Sardinia

October 21–28, 2024

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Sardinia has all the requisites of paradise: ancient mysteries, a spectacular coastline, rugged mountains, sparkling beaches with pristine water, birds and animals, fragrant herbs, full-bodied red wines and refreshing light whites, suckling pig, superb seafood, bitter honey, crisp bread known as “music paper,” a grappa known as “iron wire,” tuna, bottarga, and, in general, a cuisine unto itself. It also has courteous, hospitable inhabitants and plenty of folklore. A true Mediterranean crossroads, Sardinia lies in the geographic center of the Mediterranean, less than an hour’s flight from Rome.

We’ll visit the Roman colonial cities, but also see remains left by the Phoenicians, who set up trading centers on the coast. Meanwhile, in the interior, the ancient indigenous people continued to build the curious conical stone towers, and clusters of multiple towers, known as nuraghi, which survive in the thousands. (Those at Su Nuraxi, on our itinerary, have the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.)

October in Sardinia may just be the best time to go. The summer crowds have left, but the weather will still be pleasantly warm. Our tour will begin in Cagliari, the capital, on the south coast, and end in Alghero, on the northwestern coast (both cities have airports), with some forays into the interior. In October, there’s still a chance of a swim off a golden beach in the south or the rockier coast of the north. We’ll dine in rustic agriturismi and trattorias as well as fine restaurants.