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.
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

8 days starting from
2.300,00 €
Departures
Legend
Plus Guiness
- the tour includes a guide accompanying the group throughout, from day 1 to day 8.
- tastings of local produce and DOC wines
- 3 lunches in traditional restaurants
- ferry to La Maddalena, San Pietro and Sant'Antioco
- city taxes included
- drinks included with meals
- travel in exclusive style with a maximum of 25 people
Why this tour?
- to savour the flavours and colours of Sardinia
- to discover enchanting villages and pages of history through the murals of Orgosolo
- to uncover the most secret soul of a region unlike any other in Italy
Description
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.
Itinerary
Day 1 · 250 km.
HOME CITY > ALGHERO – CAGLIARI
Departure on scheduled Ita Airways flights to Alghero – coach transfer to Cagliari - lunch at leisure, street food style – in the afternoon visit of Cagliari, the lively, sparkling regional capital (Archaeological Museum, Art Gallery, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonaria, panoramic tour) - dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Cagliari by night: panoramic tour by private coach and stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 2 · 250 km.
ISLANDS OF SAN PIETRO "the tuna fishery" & SANT'ANTIOCO "Italy's fourth island" - CARBONIA "the Serbariu Mine"
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion – visit in Carbonia of the Serbariu Mine (the heart of what was once one of the most important mining areas in Europe) and panoramic stop at Nebida-Masua near Iglesias to admire the Pan di Zucchero sea stack – continuation to Portovesme – ferry to Carloforte – lunch in a traditional fish restaurant – visit of the village of Carloforte and its tuna fishery – onward ferry to the island of Sant'Antioco (Phoenician-Punic archaeological sites) – evening return to the hotel in Cagliari – dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 3 · 350 km.
CAGLIARI – BARUMINI "Su Nuraxi" – CABRAS - THARROS - OLBIA
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Barumini (visit of the Nuragic village of Su Nuraxi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back 3,500 years) – continuation to Cabras – visit of the village - lunch in a traditional restaurant featuring bottarga – in the afternoon visit of the Sinis peninsula with the majestic Punic-Roman archaeological site of Tharros –– visit of the Contini winery with a tasting of DOC wines - in the evening check-in at the hotel in Olbia - dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 4 · 130 km.
OLBIA – LA MADDALENA ARCHIPELAGO – CAPRERA - COSTA SMERALDA
Breakfast at the hotel - departure for Palau - ferry to the island of La Maddalena - panoramic tour and visit of Garibaldi's House Museum on Caprera – lunch at leisure - in the afternoon tour of the Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo, Cala di Volpe, Capriccioli, Baja Sardinia) – stop in the charming village of San Pantaleo – tasting of local produce - evening return to the hotel – dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure - tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 5 · 250 km.
OLBIA – NUORO - ORGOSOLO & OLIENA "the Barbagia"
Breakfast at the hotel – departure to discover the Barbagia, visit of the town of Nuoro (Ethnographic Museum, the little Church of Solitude with the tomb of Grazia Deledda) – arrival in Oliena in the heart of the Barbagia - tasting of local produce – lunch in a traditional restaurant in Orgosolo - in the afternoon visit of Orgosolo, a small Barbagia village famous for its splendid murals – tasting of the famous Cannonau DOC at the Cantine di Orgosolo winery - evening return to the hotel in Olbia – dinner at the hotel - after dinner, Olbia by night: stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 6 · 170 km.
OLBIA – TEMPIO PAUSANIA "the Gallura" – AGGIUS – VALLE DELLA LUNA - CASTELSARDO – ALGHERO
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Tempio Pausania – visit of this small town in the heart of the Gallura, famous for its cork and granite crafts – continuation to Aggius, short visit of this characteristic village – followed by a panoramic stop in the Valle della Luna "the Plain of the Great Boulders" – arrival in Castelsardo - lunch at leisure – visit of Castelsardo (charming old town and free time for shopping; the town is famous for its many craft workshops) – tasting of local produce - evening arrival in Alghero – dinner at the hotel – after dinner, Alghero by night: stroll with the tour leader – overnight stay.
Day 7 · 140 km.
SASSARI – STINTINO & ALGHERO "little Barcelona"
Breakfast at the hotel – full-day excursion – in the morning visit of Sassari and Stintino, which boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe – lunch at leisure – in the afternoon visit of Alghero, stronghold of Catalan culture in Italy (fortified old town, Church of San Francesco, Cathedral of Santa Maria, Sulis Tower) - evening return to the hotel in Alghero – dinner at the hotel – evening at leisure – tour leader available – overnight stay.
Day 8 · 100 km.
ALGHERO - BOSA – ALGHERO > HOME CITY
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Bosa along the western coast road, a scenic route full of extraordinary views – visit of the charming village of Bosa – visit of a winery with a tasting of Malvasia di Bosa, a unique label - tasting of local produce - lunch at leisure – in the afternoon transfer to Alghero airport – departure on scheduled Ita Airways flights back to your home city.
Prices
- 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
entrance fees (daytime and evening) and anything not expressly indicated.
Entrance fees
Cagliari: Archaeological Museum, Art Gallery - Sant'Antioco: Tophet, early Christian Basilica and catacombs - Carbonia: Serbariu Mine -Barumini: Su Nuraxi - Tharros: archaeological site - Nuoro: Ethnographic Museum - Caprera: Garibaldi Museum.
Please note:
- Prices include, in some cases, booking fees and compulsory advance purchase, and group discounts where available: €70.00
- Entrance fees may change after the catalogue is published.
Our hotels
CAGLIARI
HOTEL HOLIDAY INN or similar, 4-star
OLBIA
HOTEL MARTINI or similar, 4-star
ALGHERO
HOTEL CARLOS V or similar, 5-star
Info and schedule
N.B. The order of the planned visits may be switched between days according to museum opening hours or for technical reasons, but the programme remains unchanged.
Countries
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?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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