Interior
mountain
villages,
ancient
archeological
sites,
beaches,
caves,
wineries,
Sardinian
barbecue,
hikes
by
the
sea,
museums
and
an
incredible
array
of
Italian
cuisine
that
ties
it
all
together!
Dive
into
the
Sardinian
culture
as
this
week
is
packed
with
intriguing
island
goodness!
Most
people
know
Sardinia
for
its
string
of
never
ending
beaches
and
waters
of
indescribable
colors.
Indeed
the
island
offers
plenty
of
beachside
beauty
for
sea-goers,
but
what
about
the
history
and
traditions?
Where
do
the
Sardinians
come
from?
What
is
their
native
cuisine?
How
does
a
culture
of
ancient
times
fit
into
21st
century
living?
This
tour
offers
visits
to
skillfully
selected
points
of
prehistoric
sites,
wineries
and
hikes
through-out
a
territory
that
has
been
lived
upon
since
at
least
3500
B.C.
The
theme
is
wines,
hikes
and
history
and
Sardinia
has
an
abundance
of
all
three!
Your
safety
is
our
first
concern.
Itineraries
can
change
due
to
weather
and
wind
variations.
Day
1 -
Welcome!
 
Pick
up
at
gateway
hotel
in
Olbia
at
8:30
AM
and
immediately
get
a
feel
of
Sardinia’s
natural
beauty
as
we
take
the
most
scenic
drive
towards
Dorgali
and
the
famous
Gola
Su
Gorropu;
a
rocky
canyon
of
awesome
size
and
magnitude.
Step
back
into
ancient
times
as
we
are
guided
through
the
Villaggio
Nuragico
di
Serra
Òrrios
e
Tomba
del
Gigante
Thomes;
archeological
sites
dating
back
to
1600
a.c.
Stomach
growling
now?
What
better
way
to
welcome
you
to
this
mystical
island
than
with
a
full-on
Sardinian
lunch!
Take
deep
breaths
(or
sips
of
wine)
between
each
course
as
this
is
just
the
beginning
of
your
culinary
experience
with
Island
Spirit
Adventures.
Check
in
to
the
spectacular
Hotel
Su
Gologone
in
time
for
an
afternoon
around
the
pool
or
nap!
Accommodations:
Hotel
Su
Gologone
Day
2 -
Our
morning
is
spent
at
the
Altopiano
del
Golgo,
the
highest
plateau
in
Sardinia.
Here
we
visit
the
18th
century
Chiesa
di
San
Pietro;
a
church
seemingly
in
the
middle
of
nowhere,
yet
visited
by
pilgrimages
from
all
over
the
world.
A
1000
plus
year
old
olive
tree
welcomes
you
at
the
door
along
with
perhaps
a
few
cows
and
wild
pigs.
Il
Golgo,
the
magnificent
270
m.
abyss
(don’t
get
too
close!)
is
along
our
hike
down
to
the
most
photographed
Cala
Goloritzè.
The
color
of
the
sea
at
this
secluded
little
beach
is
ineffable
and
the
white-pebbled
beach
is
soothing
to
your
feet.
Enjoy
a
seaside
lunch
and
fun
under
the
sun
before
hiking
back.
Dinner
is
spent
with
Elias
and
his
family
as
they
prepare
a
typical
Sardinian
barbecue;
ALL
the
food
is
grown,
raised
and
prepared
with
their
own
hands.
Accommodations:
Hotel
Su
Gologone
Day
3 -
Today
we
are
headed
to
Oristano
but
not
without
stopping
to
the
interior
villages
of
Orgosolo
and
Mamoiada.
Orgosolo
has
created
quite
an
impression
for
their
murales:
painted
murals
throughout
the
town’s
homes
depicting
various
scenes
of
worldly
concerns
and
also
of
joys.
The
nearby
village
of
Mamoiada
is
quaint
and
eager
to
present
their
tradition
of
masks
and
festivals.
Some
of
the
islands
best
wine
is
made
in
this
region
and
we
will
have
the
opportunity
to
tour
one
of
Mamoiada’s
oldest
wineries
where
the
wine
is
made
with
all
the
traditions
of
the
past
-
presently
intact.
Accommodations:
Hotel
Lucrezia
Day
4 -
Enjoy
the
morning
at
your
own
pace
sipping
on a
cappuccino
by
the
pool
or
strolling
down
the
country
road;
chances
are
you
will
meet
a
shepherd
and
his
sheep!
We
will
reconvene
for
lunch
at
the
Santa
Cristina
Nuraghe
(1500
–
1200
B.C.)
followed
by a
guided
tour
of
the
village
site
and
sacred
well.
If
there
was
any
doubt
as
to
the
precision
and
mathematical
advancement
of
the
ancient
people
of
Sardinia,
they
will
vanish
after
visiting
this
place.
The
evening
is
free
to
explore
the
shops
and
restaurants
of
Oristano.
Accommodations:
Hotel
Lucrezia
Day
5 -
Without
doubt,
after
a
few
days
of
eating
Sardinian
style,
an
early
morning
stroll
along
the
beach
of
the
protected
park,
Is
Arùtus
is
in
store.
Feel
like
taking
a
dip?
The
sea
is
yours!
Along
with
the
Phoenicians
and
Carthaginians,
the
Greeks
also
left
their
mark
as
we
will
witness
by a
guided
visit
to
the
town
of
Tharros
which
dates
back
to
730
B.C.
Enjoy
360
degrees
of
magnificent
views
as
it
is
beautifully
situated
on
the
Sinis
Peninsula.
Catch
the
view
from
above
by
taking
the
path
up
to
the
tower
of
San
Giovanni.
Enjoy
the
view
at
night
as
we
dine
overlooking
the
“enlightened”
tower.
Accommodations:
Hotel
Lucrezia
Day
6 -
On
our
way
to
the
old
Catalan-
influenced
town
of
Alghero
we
will
visit
one
of
the
most
intact
towers,
Nuraghe
Losa.
Once
three
stories
high,
some
of
the
individual
stones
themselves
are
as
tall
as
you!
The
mysterious
Necropolis
of
S.
Andria
Priu
of
incredibly
preserved
Roman
frescos
in
the
middle
of
the
plains
of
Bonovra
will
be
our
next
stop.
After
arrival
and
hotel
check
in,
the
evening
includes
a
stroll
down
the
cobblestone
streets
of
Alghero
and
a
delightful
dinner
of
the
local
cuisine.
Accommodations:
Hotel
Catalunya
Day
7
This
morning
we
will
take
a
fabulous
boat
ride
leading
us
out
into
the
Mediterranean
Sea
and
to
the
Grotta
del
Nettuno,
one
of
the
largest
caves
in
Sardinia
with
the
entrance
via
the
sea.
Afterwards,
enjoy
free
time
to
shop
and
roam
the
lively
seaside
town
of
Alghero
or
take
in
an
afternoon
at
the
spa.
What
better
way
to
end
a
beautiful
week
of
touring
Sardinia
than
an
evening
on
the
lovely
grounds
of
the
Sella
&
Mosca
winery.
Enjoy
a
superb
evening
amongst
100
year
old
vines
and
wine
that
speaks
with
age.
Accommodations:
Hotel
Catalunya
Day
8
Savor
that
last
Italian
cappuccino
e
croissant
before
an
early
morning
departure
to
Olbia.
Arrivederci!
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