Nature & culture, tradition & modernity

13 May - 20 May 2026

Experience Sardinia: the picturesque Maddalena Archipelago, the famous Costa Smeralda with its postcard-perfect beaches, the beautiful old town of Alghero, and the unspoiled inland region of Gallura. On this eight-day base-stay tour, you'll visit glamorous coastal towns and charming churches, stroll through scenic old towns, and explore mysterious Bronze Age structures. In mountain villages, you’ll gain insights into traditional mask carving and cheese making, sample high-quality olive oil with Sardinian bread and traditionally made cheese with homemade wine. Hear the stories of shepherds and silk weavers, enjoy a nature picnic, and experience Sardinian hospitality with joyful local farmers. In the studio of fashion designer Anna Grindi, you'll discover innovative modern touches. The peacefully located Hotel San Teodoro**** is the perfect base for your daily excursions through the north of this enchanting island.

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Sardinia

• Flight Luxembourg–Olbia (Luxair)
• Transfer to hotel

Day 2: La Maddalena & Porto Rafael

• Ferry crossing Palau–La Maddalena
• Scenic tour of La Maddalena
• Visit to the Garibaldi Museum
• Ferry crossing La Maddalena–Palau
• Stroll through the old town of Porto Rafael

Day 3: Impressive churches & lively Alghero

• Visit to the Church of the Holy Trinity of Saccargia (near Sassari)
• Walk through Alghero’s old town
• Visit to San Francesco Church
• Free time in Alghero

Day 4: Costa Smeralda, Giants & Nuraghe

• Walk through Porto Cervo
• Visit to Stella Maris Church
• Drive to Baja Sardinia
• Visit to the Giants' Tomb of Coddu Vecchiu
• Visit to the Nuraghe La Prisgiona

Day 5: Barbagia – The Heart of Sardinia

• Culture and traditions in the village of Mamoiada
• Visit to a traditional carnival mask workshop
• Walk through Orgosolo (murals/street art)
• Insights into silkworm farming and silk production
• Lunch with local products

Day 6: A Day in Nature

• Trip to Cala di Volpe
• Short hike to Liscia Ruja beach (approx. 2.5 km, easy) with panoramic views
• Drive to picnic site
• Picnic lunch in nature
• Stroll through the village of San Pantaleo

Day 7: Rural Gallura: Olives, Cheese & Cork

• Trip to the Anglona plateau
• Walk through a thousand-year-old olive grove (oldest olive tree in Italy)
• Visit to a modern women-led farm
• Insights into cheese production, including tasting
• Insights into olive oil production, including tasting
• Insights into cork harvesting and production
• Visit to Anna Grindi’s studio (inventor of cork fabric)

Day 8: Return Flight

• Transfer to airport
• Flight Olbia–Luxembourg (Luxair)