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Grand Tour of Sardinia & the 5 Senses 2026-27

Among Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans

CAGLIARI - SAN PIETRO - SANT'ANTIOCO - CARBONIA - THARROS - OLBIA - ORGOSOLO - NUORO - OLIENA - LA MADDALENA - COSTA SMERALDA - CASTELSARDO - SASSARI - STINTINO - ALGHERO - BOSA

Grand Tour of Sardinia & the 5 Senses 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in Italy: 8 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. 2 departures scheduled, from 19 September 2026 to 17 October 2026. Participation fee from 2.300,00 € per person.

STINTINO - La Pelosa island
PORTO CERVO
La Maddalena Archipelago
CAGLIARI

Departures

19/26 September 2026
17/24 October 2026

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Why this tour?

  1. to savour the flavours and colours of Sardinia
  2. to discover enchanting villages and pages of history through the murals of Orgosolo
  3. to uncover the most secret soul of a region unlike any other in Italy

Wild and untamed, Sardinia is unique in the Mediterranean. Colonised by a succession of peoples who each brought their own culture, this land has nonetheless kept its traditions intact over the centuries. Proud of their status as "islanders", the Sardinians can claim a regional language that is among the closest to Latin. Delve into the folklore and the wealth of local legends and you will find a myriad of native elements found nowhere else. Sardinia offers a travel experience of the very highest level: the beauty of its seas is unrivalled anywhere in Europe and is mirrored in the turquoise shades of the sky; the interior is a continuous discovery, dotted with archaeological sites that still gaze back at us, enigmatic and mysterious. Cities such as Cagliari and Alghero hide treasures of incomparable beauty. Alghero is the striking example of a Catalan "enclave" in Italy (the dialect spoken there bears witness to it). Food and wine, too, reach peaks of pure excellence in this region: here you will find some of the most celebrated and appreciated wine labels, alongside a great tradition of cheese-making and pastries. The bond between the land, its raw ingredients and the table is deeply felt and deeply rooted, and admits no exceptions of any kind. The quality is always of the very highest standard. A visit to one of the many local wineries, or a tasting of local produce, is enough to give an idea of the extraordinary variety this land has to offer. Indeed, the phrase "5 senses" evokes the great sensory richness that Sardinia possesses from every point of view. On this new 8-day tour, travellers will have the chance to discover a region that will prove a true revelation, far more than the "sea and sand holiday" to which a certain kind of tourist advertising has confined it over the last thirty years. Sardinia has so far remained outside the great circuit of mass tourism, and this has protected, over time, the essential core of its identity.

The magic of Sardinia: beyond the ancient stones and winding lanes of Sardinia's Italian villages, there is an atmosphere steeped in authenticity and passion. Every village has its own soul, told by the faded facades of houses that guard secrets handed down from generation to generation. The colours of the Mediterranean are reflected in squares shaded by centuries-old trees, where grandmothers sit chatting as they weave wicker baskets. The streets come alive with the inviting scents of artisan workshops, where master craftsmen work wood, iron and ceramics with age-old skill. Every corner of Sardinia's villages is a sensory discovery: the sound of cowbells in the pastures, the taste of freshly baked bread dressed with extra virgin olive oil, and the feel of warm stones underfoot as you venture along the paths that lead to ancient Nuragic ruins. The food and wine experiences are a journey through centuries of culinary history, where food is sacred and every meal is a celebration of Sardinia's generous land. You can taste home-made myrtle liqueur, carefully distilled from wild berries gathered among the fragrant shrubs of the Mediterranean scrub, or immerse yourself in the intense flavours of suckling pig slowly roasted over a wood fire. Local restaurants offer a journey through the traditional flavours of Sardinian cooking, from fregola and seafood soups to grilled meat dishes served with wild vegetables. Every meal is a multisensory experience that ends with artisan sweets prepared with love and skill, such as almond and honey pastries that melt gently in the mouth. On this culinary and cultural journey through the Italian villages of Sardinia, you will experience intense, authentic emotions that will remain etched in your memory like a precious treasure to be kept forever.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 8 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.

When does it depart?

2 departures scheduled, from 19 September 2026 to 17 October 2026.

How much does it cost?

The individual participation fee starts from 2.300,00 € by plane.

What does the price include?

return journey Rome/Alghero on scheduled Ita Airways flights; airport/hotel transfers and vice versa; tour of Sardinia by luxury GT coach; accommodation in 4/5-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the itinerary; buffet breakfasts; drinks included with meals; 3 traditional lunches; guide accompanying the group for the entire tour; ferry to La Maddalena, San Pietro, Sant'Antioco; tastings of local produce and DOC wines; winery visits; taxes, VAT; city taxes; tour leader on departures from Rome; tour leader Alghero/Alghero for those departing from other airports; evening excursions

What is not included in the price?

entrance fees (daytime and evening) and anything not expressly indicated.

Can I cancel?

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