Discover the amazing bus round trip visiting all Sardinia

1. BUS ROUND TRIP & TREKKING SARDINIA
Discover the amazing bus round trip presented by F.A. Travel and
enjoy the beautiful Island of Sardinia with its delightful culture,
nature and traditions.
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3. Bus Round Trip &
Trekking - Sardinia

4. Bus Round Trip & Trekking 1st Day: Arrival
2nd Day: Coddu
Vecchiu & Gallura
Arrival at Olbia airport and transfer to
the Hotel (Olbia area). After breakfast departure towards
Arzachena, where we will visit the
giants’ grave of „Coddu Vecchiu“.
Afterwards we will visit a prestigious
vineyard, where spaces are laid out in a
sequence of work rooms, tasting rooms and
showrooms. Wines are destined for the
global market and they are ambassadors of
the hard lands of Gallura. We will visit the
cellar, the winery and then we will taste
some wine and some typical Sardinian
products. In the afternoon we will a have a
stop in a beautiful beach in the Costa
Smeralda. Dinner and overnight in Olbia
area.

5. Bus Round Trip & Trekking 3rd Day: Castelsardo &
the Rock of Elephant 4th Day: Alghero
Castelsardo is situated on the summit of a rocky After breakfast, we will visit Alghero. The
promontory in a strategic position dominating the traces of Alghero’s Catalan past can still be
harbour and it is famous for its production of woven recognised everywhere. The heart of the city is
baskets, one of the Sardinian handicrafts most surrounded by the historic defence walls, the
appreciated all over the world. Walking down the
characteristic alleys behind the small church of Bastion of Magellano and the Porta del Mar,
Purgatorio, you can see the cathedral of St. Anthony along the shore. The roads of the historic
Abbot (XVII Century) from whose small churchyard centre are of stone pavement. After Alghero
it's possible to admire the sea's marvellous sightseeing, free time for shopping and lunch.
panorama. Along our journey, we will see the Rock In the afternoon we will a have a stop in a
of Elephant (La Roccia dell'Elefante) - a rock similar beautiful beach in Alghero surroundings.
to an elephant. Free evening. Dinner and overnight Dinner and overnight in Alghero.
in Alghero.

6. Bus Round Trip & Trekking
5th Day: Trekking to 6th Day: Nuoro &
Monte Timidone Orgosolo
After breakfast we will have a trekking day trip to After breakfast depature towards Nuoro and Orgosolo.
Monte Timidone, which is located inside the Nuoro is considered the heart of Sardinia, as this town
Prigionette Forest, also known as “ Noah ' s Ark ” has well preserved Sardinian traditions and culture. Our
because of the presence of animals introduced a trip continues to the village Orgosolo, the symbol of the
few decades ago. The ascent up the mountain is a Barbarician culture and known for its murales: paintings
bit tiring but is rewarded with breathtaking views. that depict the way of life and represent the social
With a bit of luck you may come across some white unrest and a silent protest against the government
donkeys, horses, fallow deers, turtles and maybe during the late 1960s. In Orgosolo we will have a
catch sight of some Griffin vultures. Lunch. Dinner typical lunch with the shepherds with local meat and
and overnight in Alghero. cheese, for example lamb with potatoes and roasted
pork, all accompanied by a tasty local wine. Dinner and
overnight in Dorgali area.

7. Bus Round Trip & Trekking 7th Day: Trekking to
Gorroppu Gorge 8th Day: Departure
After breakfast we will have a trekking day trip to After breakfast collective transfer to
the Gorroppu Gorge. The excursion starts from
Dorgali, going first through the Oddoene Valley. Olbia airport..
After crossing “Sa Barva” bridge the route runs
along the “Flumineddu” river to the entrance of the
gorge. After the trekking tour we will have lunch
with typical products. Dinner and overnight in
Dorgali area.
ARRIVEDERCI!

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9. 2nd Day: Liscia Lake &
1st Day: Arrival
Emerald Coast
Arrival at Olbia airport and transfer to the After breakfast departure towards the small
Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania. village Sant’Antonio di Gallura and the Liscia
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Lake. Not far from Arzachena, we will visit the
giants’ grave of „Coddu Vecchiu“.
Afterwards we will visit the famous Costa
Smeralda (Emerald Coast). Porto Cervo is its
emblem; luxurious yachts are docked just in
front of this jewel and luxury shops are lined
along the square.
After an exciting walk in Porto Cervo, we will
have lunch in a Pizzeria or a Restaurant; in the
afternoon round trip through Baia
Sardinia, Palau and Capo Testa in
Santa Teresa di Gallura. Dinner and
overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn.

10. 3rd Day: Castelsardo & 4th Day: Nuoro &
Neptune’s Grotto Orgosolo
After breakfast departure towards
Castelsardo, a small town situated on the
summit of a rocky promontory in a strategic
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position dominating the harbour.. Afterwards
departure to Alghero and lunch in a typical
Restaurant. Short visit of the town and visit
the Neptune's Grotto. The entrance to the
caves lies at the base of Capo Caccia cliff
and can be accessed by sea or from the
Escala del Cabriol, a steep, narrow path of
656 steps. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel After breakfast depature towards Nuoro and
Pausania Inn in Tempio Pausania. Orgosolo. Nuoro is considered the heart of Sardinia,
as this town has well preserved Sardinian traditions
and culture. Our trip continues to the village
Orgosolo, the symbol of the Barbarician culture and
known for its murales: paintings that depict the way
of life and represent the social unrest and a silent
protest against the government during the late 1960s.
In Orgosolo we will have a typical lunch with the
shepherds. In the afternoon departure towards the
south. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Setar.

11. 5th Day: Cagliari & Nora 6th Day: Giara & Barumini
After breakfast we will visit Cagliari, the Today we will cross a large part of the fertile
capital city of the Region Sardinia. As soon plane of the Campidano, amongst fields of
as we arrive at Cagliari we will start the visit grain, artichokes, and vineyards in order to
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from the old town and upper part of Cagliari reach Villamar, a small village typical for its
called “Castello” (the Castle). Lunch in a murales. The tour will continue towards
typical Restaurant. The afternoon is Barumini, where we will visit the famous
dedicated to the visit of the archaeological nuraghic archaeological complex of „Su
site of Nora, founded by the Phoenician Nuraxi“. Lunch at the Restaurant „Su Nuraxi“.
navigators around the 9th century B.C. as a In the afternoon, you will leave Barumini to
strategic location in the Mediterranean. reach the Giara di Gesturi: this place is well-
After the visit we will have a panorama tour known thanks to its typical wild little horses
along the famous Costa Sud. Dinner and with almond eyes. There are about 600, all of
overnight at the Hotel Setar. them wild and free. Dinner and overnight at the
Hotel Setar.

12. 7th Day: Oristano 8th Day: Departure
Departure from the hotel direction Oristano, After breakfast collective transfer
a nice town situated in the heart of the
great plane of Campidano, in a central to Olbia airport..
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position along the western coast of
Sardinia. Short visit of the town and
departure to the Sinis Peninsula, where we
will visit the Church of San Giovanni. Lunch
in a typical Restaurant in Cabras. In the
afternoon departure to the North. Dinner
and overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn in
Tempio Pausania.
ARRIVEDERCI!

13. Drive & Sleep - Sardinia

14. 1st Day 2nd Day: Arcipelago La
Olbia & Tempio Pausania Maddalena
Arrival at Olbia airport and departure to Departure from the hotel direction Palau, where
the Hotel Pausania Inn in Tempio you will start a boat trip through the Archipel of
Pausania. La Maddalena. This tour includes a stop to
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Maddalena where you can visit the historical
centre and enjoy some shopping. Then you will
leave direction Isle of Santa Maria where you
can have a stroll or have a swim at the beach, or
a quick walk till the Punta Filetto lighthouse on
the north-east of the island. Furthermore you
can have a look at the famous Rose Beach of
Budelli and then you will sail along the coast
Spargi in order to reach Cala Corsara. Then you
will go back coasting Punta Sardegna, Porto
Rafael and Capo d’Orso. In the afternoon you
will go back to the Hotel Pausania Inn.

15. 3rd Day: Alghero 4th Day: Oristano & Tharros
The whole third day will be dedicated to Departure from the hotel direction Oristano,
Alghero: a beautiful town with a prestigious a nice town situated in the heart of the
great plane of Campidano, in a central
Catalan past. In the afternoon you will visit position along the western coast of
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the Neptune's Grotto. This marine cave is Sardinia. Afterwards you will visit the
carved in a spectacular sheer cliff, with archaeological site of Tharros. Dinner and
long winding passages that delve far into overnight at the Hotel Setar.
the rock passing many fantastical
stalagmites and stalactites. Dinner and
overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn in
Tempio Pausania

16. 5th Day: Cagliari & Nora 6th Day: Barumini & Giara
Departure from our hotel direction In Barumini you will visit the famous nuraghic
Cagliari the capital city of the Region archaeological complex of “Su Nuraxi”. The
Sardinia. As soon as you arrive at village is located in a clearly strategic position
Cagliari you will start the visit from the old in a central point on the island; this area has
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town and upper part of Cagliari called numerous nuraghic settlements. “Su Nuraxi”
“Castello” (the Castle). Lunch break in includes a main tower and four smaller ones
one of the many restaurants of the connected to each other by a containing wall
central quarter of the city. The afternoon which also forms a raised courtyard; the entire
is dedicated to the visit of the complex is protected by another wall and
archaeological site of Nora. After the visit seven towers. In the afternoon, you will leave
you will have a panorama tour along the Barumini to reach the Giara di Gesturi: this
famous Costa Sud. Dinner and overnight place is well-known thanks to its typical wild
at the Hotel Setar. little horses with almond eyes. Dinner and
overnight at the Hotel Setar.

17. 7th Day 8th Day: Porto Cervo &
Arbatax & Dorgali Departure
Today you will take the road „orientale
Sarda“ towards the North of the island The tour will continue towards the
direction Arbatax, known for its porphyryinland Gallura to arrive to Arzachena. The must
rocks, named Rocce Rosse (red rocks). Notof this area is the archaeological site of
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far from Dorgali, you will visit the „Grotta delArzachena, where you can visit the Giants’
Bue Marino”, which can be reached by boat
from Cala Gonone. About one kilometer ofTombs Coddu Vecchju and Li Lolghi, and the
the grotto is open to tourists: the unearthlyNuraghe Albucciu. Afterwards you will visit the
reflections of the stalactites in the grotto’sfamous Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast). After
pools are an unforgettable sight. Dinner andan exciting walk in Porto Cervo, you will have the
overnight at the Hotel Pausania Inn in
Tempio Pausania. opportunity to visit the church of Stella Maris that
hosts a precious Neapolitan pipe organ from the
1600s, as well as a famous painting by El Greco.
In the afternoon you will drive to the
airport for the departure.
ARRIVEDERCI!

18. Wine Tour - Sardinia

19. Wine Tour

20. 1st Day: Olbia - Tempio 2nd Day: Berchidda & Costa
Pausania Smeralda
Arrival at Olbia airport, dinner and Today starts your journey through Sardinia and its
overnight in a 3 stars Hotel in Tempio precious wines: the first stop we suggest is
Pausania or in its surroundings. Berchidda, where you can visit the Wine
Museum. It is not by chance that Berchidda is
home to the “Wine Museum – The Sardinian
Regional Wine Cellar”, which with its modern
layout traces the interesting history of
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viticulture, exhibiting a series of objects that are
used for working the grapes and producing the
wine, including a number of granite tanks which
are still used in the Gallura area and are very
similar to ones found in the nuraghi. In the Wine
Cellar there is a large selection of wines on
sale, and there is also the chance to taste some
of them. After the Wine Museum we
recommend a stop at the famous Costa
Smeralda (Emerald Coast). Dinner and
overnight at your hotel in Tempio Pausania.

21. 3rd Day: Alghero & Sella e 4th Day: Oristano & Tharros
Mosca
For the third Day of your stay we suggest a Departure from the hotel direction Oristano,
visit to Alghero: a beautiful town with a a nice town situated in the heart of the great
prestigious Catalan past, whose signs are plane of Campidano, in a central position
still well-preserved and visible in its along the western coast of Sardinia.
architecture. During the afternoon you have Oristano is a place of captivating beauty. In
he chance to visit one of the most Oristano you will have the chance to taste a
important winery of the island. The wine typical of this area, the delicious
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impressive structure of Sella & Mosca, with Vernaccia: an ancient, aging, golden yellow
over 500 ha of vineyards makes them one white wine that can be paired with the most
of Europe’s largest wineries to produce refined of the traditional island pastries.
exclusively from their own grapes. Dinner Afterwards we recommend you to visit the
and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel in Alghero. archeological site of Tharros. Dinner and
overnight in a 3 stars Hotel near Cagliari.

22. 5th Day: Cagliari & 6th Day: Nora & santa
Serdiana Margherita di Pula
Departure from our hotel direction Cagliari The morning of the 6th day could be dedicated
the capital city of the Region Sardinia. As to the visit of the archaeological site of Nora.
soon as you arrive at Cagliari you will start Very close to Nora there is also an
the visit from the old town and upper part of extraordinary winery, called I Feudi della
Cagliari called “Castello” (the Castle). Medusa. The property extends over 50
Lunch break in one of the many hectares in the area of Santa Margherita di
restaurants of the central quarter of the Pula, on an isthmus spreading between the
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city. During the afternoon we suggest a trip lagoon and the sea, on a hill that dominates
to Serdiana, a small centre where the the plains underneath: the view of the
famous Argiolas Winery is located, a family vineyards from here is really breathtaking.
company created in 1918. Their most After the visit there will be time for a panoramic
important red wines are Turriga and Korem drive along the coast toward Cape Teulada.
made with a premium mix of Sardinian Dinner and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel near
grapes, while among the white ones a must Cagliari.
is Cerdeña, based on Vermentino grape.
Dinner and overnight in a 3 stars Hotel
near Cagliari.

23. 7th Day: Arbatax & Nuoro 8th Day: Departure
Time to go back to Noth Sardinia. First stop can
be Arbatax, known for its porphyry rocks, named In the afternoon you will drive to the
Rocce Rosse (red rocks). Afterwards you will go airport for the departure.
further towards the Barbagia area, famous for its
handicrafts and the Cannonau wine. Orgosolo,
symbol of the Sardinian culture, well known for
its murales: paintings that depict the way of life
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and represent the social unrest and a silent
protest against the government during the late
1960s. In the city of Nuoro you will have the
chance to visit the Museum of Sardinia Popular
Life and Traditions. Dinner and overnight in a 3
stars Hotel in Tempio Pausania or in its
surroundings.
ARRIVEDERCI!