Overview
Alghero, Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy This motorcycle journey in Sardinia is a life experience and a little foretaste of paradise. The fantastic twisty roads, highly gripping tarmac, amazing landscapes, pristine nature, and wonderful colors make it a dream destination for bikers. The marvelous crystal-clear sea of Sardinia lacks nothing compared to the exotic dream places you all long to travel to for heavenly holidays. Last but not least, you cannot avoid falling in love with the tasty and delicious Sardinian cuisine, together with the outstanding sheep cheese (pecorino) and the excellent wines produced on an island where the quality of life is still pretty much a synonym of genuineness. This is truly a golden chance you can't miss!
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Alghero
- Ride to Emerald Coast and Castelsardo
- A ride through the legendary Orientale Sarda
- Reload the batteries at the prehistoric Giants' Graves
- Head to Barumini, Sant Antioco, Cagliari, and Arbatax
- Visit the Phoenician ancient city of Nora
- 7 nights of accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Meeting in Alghero
Today is the individual arrival of all participants in Alghero in the north-western part of the island, an enchanting old little town which Italy on Motorbike's warmly recommend you to dedicate at least a stroll to savor the historic center and its charming Spanish-styled lanes.
Day 2: Alghero - Barumini, 220 kilometers / 137 miles
After a lavish breakfast, at 09:00 you start your Sardinian wandering along the superb panoramic coastal roads and exciting mountain routes, looking for lakes and prehistoric remains. You'll be transferred to the inland through twisting mountain routes and some awesome lakes, heading for Barumini where you'll see the fascinating Nuragic village of Su Nuraxi (Unesco World Heritage Site) and stop for the night.
Day 3: Barumini - Sant'Antioco, 220 kilometers / 137 miles
Back to the coast using other amazing mountain roads, you continue your itinerary on one of the most exhilarating and pleasant motorbike roads in Sardinia. You’ll finally in the Sulcis area, that was the first portion of the land to emerge when Sardinia loomed out from waters (during the orogeny at the beginning of Paleozoic), emerging completely, along with Corsica, during the Hercynian orogeny. You'll visit one of the most gorgeous caves that characterize Sardinia and then you'll go to see a delightful ancient Punic-Roman temple before riding back to the coast where you’ll stop in Sant'Antio
Day 4: Sant'Antioco - Cagliari, 200 kilometers / 124 miles
Today, you will go on a spectacular scenic route above the sea used by the leading motorbike manufacturers (including Aprilia and BMW) to film their TV adverts and as test routes. After many turns and wonderful coastal panoramas, you arrive for a visit to the ancient Phoenician city of Nora before finally reaching Cagliari, the enchanting Sardinian main town where you’ll conclude the day. Italy on Motorbike suggests you have an aperitif in the old castle district, on the bastions, then a nice dinner in the picturesque harbor lanes and finish the evening with some nightlife at the Poetto, Cagli
Day 5: Cagliari - Arbatax, 215 kilometers / 134 miles
More classic roads and breathtaking coastal scenery lie in wait, with further fascinating remains of ancient civilizations, before you head over to the eastern coast. A day amid sea and mountain for the pure pleasure of riding surrounded by splendid landscapes. You'll overnight in Arbatax by the sea, on the east coast.
Day 6: Arbatax - Emerald Coast, 200 kilometers / 124 miles
Another superb tour beckons out north-east. A great ride awaits on another great road for motorcycles, the legendary Orientale Sarda. You'll stop at the delightful sea enclave of Cala Gonone to then continue and descend again towards the famous Emerald Coast (Costa Smeralda) where you'll stop for the night.
Day 7: Emerald Coast - Alghero, 285 kilometers / 177 miles
You'll begin today’s tour between some of the most known localities of the Costa Smeralda frequented by the international jet-set and continue, as usual, on beautiful roads, to reload your batteries at the prehistoric energy center called Giants’ Graves (menhirs). There will be more corners in the moonscape scenery of Valle Della Luna until you reach the wonderful small town of Castelsardo on the north coast. You finally go and visit another type of nuraghe before reaching your departure place, Alghero, where you'll drop off the rented motorcycles by end of the afternoon.
Day 8: Farewell in Alghero
You will be left free to enjoy further the magic of Sardinia, maybe with a heavenly self-contained stay on some resort along the Caribbic-like sea. Italy on Motorbike is at your complete disposal to give you all indications and tips to enjoy your stay and help you planning your remaining days in Italy!
Ride Details
- Terrain
- tarmac
- Bike
- personal or rental bike (available at an additional cost)
- Mileage
- 1350 kilometers / 839 miles
- Daily rides
- 200 - 285 kilometers / 124 - 177 miles
- Meals
- breakfasts
What's included
- Thoroughly designed daily itineraries from one hotel to another, packed with exhilarating bikers’ roads and spectacular / interesting places to see
- Registration fees
- Branded tee-shirt
- Assistance, medical, and luggage insurance that covers both rider and passenger for all medical expenses in Italy and repatriation assistance costs in case of accident or illness during the tour and luggage theft or loss
- 7 nights' accommodation
- Breakfasts
Not included
- Rental motorcycle, if requested (ask Italy on Motorbike for a quote)
- Entrance fees in museums, natural sites, monuments (all visits are optional)
- Main meals (half-board on request)
- Tourist taxes and extras in hotels
- Transfers (ask Italy on Motorbike for a quote)
- Motorcycle operation costs (petrol, parking fees, tolls, and personal expenses)
- Anything not specified in the inclusion
Accommodation
You will stay in a standard double room and with buffet breakfast in charming and hand-picked two to three-star hotels along with their top amenities for their category.
Food
You will get buffet breakfasts at your hotels during the tour. Meals on a half-board basis are available on request.
Getting There
This tour will take place in Italy, exploring the Sardinia Region such as Alghero, Barumini, Sant Antioco, Cagliari, Arbatax, Emerald Coast, and Castelsardo. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/italy-on-motorbike/8-day-self-guided-motorcycle-tour-of-sardinia-italy# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/italy-on-motorbike/8-day-self-guided-motorcycle-tour-of-sardinia-italy# "Zoom out") [+](https://www
