Tour Overview
- Pricefrom € 1,000 per person
- Reference001
- TypeAdventure Tours, Family Friendly, Guided Tours, Self-Guided, Special Interest Tours
- Available From03/01/2023
- Available To10/31/2023
- LocationNord Ovest / Sardinia / Alghero
- Departure CityAlghero
- End CityAlghero
- Contact nameFrancesco Ruggiu
- Contact phone+390795625012
- Cancellation policyCancel up to 24 hours
- Contract Single
- StatusNew
- Group TypeAdult groups, Special needs groups, Student groups
- Durations 4 days 3 nights
- LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Tour Description
The last ray of sun bathes on the horizon behind the rocks of the Capo Caccia mountain. When the sunlight disappears, you see the light beam of the lighthouse.
The Mistral wind vibrates as it collides with the shrouds of the sailboats moored in the port.
The seagulls glide to their shelters hidden among the stones of the ramparts built by the noble Doria family.
The voices speak in the Catalan dialect, melodious poetry reminiscent of the Catalan domination.
The sensations you feel landing in this city represent one of the hearts of Sardinia that beats to the rhythm of the waves of the sea.
Everything is colored in turquoise and blue tones, while when night falls, everything becomes a blue blanket, illuminated by the bright reflections of the stars and the moon.
Walking along the banks you can mirror yourself in the crystalline water, leaving footprints in the sand, each creating their own path of life.
Through a trip to the island you will discover new emotions, new panoramas to look at, but above all you will be able to rediscover the force of nature that will sculpt your mind reaching new limits of happiness.
Tourists can choose from many destinations that come together to form a rainbow of history, nature, food, music; an adventure of pure emotion.
Tour Highlights
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What can you visit?
1. Grotta di Nettuno* – Provincial road 55
Opening hours: every day from 10 to 16 (last admission)
For information: Tourist Office T. +39 079 979 054 | Grotto
+393457418361 | cavedinettuno@fondazionealghero.it
*We remind you that reservations are required to access Neptune's Grotto. Click here to find out how to book your visit.2. MACOR Coral Museum – Via XX Settembre 8
Opening hours: Monday: closed | Tuesday 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:30 – 17:30 | Wednesday: 16:00 – 19:00 | Thursday: 10:00 – 13:00 | Friday: 10am – 1pm and 4pm – 7pm | Saturday: 10:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 19:00 | Sunday: 10.00am – 1.00pm and 4.00pm – 7.00pmFor information: SMUOVI T. +39 079 973 4045 | itinera.alghero@gmail.com
MACOR website3. MŪSA Archaeological Museum of the City – Via Carlo Alberto 72
Opening hours: Monday: 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:30 – 17:30 | Tuesday: closed | Wednesday: 10am-1pm | Thursday: 4-7pm | Friday: 10am – 1pm and 4pm – 7pm | Saturday: 10am – 1pm and 4pm – 7pm | Sunday: 10.00am – 1.00pm and 4.00pm – 7.00pm
For information: SMUOVI T. +39 079 973 4045 | itinera.alghero@gmail.com
MŪSA website4. Casa Manno Museum – Via Santa Barbara 22
Opening hours: Currently closed
For information: M. +39 391 1254574 | infomuseocasamanno@gmail.com
Website: www.casamanno.it5. Egea Ecomuseum – Porto Conte state road n. 19/21 | Fertilia, Alghero
Opening hours: closed until 20 October
For information +39 348 7783290 | info@ecomuseoegea.org
Website: www.ecomuseoegea.org6. MASE Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Museum – New Tower – Via Porto Conte
Opening hours: NOVEMBER | DECEMBER : from Friday to Sunday: from 10 to 13 and from 15 to 17.30 (also open on 1 and 2 November – closed at Christmas and on 31 December)For information M. +39 329 5658813
7. Monumental complex of San Francesco – Via Carlo Alberto, 46 | Alghero
Opening hours: from April 1st to May 31st: Monday 4.00pm – 7.00pm | Tuesday 9.00 – 13.00 16.00 – 19.00 | Wednesday 9.00 – 13.00 16.00 – 19.00 | Thursday 9.00 – 13.00 | Friday 9.00 – 13.00 16.00 – 19.00 | Saturday (all day) 10.00 – 17.00 | Sunday closed*Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May closed | Monday 9 May open 9.00 – 13.00 and 16.00 – 19.00
During the celebrations, the church will not be open to visitors
For information: +39 3516428081 | info@complessosanfrancescoalghero.com
Website: www.complessosanfrancescoalghero.com8. Nuragic complex of Palmavera – State road 127 bis
Opening hours: every day from 10 to 18
For information: COOP. SILT | M +39 329 43 85 947 | silt.coop@tiscali.it9. Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju – Provincial road 42 Strada dei due Mari
Opening hours: every day from 10 to 18
For information: COOP. SILT | M +39 329 43 85 947 | silt.coop@tiscali.it10. Casa Gioiosa – Loc. Tramariglio SP. 55 No. 44
Opening time:NOVEMBER | DECEMBER : from Saturday to Sunday from 10.00 to 16.00 (open 1 and 2 November | closed on 25 December | 24-31 December from 10 to 13)
Info and reservations: +39 079 942111 – +39 331 3400862 | info@exploralghero.it
Website: www.algheroparks.it11. Le Prigionette Naturalistic Oasis – Provincial Road 55, N.11
Opening time:NOVEMBER | DECEMBER from Saturday to Sunday 9-16 (open on 1-2 November | 24 and 31 December early closing at 13 and 25 December closed)
For information: ExplorAlghero Guided Excursions +39 079 942111 +39 331 3400862 | info@exploralghero.it12. MAPS – Punta Giglio Sardinia Environmental Museum – Punta Giglio | Alghero
Opening time
FROM OCTOBER TO DECEMBER: from Saturday to Sunday: 9.30-17.30 (closed on December 25th and December 31st)
To visit the MAPS site, including the nature trails, and to use the services of the "Rifugio di mare" refreshment point, it is always necessary to have the ticket from the Ecomuseum of the Porto Conte Park or the Alghero Ticket. (Excluding Alghero residents). When the ticket office is closed, you can buy the ticket at the cash desk of the refreshment point open on weekdays
For information: +39 371 4202359 | www.museomaps.it | info@museomaps.it
Website: https://rifugiodimare.it/maps/13. Roman Villa of Sant'Imbenia – PORTO CONTE SP55_Roman Villa of Sant'Imbenia
Opening time
NOVEMBER: from Monday to Friday: 10-00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 16.00 (every Thursday of the month from 10.30 to 12.30 guided visit, by our archaeologist, without reservation and at no additional cost to the ticket for both the park that of the Alghero Ticket). From Saturday to Sunday: 9.30-11.00-12.30-14.00 (open 1 and 2 November).
https://www.algheroparks.it/vivi-i-parchi/villa-romana-sant-imbenia/
14. San Giovanni Tower – Largo San Francesco
(site usable starting from July through the activation of Digital canvas, a digital game developed within the European project MED GAIMS GAmifIcation for Memorable tour
Know before you go
- Keep in mind that during the summer months you may encounter long queues to enter the museums and towers..
- Factor this into your day and try to arrive early in the morning when the attraction is quieter
- The Tower is open until 5pm during the winter, but last entry is at 4pm. Those arriving after this time will not be able to enter
- In summer it is open until 19:00
- Tickets can be purchased online from the website https://www.algheroexperience.it
Tour Includes
- Audio guide
- Biglietti traghetto Palau - La Maddalena andata e ritorno
- Car pick up
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Pick-up and drop off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Special activities
- Transport by air-conditioned
- Travel Movie Trailer
Video
General FAQs
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What clothing should I pack for one of your adventures?
We always recommend packing as light as possible however the specific requirements for your tour will vary widely depending on where and when you are traveling. Further precautions Better to bring mosquito spray in summer seasons For the little ones bring the post puncture Factor 50 sunscreen cream if it's the first sun For everyone always have a windproof jacket Have your ID for any police checks Data and telephone number of your insurance Minors must be accompanied by an adult adult
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What type of ground transportation is used on your tours?
Specific transport information about the trip is available on the trip summary page, however in most cases we use public transport, private transfers, private buses, taxis if needed.
Public facilities
Tour Program
First Day
We will pick you up directly at Fertilia airport with our transfer and take you to the hotel. We will cross the typical Sardinian countryside up to Alghero. You will receive a welcome cocktail and after having settled in you can walk freely along the banks and in the historic center which has a pedestrian area. You will find small shops offering local handicrafts, large boutiques, goldsmiths who create jewelery with red coral. Along all the streets you will come across kiosks or bars and typical restaurants. You can taste local food and wine. You can take a self-guided walking tour of the entire Catalan city, discovering its fascinating history, rich culture and majestic rampart walls overlooking the sea. You can walk over the walls and walk around the entire fortified perimeter. Let yourself be inspired by this city of universal beauty and its extraordinary architecture. You can also rent a scooter, a bike or an electric scooter. For the more romantic there is also a beautiful horse-drawn carriage ride. For the little ones but not only, there is the little train that goes all around the city.
Second Day
Nuragic culture fans will not be disappointed as we continue our tour of Alghero towards the Nuragic complex of Palmavera. The nuragic complex of Palmavera is made up of blocks of limestone and sandstone and consists of a central body with two towers, a barricade and a village of about fifty huts. The village was built during three phases and the oldest structures date back to the 15th century BC. Our program will lead us through the Mediterranean scrub to discover the Porto Conte Natural Park, the Capo Caccia Marine Protected Area, the Lighthouse, the Piccolo Principe park and the Teleia immersive museum. Lunch break Afternoon in the Riviera del Corallo, in the most beautiful beaches, such as Spiaggia delle Bombarde. Finally transfer to the hotel.
Third Day
Meeting at the Port of Alghero, about 3 min. walk from the hotel. The program includes departure from the Customs dock at 9.30. Boarding the ship for a guided tour of the caves of Neptune, with lunch on board. Typical Alghero cuisine based on fish caught of the day and local wine. The first destination is the enchanting promontory of Capo Caccia. Due to its position, the lighthouse of the same name was placed on this rock fortress which, being about 186 meters above sea level, represents the highest lighthouse in Italy. After a pleasant walk along the coast, we leave for the vault of the Foradada Island for a visit to its magnificent caves. This island is a huge limestone threshold, reachable only by sea, on board authorized boats. Visit to the caves The Grotte di Nettuno are not only the most famous but also the largest in all of Sardinia. The mini cruise ends with a stop for swimming and lunch, scheduled in the nearby and splendid Cala Dragunara or in any case in comfortable places for swimming, snorkelling and lunch. At 17:00 navigation begins for the return to the Port of Alghero with arrival scheduled for around 18:00.
Meeting Point
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