DAY 1: CANNIGIONE/PALAU (KM 40)
DAY 2: ALGHERO, CAPO CACCIA & PORTO CONTE BAY (KM 350)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings or go for a swim at the beach or visit Alghero, Capo Caccia and Porto Conte Bay.
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Suggested itinerary: Drive to Alghero. Visit the historic center with its walls and Spanish towers, the Church of San Francesco, the Cathedral and the Bousquet promenade. Opt for a boat excursion to Neptune’s Grotto, departing from the port of Alghero. Head up to the Capo Caccia promontory and Porto Conte Bay for a scenic excursion. On the way back, we suggest a stop at the Nuraghe Palmavera for a visit. Return by car to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3: BOSA, PAULILATINO AND THARROS (KM 490)
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, go for a swim or visit Bosa and Oristano.
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Suggested itinerary: Drive to Bosa, crossing the coastal landscape. Take a short walk to the main street of Bosa, a charming medieval village crossed by the Temo River. Continue to Paulilatino and visit the archaeological area of Santa Cristina, where you can admire one of the most striking Sacred Wells of the island’s Nuragic civilization. Continue to Tharros for a journey through history among the ruins of the ancient Phoenician-Punic-Roman city, set in a dreamlike setting, the Sinis Peninsula. Return by car to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 4: CAGLIARI (KM 300)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings or go for a swim at the beach or visit Cagliari.
- Suggested itinerary: Wake up early and drive to Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia. Think of an espresso among cobblestone streets, with the feeling of being back in the second century AD as you explore the Roman amphitheater, stop at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Castello and admire the golden royal palaces. Our favorite spot here is the Elephant Tower: climb to the top for the best view of the city and the sea. Return, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 5: BARBAGIA (KM 500)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, go for a swim or visit Barbagia.
- Suggested itinerary: Drive toward the Supramonte area to visit Monte Tiscali and a prehistoric village. Alternatively, drive south along the SS125: the winding road snakes through the mountains. Admire the incredible views of the Gulf of Orosei and the eastern coast of Sardinia as you continue. First stop at the prehistoric village of Serra Orrios in the Dorgali area to explore the underground paths of the Ispingoli caves and then the coastal resort of Santa Maria Navarrese: a great place for a swim! Return by car to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 6: CORSICA (KM 47)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, go for a swim or spend the day in Corsica.
- Suggested itinerary: Drive to the port of Santa Teresa di Gallura, located at the northern tip of Sardinia. From there take the ferry to Bonifacio at 11:00. It takes 45 minutes to reach the other shore. There are 13 km of sea between the two islands, Corsica and Sardinia. Like most port towns, Bonifacio has a rich history. The ancient trading city founded between 823 and 833 by the Marquis of Tuscany consists of a “marina” district, the lower town, and the “upper town”, located on a promontory from which you can admire breathtaking views. On clear days you can see the Sardinian coast. The tourist train takes guests to the upper part, where a guided walking tour of about one hour will take place. Take the return ferry at 15:30 back to Santa Teresa. Return by car to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 7: COSTA SMERALDA, PORTO CERVO & PORTO ROTONDO
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, go for a swim or visit the Costa Smeralda.
- Suggested itinerary: We suggest starting your tour today with a visit to “Nuraghe la Prisgiona” in the municipality of Arzachena, one of the 7,000 circular towers dating back to the Bronze Age. This megalithic culture is unique throughout the Mediterranean area and is one of the most important archaeological monuments in Sardinia. Then, cross the magical mountain village of San Pantaleo, with its fascinating granite formations, to reach the Costa Smeralda. Continue to Baia Sardinia, one of the most sought-after destinations on the Costa Smeralda, thanks to its wonderful beaches. Along the scenic Costa Smeralda route you can then discover the numerous emerald-colored sandy bays that inspired the founder, Karim Aga Khan, to expand this stretch of coastline into the most famous and exclusive holiday paradise for jet-set tourism. Visit the fashion capital, Porto Cervo, and discover the fashion boutiques, exclusive restaurants and the large marina. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 8: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST
- Today your trip ends after breakfast. Check-out by 10:00. Drive to Olbia Airport and return the car to the rental desk.
- 7 overnight stays in a 4-star hotel with half board
- Category C car rental and “PLATINUM” insurance included*
*Full coverage for damage and theft (no deductible)
*Personal accident insurance protection
*Plus roadside assistance (taxi reimbursement up to €120)
- Cannigione/Palau: Blu Hotel Morisco or similar (*)
(*) In case of problems, the indicated hotels may be replaced with others of the same category located in the same cities or within a maximum distance of 30 km, where it will be possible to carry out the program. In the event of fully booked hotels, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the booking in a mid-range hotel with a reduction of 5 euros per person per day. The name of the hotel will be sent to you 14 days before arrival.
- Norma Vacanze acts only as an intermediary between the customer and the car rental company. In the event of disputes with the rental company or accidents, the rules set out in the contract signed at the airport between the customer and the rental company will apply, without any involvement from Norma Vacanze.
- Each customer may independently choose whether to follow the suggested itinerary or create one based on their own needs. However, it is essential to follow the schedule related to the cities where overnight stays are planned.
- Cars are subject to availability and your category may not always be available. If category C is not available at the time of booking, a higher category will be offered with an additional charge that will be communicated before confirming each booking.
- Hotel parking is not guaranteed, but parking will be available nearby.
- The rate includes the rental of a category C car for the duration of the stay with the "PLATINUM" insurance package.
- Drivers must have a credit card for check-in.
- Norma Vacanze reserves the right to modify the excursion itinerary if deemed appropriate or due to force majeure.
- Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage to or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damage caused by third parties or other events such as floods, storms, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, epidemics, terrorist attacks, strikes, etc.
The rate does not include:
- Tourist tax to be paid locally
- Lunches and dinners unless otherwise stated
- Tips and personal extras
- Porterage service
- Fuel
- Highway tolls
- Parking fees
- Air, sea, rail, or bus tickets to reach the airport
- Entrance to monuments and archaeological parks
- Anything not expressly indicated under "the rate includes".
- The car must be returned to the same airport; otherwise, an additional charge will apply to be agreed with the rental company.
- Each day of rental corresponds to a 24-hour period; the vehicle must be returned on time or within the following 59 minutes.
- Pick-up and drop-off of the car at the airport will take place during the rental company's opening hours (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); outside these hours, the rental company will apply an additional charge. Please check before booking your flight.
Admission tickets
- To avoid queues at museums or archaeological parks, it is necessary to book in advance: advance booking of admission tickets is mandatory on the first day of the tour.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
THE RATE INCLUDES:
- Category C car, unlimited mileage;
- 22% VAT;
- Airport, railway, and car-related fees;
- Auto liability insurance - auto liability;
- Platinum insurance - removes all deductibles for theft and damage. It also covers glass and tire damage and attempted theft. Personal accident insurance. Roadside assistance as well.
- Additional driver
THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Fuel,
- Fines,
- Notification fees,
- One-way rental for drop-off at another airport,
- Child seat,
- GPS navigator,
- Fuel recovery service, a surcharge of €30.00 will be applied if the car is returned with more than 5 liters of fuel missing.
- A 59-minute grace period is provided, after which a full day will be charged.
- At the time of booking, the car category is guaranteed, not the model.
The Platinum insurance includes:
- With Platinum insurance, the deductible amount is not charged. The "Platinum" package removes deductibles for all damage, partial theft, attempted theft, and total theft, including glass, tires, roof damage, and damage to the underside of the vehicle. Internal damage and damage caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.
