Eight-Day Sardinia Excursion – Corsica

Trip duration: 8 Days
Number of people: 50
July:26 August:02,09,16,23,30
Places to admire on the Eight-Day Sardinia Excursion - Corsica: Olbia - Orgozolo - Sassari - Alghero - Castelsardo - Santa Teresa - Bonifacio - Porto Vecchio - Bastia - forest of Corsica - Courtship - Aiakia - Load up - Costa Esmeralda - La Maddalena

Excursion schedule

1 DayATHENS – OLYMPIA – ORGOZOLO – SASSARI

Meeting at the airport for the Eight-Day Sardinia Excursion – Corsica and flight to Olbia , important port on the north-east coast of Sardinia. Departure for Orgozolo a picturesque, mountain village in the heart of Mbarbadzia region known internationally as the "city of frescoes" (murals). It is an important cultural and historical destination that keeps its traditions alive. Free time and departure for Sassari, the second largest city in Sardinia and one of the oldest on the island, being the most important cultural, financial and administrative center of the north. In its historic center we will walk through its narrow streets , the medieval buildings and the impressive Piazza Italia the central square of the city. The Cathedral of Agios Nikolaos that we will meet is an architectural jewel with a baroque facade that dominates the heart of the city. Transfer to our hotel . Overnight.

2 DaySASSARI – ALGERO – CASTELSARDO

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Alghero, one of the most charming cities in Sardinia, also known as "Little Barcelona" due to the Catalan influence on the architecture and dialect of its inhabitants. The old town is a maze of cobblestone streets, medieval walls and towers that offer a spectacular view of the sunset. Impressive is the sea cave of Poseidon accessible either by boat from the port or by descending the 654 his step. Departure for the medieval village of Castel Sardo, built on top of the rock overlooking the bay. We will visit the castle built during the Middle Ages by the Doria family dynasty. Seeing the village, we think we are in Monemvasia. Free time to walk through its alleys with small shops where we will have the opportunity to buy souvenirs. Just outside the city there is a natural trachyte formation that looks like an elephant. Return to Sassari. Overnight.

3 DayALGERO - SANTA TERESA DE GALLURA - BONIFACIO - PORTO VECCHIO - BASTIA

Breakfast and departure for Santa Teresa di Gallura, a popular seaside village with pastel colored houses, located at the northern end of the island. Boarding the ship and transfer to the port of Bonifacio, the strait that separates Corsica from Sardinia. Next on our route the famous tourist resort of Porto Vecchio, known for its enchanting white beaches, that will fascinate us. Our next stop is Bastia, financial and commercial capital of the northern part of the island due to its port. Transfer and check-in at our hotel. Overnight.

4 DayBASTIA (tour) – FOREST OF CORSICA – CORTE - AICAEUS

Breakfast at the hotel. Immediately after we will get to know the city of Bastia which was founded in 1372, while it took its name from the word Bastille(fortress/prison). It is a beautiful and picturesque town with its castle, while below it stretches the square of Agios Nikolaos, the most central point of the city and the third largest square in Europe, which has approx 300 meters long and 90 meters wide. In its center is dominated by the statue of Napoleon I, dressed as a Roman emperor, work of the Italian sculptor Bartolini, who posted the 1853 as a tribute to Napoleon. Departure for Corte, inland of the island and its old capital, located at altitude 1100 meters crossing enchanting landscapes of the Corsican Forest. Upon arrival at Korte we will see Gaffori square, where the majestic monument of General Jean-Pierre Ghafori dominates, but also the Church of the Evangelism. Our tour will continue at the monument of the city of Corte, the Acropolis. Today it houses the museum of Corsica. Departure for Napoleon's birthplace, Aiakia. Transfer to the hotel. Tidying up the rooms. Overnight.

5 DayAICAEUS - CHARGING

Breakfast at the hotel. Our tour will start from the historic city center and from Charles de Gaulle Square where the Napoleon monument is located. Then we will cross the famous Premier Council Avenue and end up at General Fos Square where the City Hall is located, the Cathedral and the Fes Palace which houses the municipal Library and the National Museum. Early afternoon departure for Kargeze village, which was granted to the Greeks the 1774 and where we will have the opportunity to visit the Byzantine Orthodox church that built the 1882 the descendants of the Maniates (today they live in Kargeze approx 2000), to worship the images, such as that of the Virgin Mary with Jesus in her arms that were brought from Greece, but also to admire its characteristic orthodox icon. Then we will wander through the streets that smell of Greece as one walks down Hellados Street, on Manis Street and Oitylou Street. Free time in the village square. Overnight.

6 DayAICAEUS - BONIFACIO - SANTA TERESA DE GALLURA - OLYMPIA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Bonifacio an impressive castle town at the southernmost tip of Corsica, built on sheer white limestone cliffs rising above the Mediterranean. The Upper Town is a fortified medieval town with narrow streets and historic buildings. The Staircase of the King of Aragon a steep staircase 187 of steps carved directly into the rock, leads from the top of the city to the surface of the sea. In the harbor is a cosmopolitan marina full of restaurants and cafes, from where boats depart for sea excursions to the surrounding caves. Free time and boarding the ship that will take us back to the island of Sardinia. Arrival in Santa Teresa and departure to Olbia . Arrival at the hotel. Tidying up the rooms. Overnight.

7 DayOLYMPIA - COSTA EMERALD - LA MANDALENA

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Costa Esmeralda (emerald coast) with its wonderful beaches and turquoise waters, the granite rocks, the ultra-luxurious residences and the big hotels. Transfer to Palau to take the boat to La Maddalena Island. With clear blue waters and golden sands, the island unknown to many is located northeast of Sardinia and is the second largest island of the La Maddalena archipelago. Caprera with area 15,7 sq.km is uninhabited, it is not far from the small island of Madalena and is connected to it by a bridge. The island was a gift from King Victor Emmanuel to the Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi and there is also the tomb with his bust. It has been designated as a nature reserve due to the variety of rare species it hosts. Caprera is known for the pink granite that lends beauty to its shores. Return to our hotel in Olbia. Overnight.

8 DayOLYMPIA – ATHENS

Breakfast at the hotel until the time we will be transferred to Olbia airport for our return flight to Athens.

Price list

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Reservation Policy

Departures: 26 July & 02,09,16,23,30/08 Accommodation in selected hotels

Rooms	Prices Early Booking	Prices after the rooms are sold out Early Booking
Double room	1145,00€	1195,00€
Three bed room	1145,00€	1195,00€
Single room	1595,00€	1595,00€
Airport taxes & hotels	245,00€	245,00€

Economy class plane tickets Athens - Olbia – Athens with Aegean Airlines.
Accommodation in the selected hotels (Martini in Olbia 4*, Old Post 3* sup. in
Bastia, Hotel Holiday inn express 3* in Aiakia ).
Breakfast buffet daily.
Ferry tickets to/from Palau to Madalena Island.
Return ferry tickets from Santa Teresa Sardinia to Bonifacio Corsica.
Transportation, tours by luxury air-conditioned bus.
Excursions, tours, tours, as mentioned in the detailed program of the excursion.
Experienced leader – our office attendant.
Civil/Professional Liability Insurance.
One piece of hand luggage up to 8 kilograms.
A suitcase up to 23 kilograms.
VAT.

Airport taxes & fuel surcharge (245 € per person).
Municipal hotel taxes (20€)
Check point 30 € per person.
That is expressly stated as optional or recommended.
Entrances to museums, Archaeological Sites, city coasters to climb the citadels
(Bonifacio & Cut AROUND: – 6€ and €8 respectively) spectacles and generally where required.

TReservations phones: 210 3312333 – 210 6001810 ( daily 10:00-17:00 )
For seat reservations you can also stop by our office:
University 67 Mezzanine, Concord

THE DEPOSIT NUMBERS:

Piraeus Iban:GR6201721180005118108455062
Eurobank Ivan: GR3202603820000580200604484
Iban National Bank:GR7501100870000008700484028
Alpha Bank Iban:GR7901409850985002002007339
Beneficiary: ATHANASIADIS I. – ANGELEAN NEK. EU
If you wish to make a payment from another bank, your charge is +4€

As Reason in the deposit, your last name and the destination are noted: (Athanasiadis Ioannis Syros)
Your deposit to secure your seats is 40% of the total value of the package you choose.
You pay for the excursion 15 days before her departure.
When you complete your deposit if possible the receipt is sent to us at
e-mail: [email protected]

In case of seat cancellation, your deposit is fully refunded until 20 days before the departure of the trip.
After this period, your money will not be refunded or transferred to another excursion.

✨ Travel Highlights – Sardinia & Corsica ✨

🔹 Flight Details

AEGEAN AIRLINES FLIGHT TIMES

ATHENS - OLYMPIA 12.50 – 14.05

OLYMPIA - ATHENS 14.55 – 18.00

SARDINIA

Olbia – A lively seaside town with a major port, full of shopping streets, beautiful squares and historic churches that reveal the character of Sardinia.
Orgozolo (Barbadian) – Ένα ιδιαίτερο ορεινό χωριό, γνωστό για τις περίφημες τοιχογραφίες murals, που αποτελούν σύμβολο της τοπικής κουλτούρας και της ιστορίας της ενδοχώρας.
Sassari – Η δεύτερη μεγαλύτερη πόλη του νησιού, εντυπωσιάζει με την επιβλητική Piazza d’Italia, τον Καθεδρικό Ναό του Αγίου Νικολάου και τα σημαντικά πολιτιστικά μνημεία της.
Αλγκέρο – Η αποκαλούμενη «Μικρή Βαρκελώνη» της Σαρδηνίας, with medieval walls, picturesque alleys and a strong Catalan influence in the architecture and atmosphere.
Castelsardo – An enchanting medieval village with an imposing castle and a panoramic view of the sea, ideal for enjoying unique sunsets.
Santa Teresa di Gallura – Το βόρειο άκρο της Σαρδηνίας, μια όμορφη παραθαλάσσια κωμόπολη που αποτελεί το φυσικό πέρασμα προς την Κορσική.
Costa Esmeralda – Η διάσημη «σμαραγδένια ακτή», known for its crystal clear turquoise waters, the impressive beaches and the cosmopolitan atmosphere.
La Maddalena – An impressive island of the homonymous archipelago, with exotic beaches, μοναδική φυσική ομορφιά και πλούσια θαλάσσια ζωή.

🔹 ΚΟΡΣΙΚΗ

Bonifacio – Μια εντυπωσιακή καστροπολιτεία χτισμένη πάνω σε λευκούς ασβεστολιθικούς βράχους, known for the famous Staircase of the King of Aragon and the breathtaking view.
Porto Vecchio – Cosmopolitan seaside resort with famous white sand beaches and turquoise waters reminiscent of an exotic destination.
Bastia – Historic city with a lively atmosphere, the impressive Saint Nicolas square and the picturesque old castle.
Corsican Forest & Courtship – Landscapes of wild natural beauty in the mountainous interior of Corsica, με το Κορτέ να ξεχωρίζει ως παλιά πρωτεύουσα του νησιού και να δεσπόζει με την επιβλητική ακρόπολή του.
Aiakia – Η γενέτειρα του Ναπολέοντα Βοναπάρτη, μια πόλη με μεγάλες πλατείες, ιστορικά κτίρια και έντονη αυτοκρατορική αύρα.
Load up – Ένα μοναδικό χωριό με ελληνικές ρίζες και έντονα μανιάτικα στοιχεία, where the orthodox church dominates and the special tradition is kept alive.

✨ A unique journey that combines Sardinia and Corsica, δύο νησιά με διαφορετική ιστορία και πολιτισμό, προσφέροντας αμέτρητες εικόνες της Μεσογείου και εμπειρίες που μένουν αξέχαστες.

Notes - Useful information

Ζήστε ένα ολοκληρωμένο 8ήμερο ταξίδι σε Σαρδηνία & Corsica, με επιλεγμένες διαμονές και εμπεριστατωμένες περιηγήσεις, ακριβώς όπως στο αναλυτικό πρόγραμμα.
Επίσκεψη στη γραφική Bastia, με την επιβλητική πλατεία Saint Nicolas και το ιστορικό της κάστρο. Διαμονή στο Hotel Posta Vecchia 3* sup., σε προνομιακή τοποθεσία.
Περιήγηση στον Κορσικανικό Δρυμό & στο Κορτέ, την παλιά πρωτεύουσα της Κορσικής, με επίσκεψη στην Ακρόπολη και στην πλατεία Γκαφορί.
Ξενάγηση στο ιστορικό Aiakia, γενέτειρα του Ναπολέοντα, με την πλατεία Σαρλ ντε Γκωλ, τον Καθεδρικό και τα επιβλητικά κτίρια της πόλης. Διαμονή στο Hotel Holiday Inn Express 3*.
Επίσκεψη στο εντυπωσιακό Bonifacio, χτισμένο σε λευκούς ασβεστολιθικούς βράχους, με τη διάσημη Σκάλα του Βασιλιά της Αραγονίας.
Διαμονή και γνωριμία με την Olbia στο ξενοδοχείο Martini 4*, ιδανική βάση για τις εξορμήσεις μας.
Περιήγηση στο αριστοκρατικό Sassari με την Piazza d’Italia και τον Καθεδρικό Αγίου Νικολάου.
Επίσκεψη στο ρομαντικό Αλγκέρο με τα μεσαιωνικά τείχη και την καταλανική αύρα.
Ανάβαση στο μεσαιωνικό Castelsardo με το κάστρο των Ντόρια και πανοραμική θέα.
Ξενάγηση στη σμαραγδένια Costa Esmeralda και εκδρομή στο νησί La Maddalena (περιλαμβάνεται το πλοίο), με κρυστάλλινα νερά και μοναδικά τοπία.
Ένα ταξίδι γεμάτο ιστορία, φύση και κοσμοπολίτικη αύρα

Variation in flow – sequence of program visits, may be done, without skipping a single visit.

The "EarlyBooking" price applies to the first ones 10 participations, advance payment of €450/person refundable up to 45 days before, payment on 21 days before non-refundable.
The "Normal" price applies with an advance payment of €450/person refundable up to 45 days before, payment on 21 days before non-refundable.

The child price applies strictly to children up to 12 years old with 2 adults.

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Excursion schedule

1 DayATHENS – OLYMPIA – ORGOZOLO – SASSARI

2 DaySASSARI – ALGERO – CASTELSARDO

3 DayALGERO - SANTA TERESA DE GALLURA - BONIFACIO - PORTO VECCHIO - BASTIA

4 DayBASTIA (tour) – FOREST OF CORSICA – CORTE - AICAEUS

5 DayAICAEUS - CHARGING

6 DayAICAEUS - BONIFACIO - SANTA TERESA DE GALLURA - OLYMPIA

7 DayOLYMPIA - COSTA EMERALD - LA MANDALENA

8 DayOLYMPIA – ATHENS

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🔹 Flight Details

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Excursion schedule

1 DayATHENS – OLYMPIA – ORGOZOLO – SASSARI

2 DaySASSARI – ALGERO – CASTELSARDO

3 DayALGERO - SANTA TERESA DE GALLURA - BONIFACIO - PORTO VECCHIO - BASTIA

4 DayBASTIA (tour) – FOREST OF CORSICA – CORTE - AICAEUS

5 DayAICAEUS - CHARGING

6 DayAICAEUS - BONIFACIO - SANTA TERESA DE GALLURA - OLYMPIA

7 DayOLYMPIA - COSTA EMERALD - LA MANDALENA

8 DayOLYMPIA – ATHENS

✨ Travel Highlights – Sardinia & Corsica ✨

🔹 Flight Details

SARDINIA

🔹 ΚΟΡΣΙΚΗ

Notes - Useful information

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