SARDINA & CORSICA

You'll be met at the airport in Olbia by the Captain of crewmember for a short ride to the yacht in Porto Cervo, the heart of Costa Smeralda. Relaz, unpack and settle in. Take an evening stroll through the fantastic twinkling streets of Porto Cervo... wonderful shops and the world's most beautiful yachts. A celebratory dinner on board or ashore at La Mola restaurant.

Depart Porto Cervo in the morning for a forty minute cruise to the crystalline waters of Cala di Volpe. Perfect for your first swim and testing out all the water toys! Lunch a the beautiful and very medieval feeling Cala di Volpe Hotel; it’s private dock ensures that the crew can deliver you virtually “to the door of this world renowned resort. An afternoon excursion to the Nuraghe and the "Tomb of the Giants", a fascinating Neolithic culture with burial tombs in the shape of ships; a real insight into the history of the island. Dinner onboard or an onshore dining experience at Gianni Pedrinelli's, which specializes in homemade pastas and fresh seafood. Anchor overnight at Cala di Volpe.

Depart in the morning for a leisurely one and a half hour breakfast cruise to Cala Brandinchi. This large attractive bay has beautiful coves; perfect for exploring by one of the yacht's tenders or jet skis. Lunch at anchor.

An afternoon cruises down the coast to Cala Gonone, which takes about two and half hours. Dinner aboard ARIA.

Cala Gonone offers several excellent day excursions... after any of these options; a relaxing evening aboard ARIA will be in order.

1. A morning trip to the Grotto del Bue Marino with light Cascading inside the caves. Lunch at the II Pescatore restaurant. An afternoon exploring the Crystal Cave.

2. A full day of strong hiking to Tiscali; a mountain with a nuraghic village hidden inside it's chasm. Circular dwellings are still visible among the ruins.

3. A full day trip to "Supramonte", a vast mountain range, with a visit to Su Gorroppu, the largest canyon in Europe. A rustic and beautiful spot that specializes in meats. Cheeses, breads, almond pastries and local wines.

Early morning departure for Porto Rotondo, just south of Porto Rotondo, just south of Port Cervo; a great anchorage for water sports yet close to the rather modern Marina. The Porto Rotondo quay offers an array of designer boutiques and cafés. Dinner ashore at Giovanninos Restaurant.

Early morning departure for Porto Rotondo, just south of Porto Rotondo, just south of Port Cervo; a great anchorage for water sports yet close to the rather modern Marina. The Porto Rotondo quay offers an array of designer boutiques and cafés. Dinner ashore at Giovanninos Restaurant.

Early departure for Porto Rafael, a one and a half hour cruises to this quiet anchorage. An afternoon cruise to Porto Cervo and a farewell dinner on board.

Breakfast on board and a chance to visit Porto Cervo by day... perhaps some shopping.