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Sardinia Unhurried: South Coast to Costa Smeralda

9 days  ·  Cagliari · Villasimius · Porto Cervo · Olbia  ·  from $12,480 per person
The journey

Unwind across Sardinia at a refined, unhurried pace, from ancient ruins and a private cooking class in Villasimius to jeep adventures through the Supramonte and the Emerald Coast. Sail the La Maddalena Archipelago by private yacht, restore at a luxury spa, and dine Michelin-starred. Your Destination Expert curates every reservation and detail.

Duration
9 days, 8 nights
Route
Cagliari · Villasimius · Porto Cervo · Olbia
Style
Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
From
$12,480 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
  • Make traditional Sardinian ravioli at a local winery, then taste four regional wines at lunch.
  • Slow down at a luxury resort, restore at the spa, and dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
  • Journey by jeep through Supramonte highlands and nuraghi ruins, ending with a winery tasting.
  • Sail the La Maddalena Archipelago by private yacht, then relax at an Emerald Coast beach club.
  • Your Destination Expert handles dinner reservations and seamless planning throughout Sardinia.
Day by day

Every day, already yours.

Day01

Touchdown on Turquoise Shores

Cagliari

A Welcome Package will be provided and will include any relevant documents or tickets required for your trip.

  • Italy Welcome Package
  • Cagliari Airport to Villasimius by Private Car with Meet & Greet | 1 hr
  • Dining Reservation at Artigiani Restaurant
OvernightFalkensteiner Resort Capo Boi
Touchdown on Turquoise Shores, Cagliari
Day02

Sardinia Before Time

Villasimius

Step off the beaten path and into one of Sardinia’s most quietly powerful landscapes on this intimate journey into the heart of the Gerrei region. Meet your private guide and driver and travel to Goni, a small village cradled between forested mountain slopes along the Flumendosa River, where oak and holm oak woods frame an untouched rural setting.

  • Private Goni Village & Pranu Mutteddu Archaeological Park | 4.5 hrs
OvernightFalkensteiner Resort Capo Boi
Sardinia Before Time, Villasimius
Day03

Tastes and Traditions

Villasimius

Experience an epicurean treat in today's Sardinian cooking class at a local winery. Here you'll discover the traditional food heritage of Sardinia in this interactive pasta-making session. Learn how to create sublime Sardinian ravioli under the guidance of a trained chef who'll teach you the origins, history and details of each ingredient and recipe.

  • Private Cooking Class & Wine Tasting | 6.5 hrs
OvernightFalkensteiner Resort Capo Boi
Tastes and Traditions, Villasimius
Day04

The Art of Relaxation

Villasimius

Sun-soaked shores and shimmering pools set the scene for a relaxed day at leisure at Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi. Spend your time between the resort’s private white-sand beach and its collection of pools, from the sea-facing infinity pool to the lively activity pool and tranquil spa pool. Stretch out on a lounger, take refreshing dips, and enjoy effortless poolside or beachside service throughout the day.

  • Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi: Beach & Pools at Leisure
  • Reservation at Falkensteiner's Acquapura Spa
  • Dining Reservation at Kento Bay Restaurant
OvernightFalkensteiner Resort Capo Boi
The Art of Relaxation, Villasimius
Day05

Towards the Emerald Coast

Villasimius

Depart Villasimius with your private driver and travel inland to meet your private guide and board a 4x4 jeep for an off-road exploration of the Supramonte mountains. Discover the powerful springs of Su Gologone, where crystal-clear water surges from limestone rock, then continue into the remote Lanaitho Valley, carved over millennia by flowing streams and time.

  • Villasimius to Porto Cervo by Car with Highlands Jeep Tour & Lunch | 8 hrs
  • Dining Reservation at La Terrasse
OvernightRomazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda
Towards the Emerald Coast, Villasimius
Day06

From Bronze Age to Bottle

Porto Cervo

Trace the story of Sardinia from the Bronze Age to the present on a journey through its ancient heritage and celebrated wine country. Accompanied by your private guide, explore the remarkable Nuragic sites of La Prisgiona and the Giants' Tomb of Coddu Vecchiu, where imposing stone monuments reveal the ingenuity of one of the Mediterranean's oldest civilizations.

  • Nuraghe La Prisgiona, Giants' Tomb & Shared Winery Experience with Tasting | 7 hrs
OvernightRomazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda
From Bronze Age to Bottle, Porto Cervo
Day07

La Dolce Vita at Sea

Porto Cervo

Slip into the rhythm of the sea on a private full-day yacht charter through the dazzling La Maddalena Archipelago, departing directly from Porto Cervo. Cruise across shimmering turquoise waters toward a constellation of wild, windswept islands, where secluded coves, powdery white-sand beaches, and crystalline bays invite you to slow down and indulge.

  • Private Boat Charter to La Maddalena & Caprera Islands with Aperitivo | 7 hrs
OvernightRomazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda
La Dolce Vita at Sea, Porto Cervo
Day08

Sunlit Shores at Leisure

Porto Cervo

Ease into a sun-drenched day along the Costa Smeralda with access to the private beach at Hotel Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel. Set on a sweeping stretch of white sand and turquoise water, this is Sardinia at its most iconic. Settle into your lounger, take in the coastal views, and enjoy effortless access to the sea and hotel pool facilities for a relaxed day at leisure.

  • Romazzino Beach Club at Leisure
  • Porto Cervo Dining Reccomendations
OvernightRomazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda
Sunlit Shores at Leisure, Porto Cervo
Day09

Bon Voyage

Porto Cervo

Upon checkout, meet your private driver for a transfer to Olbia airport today. Approximate travel time is 40 minutes.

  • Porto Cervo to Olbia Airport by Private Car | 40 mins
Your hotels

Where you will wake up.

Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi

Cagliari

Escape to the luxurious Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi, a beautiful hotel designed to capture the spirit of Sardinia. This stunning resort is situated in the middle of a lush green park, surrounded by hills and an exclusive white-sand beach.

Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda

Villasimius

Set along a pristine private beach on Sardinia’s sparkling Costa Smeralda, Romazzino is the very definition of retro-glamour meets Mediterranean elegance. Designed by famed architect Michele Busiri Vici, this whitewashed hideaway perches over lush gardens and overlooks the emerald water of Romazzino Bay.