8 days tour

Cycling In Sardinia

This tour includes:

Guide

There will be a local leader cycling with the group and an assistant leader driving the support vehicle.

Meals

All breakfasts and two dinners are included. Traditional Sardinian cuisine is full of local and delicious recipes. Popular specialities include roast suckling pig and excellent seafood. To help you avoid the more touristy restaurants, your local leader will happily provide you with recommendations. To drink, you can seek out Sardinian wines, including vermentino, nuragus, cannonau and monica, and sample mirto, the Sardinian after-dinner liqueur made from the leaves of the myrtle plant.

Others

All transport and listed activities Local bike hire

Transport

Transfers to and from the airport will be by private vehicle. On Day 5, we take a ferry to Carloforte and Santโ€™Antioco. While cycling, the support vehicle will carry your baggage and be available to assist or if you choose to opt out a section of the ride. A guide cycles with the group.

Accommodation

We use comfortable three- and four-star hotels and good quality agriturismos (renovated farmhouses). All accommodation is locally owned and family-run and the hotels have been carefully selected for their welcoming atmosphere and delicious home-made cuisine. All rooms are comfortable with en suite facilities. Some hotels have a swimming pool, one is conveniently located near a beautiful beach, while others are in the quiet Sardinian countryside or pretty villages. Examples of hotels we use are: Cabras: Villa Canu Arborea: Hotel le Torri Arbus: Agriturismo Rocce Bianche Nebida area: Locanda Lโ€™Agusteri or Hotel Don Pedro Portoscuso Santโ€™Antioco: MuMA Hostel or Hotel Moderno Santโ€™Anna Arresi area: Lรน Hotel or Grotta del Tesoro Cagliari: Hotel Italia or Due Colonne We can arrange single rooms throughout the trip (subject to availability). Please check with your sales representative for availability and prices. Due to the layout of the accommodations, single bedrooms vary in size, and in the hotel in Cagliari they can either be double rooms for single use or standard single rooms, according to availability. Please be aware that some single rooms can be on the small side.

Not included:

Others

โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation (available on request) โ€” Visas or vaccinations โ€” Local taxes (approximately โ‚ฌ10 per person, see Trip Notes) โ€” E-bike hire

Flights

International flights are not included in the brochure price

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Cycling In Sardinia

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Cabras
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Cabras

      Start Cabras, in the Sinis peninsula, approximately 68mi (110km) from Cagliari Airport. Take time to settle in, our cycling starts tomorrow.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Ride Through The Sinis Wetlands To The Phoenician Site Of Tharros (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Ride Through The Sinis Wetlands To The Phoenician Site Of Tharros (Breakfast)

      We start the week with a ride across the Sinis wetlands, where pink flamingos and a wealth of other birdlife populate the lagoons in season. We cycle to the coast and the white-quartz beach of Is Arutas. A short ride down the peninsula to San Giovanni Sinis takes us to the Punic and Roman city of Tharros, one of the most important archaeological sites from this era on the island, overlooking the emerald sea (optional guided visit of the site). We then head to the town of Oristano, crossing the medieval historic centre to reach Arborea, where we spend the night. Ascent: 165ft (50m); descent: 165ft (50m)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cycle Along The Costa Verde And On To Piscinas Beach (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cycle Along The Costa Verde And On To Piscinas Beach (Breakfast,Dinner)

      Today we ride through the natural beauty spots of the Costa Verde (Green Coast), named after the wild vegetation that covers much of the mountainous surroundings and the colour of the water. We cycle across reclaimed farmland to the picturesque fishing village of Marceddi and to the long beach of Piscinas, bordered by huge dunes โ€“ some more than 165ft (50m) high. From Piscinas, we head back to our cosy accommodation. Ascent: 3,280ft (1,000m); descent: 1,900ft (580m)

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Tour leaving from Cagliari

Cagliari is the capital city of the Italian island of Sardinia. This port city is located on the southern coast of the island and boasts a rich history and beautiful architecture. Cagliari offers visitors the opportunity to explore its medieval old town, enjoy beautiful beaches, and discover the culture and cuisine of Sardinia.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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