Day 1 — Olbia & Golfo Aranci
Start along Sardinia’s northeastern edge with a mix of history, seafood and seaside relaxation. This day introduces Gallura’s ports and coastal villages.
- Historic Olbia: Stroll Corso Umberto I and visit the Basilica di San Simplicio to get a sense of the town’s past.
- Archaeology: Explore the Museo Archeologico di Olbia to see Roman and nuragic finds linked to the ancient port.
- Beach time: Afternoon at Cala Sassari near Golfo Aranci for swimming and snorkeling in clear waters.
- Evening: Walk the Golfo Aranci lungomare and enjoy a seafood dinner overlooking the harbor, followed by an aperitivo in the village square.
Day 2 — Arzachena & Costa Smeralda
Combine prehistoric sites with the glamorous shoreline of the Costa Smeralda and taste traditional Gallurese cuisine.
- Nuragic complex: Visit La Prisgiona to see stone huts and towers amid Mediterranean scrub.
- Tomba dei Giganti: Walk around Coddu Vecchiu to appreciate funerary monuments from the nuragic era.
- Lunch in agriturismo: Regional dishes such as zuppa gallurese, local cheeses and cured meats.
- Sea and Porto Cervo: Afternoon on Spiaggia del Principe and an evening stroll through Porto Cervo’s marina and piazzetta.
Day 3 — La Maddalena Archipelago
A full day by boat among islands, coves and translucent seas; ideal for swimming and short walks ashore.
- Departure from Palau: Boat tour with stops around Spargi for snorkeling and sunbathing.
- Picnic or lunch in cala: Time to relax at spots such as Cala Corsara.
- La Maddalena & Caprera: Short time ashore for a stroll in the town or a second cala on Caprera.
- Route highlight: Sail past Budelli to view the famed pink beach from the sea before returning to Palau.
Day 4 — Golfo di Orosei (Cala Gonone)
Coastal trails meet dramatic coves. Balance a light coastal hike with boat-access beaches and local specialties.
- Trail to Cala Fuili: A scenic, accessible walk with rocky viewpoints above the bay.
- Beach and snorkeling: Swim at Cala Fuili and explore near the cliffs.
- Boat excursion: Afternoon boat to nearby grottos and calette, with passes in front of notable caves and stops at spots like Cala Luna.
- Local dinner: Typical dishes from the Nuorese tradition, including culurgiones and bottarga.
Day 5 — Gorropu Canyon & Barbagia Villages
Enter Sardinia’s wild interior: deep gorges, mountain hospitality and expressive local art.
- Gorropu canyon: Guided trekking into one of Europe’s deepest canyons, with time to explore the limestone walls and valley floor.
- Mountain lunch: Rustic fare in a rifugio or agriturismo showcasing regional cheeses and breads.
- Orgosolo murales: Walk the streets to view politically and socially charged murals.
- Masks museum: Visit the Museo delle Maschere Mediterranee in Mamoiada to learn about local carnival traditions.
Day 6 — Alghero & Neptune’s Cave
Combine Catalan-tinged architecture with a coastal cave experience and relaxed seaside time.
- Historic walls: Walk the Bastioni Marco Polo and through Alghero’s narrow streets.
- Cattedrale: Visit Santa Maria and nearby towers for panoramic views.
- Neptune’s Cave: Boat transfer toward Capo Caccia and a standard guided visit of the grotto.
- Evening: Return for a beach or lungomare stroll and dinner overlooking the bastions.
Day 7 — Cagliari
End the circuit in Sardinia’s capital with archaeology, a lively marina and a long urban beach.
- Quartiere Castello: Ascend to Bastione Saint Remy and wander medieval streets with gulf views.
- Museo Archeologico: Discover nuragic, Phoenician and Roman collections that chronicle the island’s history.
- Marina and Poetto: Walk Via Roma, enjoy the Marina district and spend late afternoon at Poetto beach.
- Final evening: Conclude with a farewell dinner in the Marina and a last passeggiata for gelato.
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