Sardinia

Italy's favourite holiday isle

Join us in a land of rugged mountainous landscapes and golden sands fringed by turquoise waters. Stay in wonderful part-Italian, part-Spanish Alghero and discover the beauty and charm of this relaxed yet refined island haven.

What The Price Includes

Return flights from your chosen airport to Sardinia
One piece of hold luggage
Return airport-to-hotel transfers
Seven nights' accommodation, either self-catering in apartments or bed and breakfast, at a choice of hotels
The services of a Newmarket Tour Manager
Government taxes and service charges

Single rooms are available for a supplement

Resort Information

Sardinia is the Mediterranean's second largest island. Its stunning beaches are among the Mediterranean's cleanest, and the quiet hamlets inland exist untroubled by the sun seekers who make the island their summer home.

Alghero

A picturesque fishing port, Alghero is the Spanish-influenced principle town of the island's north-west coast. The cobbled streets of its Old Quarter open onto a harbour lined with bars and restaurants. Relax at the hotel, head for the beach, sit in a pavement cafe or explore the area's chic stores.

Itinerary

During your stay, you can choose to join a selection of great-value excursions to many places of interest.

Day One

Outward travel from your selected airport to Italy, and onward transfer to your hotel.

Day Two

Spend the day relaxing at the hotel or exploring the surrounding area. Our Tour Manager will be happy to suggest places to visit and things to do.

Day Three

Step aboard the elegant motor launch 'Paola' for today's optional cruise along the beautiful coast and out across blue waters to the rocky promontory of Cabo Caccia. Here the famous 'Neptune's Grotto' is the largest of a series of sea caves, fantastically curved into the limestone rock.

The cruise also includes a visit to nearby Foradada Island, opportunities for a dip in the crystal clear sea, and the chance to enjoy a delicious seafood lunch on board (payable locally).

Day Four

On today's wonderful optional excursion we'll head to the port of Santa Teresa di Gallura, and board a ferry to the French island of Corsica and the exquisite natural harbour and stunning fortified town of Bonifacio. Climb up to enjoy the stunning views from the famous medieval haute ville, and wander the old port and shop for local handicrafts and produce.

Day Five

Stintino, our destination on today's optional excursion, is a typical Sardinian fishing port. Here, boats are still made and worked by hand from the village's twin harbours. Further north along the Pelosa promontory we'll sample the delights of Pelosa Beach, with its views of the islands of Plana and Asinara.

Day Six

Join us on an excursion to the Costa Smeralda, 10 kilometres of tastefully developed, reclaimed coastline that has become a playground of the wealthy. Hidden coves, offshore islets and the unusual architecture of the 'capital' Porto Cervo all add to the charm of this unique location.

Day Seven

The first stop on our final full-day optional excursion is Bosa - a delightful fishing village where basket weavers and lace makers tempt you with their traditional wares. We then travel inland to Torralba, where excavation has revealed the finest example of the prehistoric 'nuraghi' settlements that dot the island.

Day Eight

Transfer back to the airport for check-in and your flight home.

Further Information

Wining and dining

Sardinian cuisine mixes Italian and Spanish influences, making liberal use of fresh herbs to augment simply grilled seafood, fish and meat. Lobster and suckling pig are local specialities, as is fish stew and the caviar substitute bottarga.

You'll find local red and white wines robust and rustic but very drinkable, as is Vernaccia: a heavy, sherry-like wine that comes sweet or dry.

Transfer Times

The transfer time to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes from Alghero Airport and two hours from Olbia Airport.

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