From Sant'Antioco: 8-day e-bike tour in southern Sardinia

• The route is 300 km long in total, with 6 main stages
• The programme may be subject to change due to adverse weather conditions, based on the guides' instructions and the availability of facilities
• Every morning, luggage will be delivered to the minivan driver who will accompany the group throughout the trip
• The experience is not suitable for children under 18 years of age

IMPORTANT NOTES

• The tour requires excellent physical fitness and health. Participants must be accustomed to cycling for several kilometres, spending the day in the saddle and riding on trails with elevation changes
• The pace of travel will be adapted to the general level of fitness of the group. Those who wish to interrupt the excursion and leave the group may do so at any time, organising their own return journey
• The times indicated and the stages along the route may be subject to change depending on the pace of the group or any logistical requirements

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFERS

• Rooms are allocated based on the number of participants: if you are travelling alone, you can request a single room
• You can request a transfer service to and from Cagliari airport and an additional night's accommodation in Sant'Antioco or Cagliari. Both services are to be agreed with the guides and paid for on site

MEALS

• Lunch is always a packed lunch and is not included in the tour price: each participant must organise their own daily meal. We recommend choosing light, easily digestible foods so that you can continue the tour in the afternoon without difficulty
• We recommend bringing at least 2 litres of water with you to stay properly hydrated
  during the stages
• Dinner is always excluded from the tour price and is always free: participants can eat in restaurants or other local establishments, according to their personal preferences

PROGRAMME

Day 1

• Arrival and check-in at the accommodation
• Meet with the guide and the rest of the group
• Overnight stay in a B&B in Sant'Antioco

Day 2  - Island of Sant'Antioco, approx. 50 km (600 m elevation gain)

• Breakfast at the accommodation
• 8:30 a.m.: meeting with the guide and delivery of e-bikes
• 9:00 a.m.: first day of cycling to discover the island of Sant'Antioco with several stops to admire the most picturesque spots and learn about the history of the island
• Relaxing stop at one of the beaches of Sant'Antioco, choosing between Maladroxia, Coaquaddus and Cala Sapone
• 5:00 pm: arrival in Calasetta and check-in at a B&B in Calasetta
• Dinner on your own and overnight stay at the accommodation

Day 3 - Island of San Pietro, approximately 50 km (900 m elevation gain)

• Breakfast at the accommodation
• 8:15 am: meet with the guide and hand over luggage
• 9:00 am: board the ferry to the island of Carloforte
• 9:30 am: arrival in Carloforte and start of the exploration. The excursion begins with a visit to the village and from there we cycle along country roads around the entire perimeter of the island
• Panoramic stop at the Capo Sandalo lighthouse, where it is possible to spot the Queen's falcon
• 5:30 pm: arrival and accommodation in a B&B in Carloforte
• Free dinner and overnight stay at the accommodation

Day 4 - from Portoscuso to Iglesias, approximately 40 km (elevation gain 1200 m)

• Breakfast at the accommodation
• 9:00 am: meet with the guide and hand over luggage
• 9:30 am: board the ferry to Portovesme
• 10:00 am: disembark and transfer to Portoscuso to begin a coastal tour and country roads, arriving in Iglesias
• Lunch stop at the Nebida viewpoint overlooking the sea stacks: you can choose to eat your packed lunch or visit a local bar and sample typical local foods, such as the seasoned bread known as Su Mustazzeddu
• 6:00 pm: arrival and check-in at a B&B in Iglesias
• Dinner on your own and overnight stay at the B&B

Day 5 - from Iglesias to Nuxis, approximately 60 km (elevation gain 1400 m)

• Breakfast at the accommodation
• 9:00 am: meet with the guide and hand over your luggage
• 9:15 am: the excursion departs from Iglesias and winds through the hills and woods of the hinterland to Nuxis. In this area, you can stop at the Grotta di San Giovanni, with its internal road, which is entirely accessible by bicycle
• 6:00 pm: arrival and check-in at a B&B in the Nuxis area
• Dinner on your own and overnight stay at the accommodation

Day 6 - Porto Pino, approx. 50 km (800 m elevation gain)

• Breakfast at the accommodation
• 9:00 am: meet with the guide and hand over luggage
• 9:15 am: the tour will follow the inland road connecting Nuxis to the coast, until reaching Porto Pino, a beach famous for its sand dunes
• Stop at Porto Pino beach: you can swim and relax before setting off again
• 5:00 pm: arrival in the village and check-in at a B&B in the area
• Dinner on your own and overnight stay at the accommodation

Day 7 - Porto Pino to Sant'Antioco, approx. 50 km (elevation gain 400 m)

• Breakfast at the accommodation
• 9:00 am: meet the guide and drop off luggage
• 9:15 am: departure for Sant'Antioco along coastal roads with a stop at the medieval village of Tratalìas
• 5:00 pm: arrival in Sant'Antioco and end of the tour with return of e-bikes
• 8:00 pm: optional dinner with fellow travellers and guides
• Overnight stay at a B&B in Sant'Antioco

Day 8

• Breakfast at the accommodation and check-out