Bicycle Tours in Italy: Sardinia - Alghero to Cagliari Tour Itinerary

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Day 1: Tour begins in Alghero, Italy

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Highlights: Seaside Alghero, Catalan & Gothic architecture
Arrive today at our hotel in Alghero on the northwest coast. You can get to Alghero by international air connections or by boat from Genoa to Porto Torres. We\'ll fit bicycles late morning and have a special welcome dinner tonight.

Day 2: Bicycle Alghero to Capo Caccia

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Highlights: Scenic coastal riding, beachfront hotel
Today we cycle north to Capo Caccia, one of the most magnificent limestone headlands in Sardinia. Stop for a picnic on the beach, or head to the hotel for a swim at the pool or the beach. We\'ll suggest some of our favorite spots for dinner on your own this evening. Distance: 55 km (34 miles).

Day 3: Bicycle Alghero to Bosa

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Highlights: Scenic coastal riding, beachfront hotel
We\'ll follow the coast south to Bosa this morning. Explore this fascinating town and take in lunch before riding the last five kilometers to our hotel on the beach. You\'ll have time for an extra ride this afternoon or you can choose to relax on the beach. Dinner together this evening. Distance: 40 km (25 miles).

Day 4: Bicycle to Farmer\'s Cooperative

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Highlights: Two-night stay at local agriturismo
We go inland today where you can see a bit of the real Sardinia. (Since Roman times, the Sardinians have never really lived by the sea.) We\'ll pass through the villages of Flussio and Tinnura on our way to Cuglieri. From there it\'s a downhill ride to the farm villages where we\'ll stay two nights. The local Farmers\' Cooperative has coordinated a successful agriturismo trade, where tourists like us can enjoy local hospitality, including lodging and dining with farm families. Distance: 65 km (40 miles).

Day 5: Rest day at agriturismo

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Highlights: Optional ride to the Roman ruins of Tharros
Today is a day off the bikes for those who want a rest. Others may choose an optional ride to the Roman ruins of Tharros on the coast, where you can enjoy a relaxing swim at the beach before returning to the village for dinner together. Distance: your choice 0-50 km (0-31 miles).

Day 6: Bicycle to Sorgono

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Highlights: Woolen rugs of Samugheo, ice cream in Sorgono
You\'ll follow the Tirso River to Fordongianus this morning, then we\'ll climb to Allai and on to Samugheo, known for its white, woolen rugs. From there, we continue on to our hotel in Sorgono, where we\'ve discovered world-class ice cream! Dinner together. Distance: 85 km (53 miles).

Day 7: Bicycle Sorgono to Su Gologone

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Highlights: Coastal mountains of Sardinia, resort hotel with pool
We wind our way around the mountains of Gennargentu today - from Sorgono to Mamoiada, Orgosolo, and Oliena - before reaching our hotel in Su Gologone. Enjoy a dip in the hotel pool after a long day. Dinner together. Distance: 92 km (57 miles).

Day 8: Hike to Nuragic Village

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Highlights: Visit to prehistoric Nuragic village, shepherds' barbecue
Leave your cycling shoes behind today as we enjoy a hike to some of the ruins and rock dwellings of the ancient Nuragic civilization that once inhabited this area. After our hike, we'll share a barbecue in the mountains with local shepherds. Dinner together this evening.

Day 9: Rest day

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Highlights: Optional bike ride to Nuoro
This is a rest day at Su Gologone. Relax, take a walk, or ride to Nuoro for the day to see the rugs and handicrafts. Lunch is on your own, but we\'ll gather to tell stories of our day\'s adventures at dinner together this evening. Distance: 45 km (28 miles) for those who ride to Nuoro.

Day 10: Bicycle Su Gologne to Santa Maria

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Highlights: Spectacular limestone mountains, rugs and olive oil of Dorgali
Hold on to your helmets! We go from 100 meters to 1,000 meters and then back down to sea level as we cycle through some of the most spectacular limestone mountains in the Mediterranean basin. You'll want to stop in Dorgali to see the rugs and taste the olive oil before continuing on to our hotel in Santa Maria Navarrese. Dinner together. Distance: 78 km (48 miles).

Day 11: Bicycle Santa Maria to Muravera

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Highlights: Visit to cheese factory, beachfront hotel
Today's an easier ride, with gently rolling terrain through Bari Sardo, Ierzu, and Villaputzu. We'll stop to visit a cheese factory near Bari Sardo before continuing on to Tertenia and Muravera. Our hotel is on the beach beyond Muravera. Dinner together. Distance: 93 km (58 miles).

Day 12: Bicycle Muravera to Cagliari

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Highlights: Medieval Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia
We cycle the southeast coast to Maracalagonis today. From there, we'll shuttle on to the Sardinian capital of Cagliari. You'll have time for a walk in the medieval square this afternoon before we head off for a great final dinner. Distance: 58 km (36 miles).

Day 13: Tour ends in Cagliari, Italy

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Highlights:
After breakfast, we\'ll say goodbye. But if time allows, you should stay a few extra days in this Mediterranean paradise.