Most people come to the Mediterranean expecting the familiar. Sardinia and Corsica will surprise them. Wander the Catalan-built streets of Alghero and the basket-weaving lanes of Castelsardo before crossing the often-turbulent Strait of Bonifacio to Corsica's dramatic cliff-top citadel. Back in Sardinia, settle into the Gallura coastline for a winery tour and tasting lunch, then spend a full day cruising the turquoise waters of the La Maddalena Archipelago. From there, trade the coast for the mountains: the Barbagia countryside is shepherd country, shaped by centuries of isolation and self-sufficiency. Cook a Sardinian meal from scratch, eat lunch at a working shepherd's hut, and gather for a Blue Zone dinner rooted in the ancestral rhythms that have helped make this island home to one of the world's highest concentrations of centenarians. Nothing like you expected.
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15 Days
14 Nights
19 Meals
13 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
3 Dinners
Explorations
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What's This?Pre Tour 2 Night Rome
$1,499.00 pp
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Begin your Italian journey with a 2-night stay in Rome, the Eternal City. Step back into antiquity alongside an expert guide as you explore the Colosseum and Roman Forum, then discover the city's vibrant food scene with an evening tasting tour through the charming Monti district. Continue uncovering Rome’s iconic landmarks, from the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps to Piazza Navona, before joining your fellow travelers for your exploration of Sardinia & Corsica or stay an extra night in Rome.
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Hotel-Hotel Tiber
Perched on a hilltop above a sheltered bay, Porto-Vecchio was built by the Maritime Republic of Genoa in 1539 with one purpose: control. Control of the sea lanes, the southern coastline, and any power that dared challenge Genoa's grip on Corsica. Walk the old fortifications and feel the logic of the place – the elevated position, the thick walls, the sightlines to the water below. Beyond the ramparts, the old town's lanes open into a quieter story: local shops, café terraces, and the unhurried pace of a town that has long since made peace with its history. This excursion steeps you in history and beauty of a place that was built with intention and built to last.
Wander the pedestrian lanes of Alghero's walled old town — and stay for the sunset from the ramparts.
Explore Bonifacio — perched dramatically on white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica.
Cruise the Costa Smeralda and island-hop through the La Maddalena Archipelago.
IncludedWalk a Bronze Age settlement built by the people who shaped Sardinia long before Rome ever took notice.
Visit a cork workshop — the raw material pulled from these Sardinian hills ends up sealing bottles of Chianti and Brunello.
Meet the keepers of Mamoiada's ancient carnival — a living tradition of masks, bells, and ritual that predates Christianity.
IncludedSit down to lunch at a Sardinian winery and taste through their production, from vine to glass.
Master the distinct craft of Sardinian cooking — different pasta, different flavors, different logic entirely — and share the meal you've made at the table.
Off-road into the Barbagia hills for lunch at a shepherd's hut — a simple, seasonal meal made from whatever the land provides.
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