10 day Sardinia roundtrip in the South
Villasimius – Santa Maria Navarrese – Oristano – Cagliari
Your journey at a glance
- Your journey includes the following stops
- Villasimius (2 nights)
- Santa Maria Navarrese (3 nights)
- Oristano (2 nights)
- Cagliari (2 nights)
- Further highlights
- Coastal area Costa Rei
- Barbagia Plateau
- Coastal town Cabras
- Coatal road at Costa del Sud
Geotoura – Hotel concept
When we include a hotel in our programme, it is not only a high standard of quality that is important to us. We prefer typical local accommodation, often boutique hotels with a special ambience. They emphasise the character of an individual trip: Panoramic views, particularly lovely furnishings, a location in historic centres, no mass tourism and, of course, exceptionally friendly hosts – these are important criteria for us.
We divide our hotels into four separate Geotoura categories. Of course, you have the choice and can also combine the categories on one trip.
Boutique Hotels – Four categories
Encantador (“Charming”): Our most affordable option. Lovingly furnished rooms that offer everything the discerning traveller expects.
Especial (“Special”): Hotels with a special ambience – historic palaces, monasteries, haciendas or beach hotels with exceptional charm. Perfect for the classic cultural tour.
Extraordinario (“Extraordinary”): Luxurious hotels in excellent locations and with the highest level of comfort, often in centuries-old aristocratic palaces, old oil mills or haciendas.
Luna de Miel (“honeymoon”): For the honeymoon – span. Luna de miel – or if you want to treat yourself to something out of the ordinary …
Character of this travel idea
Experience culture
Southern Sardinia is rich in cultural heritage. Cagliari delights visitors with its historic neighbourhoods such as Castello, which impresses with its narrow alleyways and imposing bastions. The Roman amphitheatre ruins are also worth a visit, a testimony to Sardinia’s ancient history and one of the largest of its kind.
In Oristano, the medieval tradition of the ‘Sartiglia’ is celebrated every year, an equestrian tournament that is deeply rooted in the history and customs of the region. Of particular interest to culture lovers is the Nuragic culture, whose stone buildings can still be seen in the region today and make the mystical spirit of this ancient civilisation tangible. The old festivals and traditions of the region also live on in the small villages and provide an authentic insight into Sardinian culture.
Nature in the South of Sardinia
The nature of southern Sardinia shows its wild and romantic side. Kilometres of white sandy beaches and the deep blue sea stretch between Villasimius and Santa Maria Navarrese. The sheltered coastline around Villasimius invites you to explore hidden coves and lose yourself in the tranquillity of unspoilt nature.
The southern part of Sardinia offers spectacular cliffs and inviting hiking trails that wind their way through pine forests and along the coast, offering marvellous views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Oristano region, on the other hand, attracts visitors with the Sinis peninsula and its lagoon landscape, where you can observe flamingos and rare bird species.
Sardinia and its culinary delights
Sardinia has a very varied Mediterranean cuisine, in which you can clearly feel the influences from France, Spain and North Africa. As an island, it naturally has an excellent seafood cuisine. It also conjures up rather unusual dishes such as ‘ricci di mare’, a dish with sea urchins that is only cooked between November and April. All year round, however, you can savour octopus and mixed seafood with saffron fregola as well as bottarga, dried and smoked mullet eggs.
Sardinia’s tradition of livestock farming has also enriched its cuisine with some delicious meat dishes. One of the most popular recipes is porcheddu, a piglet slowly grilled on a spit over an open fire. It is impossible to imagine Sardinian cuisine without the barbecue. In addition to fish and meat, you can also go vegetarian – for example with pecorino sardo or other cheese specialities and seadas, delicious deep-fried dumplings. Sardinian wines such as Cannonau, Nuragus, Malvasia and Torbato provide the perfect accompaniment for every dish. You should also try the mirto, a liqueur made from myrtle berries, which is served ice cold.
The authentic Sardinia
A boat tour along the coast of Santa Maria Navarrese is a particular highlight. The hidden bays and imposing rock formations are spectacular and invite you to swim – an unrivalled nature experience in crystal-clear water. In Villasimius, a snorkelling trip to the Capo Carbonara marine reserve is worthwhile, where the impressive underwater world of Sardinia awaits you.
In Cagliari, take a stroll through the Marina neighbourhood. Cafés and small boutiques exude Mediterranean flair and invite you to linger.
Geotoura – Hotel concept
When we include a hotel in our programme, it is not only a high standard of quality that is important to us. We prefer typical local accommodation, often boutique hotels with a special ambience. They emphasise the character of an individual trip: Panoramic views, particularly lovely furnishings, a location in historic centres, no mass tourism and, of course, exceptionally friendly hosts – these are important criteria for us.
We divide our hotels into four separate Geotoura categories. Of course, you have the choice and can also combine the categories on one trip.
Boutique Hotels – Four categories
Encantador (“Charming”): Our most affordable option. Lovingly furnished rooms that offer everything the discerning traveller expects.
Especial (“Special”): Hotels with a special ambience – historic palaces, monasteries, haciendas or beach hotels with exceptional charm. Perfect for the classic cultural tour.
Extraordinario (“Extraordinary”): Luxurious hotels in excellent locations and with the highest level of comfort, often in centuries-old aristocratic palaces, old oil mills or haciendas.
Luna de Miel (“honeymoon”): For the honeymoon – span. Luna de miel – or if you want to treat yourself to something out of the ordinary …
