SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN ISLAND FROM TOP TO TOE SWITZERLAND ITALY LITTLE TRAINS OF SARDINIA by air Join our fantastic holiday for a unique opportunity to wholly explore Sardinia. The white sands and sparkling shores that define this beautiful island are a stand-alone attraction, with an opportunity to delve even deeper into Mediterranean culture as we step aboard the Little Green Train. You’re given the chance to discover some of the greenest landscapes and hidden beauties of Sardinia, whilst exploring the island’s rich culture and city life. Sit back and relax as you’re whisked away to explore this magical place. SPAIN FRANCE Alghero Bosa La Maddalena Palau Olbia Sassari Macomer Oristano Tharros Laconi Isili By rail By coach By ferry Little Green Train Line Cagliari CORSICA SARDINIA La Maalena 38 To book call us on 0<strong>18</strong>58 438479 or visit us at www.arenarailholidays.co.uk
Alghero Day 1: London – Olbia, Sardinia We fly from London to Olbia in Sardinia and meet our coach for the transfer to our hotel, where we spend the next two nights. Day 2: La Maddalena & the Emerald Coast This morning we are taken by coach to the port of Palau and board a ferry for the short crossing to La Maddalena. This little island is renowned for its beautiful beaches and is also home to some ancient fortifications. We enjoy a panoramic tour of the island before returning to Palau for a scenic tour of the Emerald Coast. Day 3: Little Green Train & Sassari Today we join the Little Green Train (Trenino Verde), which takes us through the stunning scenery of northern Sardinia on a journey through valleys and wide open landscapes, climbing over rolling hills and viaducts, through tunnels, and past mountains and forests. The train takes us to Nulvi, where we stop for our included lunch. We then travel by coach to the Sassari region, our base for the next two nights. Day 4: Sassari – Alghero Enjoy a morning at leisure in Sassari before joining our included visit to Alghero Town in the afternoon. One of Sardinia’s most beautiful medieval cities, Alghero is the main resort in the northwest. You will have time to discover its picturesque historic centre where you can enjoy a drink at one of the many bars and cafés, or take a walk along its cobbled lanes and admire views of the marina with its yachts and its long, sandy beaches beyond. Day 5: Little Green Train, Bosa to Macomer We leave the Coral Coast behind and travel south by coach to Bosa, a little town at the mouth of the river Temo. After some free time to explore we join the Little Green Train for our next journey from Bosa to Macomer. This is an incredibly scenic route which winds through picturesque countryside and vineyards at a leisurely pace. On arrival in Macomer, we meet our coach and continue south to our hotel in the Oristano area for our two-night stay. Day 6: Tharros & Oristano Discover ancient Sardinia on our included excursion to the ruins of Tharros, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites on the island which dates back to the 8th century. Highlights include the Corinthian columns and the temple foundations, and the location of this ancient town is just as impressive with wonderful views across the bay of Oristano. Lunch is also included on our excursion, after which we return to Oristano and enjoy a walking tour of this pretty city followed by an afternoon at leisure. Day 7: Little Green Train, Laconi to Isili, Is Paras & Cagliari This morning we will visit the Roman Thermal baths of Fordongianus. Dating back to the 1st century AD, it was once an important commercial centre and site of a major baths complex, the remains of which can still be visited. Later our coach transfers us to Laconi where we step aboard the Little Green Train one last time for a journey which winds through the hills and passes alpine-like scenery to Isili. We are then taken by coach to Is Paras and stop for lunch before visiting the Bronze Age site of Nuraghe Is Paras, a beautiful Nuraghe with white stones. Our journey continues by coach for an overnight stay in the Cagliari region. Day 8: Cagliari – London After breakfast we are taken by coach to Cagliari airport for our flight back to London. YOUR HOTELS Hotel Li Graniti, the Emerald Coast or similar Enjoy a relaxing break by the sea in this 4 star hotel. All the bedrooms are simple yet elegant in design and have everything you need, including an en suite bathroom, air conditioning, TV and hairdryer. Breakfast and dinner are taken in the panoramic restaurant or on the roof terrace which looks out to sea, and focus very much on the quality and freshness of Sardinian food. There is also a wellbeing area and an outdoor swimming pool. Hotel Carlo Felice, Sassari or similar The 4 star Hotel Carlo Felice, is close to the historic city Sassari. The bedrooms are comfortable, including an en suite, air conditioning, TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi. There’s also a restaurant serving classic Italian dishes and a range of international cuisine and a bar. YOU R HOLIDAY INCLUDES • Return flight from London to Sardinia • Seven nights’ half board accommodation on Sardinia • Two lunches • Services of our experienced Tour Manager Plus the following excursions: • Explore the Island of La Maddalena • Tour the shores of the transfixing Emerald Coast • Step aboard for a scenic railway journey on the Little Green Train • Spend your time as you please in Alghero and Bosa • Visit Tharros and enjoy and included lunch • Walk the historic streets of Oristano with our Tour Manager • Visit the Bronze Age site of Nuraghe Is Paras with another included lunch • Feel a part of history as you visit the Roman Thermal baths of Fordongianus 8DAYS CT FROM £1495 DATES & PRICES Tour code: RESAD08 15 September 20<strong>18</strong> ...............................................£1649 Single room supplement from .......................£279 4 June 2019 ...............................................................£1495 Single room supplement from .....................£300 All prices shown are per person Insurance & deposits – see page 65 PROVISIONAL FLIGHT TIMES Outward journey Departs London Gatwick 13.10 Arrives Olbia 16.35 Return journey Departs Cagliari 13.25 Arrives London Gatwick 15.10 Mariano IV Palace Hotel, Oristano or similar This 4 star hotel is in the centre of Oristano and has a traditional feel to it and a cosy restaurant serving Sardinian specialities. There’s also a bar, lounge and terrace area which extends into the garden. Charming bedrooms feature en suites, air conditioning, TV and Wi-Fi. Hotel Panorama, Cagliari or similar Spend a night in this modern 4 star hotel, which has a large outdoor swimming pool, a Turkish bath and hot tub, a coffee bar and outdoor terrace, and a restaurant on the top floor. The bedrooms are decorated in warm Sardinian colours with large windows, an en suite, air conditioning, satellite TV and Wi-Fi. ITALY To book call us on 0<strong>18</strong>58 438479 or visit us at www.arenarailholidays.co.uk 39
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