Arrive at the airport for your flight to Olbia or Alghero. On arrival, we transfer by coach to the coastal town of Cannigione, where we stay for three nights with dinner. Nestled in the Gulf of Arzachena on the Costa Smeralda, the hotel is a short walk from the beach and close to a number of cafés and shops.
This morning we explore the dazzling Costa Smeralda, perhaps the best-known corner of Sardinia and yet completely unlike anywhere else on the island. In the 1960s, the Aga Khan hand-picked this very spot to carve out a corner of paradise. Today its main town, Porto Cervo, is an exclusive playground for the fabulously well-heeled and famous, and its pristine appearance and pale colour palette are a result of strict building regulations. There’s a fascinating juxtaposition between the rugged and refined – the naturally rocky coastline is populated by gleaming yachts and designer boutiques. To introduce the Costa Smeralda’s more serene side, we pass through a selection of its most charming villages, where we’ll see locals going about their day in attractive squares and green spaces. Later this afternoon, you will have time to further explore Cannigione or relax at the hotel. Signature Experience: After a day exploring the sophisticated Costa Smerelda, we call at the stunning Vigneti Surrau, encased by regiments of carefully tended vines, and a breathtaking landscape of gently rolling hills draped in rich forest. Feel like a VIP as you relax and unwind in this elegant place; admire its chic, contemporary architecture and enjoy a deliciously chilled glass of wine accompanied by some typical Sardinian specialities whilst admiring the views – simply out of this world!