Costa Smeralda Sightseeing Tour in Sardinia: Small Group

I did not have a car : was travelling solo & out of season so getting to see the Costa Smeralda would have been nigh on impossible on public transport . This small group tour was the best solution Comfortable; air conditioned ; socially distanced- masks on inside the car at all times . V Covid secure for starters . The itinerary was excellent : Started off at a Nuraghi site - love a bit of history so this went back way back BC ! Have an insight into the early settlements on this island . Next up was the charming &divine mountain village of SAN Pantaleo. Authentic charm of old stone houses of a bygone age ; a boho artsy vibe and stunning views of almost impossibly shaped mountains frame this idyllic village . Could’ve stayed longer ! Next up we hit the famous Costa Smeralda- once a worthless stretch of land fit only for goats now the playground of the super rich who think 9 E is too little for an espresso ! 2020 has seen fewer mega rich yachts and high rollers in the area - I got one was glad to see it like this . Porto Rotondo was stunning . A wonderful example of new build development totally in keeping with its traditional Sardinian roots but with a new modern twist in its stunning Church is SAN Lorenzo and it’s open air theatre . The church by the way HAS to be visited : one of the most originally beautiful pieces of interior architecture I have seen in all my many years of globetrotting . Porto Cervo is nice too - but for me did not have the SOUL of Porto Rotondo . Final stop was the Surrau vineyard nr Arzachena . I wasn’t drinking/ tasting but no matter via it has the most gorgeous view of this wonderful mountains surrounding SAN Pantaleo- soothing way to end a great day out . The guide Luca spoke perfect English and was incredibly engaging and helpful throughout . Pricey - but worth it .

Our tour guide Ivana was both extremely knowledgeable and personable! We completely enjoyed learning so many interesting details about this beautiful part of Sardinia.

Unser Tourguide Ivana hat unsere kleine Gruppe ins Hinterland von Sardinien geführt und mit ihrer aufgestellten und herzlichen Art einen wunderschönen Tag bereitet. Ihr Wissen über Sardinien und die Kultur war immens - wir haben gestaunt und waren immer wieder überrascht. Wir können den Ausflug allen sehr empfehlen.

Die Sightseeing-Tour zu den Orten der Reichen und Schönen im Van war wirklich aufschlussreich. Darüberhinaus hat mir die Reiseleiterin, Ivana, sehr geholfen, als ich nachts am Hafen Olbia kein Taxi bekam - sie bot mir an, mich vom Hafen zum Hotel zu fahren - und hat mich auf Wunsch nach der Tour noch zu einem Supermarkt gefahren, damit ich mir noch Verpflegung kaufen konnte. Da fühlte ich mich wirklich bestens aufgehoben. Viele Grüße also nach Olbia.