Thanks to its 1800 kms long coastal-line, its white sand beaches and its crystal sea, Sardinia has become, in the past few decades, one of the most important tourist locations in Europe. But Sardinia has got so much more to offer then a relaxing holiday in a charming hotel: the culture and the rests of long-gone societies which in the past have inhabited the island; the beauty and the mystery of the prehistoric Nuraghic settlements; the wonderful and amazing pieces of art made by nature itself in the ancient caves.
Our proposal combines the experience of the discovery with the all the comfort of an organized tour: a full-equipped bus will allow you to relax during the transfers from a place to another; an expert professional guide, always at your disposal, will answer to all your questions; having all meals included will give you the chance to taste all the flavours of the Sardinian cuisine: from the famous fresh fish of Cabras, to the typical “porceddu” (suckling pig) prepared by the expert hands of real shepherds of the Gennargentu Mountains. 

1st Day
Olbia - Tempio Pausania
Arrival at Olbia airport and transfer to the Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania.

2nd Day
Tempio Pausania - Lago Liscia - Arzachena - Porto Cervo - Baja Sardinia - Palau - Capo Testa - Tempio Pausania
After breakfast departure towards the small village Sant’Antonio di Gallura and the Liscia Lake. Not far from Arzachena, we will visit the giants’ grave of „Coddu Vecchiu“.
Afterwards we will visit the famous Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast). Created during the 1960’s by the Prince Aga Khan Karim, this area is today the favourite tourists destination of the international Jet Set and it hosts the most prestigious Hotels of the whole island. Porto Cervo is its emblem; luxurious yachts are docked just in front of this jewel  and luxury shops are lined along the square. It is a must sitting for a while in one of the numerous bars and have an espresso or an ice-cream.  After an exciting walk in Porto Cervo, we will have lunch in the Pizzeria „Il Pomodoro“; in the afternoon round trip through Baia Sardinia, Palau and Capo Testa in Santa Teresa di Gallura. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn.  

3rd Day
Tempio Pausania - Castelsardo - Alghero - Tempio Pausania
After breakfast departure towards Castelsardo, a small town situated on the summit of a rocky promontory in a strategic position dominating the harbour.  Castelsardo was founded in the XII century by the Genovese family  “Doria”. The castle and fortifications were built in this period. Today, it's considered an important commercial centre for characteristic craftsmanship. Afterwards departure to Alghero and lunch at the Restaurant „La Pergola“. Short visit of the town.
In the afternoon we will visit the Neptune's Grotto. This marine cave is carved in a spectacular sheer cliff, with long winding passages that delve far into the rock passing many fantastical stalagmites and stalactites. The entrance to the caves lies at the base of Capo Caccia cliff and can be accessed by sea or from the Escala del Cabriol, a steep, narrow path of 656 steps. Inside there is a salt water lake, which is 120 metres long, with splendid limestone columns and concretions rising out of the water. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania.

4th Day
Tempio Pausania - Nuoro - Orgosolo - Quartu Sant'Elena 
After breakfast depature towards Nuoro and Orgosolo. Nuoro is considered  the heart of Sardinia, as this town has well preserved Sardinian traditions and culture. From the Mount Ortobene we will be able to admire a spectacular view overlooking the vast landscape. Our trip continues to the village Orgosolo, the symbol of the Barbarician culture and known for its murales: paintings that depict the way of life and  represent the social unrest and a silent protest against the government during the late 1960s. In  Orgosolo we will have a typical lunch with the shepherds with local meat and cheese, for example lamb with potatoes and roasted pork, all accompanied by a tasty local wine. In the afternoon departure towards the south. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Setar.

5th Day
Quartu Sant'Elena - Cagliari - Nora - Santa Margherita di Pula - Costa Sud - Quartu Sant'Elena
After breakfast we will visit Cagliari,  the capital city of the Region Sardinia.  As soon as we arrive at Cagliari we will start the visit from the old town and upper part of Cagliari called “Castello” (the Castle). Amongst the ancient walls are hidden real jewels: the Portal of Santa Cristina, the Tower of S. Pancrazio, the Tower of the Elephant, the Piazza Palazzo  with the beautiful Cathedral of Santa Maria (headquarters of the Archbishop), and the Palace of the Prefect, once residence of the Viceroy Carlo Alberto. After having reached the Terrace Umberto I, that surmounts the Bastion of S. Remy, we will go to Via Roma. Lunch at the Restaurant „Su Cumbidu“.
The afternoon is dedicated to the visit of the archaeological site of Nora. Approximately 30 minutes from the centre of Cagliari, there are some ancient ruins. Founded by the Phoenician navigators around the 9th century B.C. as a strategic location in the Mediterranean, Nora was an important resting point before continuing the long travels to Britain in search of raw materials. The city was later conquered by the great Carthaginian navigators and warriors and as a result of the Punic Wars, fell into Roman hands around 238 A.C. Moreover as remain of an even more ancient history of the island, there is also an archaeological symbol of the only autochthonous kingdom: the nuragic well. After the visit we will have a panorama tour along the famous Southern Coast. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Setar.

6th Day
Quartu Sant'Elena - Barumini - Giara di Gesturi - Quartu Sant'Elena
Today we will cross a large part of the fertile plane of the Campidano, amongst fields of grain, artichokes, and vineyards in order to reach Barumini, where we will visit the famous nuraghic archaeological complex of „Su Nuraxi“. The village is located in a clearly strategic position in a central point on the island; this area has numerous nuraghic settlements. The central settlement dates back to 1100 B.C. and thrived up until the Phoenician and Punic Ages (VIII-VI centuries).  It was destroyed by the Carthaginians at the end of the VI century but survived through the Roman Age thanks to some rebuilding.
“Su Nuraxi” includes a main tower and four smaller ones connected to each other by a containing wall which also forms a raised courtyard; the entire complex is protected by another wall and seven towers. Surrounding the Nuraghe, especially on the north side, is the village with its circular, elliptic-shaped huts. Lunch at the Restaurant „Su Nuraxi“. In the afternoon, you will leave Barumini to reach the Giara di Gesturi: this place is well-known thanks to its typical wild little horses with almond eyes. There are about 600, all of them wild and free, probably imported from the far East. Adapted on the table-lands since long time ago, they live in small herds constituted of a dominant male and from 4 to 10/12 females with their respective colts. In February it happens often to see powerful and vigorous male horses fighting for the control of new females that will increase their harems and give them prestige. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Setar.

7th Day
Quartu Sant'Elena - Oristano - Penisola del Sinis - Cabras - Tempio Pausania
Departure from the hotel direction Oristano, a nice town situated in the heart of the great plane of Campidano, in a central position along the western coast of Sardinia. Short visit of the town and departure to the Sinis Peninsula, where we will visit the Church of San Giovanni. Lunch at the Restaurant „Il Caminetto“ in Cabras. In the afternoon departure to the North. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania.

8th Day
Tempio Pausania - Olbia
After breakfast collective transfer to Olbia Airport.