DAY 1: TEMPIO DI PAUSANIA
DAY 2: ALGHERO, CAPO CACCIA & PORTO CONTE BAY
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, 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 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. Overnight stay at a hotel in the Tempio di Pausania area.
DAY 3: BOSA, PAULILATINO & THARROS
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, swim at the beach, 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 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 Nuragic civilization on the island. Proceed to Tharros to take a walk through history among the ruins of the ancient Phoenician-Punic-Roman city nestled in a dreamlike setting, the Sinis peninsula. Return to your hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in the Tempio di Pausania area.
DAY 4: CORSICA
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, swim at the beach, 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. 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 also 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" situated on a promontory from which you can enjoy breathtaking views. On clear days you can see the Sardinian coast. The tourist train takes visitors to the upper part where guests will have a guided walking tour of about an hour. Take the ferry back to Santa Teresa. Return by car to your hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in the Tempio di Pausania area.
DAY 5: SANT' ANTIOCO DI BISARCIO & BARUMINI
- Breakfast at the hotel and departure. First stop at Sant'Antioco di Bisarcio, where one of the largest Romanesque churches in Sardinia stands, famous for the various phases of its construction and its enviable panoramic position. The church, built in volcanic rock and ten meters high, is one of the most impressive examples of the island’s Romanesque heritage. Continue to Barumini, where you can visit the Nuraghe Su Nuraxi, an archaeological site housing the remains of a complex of prehistoric defensive constructions. At an altitude of 238 m, it is one of the best-preserved megalithic monumental sites in Europe. Recognized as the symbol of Sardinia, this type of cyclopean construction called nuraghe is characterized by the erection of a truncated conical tower made of megaliths. Proceed to Cagliari and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in the Tempio di Pausania area.
DAY 6: CAGLIARI & SANTA MARGHERITA DI PULA
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, swim at the beach, or visit Cagliari.
- Suggested itinerary: Wake up early and take a tour of Cagliari, the main city of Sardinia. Explore the Roman amphitheater, visit 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. In the afternoon, we suggest an excursion to Santa Margherita di Pula. Founded in the medieval period and developed in the 18th century, it is famous for the archaeological site of Nora, dating back to the Phoenician and Roman periods. Due to its beautiful beaches, it has become an important tourist destination. Proceed to Cagliari. Overnight stay at a hotel in the Cagliari area.
DAY 7: VILLASIMIUS & COSTA REI
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you are free to relax and explore the surroundings, swim at the beach, or visit Villasimius and Costa Rei.
- Suggested itinerary: Wake up early and drive to Villasimius, a beautiful town near the beach, then to Costa Rei, where there are well-preserved nuraghi in the area. Return to Cagliari and overnight stay.
DAY 8: BARBAGIA & DEPARTURE
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Breakfast at the hotel and head to Cagliari or Olbia airport. If you are heading towards Olbia, drive to the Supramonte area to visit Monte Tiscali and a prehistoric village. Otherwise, drive south along the SS125 - the winding stretch of road snakes through the mountains. Admire the incredible views of the Gulf of Orosei and the eastern coast of Sardinia, stop at the prehistoric village of Serra Orrios in the Dorgali area to explore the underground trails of the Ispingoli caves and then to the coastal town of Santa Maria Navarrese - it’s a nice place for a swim! Arrival at the airport, return the car at the rental desk. End of services.
- 4 overnight stays in a 3* hotel in Tempio di Pausania on a BB basis
- 3 overnight stays in a 4* hotel in Cagliari on a BB basis
- Car rental Category C and “PLATINUM” Insurance included*
*Full coverage for damage and theft (no deductibles)
*Personal accident insurance protection
*Plus roadside assistance (taxi reimbursement up to €120)
- Temple of Pausania: Hotel Pausania Inn, Hotel Petit, Valicciola, Golden Gate or similar (*)
- Cagliari: Hotel Holiday Inn, Santa Gilla 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 the program can be carried out. In case of fully booked hotels, we reserve the right to reverse the tour and/or confirm the reservation in a mid-category 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 regarding 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 a surcharge that will be communicated before confirming each booking.
- Parking at the hotel 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
- Luggage handling service
- Fuel
- Highway tolls
- Parking fees
- Tickets for planes, ships, trains or buses to reach the airport
- Entrance fees 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 59 minutes after the scheduled return time.
- 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); outside these hours the rental company will apply an additional fee. Please check before booking your flight.
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.
