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 take a swim on 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 Alghero port. Climb up to the Capo Caccia promontory and Porto Conte Bay for a scenic hike. On the way back, we suggest stopping at Palmavera Nuraghe for a visit. Return by car to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
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, take 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 Bosa's main street, a charming medieval town crossed by the Temo river. Continue to Paulilatino and visit the archaeological area of Santa Cristina, where you can admire one of the most evocative Sacred Wells of the island's Nuragic civilization. Continue to Tharros for a walk through history among the ruins of the ancient Phoenician-Punic-Roman city set in a dreamlike setting, the Sinis peninsula. Return by car to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: CAGLIARI (KM 300)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings or take a swim on the beach or visit Cagliari.
- Suggested itinerary: Wake up early and drive to Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia. Think of espresso on cobbled streets, feeling as if you have gone back to the second century AD while exploring the Roman amphitheater, stopping by the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Castello, and admiring 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 at the hotel.
DAY 5: BARBAGIA (KM 500)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, take a swim, or visit Barbagia.
- Suggested itinerary: Drive to the Supramonte area to visit Monte Tiscali and a prehistoric village. Alternatively, drive south along the SS125 - the winding road stretches through the mountains. Admire the incredible views of the Gulf of Orosei and the eastern coast of Sardinia as you go. First stop at the prehistoric village of Serra Orrios in the Dorgali area to explore the underground trails of the Ispingoli caves and then the coastal town of Santa Maria Navarrese - a nice place for a swim! Return by car to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 6: CORSICA (KM 47)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, take a swim, or spend your 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 am. It takes 45 minutes to reach the opposite side. There are 13 km of sea between the two islands Corsica and Sardinia. Like most port cities, 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" which is situated on a promontory from which you can enjoy breathtaking views. On clear days you can see the Sardinian coast. The tourist train takes guests to the upper part where they will have a guided walking tour of about an hour. Take the return ferry at 3:30 pm to Santa Teresa. Return by car to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 7: COSTA SMERALDA, PORTO CERVO & PORTO ROTONDO
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, take 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 7000 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 of Sardinia. Afterwards, 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 of the Costa Smeralda, thanks to its wonderful beaches. Along the scenic route of the Costa Smeralda you can then discover the numerous emerald-colored sandy bays that inspired the founder, Karim Aga Khan, to expand this coastal strip until it became 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 at the hotel.
DAY 8: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST
- Today your journey ends after breakfast. Check out by 10:00 am. Drive to Olbia airport and return the car at the rental desk.
- 7 overnight stays in a 4-star hotel with half board
- Car rental Category C and “PLATINUM” Insurance included*
*Full coverage for damage and theft (no deductibles)
*Personal accident insurance protection
*Roadside assistance Plus (taxi reimbursement up to €120)
- Cannigione/Palau: Blu Hotel Morisco or similar (*)
(*) In case of issues, 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 case 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 only acts as an intermediary between the client and the car rental company. In case of disputes with the renter or accidents, the rules established in the contract signed at the airport between the client and the renter will apply, without any involvement of Norma Vacanze.
- Each client can 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 be available at all times. 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 it will be possible to find parking 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 or loss of luggage or personal effects, nor for damages caused by third parties or others 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 mentioned
- Tips and personal extras
- Porter service
- Fuel
- Highway tolls
- Parking fees
- Tickets for planes, ships, trains or buses 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 cost will apply to be agreed with the rental company.
- Each rental day is a 24-hour period; the vehicle must be returned on time or within the following 59 minutes.
- Car pick-up and return at the airport will take place during the opening hours of the rental company (every day from 08:00 to 22:30); after these hours, the rental company will apply an additional charge. Please check before booking your flight.
Entrance tickets
- To avoid queues at museums or archaeological parks, it is necessary to book in advance: Advance booking of entrance 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 fees;
- Car liability insurance - car civil liability;
- Platinum Insurance - eliminates all deductibles for theft and damage. Also covers glass and tire damage and theft attempts. Personal accident insurance. Plus roadside assistance.
- Additional driver
THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Fuel,
- Fines,
- Notification fees,
- Rental for drop-off at another airport,
- Child seat,
- GPS navigator,
- Fuel recovery service, a €30.00 surcharge will be applied if the car is returned with more than 5 liters of fuel missing.
- There is a 59-minute grace period, after which a full day will be charged.
- At the time of booking, the car category is guaranteed, not the model.
Platinum insurance includes:
- With Platinum insurance, the deductible amount is not charged. The "Platinum" package eliminates the deductibles for all damages, partial, attempted, and total theft, including glass, tires, roof damage, and damage to the underside of the vehicle. Interior damages and those caused by vandalism, riots, etc. are excluded.
