Hidden Treasures of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures of Sardinia

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$2395

Hidden Treasures of Sardinia

9 Days Starting and ending in UK

Visiting: Metropolitan City of Cagliari, Pula, Sant'Antioco, Barumini, Parco Aymerich, Laconi, Province of Oristano, Tharros B&B, Bosa, Alghero, Castelsardo, Aggius, Golfo di Marinella, Costa SMERALDA, Olbia

Tour operator:

Titan Travel

Tour code:

TTISA

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 1

Physical rating:

Medium, Moderate

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Titan with any specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English
From:
$2395 (USD) including Flights from the UK

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Circled by white sandy beaches and deep emerald waters, there’s no denying Sardinia is a Mediterranean paradise. But dig a little deeper below the surface and you’ll discover there’s also a treasure trove of cultural and archaeological gems to be admired. On our Sardinia tours, you'll explore ancient city ruins and medieval centres. Sip wine and taste local specialities at an authentic agriturismo. Dip your toes in crystal clear waters and take a train ride through unspoilt nature. It’s true what’s been said: Sardinia is different.

Highlights

  • Exploring the tiny open air museum-village of Tinnura, where paved streets open onto monument-clad squares.

  • Buildings are decorated with murals depicting the local way of life.

  • VIP door-to-door travel service

Places You'll See

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Hidden Treasures Of Sardinia

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Uk - Cagliari

Location: Metropolitan City of Cagliari

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: T-Hotel, Cagliari (4-star)

Meals Included: Dinner

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Cagliari. On arrival, we’ll transfer to our hotel.

Day 2 : Cagliari

Location: Metropolitan City of Cagliari

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: T-Hotel, Cagliari (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cagliari: the best way to start your Sardinian adventure. The island’s capital city is golden-hued and tree-lined and everywhere you go there are traces of its rich past. Museums, Roman ruins, elegant palazzi and antique churches are just the beginning.Today, we’ll become acquainted with this fine city on a guided tour. Like many of Italy’s great cities, Cagliari has an extensive history dating back to the Phoenicians and has been influenced by the Romans and the French. Together, we’ll take in some of the highlights including the old city ramparts, the old town and the cathedral of Santa Maria. We’ll also stop by San Benedetto Market, where we’ll taste some local products.The rest of the afternoon is at leisure, interrupted only for an ice cream tasting at a local gelateria.

Day 3 : Pula - Sant'antioco

Location: Pula, Sant'Antioco

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: T-Hotel, Cagliari (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

South of the city in Pula lies one of Sardinia’s most important archaeological sites. The ancient city of Nora is 3,000 years old and contains the remains of its Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman rulers. Once we’ve had our archaeological fill in Nora, we’ll set off along the scenic south coast to the volcanic island of Sant’Antioco.From the approach, the island is a huddle of colourful houses looking out onto Sardinia’s famously blue waters. Once inside, wide palm-lined avenues lead to spacious squares with Byzantine architecture. In the old town, the basilica and its catacombs is a real highlight. We’ll visit the Byssus Museum together, where we’ll see unique tapestries created using the ‘silk of the sea’.

Day 4 : Barumini - Aymerich Park - Laconi - Oristano

Location: Barumini, Parco Aymerich, Laconi, Province of Oristano

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mariano IV Palace Hotel, Oristano (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our busy day starts early this morning. Our first stop is Barumini, where a local guide will escort us on a tour of the Su Nuraxi complex of Nuraghi, stone structures unique to Sardinia that were created by an ancient Megalithic civilisation. This particular formation was discovered in 1950 and it represents a fine example of these distinctive constructions.We continue to Aymerich Park, a botanical paradise of rare plants. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you’ll love wandering around this natural oasis discovering exotic plants, rare wild orchids and the ruins of medieval buildings. In nearby Laconi we’ll have some leisure time - maybe enjoy the charming Palazzo Aymerich, which hosts the Museum of Prehistoric Sardinian Statues. We end the day in Oristano, where we check into our next hotel.

Day 5 : Tharros - Bosa - Alghero

Location: Tharros B&B, Bosa, Alghero

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Catalunya, Alghero (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, we journey to the northern point of the Gulf of Oristano, where we’ll pass by the ruins of Tharros; a Carthaginian and Roman port originally built by the Phoenicians in the Middle Ages. The site enjoys a glorious position on the seafront of the Sinis Peninsula - a strategic advantage at the time. It’s fascinating to imagine the people who once lived here.By the afternoon, we will arrive in Bosa, one of Sardinia’s most beautiful towns. You’ll notice it from a distance before we even arrive; the rainbow houses stacked on a steep hillside are instantly recognisable. The town straddles the River Temo and cradles the ruins of Castle Serravalle.We’ll stop by the tiny museum-village of Tinnura, famous for the art of weaving, murals and Malvasia wine (don’t worry, we won’t leave without a tasting). Here, the streets are evocative with paved squares housing statues of Sardinian artists and colourful murals painted on houses, depicting the moments of traditional life. We arrive in Alghero and check into our hotel.

Day 6 : Alghero

Location: Alghero

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Catalunya, Alghero (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Sat prettily on the northwest seafront, the one-time Catalonian colony of Alghero is one of the island’s most beautiful medieval cities. The animated historic centre is a tight web of cobbled streets and Spanish-style piazzas, which slope towards the harbour and sweeping bay. There’s a buzzing atmosphere here; the restaurants are excellent and the beaches are sandy and inviting. We’ll enjoy a guided walk together, taking in Santa Maria Cathedral, San Francesco church and the tower of Porta Terra.This afternoon you can either explore the town further under your own steam, or join our optional boat trip to the Nettuno caves (Neptune’s grotto) in Capo Caccia - one of the largest marine caves in Italy and a Mediterranean gem.A special dinner awaits at an authentic agriturismo (farm), accompanied by some mirto (local liqueur), before a guided stargazing evening.

Day 7 : Castelsardo - Aggius - Golfo Di Marinella

Location: Castelsardo, Aggius, Golfo di Marinella

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Marana, Golfo di Marinella (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we leave Alghero behind and journey towards the famed Costa Smeralda. En route, we visit a real architectural gem: the Romantic-era Basilica di Saccargia. Its tall, dark bell tower looms above the surrounding countryside. This majestic structure has punctuated the plain of Saccargia since the 12th century and we’ll learn about the legends that surround it.We continue to the 13th-century Aragonese stronghold of Castelsardo. Imagine steep, winding streets leading up to rugged defensive towers and elderly women sitting in doorways weaving elaborate baskets. It’s little wonder it has been listed as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages.Then, in the Gallura region, we stop to stretch our legs in the deeply traditional village of Aggius. This small, picturesque village is a huddle of granite houses clustered around a historic centre. The village has a longstanding history as a hotbed for banditry and we’ll visit the Bandit Museum - all will be revealed!We arrive in Costa Smeralda later this afternoon and check into our hotel.

Day 8 : Costa Smeralda

Location: Costa SMERALDA

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Marana, Golfo di Marinella (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Named for its brilliant blue-green waters, Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) is the poster girl for the entire island. A jetsetter’s paradise, Porto Cervo is the glitzy heart of the coast; its marina is decorated with mega yachts and its beaches are dotted with celebrities and paparazzi. We stay just north of all the bustle and glamour, where the famously clear waters lap at the local sandy beaches. Dip your toes in and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re somewhere more tropical.This afternoon we board the Trenino Verde (Green Train) passing through some of the most spectacular unspoilt natural scenery the island has to offer, from Arzachena to Tempio Pausania. Enjoy some free time in the latter before we head to the glamorous village of Porto Cervo. Meander along the boutique-lined avenues and watch the yachts bobbing in the sparkling marina.

Day 9 : Golfo Di Marinella - Olbia - Uk

Location: Golfo di Marinella, Olbia

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

What's Included

  • 8 nights in hotels (accommodation as specified or similar)

  • International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways outbound from London Gatwick and easyJet inbound to London Gatwick. Supplements may apply from other airports

  • 12 meals: 8 breakfasts (days 2-9) 4 dinners (days 1, 4 and 6-7) 13 excursions and visits

  • Guided tours in Cagliari and Alghero

  • Product tasting in San Benedetto Market; ice cream tasting in Cagliari; Malvasia wine tasting; stargazing evening

  • Entrance to Nora Archaeological Park; Sant’Antioco Byssus Museum; Barumini with guided tour; Aymerich Park; Basilica di Saccargia; Bandit Museum; Green Train Plus

  • Portable audio headset system on excursions

  • Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service

  • Titan tour manager

  • Travel in destination by coach

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What's Not Included

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  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4 Star

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?

    In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.

Reviews of this Operator

Brian Jones (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from the great...

08-Apr-2024

Recently returned from the great Indian rail journey.My wife and I could hardly believe the value for money.From pick ups from Durham to Heathrow and back,to the number of coach and train journeys , quality hotels, great choice of food throughout and our first night in Heathrow Hilton. What really made our trip a success was our guide, Prashant,who managed a party of twenty four very varied, sometimes a little unpredictable travellers with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a group we gelled and warmed to Prashant as he kept us safe, well informed and a little entertained by his mix of authority and humanity.Where do I begin with the tour itself ? India,a country of extremes.Poverty,wealth,order,chaos.Sometimes bleak,often breathtakingly beautiful.The people,the cities,art, architecture,flaura and fauna.Delhi,Jaipur, Amritsar,Agra, Ranthambore, Chandigarh and the icing on the cake that is Shimla. An absolute masterclass of man versus nature,the railway and buildings are an unbelievable feat,but wait until you see the dual carriageway being built on the mountainside.🤯I could go on for a very long time but I'll just post some photos.Thanks to Titan,thanks to the excellent Prashant and and a massive thanks to the other twenty two travellers who helped shape our holiday of a lifetime.🏁💜

Odile Lawen (Google Reviewer)  

I have booked the Icelandic...

11-Mar-2024

I have booked the Icelandic Adventure holiday with Titan Travel, the Booking Staff was pleasant throughout. What I love about Titan Travel, transfer from your home to the airport and vice versa is included in the holiday.

Thomas Fisher (Google Reviewer)  

Danube cruise was great value....

13-Sep-2023

Danube cruise was great value. Well organised. Clear instructions from Titan prior to travel. Door to door service great.

Sarah Hoad  

Exceptional trip and service by Titan

04-Oct-2022

Just returned from a fabulous tour of California & the golden west. It’s a full on tour with early starts but you see so much varied landscape from the ocean to the desert to Yosemite. My 2nd tour with Titan & my first solo tour. Thoroughly enjoyed it & met some great people. Grand Canyon was amazing would definitely recommend

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Ms Margaret Aldgate  

Not merely a holiday, rather a memorable experience

29-Dec-2022

I have used other travel operators; this was the 1st time of touring with Titan----Israel, The Holy Land, from being collected from home and returned at the end of the holiday this was an unforgettable experience; the Tour Manager, a PhD Archaeology made the whole tour so interesting, he enlightened us throughout each day from an historical, archeological and Biblical viewpoint, bringing each site we visited come to life, and went over and above his remit escorting us for evening trips around the local area; thanks also to our very patient driver who coped with the very busy traffic; our hotels were good, professional and pleasant staff and really good food; I would recommend Titan to anyone looking for a fascinating tour with excellent efficient service thank you Titan nor just for a holiday for a memorable experience

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Sella Shan (Google Reviewer)  

We had a 2 weeks...

05-Dec-2023

We had a 2 weeks fantastic holiday arranged by Titan to Vietnam and Cambodia. Excellent,well organised Throughly enjoyed. Very good service by Vietnam Airlines, if you could afford book it in premium economy. We had a door to door service , picked up to airport from home and then dropped at home from airport, very convinient. Particular credit goes to our guide THI who is a caring, knolegeable, friendly down to earth man who made our trip a memorable one. I will not hesitate to book another holiday through Titan, their staff are friendly and helpful

Eileen Bulsara (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic holiday...

26-May-2023

We had a fantastic holiday in Mississippi. Right from our chauffeur driven car picking us up to the return journey, we had a great time. The first hotel The Gaylord was amazing,absolutely huge,first class. The second The Double tree in Memphis unfortunately wasn't, the hotel was tired and very basic, the only plus was where it is situated in the centre of town, we were only there two nights so it wasn't to bad. The American Queen Steam Boat was first class all the way, thoroughly enjoyed the seven nights sailing down the Mississippi. The last hotel the Sheraton New Orleans was very comfortable too. Our guide throughout our time away was Laura Tuttle. she was amazing, very knowledgeable, and helpful. We also had a coach driver Guil, who went over and beyond to give you the best time. Other coach guides included Jim,who was so funny, and also very knowledgeably. Very entertaining throughout. The entire itinerary itinerary was very well thought out, included a huge variety of visits to different Interesting locations. Highly recommend using Titan for all your holiday destinations.

Mrs Crompton  

Perfect Italian Holiday…

31-Oct-2022

Just returned from a lovely week in Sorrento at the Grand Hotel Hermitage, we had an excellent guide Peter Macchristopher. we loved the hotel the staff were very nice especially in the dining rooms, the food was good and the room we had was really nice with a wonderful view. Altogether very good value holiday.we felt the trip to Pompei was very good also boat trip to Amalfi. I would recommend a walk to the village of St Agatha and a three hour ride on the Little Blue Train. Great fun.this can be booked at reception.

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Susan Hawken (Google Reviewer)  

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!!...

03-Feb-2024

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!! (Dreadful) Avoid Titan and Saga at all costs. False descriptions of the tour and dreadful administration Returned to the UK last evening with a great sigh of relief after the worst holiday ever. 1. No block booking of airplane seats by Titan. (Husband and I sat apart on the long, overnight flight) 2. Unable to pre-book seats as Titan reference numbers did not coincide with anything. 3. Husband and I not sat together on any of the train journeys! In fact, on one occasion I was sat, alone on a sleeper carriage, a couple of carriages away from the rest of the group who were scattered over two or three carriages. Terrifying as a female to be sat alone in the midst of noisy locals!!!!! (Eventually the guide, Rahi, did come to rescue me and found a seat near the main group) 4. The guide, Rahi, would usually get off the coach and begin walking off without waiting for all the group to disembark the coach. (Spot the guide in the crowd!) 5. The guide, Rahi, refused to use any identifying prop such as a flag, hat, jacket or umbrella. Frightening to be in the manic crowds of Delhi and other crowded places to be unable to see the guide. 6. NO AUDIO HEADSET system on any excursion 7. The guide, Rahi, didn’t face the whole group, but stood sideways on and was unable to be heard by the majority. 8. OUTRAGEOUS behaviour by the guide when he enquired as to the whereabouts of my husband, whom I explained was in bed with an upset stomach and was feeling unwell. Rahi DID A REVERSE AIR PUNCH😳😳. This was in response to an earlier conversation when my husband had complained about our separate seating arrangements. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL 9. When we arrived at Heathrow to find our aircraft seats were not allocated, we were advised to speak to our guide on arrival at Delhi. Rahi merely shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything. 10. Tour pace incorrect - gruelling pace and only half a day relaxation due to the guide, Rahi, throwing in visits to shops and factories fie him to earn his commission as I head him tell another!!!!!!! 11. When off loaded the return flight due to illness, we were unable to get in contact with Titan/Saga. Left in Delhi without an hotel or flight!!! Found accommodation but didn’t remove shoes or clothes due to the poor standard. Final summary: Poor, disappointing, inefficient, incompetent, misleading, misrepresentations, are just a few words to describe.

Linda Vokes (Google Reviewer)  

Luxury VIP door to door...

17-Jul-2023

Luxury VIP door to door travel! I don't think so....Titan sent a Toyota Prius uber to Stanstead for a return journey to Newport, S Wales. 4 adults plus luggage! the experience was anything but luxurious. Contacted Titan on the return journey and since return. They simply didn't seem interested and offered us a £300 travel discount off a future trip! After a lot of emails they converted it to a £300 cash refund. Give it a lot of thought before booking !

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

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