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Sardinia & Corsica

11 DAYS | 10 NIGHTS

Day 1: Cagliari (-/-/D) Day 10: Calvi (B/-/D)
Arrival in Cagliari. Transfer to your hotel for check in. Welcome dinner and overnight Your morning is at leisure. In the afternoon we take a terrific cruise along the coast
in Cagliari. to see the fabulous cliffs and calanques of the UNESCO World Heritage in the Gulf of
Girolata. Late in the afternoon the gigantic rocky outcrops, which emerge from the
Day 2: Cagliari (B/-/-) deep blue water, catch the setting sun. This evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner in
This morning enjoy a city tour with a local guide who will take you around to see the a local restaurant. Overnight in Calvi.
the most remarkable sights there are to visit in Cagliari. You willl get the chance to
see the old city walls and towers driving around Castello, rather than through it. You Day 11: Calvi – Bastia (B/-/-)
will see the Roman Amphitheatre and the beautiful views of the Gulf of the Angels. Morning transfer to Bastia for return flight.
The tour even takes you as far as Poetto Beach. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight
in Cagliari. Our prices include:
• Deluxe motor coach throughout as per itinerary
Day 3: Cagliari – Su Naraxi di Barumini – Alghero (B/L/D) • English speaking tour escort throughout
Enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Su Naraxi di Barumini. The • Accommodation in 4 hotels in double/twin room
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defensive structures date to 2000 BC and consist of circular towers of truncated cones • 2 nights in Cagliari (1 x HB, 1 x BB)
built of stone. Continue to one of Sardinia‘s most reknown wineries for a cellar tour, • 2 nights with half board in Alghero
tasting and light lunch before arriving in Alghero. Dinner and overnight in Alghero. • 1 night with half board in Olbia
• 3 nights with half board in Ajaccio
Day 4: Alghero (B/-/-) • 2 nights with bed & breakfast in Calvi
Enjoy a morning group boat tour to Neptune’s Grotto. Afterwards you will enjoy a pri- • 1 wine tasting and light lunch
vate guided tour of the medieval fortified town of Alghero. Known as ‘Little Barcelona’ • Local city guides: Cagliari, Alghero, Castelsardo, Bonifacio, Ajaccio
for its Catalan influence, the town boasts a striking Gothic-style historic centre with • Boat to Neptune’s Grotto
the Church of St. Francis and Santa Maria Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Alghero. • Ferry boat Santa Teresa to Bonifacio
• Admission to the following sights:
Day 5: Codrongianos – Castelsardo – Olbia (B/-/D) ∙ Historical museum in Corte
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon we are heading to Codrongianos and stop to visit the ∙ Su Naraxi di Barumini
Basilica of Saccargia, the most spectacular church in Sardinia, built by the pisans in the ∙ Church of St. Matthias
12 centrury a,c. We drive north and reach Castelsardo, afternoon visit of this beautiful • Porterage at hotels in / out
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historical town straight by the sea. Explore the historic centre with the cathedral and • All taxes and charges
the fortifications. Finally we reach the region of Costa Smeralda. Dinner and overnight
in Olbia.
Day 6: Bonifacio and Ajaccio (B/-/D)
Breakfast at the hotel. After check-out move to Santa Teresa di Gallura to take the
ferry boat reaching Corsica. Guided visit of Bonifacio. Upon arrival free time in Boni-
facio to have lunch. In the afternoon leave the city for Ajaccio. Dinner and overnight
in Ajaccio.
Day 7: Ajaccio (B/-/D) PACKAGE PRICE PP
Today we enjoy an insightful guided tour of the town of Ajaccio, the island’s largest IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
city and the birthplace and home of Napoleon Bonaparte. Discover its 15 -century
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citadel, cafés, restaurants and many monuments to the Little Emperor on a half-day 1,595 €
guided tour, then continue exploring or return to your hotel to relax. An evening of
guitar music and Corsican songs accompanies our dinner this evening. Overnight
in Ajaccio. based on 30 persons
Day 8: Ajaccio – Porto – Ajaccio (B/-/D)
Todays excursion takes us further up Corsica‘s west coast to Scandola Nature Reser-
ve and the twisting inlets and outcrops of the Calanques de Piana. Here the elements
have shaped and shifted the pink granite landscape into forms that seem almost
alive. We will follow the road past Piana‘s pastel houses to Porto‘s harbour and pebble
beach, and you will have time to explore. Optional: Cruise along the coast for the very
best views. Dinner and overnight in Ajaccio.

Day 9: Ajaccio – Corte – Calvi (B/-/-)
After breakfast we drive north-east of Ajaccio in direction of Corte. Corte was once
the capital of Corsica, during the reign of the much fabled Pasquale Paoli. We have
included entrance to Corte’s historical museum and ramparts. From there you will
have access to the picturesque old fortification standing high on a rocky outcrop.
Driver further to delightful Calvi set on a crescent shaped bay. The pedestrian streets
full of shops, boutiques and cafés run parallel to the marina and Quai Landry espla-
nade which is lined with restaurants. At the end on the rocky promontory above is the
medieval fortified citadel. Overnight in Calvi.

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