7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Sardinia for July 2023

  1. Day 1: Cagliari
    20 minutes (7.5 miles) from Cagliari Elmas Airport

    Explore the narrow streets of the historic Castello district, and see the 16th-century Cattedrale di Santa Maria. Trek to the Bastione di Saint Remy for panoramic views of the city and sea.

  2. Day 2: Barumini and Su Nuraxi
    1 hour 20 minutes (45 miles) from Cagliari

    Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Su Nuraxi, a well-preserved nuraghe. Tour the Museo Archeologico Nazionale to see ancient Sardinian artifacts.

  3. Day 3: Gennargentu National Park
    1 hour 45 minutes (77 miles) from Barumini

    Hike to the highest peak in Sardinia, Punta La Marmora, in the Gennargentu mountain range. Explore the park's diverse flora and fauna, including the rare Sardinian deer.

  4. Day 4: Bosa and the Malvasia Wine Route
    2 hours 15 minutes (104 miles) from Gennargentu National Park

    Stroll along the pastel-colored houses lining the Temo River in the charming town of Bosa. Follow the Malvasia Wine Route, stopping at wineries to sample the sweet white wine made from Malvasia grapes.

  5. Day 5: Alghero and Neptune's Grotto
    1 hour 5 minutes (33 miles) from Bosa

    Explore the cobbled streets of the old town of Alghero, with its Catalan Gothic architecture. Descend the 654 steps to see Neptune's Grotto, a stunning sea cave.

  6. Day 6: La Maddalena Archipelago National Park
    2 hours 40 minutes (125 miles) from Alghero

    Take a boat tour of the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park, a group of islands with crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches. Snorkel in the shallow coves and explore the granite rock formations.

  7. Day 7: Capo Testa and Santa Teresa Gallura
    50 minutes (23 miles) from La Maddalena Archipelago National Park

    Hike through the granite formations at Capo Testa, and see the Valle della Luna or 'Moon Valley'. Visit the charming town of Santa Teresa Gallura, with its beautiful beaches and lively nightlife.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Cattedrale di Santa Maria (1 hour, free)
  • Bastione di Saint Remy (30 minutes, free)
  • Su Nuraxi (2 hours, €14)
  • Museo Archeologico Nazionale (1 hour, €7)
  • Gennargentu National Park (4 hours, free)
  • Malvasia Wine Route (2 hours, €15 per person)
  • Neptune's Grotto (1.5 hours, €13)
  • La Maddalena Archipelago National Park boat tour (4 hours, €50 per person)
  • Capo Testa (2 hours, free)
  • Santa Teresa Gallura (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €99 per person
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