Sardinia’s Mountains and Coast – Autumn in the Barbagia
The week in Sardinia combines a chef’s tour to discover the traditions of Sardinia, its delicious wines and dishes, together with a relaxing stay at Su Gologone – an enchanting hotel run by charismatic artist and host Giovanna Palimodde.
Barbagia is the name of a mountainous district that provided islanders with safe haven from marauding seafarers. This is the spiritual home of Sardinia, a land of shepherds, vines and olive groves, mysterious remnants of the Bronze Age fortresses and dramatic Karst scenery, dotted with yawning caves and canyons, just thirty minutes from the aquamarine beaches only 16 miles away.
This region of great natural beauty is one of the famed Blue Zones of Sardinia, where people live longer thanks to the healthy lifestyle, diet and clean air.
Highlights include cooking with the shepherds, lunch with cheese maker Giovanni Agostino Curreli, preparing pasta and the local Pane Carasau -the traditional flatbread – with local mammas, wine tasting and visiting the spectacular Gorrupu canyon – Europe’s largest – not to mention star gazing with our hostess. You can even enjoy a superb boat tour along the beautiful coastline.
Trip Details
Excursions and highlights in Sardinia as follows:
- Three cookery lessons in three enchanting locations
– Su Gologone at the foot of the Supramonte hills
– A village in the heart of central Sardinia
– A farmhouse in the hills near Oliena - Tour local winery to discover the excellent Nepente di Oliena wines
- Enjoy a great day on a farm to prepare Italy’s rarest pasta with one of the last women in the world who can still prepare Filindeu pasta
- See the dramatic Karst landscape on an excursion by 4×4
- Enjoy the stunning views from Mount Corrasi
- See the ancient Nuralgic settlements dating from 1500 BC
- Taste delicious fresh cheeses with Pecorino producer Giovanni Agostino Curreli
- An evening of music with the “Tenores” singers
- An evening of star gazing on the “Terrace of Dreams”
- Visit the village of Orgosolo celebrated for its murals painted
- Join shepherds in preparing a traditional Sardinian feast
Also includes:
- 7 nights’ accommodation in Sardinia at 4-star Su Gologone hotel
- 7 breakfasts, 7 tasting lunches with wine and water and 7 dinners with wine and water
- Group transfers
- Mineral water while touring
- All entrance fees tied to the itinerary
- Tastes of Italy host
Optional: Enjoy a boat trip along the aquamarine waters of the beautiful Sardinian coast.
Not included: International Air Travel, Insurance, Passport expenses