Luxury Collection
Sardinia: The Emerald Coast to the Coral Riviera
Sardinia keeps its treasures close, and this ten day journey moves from the glamour of the north east coast to the Catalan corner of the north west, weaving together the island's sea, its ancient culture, and a food trad...
NET PRICE FROM
77,000
for 2 people
Duration
10 Days
Locations
Alghero
Accommodation
4 & 5 Star
Experiences
A Private Sail Through La Maddalena · The Nuraghi and a Sardinian Winery · The Secrets of the Blue Zone · Neptune's Grotto and the Coral Riviera
Overview
Sardinia keeps its treasures close, and this ten day journey moves from the glamour of the north east coast to the Catalan corner of the north west, weaving together the island's sea, its ancient culture, and a food tradition famous for long life. Begin on the Costa Smeralda, with days shaped by a private sail through the La Maddalena archipelago, the mysterious Bronze Age towers of the Nuragic people, and the tables of Sardinia's Blue Zone. The road then crosses to Alghero, where a walled seafront town still speaks a form of Catalan and the Coral Riviera runs north to Bosa. Throughout, a thread of considered stays keeps the pace unhurried between shore, hills, and history.
Experiences
A Private Sail Through La Maddalena
Spend a day at sea in the La Maddalena archipelago, its granite islands ringed by pale sand and clear water.
Neptune's Grotto and the Coral Riviera
Discover the sea caves and dramatic cliffs of Capo Caccia on the coast west of Alghero.
The Nuraghi and a Sardinian Winery
Explore the Bronze Age towers and Giants' graves of the Nuragic people, then taste the island's wines.
The Secrets of the Blue Zone
Meet the people of one of the world's longest-living communities over a traditional Sardinian table.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY
01
Costa Smeralda
Arrival on the Emerald Coast.
Fly into Olbia Airport, where our local representative arranges your onward journey to the Costa Smeralda. This stretch of the north east coast is known for its granite headlands, wind-sculpted rocks, and inlets of clear green water, and a first evening invites a gentle settling in by the sea.
DAY
02
La Maddalena Archipelago
A private day at sea among granite islands and pale sand.
Board a private boat with a skipper for a full day exploring the La Maddalena archipelago and the coast around it, from the marine park of Tavolara to sheltered bays reached only from the water. There is time to swim in the shallows, drift between the islands, and take in a coastline that ranks among the finest in the Mediterranean.
DAY
03
The Nuraghi and Sardinian Wine
The Nuraghi and Sardinian Wine
Bronze Age towers and the wines of the north.
Discover Sardinia's ancient Nuragic civilisation on a private tour of the Nuraghe La Prisgiona and the Giants' graves at Coddu Vecchiu, megalithic structures found nowhere else in the world and still only partly understood. The day continues with a tasting at one of the island's exclusive wineries, pairing the deep history of the morning with the flavours of the land.
DAY
04
The Blue Zone
The secrets of one of the world's longest-living communities.
Travel into Sardinia's Blue Zone, one of a handful of places on earth with an extraordinary number of centenarians, to understand the lifestyle and diet behind it. Walk through quiet villages, meet local people, and share a traditional lunch in a family home, where the simple, nourishing cooking tells its own story.
DAY
05
Costa Smeralda
A day at leisure on the Emerald Coast
The day is free to enjoy the coast at your own pace, whether by the pool, on the beach, or exploring the harbour and boutiques of Porto Cervo. It is a chance to slow down and take in the setting that first drew visitors to this corner of the island.
DAY
06
A Sardinian Table
The island's food tradition, from shepherd to kitchen.
Spend the day with the food culture that defines Sardinia, at a traditional sheep farm where a local shepherd shares the craft of Pecorino and fresh ricotta, handed down across generations. A tasting of cheeses and island specialities follows, savoured in the calm of the countryside.
DAY
07
Alghero
The old town and the sea caves of Capo Caccia.
Explore Alghero's cobbled centre, its honey-stone churches, sea walls, and the workshops of the coral for which the Riviera is named. The day continues to the dramatic headland of Capo Caccia and Neptune's Grotto, a chain of sea caves reached beneath towering limestone cliffs.
DAY
09
Bosa and the Coral Riviera
*A river town of coloured houses along a scenic coast.*
Follow the coast road south to Bosa, one of the island's most picturesque towns, its pastel houses rising from the banks of the Temo river beneath a hilltop castle. The route itself is part of the pleasure, tracing a stretch of shoreline of cliffs, coves, and open sea.
DAY
10
Alghero
Farewell to the island.
A final Sardinian morning gives way to your onward journey, with our local representative arranging your transfer to Alghero Airport in good time for your departure.
Your Accommodations
Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel
An iconic village-style hotel on an emerald bay, with a private beach reached by boat and a celebrated poolside setting. Iconic Emerald Coast Landmark Private Beach Bayside Setting Luxury Collection Service
El Faro Hotel & Spa
Nestled on a secluded bluff overlooking the Mediterranean, El Faro Hotel & Spa combines luxurious comfort with eco-friendly initiatives. The hotel boasts an award-winning design that seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape, offering panoramic sea views and a commitment to sustainability through solar energy use and water conservation practices. Secluded Mediterranean Bluff Panoramic Sea Views Eco-Friendly Initiatives Award-Winning Design
Inclusions
What's Included
- 4 and 5 Star handpicked accommodations with breakfast
- Full-day private boat with skipper in the La Maddalena archipelago
- Traditional sheep farm and Sardinian cheese tasting with private guide and driver
- Alghero old town and Capo Caccia tour with private driver, including Neptune's Grotto
- Bosa and Coral Riviera coastal tour with private driver
- Private transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- All entrance fees as per the itinerary
What's Not Included
- International or domestic flights unless specified
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Any service not specifically listed as included
