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In
the footsteps of M.Leopold Wagner
a
group and self guided cycle tour in Sardinia
Languages
and Words: each language is a code... each culture has its own language.
This
is an itinerating tour to discover Sardinian culture and nature through
breathtaking sceneries in the footsteps of an ancient wanderer: Max
Leopold Wagner, one of the most relevant romanists of the 19th century
and, most of all, the most important language scientist specialized in
the Sardinian idiom. It was November 1904 when the young Bavarian
scientist came to Sardinia, aiming to deepen his knowledge of the
language and culture of this enchanting is land and to complete writing
his final thesis. Wagner wandered around the whole Island, mostly by
bike. This beautiful tour will follow his footsteps along the places he
visited. It will be an unforgettable week, pedalling along quiet
roads, immersed in a unique and wild nature, in touch with the
history and culture of Sardinia.
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Programma
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Day
1
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Welcome
to Sardinia
Individual
arrival at the airport of Cagliari. Who booked for a transfer
will meet at the
airport the local agent, who will bring you to Villasimius.
Welcome,
dinner and overnight stay
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Day
2
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Villasimius
– Quirra - Muravera
(about 66 km)
After
breakfast there will be time enough to visit Villasimius and
Capo Carbonara. Then in the saddle cycling to Muravera, famous
because of its beautiful beaches, many birds like the flamingos
and the cultivation of citrus. Before reaching Muravera we will
pass the village of Quirra
with its remains of a castle. In the centre of Muravera we can
admire the church, dedicated to Saint Nicolas of Bari (1500) and
the 19th century townhall.
Overnight
stay and dinner in Muravera
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Day
3
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Muravera
– Ballao – Escalaplano – Orroli (about
55 km)
We'll
pass through the typical small towns of Ballao and Escalaplano,
then we'll cycle to the tiny village of Orroli to visit the
nuragic complex called 'Nuraghe Arrubiu' (a UNESCO sites) and
the Omu Axiu museum. The Nuraghe Arrubiu is a monument with a
complex plan of the type known as pentalobate. This means that
five towers were built around the central tower. They are joined
to each other by straight lengths of imposing curtain wall that
enclose an irregular five-sided courtyard in the centre of the
monument.
Dinner
and accommodation in Orroli
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Day
4
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Orroli-Nurrio-Gerrei-Barumini-Las
Plassas-Villanovaforru-Collinas-Sardara (about
55 km)
Today
will be a day full of fascinating impressions, history and
enchanting views. We leave Orroli and cycle towards Sardara,
passing through Nurri, San Niccolo' Gerrei, Barumini and
Collinas. We will make a stop to visit the nuragic site of
Barumini and to the ancient thermal centre of Sardara.
Dinner
and accommodation in Sardara.
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Day
5
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Sardara
- Buggerru (Nebida) (about
78 km)
We'll
move on to one of the most suggestive parts of the Sardinian
coast. Buggerru, Masua and Nebida represent a unique natural
scenery of the south western Sardinia. The highlights of this
stage are Porto Flavia and Pan di Zucchero. Buggerru
is very beloved by turist because of its beautiful, wide beaches,
restaurants and terraces.
Dinner
and accommodation.
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Day
6
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Buggerru-Gonnessa-Portoscuso-Carloforte
(about
21 km)
After
the long ride of yesterday, today you will make only a short
cycle tour, which will end in Carloforte. You will pass Gonnesa and
Portoscuso and then will embark on the ferry to Carloforte, on
the Island of San Pietro. The island is of volcanic origin. The
18 km of its coasts are mostly rocky; the western and
northern part includes some natural grottoes and harbours with a
few small beaches. The eastern coast, on which the port of
Carloforte lies, is instead low and sandy. In Carloforte we'll
visit the town centre and the historic Tonnara - the ancient
building where the fished tunas were processed for
commercialization. Worthwhile is the visit to the rock formation
'Le Colonne', a national monument.
Dinner
and accommodation in Carloforte
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Day
7
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Carloforte
– Chia (84
km)
After
breakfast you will embark for Calasetta. A short cycle
tour will show you the Island of Sant'Antioco. Then we'll keep
going on to reach Teulada, and finally Nora. Here we'll visit
the old phoenician and roman city of Nora. Very interesting are
the Antas Temple; Porto Teulada; the sandy dunes of Chia.
Dinner
and accommodation in Chia.
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Day
8
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Departure
After
breakfast this tour is finished, who booked for a transfer will
be brought to the airport of Cagliari |
The
group tour
includes:
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7 nights with breakfast in holiday farms, *** or **** hotels.
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7
dinners (excluded the drinks)
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the
guide accompanying you by bike (italian, english, french, german
speaking)
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tour
information
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support
van during the tour
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mechanical
assistance for basic emergencies
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luggage
transportation
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insurance
The
group tour
doesn’t include:
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The
trip to and from Sardinia
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The
transfer airport – hotel - airport
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Bike
rental
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Lunch
and drinks
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Tips
and extra’s of personal character
The
individual
tour includes:
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7 overnight stays with breakfast in *** and **** star hotels.
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7
dinners (esclusive drinks)
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road
book (English, German, Italian or French)
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tour
information
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route
briefing
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back
up service
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insurance
The
individual
tour doesn’t include:
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The
trip to and from Sardinia
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The
transfer airport – hotel - airport
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Bike
rental
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Lunch
and drinks
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Luggage
transportation
(on request possible)
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Tips
and extra’s of personal character
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Period
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Group
tour
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07/04;
21/04; 20/05; 22/09; 13/10; 10/11 (or on request with a min. of 8 persones) |
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Self
guided |
Su
richiesta tutti i periodi dell’anno con preavviso
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Level
3
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Hilly
and sometime mountainous terrain with average daily distances of
50 – 85 km, for bikers with some cycling experience or a
moderate degree of fitness. Mostly quiet asphalted and now and
then dirt roads.
Not suitable for children under 12 jaar. Total kilometers:415
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Partecipants
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Group
tour starts with min 8 persons
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Self
guided with min 2 persons (travelling alone on request) |
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Prices
2012
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group
tour |
Per
person in a double room € 1.096,00 |
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self
guided |
Per
person in a double room € 737,00 |
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Lugage
transportation self guided tour € 210,00 p.p. (2 pax);
€ 145,00 p.p. (3 pax); € 110,00 p.p. (4 pax); € 90,00 p.p.
(5 pax) |
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Rentals |
Bike €
108,00; helmet € 12,00; pedals € 12,00; gps with
tracks € 12,00
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