Taste of Sardinia

Sardinia’s Wild South: Ancient Islands & Untamed Coastlines

An unforgettable journey by bike as we discover Sardinia’s diversity of landscapes, fascinating history, and distinctive cultures!

Destination

Italy, Sardinia

Activity

Biking

Level

Athletic Beginner, Intermediate

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

You are an athletic beginner or intermediate rider who wants to explore Sardinia – an island full of myth, tradition, incredible cuisine, and scenery that will leave you breathless!

From $5,500 PP 7 days/6 nights

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You are an athletic beginner or intermediate rider who wants to explore Sardinia – an island full of myth, tradition, incredible cuisine, and scenery that will leave you breathless!

Discover Sardinia by bike on an unforgettable journey along the island’s spectacular southwest coast. From the turquoise waters and white-sand beaches of Chia to the historic islands of Sant’Antioco and San Pietro, ride scenic coastal roads through Mediterranean landscapes of vineyards, olive groves, fragrant maquis, and windswept cliffs overlooking the sea. Along the way, discover ancient Phoenician settlements, explore charming fishing villages, and learn about traditions that have shaped island life for centuries, from tuna fishing to winemaking. Savor Sardinia’s distinctive cuisine through local wines, regional specialties, and hands-on culinary experiences, while immersing yourself in a culture unlike any other in Italy. Rich in history, natural beauty, and authentic character, this journey reveals the wild and captivating spirit of Sardinia at every turn.

Tour Essence

Ride Sardinia’s most beautiful coastal roads, framed by turquoise seas, white beaches, and rugged cliffs
Stay in elegant seaside hotels, many offering sweeping views of the Mediterranean
Discover the islands of Sant’Antioco and San Pietro, home to unique cultures shaped by Phoenician, Ligurian, and Sardinian traditions
Learn about the ancient tuna-fishing tradition (tonnara) and its central role in island life through visits to museums and working fisheries
Explore archaeological and historical sites tracing the legacy of Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, and ancient Sardinians
Enjoy unforgettable natural landmarks such as Tuerredda Beach, coastal lagoons with pink flamingos, and the dramatic stacks of Carloforte

Mangia!

Savor Sardinia’s authentic flavors, from the tuna traditions of Carloforte and fresh Mediterranean seafood to Pecorino cheese and local specialties. Join a hands-on cooking class to prepare seadas, the island’s iconic dessert filled with cheese, lemon rind, and honey.

Bevi!

Taste Sardinia’s distinctive Carignano wines, produced from ungrafted vines using centuries-old traditions, and raise a glass of the island’s beloved Ichnusa beer.

What to Expect

Terrain

Undulated

Start Location

Chia

End Location

Portoscuso

Mileage

Average Daily: 30 miles Total: 200 miles

Elevation

Average Daily: 1,800 ft Total: 10,900 ft

Biking through a street with balloons in Savor Sardinia

Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.

What’s Included

Services of expert local bilingual guides throughout the program
Full van support throughout the tour
Ciclismo Super Snacks with local specialties and fresh seasonal products
Ciclismo jersey and water bottle
Cycling clinics and personalized coaching
Group shuttles at the beginning and end of the tour
Hands-on cooking class
Cultural visits and entrance fees as per itinerary
Tastings of local wines and regional specialties
All ferry crossings as outlined in the itinerary

What’s Included

Use of our exclusive carbon road bike, La Classica Ribelle (or equivalent)
Garmin Edge Explore GPS preloaded with daily routes and GPX tracks
Ride with GPS navigation and route access for mobile devices (optional)
Ciclismo jersey and water bottle
Saddle bag with repair kit
Optional map holder on handlebars

Pedal Options

Flat pedals
Half-toe pedals (without straps)

What’s Not Included

Cycling helmet
Optional clipless/SPD pedals and cycling shoes
Optional personal saddle

Ciclismo Classico high-performance road bike for Italy bike tours, designed for cycling enthusiasts exploring scenic Italian landscapes and iconic routes.

All accommodations
All breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 5 dinners

Hands-on seadas cooking class
Carignano wine tasting at a piede franco winery
Traditional tuna-fishing (tonnara) experience in Carloforte
Visit to the Tonnara Museum or working tuna fishery
Exploration of Phoenician and Roman archaeological sites
Visit to the historic village of Tratalias
Ferry crossings to Sant’Antioco and San Pietro islands
Local product tastings featuring Sardinian specialties

Dates

2026

Jun 3-9

Confirmed

Sep 15-21

Confirmed

Oct 9-15

Available

2027

May 17-23

Available

Sep 20-26

Available

Oct 11-17

Available

From $5,500 PP 7 days/6 nights

$1,100 Single Supplement

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Start Location

Chia

Fly Into

Cagliari (CAG)

End Location

Portoscuso

Fly Out Of

Cagliari (CAG)

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Day1

Warm up ride to Domus de Maria

Welcome to Sardinia! We meet at Cagliari Airport at 11:30 am for a group shuttle to our first hotel, arriving in time for a light welcome lunch. After a bike fitting, we set out on a warm-up ride along the coast, where the brilliant colors of the Sardinian Sea blend with the greens of the Mediterranean landscape. Before returning, we stop for a coffee at the crescent-shaped Su Portu Beach, framed by white quartz and granite sand and overlooked by the historic Chia Tower. Perched on a hilltop, this coastal watchtower is one of many built between the Middle Ages and the 19th century to defend Sardinia from pirate raids. This region is also renowned for its fresh seafood, bottarga, and Vermentino wines, offering a delicious introduction to Sardinia’s coastal flavors.

Meals Provided

Lunch, Dinner

Average Mileage

15 miles

Elevation Gain

700 ft

Riding Terrain

Gently Undulated

Meals Provided

Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Aquadulci Hotel

Just steps from one of the Mediterranean’s most enchanting beaches, Hotel Aquadulci is an elegant 4-star retreat that embodies the authentic spirit of Sardinian hospitality. Surrounded by lush gardens and sand dunes, the hotel features a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, direct beach access, comfortable rooms inspired by traditional island architecture, and a renowned restaurant showcasing local flavors.

Luxury Level4-star

Day2

Domus de Maria - Teulada & back to Chia

Today, we cycle inland toward the historic region of Sulcis along quiet roads immersed in the fragrant Mediterranean maquis. Holm oaks, among the tallest and longest-living trees on the island, characterize these granite hills, while the vast Is Cannoneris Forest—one of the largest in Europe—provides a dramatic backdrop to our ride. Following a winding road of climbs and descents, we reach Teulada, a village that was abandoned and rebuilt several times over the centuries as its inhabitants sought refuge from pirate raids that once plagued the Mediterranean coast. At lunch, we join a hands-on cooking class at the charming restaurant Da Stefano, where we learn to prepare seadas, Sardinia’s iconic dessert of fried pastry filled with Pecorino cheese and lemon rind, traditionally drizzled with local honey. After lunch, we descend toward the coast along a spectacular road overlooking dramatic cliffs, secluded coves, and snow-white beaches.

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Average Mileage

30 miles

Elevation Gain

2,500 ft

Riding Terrain

Undulated with some climbs

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Aquadulci Hotel

Luxury Level4-star

Day3

Chia to Sant'Antioco

Today, we ride one of the most magnificent coastal roads on the island, passing through Chia, Cape Malfatano, and Porto Budello. We rarely lose sight of the sea, which reveals an extraordinary palette of colors—cobalt blue, sky blue, azure, emerald green, and turquoise—creating an unforgettable Mediterranean landscape. Rocky cliffs shimmer in the sunlight, while white-sand beaches trace the coastline and highlight the patterns of the ocean currents. The Mediterranean scrub is infused with the scent of sea breeze, mingling with the aromas of myrtle, juniper, and seagrass carried ashore by the waves. We stop at the welcoming restaurant Prendas Antigas to sample local specialties from pastoral Sardinia, including Pecorino cheeses, cured meats, traditional island products, and regional wines. In the afternoon, after exploring the charming medieval village of Tratalias, known for its remarkable Romanesque architecture, we arrive in Sant’Antioco. The road follows a narrow strip of land across the coastal lagoons of Santa Caterina, brackish wetlands of great ecological importance and home to many bird species, including beautiful pink flamingos. After crossing the bridge to the island of Sant’Antioco, we settle into our beachfront hotel and enjoy time to relax in the charming village of Maladroxia.

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Dinner

Average Mileage

50 miles

Elevation Gain

2,300 ft

Riding Terrain

Up and down along the coast, one steady climb, then mostly flat

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodations

Lu’ Hotel Maladroxia

The Lu’ Hotel Maladroxia is a newly refurbished 4-star hotel located just a few meters from the beach and a short distance from the ancient Phoenician town of Sant’Antioco. The hotel features a panoramic restaurant with a stunning view of Maladroxia Bay and a swimming pool.

Luxury Level4-star

Day4

Sant’Antioco loop ride

In today’s route, we explore the entire island of Sant’Antioco and its inland landscapes. This area has been inhabited since the 3rd millennium BC, but it was the arrival of the Phoenicians—the seafaring traders of the eastern Mediterranean—that led to the founding of Sulki, Sardinia’s first true city, in the 9th century BC. We visit a small but fascinating museum that tells the story of the encounter between the Sardinians and Phoenicians and the unique civilization that emerged from their centuries of coexistence. Traces of this rich history can still be seen throughout the town. A delicious lunch awaits at a local winery belonging to the piede franco community. Here, we sample traditional Sardinian cuisine alongside Carignano wines produced from ungrafted vines, a centuries-old cultivation method unique to this corner of Sardinia and preserved unchanged through the generations.

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Average Mileage

35 miles

Elevation Gain

2,000 ft

Riding Terrain

Few climbs

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations

Lu’ Hotel Maladroxia

Luxury Level4-star

Day5

Sant'Antioco to Portoscuso

During the first part of the ride, our gaze wanders over the inland waters and lagoons of the Gulf of Palmas. The sky seems to blend with the sea, and the brackish wetlands are full of life. We follow the cycleway tracing Sant’Antioco’s still-active salt flats, where expansive basins sustain a rich ecosystem and provide habitat for a wide variety of bird species. For the second part of the ride, we cycle through sun-drenched plains once covered by the sea and now cultivated with wheat and grains. The Mediterranean scrub provides the landscape’s only intense green before we reach the rugged west coast of Iglesiente, shaped by the Mistral wind and powerful waves. Waiting for us at the end of the day is the village of Portoscuso—meaning “hidden port”—born from the mingling of Sardinian, Sicilian, Ligurian, and Spanish fishermen and miners. Its maritime heritage lives on in the local cuisine, known for fresh seafood, traditional tuna dishes, and flavors deeply rooted in the sea.

Meals Provided

Breakfast

Average Mileage

45 miles

Elevation Gain

2,100 ft

Riding Terrain

Gently undulating or flat with one 3 km climb

Meals Provided

Breakfast

Accommodations

Relais La Ginghetta

Relais La Ghinghetta is a charming 4-star boutique hotel set along the waterfront in Portoscuso, Sardinia, overlooking a peaceful bay and just steps from the historic tuna fishery. This intimate seaside retreat features elegantly styled rooms, many with sea views or balconies, and invites guests to relax on its panoramic terrace or enjoy sunset aperitifs overlooking the water.

Luxury Level4-star

Day6

San Pietro Island Loop

Today, we head to the small island of San Pietro by ferry from Porto Vesme. After a short crossing, we set out to explore this fascinating island by bike. Colonized in 1738 by Ligurian families from Tabarka, Tunisia, San Pietro embodies the unique cultural blend of the Mediterranean, where different peoples, languages, and traditions have intertwined for centuries. Even today, the residents of Carloforte are descendants of the Tabarkine community and proudly preserve their distinctive language, customs, and way of life. Today's ride is shorter but offers a captivating journey through an island shaped by sun, wind, and the sea. In Carloforte, we immerse ourselves in the culture and gastronomy that define island life: tuna fishing. The ancient tradition of the tonnara has sustained the community for centuries and remains an important part of its identity today. We visit the Tonnara Museum or, when available, an operating tuna fishery, and learn how every part of the fish is used in local cuisine. After returning by ferry to Portoscuso, we celebrate with a farewell dinner featuring some of Sardinia’s most beloved specialties, paired with local wines and warm island hospitality.

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Dinner

Average Mileage

25 miles

Elevation Gain

1,300 feet

Riding Terrain

Few Climbs

Meals Provided

Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodations

Relais La Ginghetta

Luxury Level4-star

Day7

Arrivederci

After breakfast at 9:00 am, we offer a 90-minute group shuttle to Cagliari Airport (CAG). From there, you can fly to Rome (FCO) or Milan (MXP) to connect with your international flight home.

Meals Provided

Breakfast

Meals Provided

Breakfast

Accommodations

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Destination

Activity

Level

Duration

Tour Essence

What to Expect

Terrain

Start Location

End Location

Mileage

Elevation

What's Included

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

La Classica Ribelle

Bianchi C-Sport 2.5

E-Road Bikes

E-Hybrid Bikes

Co-Motion Periscope Torpedo Tandem

Dates

2026

2027

Itinerary

Start Location

Fly Into

End Location

Fly Out Of

Warm up ride to Domus de Maria

Meals Provided

Average Mileage

Elevation Gain

Riding Terrain

Meals Provided

Accommodations

Aquadulci Hotel

Domus de Maria - Teulada & back to Chia

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Average Mileage

Elevation Gain

Riding Terrain

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Accommodations

Aquadulci Hotel

Chia to Sant'Antioco

Meals Provided

Average Mileage

Elevation Gain

Riding Terrain

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Accommodations

Lu’ Hotel Maladroxia

Sant’Antioco loop ride

Meals Provided

Average Mileage

Elevation Gain

Riding Terrain

Meals Provided

Accommodations

Lu’ Hotel Maladroxia

Sant'Antioco to Portoscuso

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