Tour Overview
Often referred to as the land of silence, Sardinia is a place of outstanding natural beauty, with crystal-clear sea, limestone ridges and deep gorges. During the week, we ride across the wild and pristine southwest, passing abandoned mines, ancient ruins and gleaming white beaches. The route starts with a circular ride through the Sinis wetlands, home to flamingo colonies, then moves to the spectacular Costa Verde (Green Coast) named for its abundance and variety of Mediterranean vegetation.
After cycling past the ancient mines of Ingurtosu and Planusartu, we reach Portixeddu beach, where the white cliff of Pan di Zucchero towers out of emerald waters. We then board a ferry to the fishing village of Carloforte and explore the delightful isle of Sant’Antioco before crossing to the mainland, where we conclude a week of wonderful cycling by pedalling across the rolling hills of the Costa del Sud, home to white beaches, coastal pools and imposing high cliffs. Having built a good appetite, you have plenty of opportunities to sample mouth-watering local cuisine: the perfect mix for a great week of cycling. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Cabras
Location: Cabras
Start Cabras, in the Sinis peninsula, approximately 68mi (110km) from Cagliari Airport. Take time to settle in, our cycling starts tomorrow.
Day 2 : Ride through the Sinis wetlands to the Phoenician site of Tharros
Location: Oristano
Meals Included: Breakfast
We start the week with a ride across the Sinis wetlands, where pink flamingos and a wealth of other birdlife populate the lagoons in season. We cycle to the coast and a short ride down the peninsula to San Giovanni Sinis takes us to the Punic and Roman city of Tharros, one of the most important archaeological sites from this era on the island, overlooking the emerald sea (optional guided visit of the site). We then head to the town of Oristano, crossing the medieval historic centre to reach Arborea, where we spend the night.
Day 3 : Cycle along the Costa Verde and on to Piscinas beach
Location: Costa Verde
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we tackle one of the more challenging cycling days on the tour in Costa Verde (Green Coast), named after the wild vegetation that covers much of the mountainous surroundings and the colour of the water. We cycle across reclaimed farmland to the picturesque fishing village of Marceddi and to the long beach of Piscinas, bordered by huge dunes – some more than 165ft (50m) high. From Piscinas, we head back to our cosy accommodation.
Day 4 : Cycle past abandoned mines, the golden beach of Portixeddu and the white sea stack of Pan di Zucchero; continue to the former mining village of Nebida
Location: Nebida
Meals Included: Breakfast
We tackle one of the more challenging cycling days on the tour, but are rewarded with superb scenery. After a fantastic descent to the Mannu River, we reach the start of miles of remote golden beaches around Portixeddu. We cycle past the abandoned mines of Pranu Sartu and the stunning inlet of Cala Domestica before reaching the 425ft (130m) high sea stack of Pan di Zucchero and the former mining village of Nebida.
Day 5 : Descend to Fontanamare; board the ferry to the fishing village of Carloforte
Location: Carloforte
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our route starts with a beautiful descent to Fontanamare, followed by an undulating coastal ride to Portoscuso. Here, we board the local ferry to the fishing village of Carloforte, the only existing one on Isola di San Pietro (San Pietro Island). We have time to explore this delightful islet with its sandy coves, dramatic rocky headlands and tiny hamlets, before rejoining the ferry to the equally unspoiled island of Sant'Antioco.
Day 6 : Optional loop ride. Cycle to either Teulada or Santadi, visiting the Romanesque Pisan sanctuary
Location: Sant'Antioco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we either cycle to Teulada (24mi/38km) or Santadi (22mi/35km), depending on which accommodation. Either way, there’s the option of joining a circular ride (15mi/24km) in the morning.Then we set off for the main ride of the day, cycling through the lush meadows of Sant’Antioco before returning to the mainland and visiting the Pisan sanctuary at Tratalias, which dates to the Romanesque period. From here, we ride alongside lake Monte Pranu and enjoy the peace on the quiet hills of Sulcis.
Day 7 : Cycle the Costa del Sud hills; climb to the high point of Cape Malfatano for coastal views; transfer to Cagliari
Location: Cagliari
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We pedal across the beautiful southern countryside over the jagged coastal plains of the Costa del Sud, a wild and unspoiled region of gleaming white beaches, coastal pools and imposing high cliffs punctuated by 16th-century Spanish watchtowers.We cycle as far as Cape Teulada, the southernmost tip of Sardinia, where cliffs rise 755ft (230m) above the crystal-clear sea. We stop in Pula, which was founded in the ninth century BCE and is now partly submerged under the sea (optional guided visit).From the end of the ride, we take a transfer to Cagliari, where we celebrate the end of a great cycling week with our final dinner.Please note: From Teulada, today’s ride is 32mi (51km); from Santadi, it’s 40mi (65km).
Day 8 : End Cagliari
Location: Cagliari
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour ends after breakfast. If you’re keen to explore more, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.
What's Included
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All breakfasts and two dinners
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All accommodation
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All transport and listed activities
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Tour leader throughout
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Local bike hire
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Group arrival and departure transfers available
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Visas or vaccinations
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Local taxes (approximately €10 per person, see Trip Notes)
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E-bike hire
Food
All breakfasts and two dinners are included.
Traditional Sardinian cuisine is full of local and delicious recipes. Popular specialities include roast suckling pig and excellent seafood. To help you avoid the more touristy restaurants, your local leader will happily provide you with recommendations.
To drink, you can seek out Sardinian wines, including vermentino, nuragus, cannonau and monica, and sample mirto, the Sardinian after-dinner liqueur made from the leaves of the myrtle plant.
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Accommodation
We use hotels and agriturismos (renovated farmhouses) on this cycling adventure. All accommodation is locally owned and family-run and the hotels have been carefully selected for their welcoming atmosphere and delicious home-made cuisine. Some hotels have a swimming pool, one is conveniently located near a beautiful beach, while others are in the quiet Sardinian countryside or pretty villages.
Examples of hotels we use are:
Cabras: Villa Canu or Aquae Sinis
Arborea: Hotel le Torri
Arbus: Agriturismo Rocce Bianche or Agriturismo Sa Rocca
Nebida area: Locanda L’Agusteri
Sant’Antioco: MuMA Hostel or Hotel Moderno
Teulada: Agriturismo Terranieddas (or La Grotta del Tesoro in Santadi)
Cagliari: Hotel Italia or T-Hotel or Regina Margherita
We can arrange single rooms throughout the trip (subject to availability). Please check with your sales representative for availability and prices.
Due to the layout of the accommodations, single bedrooms vary in size, and in the hotel in Cagliari they can either be double rooms for single use or standard single rooms, according to availability. Please be aware that some single rooms can be on the small side.
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Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included with this tour.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
If you would like to be paired with a tour member of the same gender, there is no additional charge. A single supplement can be requested if you would like your own room.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 16 years old people can go on this tour
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Who is Exodus Travels?
At Exodus Travels, we've been exploring the world for nearly 50 years. From Walking and Trekking, Cultural and Cycling, Responsible Wildlife, to Polar and our new Premium Adventures, we are proud to offer award-winning small group and self-guided tours to 100+ countries worldwide.
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What is the maximum group size?
16
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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Cycling in Sardinia
8 Days Starting in Cabras and ending in Cagliari
Visiting: Cabras, Oristano, Costa Verde, Nebida, Carloforte, Sant'Antioco, Cagliari
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MWK
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
5 - 16
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
