Olbia and Costa Smeralda for Cruise Passengers
This is an introduction to Sardinia, to the province of Olbia and to the Costa Smeralda. We’ll start from the Olbia area to arrive at a panoramic point near Golfo Aranci to admire the spectacular view of the island of Tavolara and Figarolo. After we’ll visit the resort of Portorotondo, once the port of the granite for the Romans, now the meeting place of the Italian elite, decorated by many works of important artists. Then, we’ll go up to the picturesque village of San Pantaleo set between peaks of granite. This little old town still retains the typical style of the ancient villages of Gallura. Next, we will go to Costa Smeralda with its capital Porto Cervo, where we will visit La Piazza, the Old Port and the church of Stella Maris. At the end, after Baja Sardinia, we will visit Forte Capellini, which in the XIX century was an important fortress dedicated to the defense of north Sardinia, but now, under the name of Phi beach, is one of the most fashionable disco of the Costa Smeralda.
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Olbia and Costa Smeralda for Cruise Passengers
What's included in Olbia and Costa Smeralda for Cruise Passengers
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Olbia
Meeting at the port of Olbia or the port of Golfo Aranci, where there will be a first stop at a panoramic point to admire the Gulf of Olbia, the islands of Tavolara, Figarolo and the Marconi house.
Porto Rotondo
PORTO ROTONDO, south of Porto Cervo, is one of the most important tourist destinations for the Italian and international elite. Situated around an almost circular natural bay, called by the locals “Poltu Ritundu”, it was founded by the Venetian counts Nicolò and Luigi Donà delle Rose in 1964. The vision of the two brothers was that PORTOROTONDO would become a “milieu” of artists and intellectuals, and the first to respond to the invitation were the sculptors Andrea Cascella and Giancarlo Sangregorio, then came Mario Ceroli, Renato Guttuso, Emanuel Chapalain and many others. All have helped make PORTO ROTONDO one of the most elegant and picturesque vacation villages in the Mediterranean.
San Pantaleo
Twelve kilometers from the glamour and luxury of Costa Smeralda, there is another world, the picturesque village of SAN PANTALEO. Set between peaks of granite, this little old town still retains the typical style of the villages of Gallura. In 1894 the shepherd inhabitants asked the bishop of Tempio Pausania for a religious and social centre and the pretty church, dedicated to SAN PANTALEO, was constructed. Since the seventies, a large group of artists have lived in the village, attracted by its timeless atmosphere and informality, far from the worldliness of the Costa Smeralda. Painters, potters and sculptors from all over Europe have created a bohemian community in SAN PANTALEO, working alongside an active group of Galluran artisans, skilled in handicrafts using wood, wrought iron, terracotta and ceramic. Every Thursday morning, there is a craft and food market, an unmissable opportunity to buy interesting pieces of art and fine local produce.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- In-person guide: English, French, Italian
- Licensed Guide
- Soda/Pop
- tickets for the archeological sites: 4 euro La Prisciona and 3 euros Coddu Ecchjiu
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- For all cruise ships docking in Golfo Aranci- Piazza del Porto at Golfo Aranci is a small place in front of the fishermen's docks, very easy to find as usually the cruise company organizes a stand with its staff. I will be just in front of it to meet you.
