Corsica and Sardinia Island 8 Day Luxury Tour Package

Your tour starts in the town of Bastia, on Corsica Island. Firstly, we are taken by car to the old town. Tall and faded buildings surround a marina in what is Corsica’s principal port town. There we are provided with a guided walking tour. The highlights are the vibrant Old Port (a.k.a. Vieux Port) with its colorful buildings, a historic area called ‘Citadel’ (a.k.a. Terra Nova) offering ramparts and narrow alleys, the grand Palace of Governors (you are to visit inside), the expansive Place Saint-Nicolas square and beautiful green spaces like the Romieu Garden. After your tour in Bastia, we are taken by car to the charming resort village of Calvi. Here we are provided with a guided walking tour. It boasts a magnificent medieval citadel, a long sandy beach and a lively marina. Enjoy wandering through flower-lined streets, discovering old buildings and a mix of traditional and modern shops. After your tour in Calvi, we are taken by car to your hotel, located in the village of Porto.

We are not relocating by car to the coastal town of Ajaccio just yet. This morning starts with a boat excursion departing from the marina in the village of Porto. There we enjoy an exotic boat tour around the Scandola Nature Reserve. Scandola’s jagged and sheer cliffs contain many grottos and are flanked by numerous stacks, islets and coves. The coastline is also noted for its red cliffs, sand beaches and headlands. This reserve has been recognized by the United Nations as a Natural World Heritage Site and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1983.

Upon your return to the marina, we are taken by car from Porto to the village of Piana. The drive between these two destinations is one of the most scenic in all of Europe. Many stops are made so we can take photos. We are then taken to your hotel for the night, in Ajaccio. After checking in, we are taken by car to Parata Tower (a.k.a. Torra di Parata). It offers panoramic views of the dramatic coastline and the iconic Sanguinaires Islands. After enjoying the scenery, we are taken back to your hotel.

We are not relocating by car to the village of Bonifacio just yet. Your morning starts with exploring Ajaccio on foot. The birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte and the capital of Corsica Island, this town is best enjoyed for its sweeping bay, historic and mellow-toned buildings and cafes packed in and around the marina. After touring Ajaccio, we are taken by car to Sartene. Seeing this mountain village from a short distance is spectacular. Next, we are taken by car to a beautiful lookout point called Casa di Roccapina. We are then taken by car to your hotel in Bonifacio. In the early evening, we go on a sunset boat cruise. Food and wine are included on this tour. Upon your return, we are provided with a guided walking tour around the marina. We are then taken back to your hotel.

Before making a daytrip by car, we explore the hilltop village of Bonifacio. The old town sits on the site of a citadel, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The fortifications extend for some distance along the chalk-white limestone clifftops, which are at about 70 meters (230 feet) elevation. The cliffs have been undercut by the ocean so that the buildings, which have been placed on the very lip of the precipice, appear to overhang it. The appearance from the sea is of a white city gleaming in the sun and suspended over the rough waters below.

After exploring the old town, we are taken by car to the small town of Porto-Vecchio. It boasts a picturesque old town filled with bars, restaurants, designer boutiques, hotels and a beautiful marina, attracting international yachts. Next, we are taken by car to Palombaggia. This is one of Corsica’s arguably two best beaches. The other is only a short drive away, called Santa Giulia. We enjoy swimming at both beaches. We are then taken by car back to your hotel.

Today we relocate from Corsica Island to Sardinia Island. Specifically, we take the ferry to the village of Santa Teresa Gallura, on Sardinia Island in Italy. Upon arrival, we are taken by car to Porto Pollo Beach. There we go swimming. Next, we are taken by car to the village of Palau. From there, we take a ferry ride to the island of La Maddalena. Upon arrival, we are taken by car to Bassa Trinita Beach. There we have time to enjoy the warm and clear water. We are then taken by car to Spalmatore Beach followed by Cala Portese Bay. Both destinations are great for swimming. We are then taken back to the dock in La Maddalena so we can take the ferry ride back to Palau. Once in Palau, we are taken by car to the fashionable resort village of Porto Cervo. We check out the shops and restaurants located in the so-called ‘old port’. It isn’t historic but is enjoyable nonetheless. After exploring the village, we are taken to your hotel.

We are making an excursion today. Firstly, we are taken by car to a marina located in the seaside town of Cala Gonone. There we take a boat excursion along the Gulf of Orosei. This gulf is known for its dramatic limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, secluded white-sand beaches and sea caves. Lunch is included on today’s tour. Upon your return, we are taken by car to the beautiful beaches of La Cinta and Lu Impostu before returning to your hotel.

h, Romazzino Beach, Portu Li Coggi Beach (a.k.a. Principe Beach), Capriccioli Beach and Rena Bianca Beach. There is much flexibility in terms of how much time we wish to spend at each of these beaches. After enjoying them, we are taken back to our hotel.

Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport near to Porto Cervo.