Save the date for 10 days in Sardinia!
April 21 – 30, 2024
10 DAYS IN Sardinia
04/21/24 – 04/30/24
*12 person maximum
CITIES YOU’LL VISIT:
Cagliari, Cabras, Tharros, Macomer, Zeddiani, Oristano, Bosa, Alghero, San Gavino Monreale,
ARTISAN PRODUCERS:
Cheese, bottarga, saffron, wine, grappa
HIGHLIGHTS:
See the making of Pecorino cheese from farm to table. Visit an artisan Bottarga producer and enjoy a tasting lunch. Visit Aquarium Rubrum, the first aquarium of live coral in Italy, and a coral workshop. Explore the Tharros archeological site with an English-speaking tour guide. Dine in traditional restaurants where you will sample specialities of the region. 4-star hotels, cooking class, shopping, eating and drinking!
MEALS INCLUDED:
Breakfast Daily
Four Lunches
Five Dinners
PRICE:
$8100 per person double
$9000 single
(3.5% fee if paying by credit card)
FROM SEAFOOD TO SAFFRON
This tour will take you on a deep dive of the well-kept Italian secret that is Sardinia. Known for its beautiful emerald coastline, archaeological treasures and luscious culinary delicacies, we will go behind the scenes with some of the island’s most celebrated artisan producers. From saffron to seafood, we will meet the locals and get to know this island and its culinary treasures.
Our tour includes private bus transportation, luxury 4-star hotel stays, gourmet meals, dedicated concierge service, English-speaking tour guides, and the chance to experience the cuisine of this unique Italian region and go behind the scenes to see and taste the foods of this region at their source.
Sunday 21 April: Cagliari
Private bus transfer from Cagliari Airport to Cagliari (times to be determined).
Check in at Hotel Villa Fanny and free time.
08:00 PM Welcome Dinner with aTTavola at Eclipse Bistrot & Restaurant in Cagliari.
Overnight at Hotel Villa Fanny – Cagliari
Monday 22 April: Cagliari/San Gavino Monreale/Cabras
Breakfast at Hotel Villa Fanny.
09:00 AM Luggage collection and check out.
10:30 AM Transfer from Cagliari to San Gavino Monreale.
11:30 AM Visit and Tasting Lunch at a Saffron Producer, S’Argidda di Fausto Caboni
02:30 PM Transfer from San Gavino Monreale to Cabras.
03:30 PM Check-in at Hotel Aquae Sinis in Cabras.
Free time and dinner on your own in Cabras.
Overnight at Hotel Aquae Sinis – Cabras.
Tuesday 23 April: Cabras/Tharros/Zeddiani/Cabras
Breakfast at Hotel Aquae Sinis.
09:00 PM Transfer from Cabras to Tharros Archeological Area and guided tour
12:00 PM Transfer back to the Hotel.
01:00 PM Lunch with aTTavola at Restaurant Sa Bell’e Crabasa in Cabras.
03:00 PM Transfer from Cabras to Zeddiani.
03:30 PM Visit and tasting at a Myrtle, Vernaccia and Grappa producer- Silvio Carta.
05:30 PM Transfer back to the hotel in Cabras.
Free time and dinner on your own in Cabras. (We suggest you start packing your luggage)
Overnight at at Hotel Aquae Sinis.
Wednesday 24 April: Cabras/ Bosa/Alghero
Breakfast at Hotel Aquae Sinis.
08:30 AM Luggage collection and check out.
09:00 AM Transfer from Cabras to Bosa and free time to enjoy the village.
12:00 PM Visit and tasting lunch at a winery- Cantina Madeddu.
03:00 PM Transfer from Bosa to Alghero.
04:30 PM Check-in at Villa Mosca Charming House in Alghero.
Free time and dinner on your own in Alghero.
Overnight at Villa Mosca Charming House – Alghero.
Thursday 25 April: Alghero
Breakfast at Villa Mosca Charming House.
10:00 AM Guided tour of Alghero.
Free time and lunch on your own in Alghero.
Free afternoon enjoying the beautiful village.
07:30 PM Transfer to a restaurant in the countryside of Alghero.
08:00 PM Dinner with aTTavola at Restaurant Sa Mandra in Alghero.
10:00 PM Transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight at Villa Mosca Charming House.
Friday 26 April: Alghero
Breakfast at Villa Mosca Charming House.
10:30 AM Transfer to an Olive Oil producer in Alghero.
11:00 AM Visit and tasting lunch at Bio Agriturismo Nure – olive oil producer. During the visit you will enjoy the ancient “Nuraghe” on the property of the company.
02:30 PM Transfer back to the hotel and free time. (We suggest you start packing your luggage).
05:00 PM Visit at Aquarium Rubrum (the first aquarium of live coral in Italy) and at a coral workshop and store, La Corallina.
Free time and dinner on your own in Alghero.
Overnight at Villa Mosca Charming House.
Saturday 27 April: Alghero/Macomer/Cagliari
Breakfast at Villa Mosca Charming House.
09:30 AM Luggage collection and check-out.
10:00 AM Transfer from Alghero to Macomer.
11:30 AM Visit and tasting lunch at a Cheese producer- Caseificio Debbene
02:00 PM Transfer from Macomer to Cagliari.
03:30 PM Check in at Hotel Villa Fanny in Cagliari.
Free time and dinner on your own in Cagliari.
Overnight at Hotel Villa Fanny.
Sunday 28 April: Cagliari
Breakfast at Hotel Villa Fanny.
10:00 AM Guided tour of Cagliari.
Free time and lunch on your own in Cagliari.
03:00 PM Cooking Class at Hotel Villa Fanny.
08:00 PM Cooking Class dinner at Hotel Villa Fanny.
Overnight at Hotel Villa Fanny.
Monday 29 April Cagliari
Breakfast at Hotel Villa Fanny.
10:00 AM Guided Tour of Cagliari Salt Flats, Saline Conti Vecchi. During the tour you will enjoy the wonderful natural reserve rich in wonderful bird species including flamingos!
Free time and lunch on your own in Cagliari. (We suggest you start packing your luggage).
08:00 PM Group dinner with aTTavola at Restaurant Is Femminas in Cagliari.
Overnight at Hotel Villa Fanny.
Tuesday 30 April: Cagliari
Breakfast at Hotel Villa Fanny.
Check-out and transfer from Cagliari to Cagliari Airport.
Your Host
Nancy and her guests will be joined by guide and co-owner of aTTavola, Gioacchino Passalacqua, an artisanal Italian food exporter, gastronome and native Sicilian who divides his time between Sicily, Italy and New York. As a native Mediterranean, Gioacchino has developed relationships with food producers, restaurateurs, olive oil companies, chocolatiers, vintners and confectioners.
Gioacchino has a keen sense of quality foods and wines which he passionately shares through his unique tours, tastings, and products. You’ll be pleased to know, every one of our guests has rated him a 5 star tour guide!