E-Bike Cycling on the Costa Smeralda

E-Bike Cycling on the Costa Smeralda

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E-Bike Cycling on the Costa Smeralda

8 Days Starting and ending in Cannigione

Visiting: Cannigione, La Maddalena, Palau, Santa Teresa Gallura, Stazzo Lu Ciaccaru, San Pantaleo, Porto Cervo

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

C07SM

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

18 to

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Interests:

Beach Tours, History

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Tour Overview

Sardinia's north western coast, the aptly named Costa Smeralda, has been enchanting visitors for years with its stunning rugged coastline, beautiful inlets, impeccable white sandy beaches and of course impossibly turquoise seas. This 7 night self guided holiday takes you to some of the highlights of the Emerald Coast, as well as to its lesser known inland wine area, inner heartlands and traditional hilltop villages, which sit perfectly placed between Sardinia's craggy mountains and the glittering sea. Explore la Maddalena, an island of simply exquisite beauty encapsulating the very best coastal vistas of pristine shores, deserted coves and shimmering waters. Pedal into the heart of the Gallura countryside, once the territory of smugglers and bandits that hid in the age old cork forest. Sample some of the best wines Sardinia has to offer from its abundant Vermentino vineyards and discover the mysterious nuraghe - remarkable Bronze Age remains that are unique to Sardinia. Pick up a souvenir at the lively market in the artists' village of San Pantaleo and wander the chic, pastel coloured lanes of elegant Porto Cervo before ending the trip in Cannigione, the gateway to the Costa Smeralda.

Highlights

  • Sparkling turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, undiscovered coves, far reaching coastal viewsVisit Porto Cervo, glamorous capital of the Costa SmeraldaPrehistoric nuraghi, boundless vineyards, ancient cork forest, hilltop artists' villagesIsland hop to the stunning isles of la Maddalena and Caprera

  • Visit Porto Cervo, glamorous capital of the Costa Smeralda

  • Prehistoric nuraghi, boundless vineyards, ancient cork forest, hilltop artists' villages

  • Island hop to the stunning isles of la Maddalena and Caprera

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Cannigione
Location: Cannigione
Accommodation: Hotel

Arrive in Cannigione, the gateway to the Costa Smeralda.

Day 2 : Cannigione To Palau Via La Maddalena
Location: La Maddalena, Palau
Meals Included: breakfast

Pedal along the coast to Palau, then hop on a ferry to La Maddalena, a
National Park and one of the 60 islands in Sardinia's largest archipelago.
There are breathtaking views as you follow the stunning coastal road around
the island. Cross to the island of Caprera, the resting place of Garibaldi,
the unifier of Italy, before returning to vibrant Palau.

Day 3 : Palau To Santa Teresa Gallura
Location: Santa Teresa Gallura
Meals Included: breakfast

Head for the hills and the pretty village of San Pasquale for spectacular
views of La Maddalena archipelago. Continue on tranquil country lanes to the
charming seaside town of Santa Teresa, with its rugged coastline and gorgeous
sandy beach, and views over to Corsica on a clear day.

Day 4 : Santa Teresa Gallura To Stazzo
Location: Stazzo Lu Ciaccaru
Meals Included: breakfast

Detour to the promontory of Capo Testa for superb vistas over to the
Bonificio Strait then head into the peaceful Gallura countryside with its
endless cork forests, dramatic wind carved boulders and craggy peaks looming
overhead. Overnight in a stunning Sardinian stazzo, a series of lovingly
converted rural dwellings, with swimming pool and wellness centre.

Day 5 : Nuraghe Loop Ride
Location: Stazzo Lu Ciaccaru
Meals Included: breakfast

Cycle along quiet country lanes to the megalithic Giant's Grave of Coddu
Vecchiu and the Nuraghe la Prisgiona, the fascinating stone remains of a
Bronze Age village. Today the sites are surrounded by endless Vermentino
vineyards. Savour the prize-winning wine in a local winery (wine tasting
included) before returning to your stazzo.

Day 6 : Stazzo To San Pantaleo
Location: San Pantaleo
Meals Included: breakfast

Ride to colourful Arzachena, the town around which the Costa Smeralda
emerged, then climb to the lovely village of San Pantaleo, nestled below
towering granite crags. A haven for artists and sculptors, wander round the
village's cobbled streets and its art shops and cafes and enjoy its lively
artisan market (Thursday morning).

Day 7 : San Pantaleo To Cannigione
Location: Porto Cervo, Cannigione
Meals Included: breakfast

Superb cycling today as you make your way back to the Costa Smeralda. Lunch
perhaps in glamorous Porto Cervo with its exclusive boutiques and fine
dining, then pedal past white sandy beaches, hidden inlets framed by fragrant
juniper bushes and impossibly turquoise waters to Cannigione.

Day 8 : Leave Cannigione
Location: Cannigione
Meals Included: breakfast

Leave Cannigione

What's Included

  • 7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3-star and 4-star hotels

  • Meals – Breakfast Only

  • Route directions and maps

  • High quality e-bikes

  • Luggage transfers between hotels

  • Wine tasting on day 5

What's Not Included

  • Hotel tourist tax (approx. 10€ per person)Ferries to and from La Maddalena (approx. 10€ person)Travel InsuranceSingle accommodation (available on request)Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)Visas or vaccinati

  • Hotel tourist tax (approx. 10€ per person)Ferries to and from La Maddalena (approx. 10€ person)Travel InsuranceSingle accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departur

Food

The food on Sardinia is as unique as it is, with simple dishes packed with intense flavours. Rich sheep cheeses served with the traditional, crisp shepherd's flat bread, saffron infused ravioli and to finish, cheese and lemon seadas drizzled in honey can be found everywhere, as well as, of course, freshly caught seafood, all washed down with the excellent local Carignano and Vermentino wines. Fregola – a kind of giant couscous often served tomatoes and seafood – is also  popular. Of course, you also get the more traditional Italian dishes including pizza, and grilled or roasted meats – like suckling pig – which make tasty secondi. To compliment the end of your meal, try a glass of Mirto - Sardinia’s after dinner liqueur, which is made from the leaves of the myrtle plant.

Accommodation

Your accommodation for the week is in comfortable hotels with enviable positions, including a stunningly converted stazzo with spa facilities, and a 3* hotel just a stone's throw from the bustling harbour in Palau.

All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration.
For a solo traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs.

Additional Accommodation

We can arrange single rooms throughout the trip (subject to availability). Please check with your sales consultant for availability and prices.

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)  

After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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