are closely linked. The route follows the edge of the sheer cliff. You will walk on the back of this calcareous giant, reaching 200 metres above sea level. You will enjoy unique views of the island of Foradada and the Bay of Porto Conte. Having seen the Capo Caccia lighthouse, you will begin your descent towards the sea, following an ancient path that will take you to one of the Spanish defence towers built towards the end of the 16th century, and you will then reach the starting point.

Duration: 3 hours approx.

Alghero

This excursion is a journey through the most fascinating and suggestive places in Alghero and the Porto Conte Regional Park. If you want to discover this area and appreciate its natural features and agro-pastoral traditions, this is the tour for you!

During your excursion you can admire the most beautiful corners and panoramas of the Porto Conte Park, Capo Caccia, and the island of Foradada and discover the mysterious Nuragic civilisation by walking inside a majestic Nuraghe. After so much wandering, it's time for a break! A tasting of local products will be waiting for you inside an evocative farm. Finally, you can discover the popular traditions of Sardinia by visiting the Museum of Sardinian Tradition.

Duration: 5-6 hours approx.

Gallura

If you want to get to know the Gallura region at leisure, this is the tour for you. Riding an electric mountain bike, you will be able to do things you never thought you could do! You will discover the hinterland of Gallura with a great variety of landscapes: from pastures to Mediterranean maquis, from granite rocks to pine forests. It will be a truly special, wow-worthy experience!

Duration: 3-4 hours approx.

La Maddalena

The islands La Maddalena and Caprera are unique places, with their incredible rocks, beaches and colours. There is no shortage of things to see on these two islands, and the electric bike is the ideal means. The tour starts at Punta Tegge, then Cala Francese, from where you can see the island of Spargi and, if the sky is clear, Corsica. From here you continue along the panoramic road towards Forte Colmi, with views of the Bocche di Bonifacio, Budelli, Santa Maria and various islets. You will then follow to the dunes of the white beach of Bassa Trinità, the beaches of Monte d'Arena, Cardellino and Spalmatore and then take the road to Caprera, with a refreshing stop in the pine forest. The route will continue towards Punta Rossa, the beaches of Due Mari and Cala Andreani. History lovers can climb up to the Poggio Rasu fortifications and visit the museum dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Duration: 6 hours approx.

Asinara 

Natural landscapes, clear sea, rare animals and an ancient history, the Asinara National Park is a fascinating place and an off-road tour is the ideal solution to visit a large portion of the island, and to discover its most beautiful sights thanks to the experience of the guides. Starting from the pier, you will have the opportunity to visit from the outside the Lazzeretto facilities, the photographic exhibitions of the Centre for Environmental Education and Sustainability and the Asinara Marine Animal Recovery Centre. The tour will continue towards the Fornelli area where, in addition to the external visit of the Ex-Maximum Security Prison structure, you will be able to admire the splendid area of the integral reserve of Cala Sant'Andrea and Cala di Sgombro. The tour will end with a dip in Cala Spalmatore.

Duration 3-4 hours approx.

Caprera

A half-day snorkeling excursion to the most famous bay on the island of Caprera; Cala Coticcio, also called "Tahiti" because of the beauty and colours of the sea in the two bays. An experienced marine biologist will guide you to "Tahiti" where you can snorkel in a natural aquarium while enjoying the beautiful bays with pink granite rocks.

Duration: approx. 3 hours.

Archipelago La Maddalena

If you want to try scuba diving for the first time, Try Scuba is the perfect choice. You will be introduced to the underwater world, diving with the help of experienced instructors in confined, shallow waters in the perfect setting of Punta Battistoni. This sea baptism is an underwater adventure everybody can enjoy.

Duration: 3-4 hours approx.

The La Maddalena National Park and Corsica are home to some of the most beautiful dives in Sardinia and the Mediterranean. The variety of flora and fauna, together with the particular geological formation of the seabed, makes every dive exciting and unexpected, from the deepest and most challenging to the easiest and most relaxing.

Choose the type of dive that suits you best from over 30 dive sites and, accompanied by expert dive guides, discover the wonderful crystal-clear waters of the Costa Smeralda.

Duration: 3-4 approx.