Sardinia & Corsica

Lapped by the blue waters of the Mediterranean and blessed with the same balmy climate, the islands of Sardinia and Corsica are separated by a narrow strait. Both share many characteristics such as untamed natural beauty, wonderful cuisine, and a rich history, however their personalities couldn’t be more different. One is Italian while the other is distinctly French in flavour. One more wild and rugged, the other more sophisticated.

Navigate rocky trails that thread Sardinia’s wild eastern shores by 4WD and on foot to reach the stunning white sands and crystal-clear waters that define the fabulous Gulf of Orosei. Board a private RIB and ply this gorgeous coastline, stopping in secluded coves and to admire dramatic limestone grottoes.

Built sometime in the late 2nd millennium BC, nuraghe are a unique type of circular defensive stone structure found only on Sardinia. Be awed by the inventiveness of early man at the ruins of ‘Su Nuraxi’ di Barumini, home to the most complete example of this form of prehistoric architecture.

Inspect an ancient, beautifully preserved Giants’ grave at Coddu Vecchiu, a stone burial chamber so-called for its enormous size, built during the Bronze Age. Costa Smeralda also offers ritzy resorts and miles of picture-perfect beaches lapped by the Mediterranean Sea.

Travel from the magnificent citadel at Calvi all the way to the crumbling stone tower at L’Île-Rousse. The scenic coastal track takes you past a string of pristine beaches, whilst an inland trail leads you through several charming medieval villages and hilltop settlements.

11 days from $20,735 pp Arrive Cagliari, Sardinia (2N) – Oliena (2N) – Costa Smeralda (3N) – Ajaccio, Corsica (1N) – Depart Calvi (2N) On this all-encompassing exploration of these twin Mediterranean islands, you’ll experience an incredible immersion in history, from the Bronze Age to the Napoleonic era and beyond. Discover enigmatic ruins, climb battle-scarred defensive towers and visit the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. You’ll also discover a landscape of wild beauty, wonderful cuisine inspired by nature, as well as the warmest of welcomes from the locals.

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