Rome & Sardinia, Italy

Roam the streets of the ancient city then explore stunning beaches in Northern Sardinia

7 nights, September 2017

Trevi Fountain, Rome

Day 1

• Arrive into Rome International Airport

• Taxi from Rome Airport > Trastevere, Rome

• Check in to Airbnb

• Light lunch at Samovar Cafe Bistrot, a small cafe in the shadow of Palazzo di San Callisto

• Wonder through Trastevere, up to Janiculum Park

• Dinner at Pastificio San Lorenz, a modern Italian restaurant in an old pasta factory

Day 2

Central tourist attractions

• Galleria Borghese. Need to book in advance

• Sightseeing stroll starting from Galleria Borghese. Map

  • Spanish Steps

  • Trevi Fountain

  • Pantheon

  • Plaza Navona with Bernini’s 4 River Fountains

• Lunch at Cul de Sac, a classic cosy Italian wine bar

• Rooftop coffee at Bramante Terrace, Raphael Hotel

• Dinner at Pianostrada, a stylish spot serving homemade dishes

Ceiling of St Peter’s Basilica

Day 3

• Vatican area and San Clemente (Colosseum) area

• Check-out of Airbnb 

• Taxi from Trastevere > Vatican City

• Tour of Vatican City and Sistine Chapel, important to book in advance 

• Walk to St Peter’s Basilica and the Pieta, worth the queue to get in

• Taxi from Vatican City > Colosseum

• Visit Basilica San Clemente

• Train from Roma-Trastevere station > Civitavecchia Port

• Dinner at Alta Marea, seafood restaurant on the waters edge

• Overnight Ferry from Civitavecchia Port > Olbia Port, Sardinia with Grimaldi Lines

Day 4

• Arrive in Sardinia

• Taxi from Olbia Port > Olbia Airport

• Rent a car from Budget at Olbia Airport

• Drive from Olbia Airport > Porto Cervo 

• Check-in to Airbnb in Porto Cervo

• Drive to Surrau vinyard for wine tasting

• Lunch at Punta Baja, a stunning location with great local food

• Beach: Spiaggia Tre Monti

Gorgeous and secluded white sand beaches

Day 5

• Beach: Spiaggia del Grande Pevero

• Dinner at Agriturismo La Kustera, a farmhouse serving fantastic authentic Sardinian food

Day 6

• Day trip to Maddalena & Caprera 

• Drive from Porto Chervo > Palau Port

• Car Ferry from Palau Port > La Maddalena  

• Drive from La Maddalena > Beach: Spiaggia I due Mari

• Lunch at the beach cafe, a snack bar serving paninis and pasta dishes

• Drive from Beach > La Maddalena

• Ferry from La Maddalena > Palau Port

• Drive from Palau Port > Porto Chervo

Sundowners in Phi Beach

Day 7

• Beach: Spiaggia del Principe

• Sunset drinks at Phi Beach, one of the best places in Northern Sardinia for sundowners

• Dinner at Spinakker, serves great pasta and seafood

Day 8

• Check out of Airbnb

• Drive from Porto Chervo > Beach: Lu Impostu

• Lunch at Restaurante Lu Impostu, Sardinian cuisine with a stunning view

• Drive from Beach > Olbia Airport

• Flight back Home

Restaurante Lu Impostu