Undiscovered Southern Sardinia & the Little Green Train
Holiday Highlights
- Discover some of Europe’s most stunning beaches
- Explore historic island capital, Cagliari, once a Roman stronghold
- Riding the Little Green Train through the mountainous interior
- A day on the islands of Sant’ Antioco and San Pietro
- The chance to sample distinctive Sardinian food and wine
- Searching the landscape looking for flocks of flamingos
What's Included
- Seven nights’ half-board accommodation at a four-star hotel
- Return flights to Cagliari
- Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
- Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Cagliari Airport, meet your tour manager and transfer west to your welcoming, four-star hotel in the quiet commune of Sant’ Anna Arresi, and just a stone’s throw from the beautiful beach at Porto Pino (or 10 minutes by regular shuttle bus). Settle in to your surroundings, perhaps take a stroll or a dip in the pool, and enjoy your first Sardinian dinner this evening.
Day 2
After a relaxed breakfast, board our coach and head back Sardinia’s elegant capital. The island’s principal settlement since before Roman times, Cagliari combines a sense of history with modern charm, and an air of relaxation absent from many bustling Italian cities. Your tour might head first to Mount Urpino, which offers a breath-taking view of the city and the southern coast on fine days, before introducing the city’s ancient heart, Castello. Within the Pisan battlements of this fortified citadel you’ll find some lovely streets and squares, and the city’s Romanesque Cathedral. Close by, the Archaeological Museum houses treasures from the island’s pre-historic past.At the end of the tour, take time to stroll the arcades of the Via Roma, which overlooks the busy port, and which is a focal point of life in the city. The colourful Botanical Gardens – some of Italy’s finest – are a must for flower-lovers, and if you take time out to grab a coffee or snack, you’ll be spoiled for choice along bustling Via Sardegna.
Hotel Lu’ Porto Pino
Just three minutes by shuttle bus from the exquisite beach and tiny resort at Porto Pino, in the typically Sardinian commune of Sant' Anna Arresi, this four-star hotel is being completely refurbished for 2020.
Facilities & Ameneties
Little Green Train
On occasions, due to timetable changes, the excursion by train may take place on another day.
Hotel transfer times
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.
Combining hotel transfers
We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Countryside tour lunch
The meal will be taken indoors in the event of bad weather, and the exact dishes will depend on the ingredients available on the day.