Tour Highlights
- Ride an incredibly scenic road along the Goroppu Gorge and push yourself to conquer the Genna Silana Pass
- Taste Sardinia’s culinary heritage in foods like pane carasau, flatbread baked fresh in a wood-fired oven
- Get to know the island’s acclaimed red wine, Cannonau, during a tasting lunch with a local producer
- Discover Sardinia’s distinct regions, whether stargazing at a luxury hotel nestled against the island’s highest peak or exploring beachy Costa Smeralda by bike and boat
Eat
Fresh seafood, porceddu (whole-roasted pork), a comforting cheese-and-bread dish called Zuppa Gallurese, culurgiones (mint and potato ravioli), lamb with artichokes, and seada, a sheep’s cheese-pastry covered in honey
Drink
Intense, full-bodied Cannonau for red wine lovers and a variety of whites—from crisp Vermentinos produced in Gallura to the rich Malvasias of Bosa and lighter Vernaccias
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Itinerary
Print Itinerary- Day 1
Welcome to Sardinia
Your guides will meet you at the Olbia airport for a short transfer to our first hotel where we’ll get fitted to our bikes before our first ride. Warm up with a climb through the rugged granite landscape to the hilltop village of San Pantaleo. Pedal further inland to explore some prehistoric stone edifices called nuraghe before reaching our friend Max’s hidden winery. Here, we’ll have our first taste of Sardinia’s flagship varietals, Vermentino and Cannonau, paired with local cheeses and a home-cooked lunch. After lunch, opt to transfer back to the hotel or challenge yourself with a final climb for big views of the cerulean sea to complete the full loop. Tonight’s dinner sets the tone for the week: an intimate chef’s welcome to gallurese cuisine featuring ingredients grown on the estate.
Meals: Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: San Pantaleo, Arzachena, Cannigione
Accomplished: 18 miles / 29 km, elevation gain: 1,765 feet / 538 meters
Longer Option: 26 miles / 42 km, elevation gain: 2,362 feet / 720 meters
Accommodations: Cascioni Eco Retreat - Day 2
La Maddalena
Pedal up the coast today and catch a short ferry to La Maddalena, part of the archipelago just off the main island. We’ll bike in and out of hidden bays with views of the rugged coastline, then cross the causeway to Caprera, Maddalena’s sister island. Caprera was the historic home of Giuseppe Garibaldi—one of modern Italy’s most fascinating figures—so we’ll spend some time learning about his life and legacy. This afternoon, board a private yacht and experience Costa Smeralda’s glamour as we swim in secluded coves. After a simple and satisfying lunch on deck, we’ll sail back to Cannigione. You’re free to choose your own restaurant for dinner in San Pantaleo, and our guides are happy to recommend their favorites.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Destinations: Palau, Maddalena, Caprera
Accomplished: 27 miles / 44 km, elevation gain: 1,850 feet / 564 meters
Longer Option: 33 miles / 54 km, elevation gain: 2,286 feet / 697 meters
Accommodations: Cascioni Eco Retreat - Day 3
The Ancient Interior
This morning we head inland to explore the island’s center—over the next few days, we’ll see how Sardinia’s interior is replete with natural beauty that’s been respected and preserved for centuries. Our ride begins in a small mountain village, following a scenic ribbon of pavement that hugs mountainous bluffs and peers all the way to the sea. After a quick coffee in the little town of Lula, we’ll keep cruising to lunch at a whitewashed restaurant that produces its own wine and truly sets the standard for celebrating regional cuisine. Afterward, it’s just a few more miles to our next hotel—an incredible property devoted to upholding Sardinia’s simple, old-world traditions.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Sant’Anna, Lula, Oliena
Accomplished: 38 miles / 62 km, elevation gain: 3,283 feet / 1,001 meters
Longer Option: 43 miles / 69 km, elevation gain: 3,355 feet / 1,023 meters
Accommodations: Su Gologone - Day 4
Painted Walls of Orgosolo
Today’s ride visits Sardinia’s up-and-coming wine region where local producers are crafting award-winning Cannonau. First, we’ll ride through Orgosolo, a village that stands apart thanks to its ubiquitous murals: the public paintings first emerged in the 1960s and today they number well over 150. A local guide will take us on a different kind of gallery tour, strolling through this open-air museum and explaining the significance of standout murals. Continue cycling through the vineyards to lunch at one of Sardinia’s emerging wineries, then choose to transfer or finish riding the loop back to Su Gologone. Tonight, we’ll taste Sardinia’s classic wood-fired fare as we prepare dinner alongside a lovely local.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Orgosolo, Mamoiada, Oliena
Accomplished: 32 miles / 51 km, elevation gain: 4,061 feet / 1,238 meters
Longer Option: 43 miles / 70 km, elevation gain: 4,402 feet / 1,342 meters
Accommodations: Su Gologone - Day 5
Supramonte to the Sea
We’ll set off for the Supramonte mountain range and the most epic riding of our trip, full of staggering scenery on a 3% grade as the road climbs gently along the Goroppu Gorge. At the top of the Genna Silana pass (featured in the 2017 Giro d’Italia), we’ll celebrate our feat of the week before enjoying the sweet reward: a 36-kilometer downhill to the coastal village of Santa Maria Navarrese. Check in to our beachfront hotel, take a swim at the private beach, and toast to a wonderful week at our final dinner.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Dorgali, Baunei, Santa Maria Navarrese
Accomplished: 46 miles / 74 km, elevation gain: 4,146 feet / 1,264 meters
Shorter Option: 35 miles / 56 km, elevation gain: 2,811 feet / 857 meters
Accommodations: Lanthia Resort - Day 6
A si bìri, Sardinia!
Wake up early to enjoy the peace and quiet in Santa Maria Navarrese. Your guides will transfer you back to the Olbia airport and see you off to your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
Destinations: Santa Maria Navarrese, Olbia
DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications.
Arrival Details
Airport City: Olbia, Italy Pick-Up Location: Olbia Grand Hotel President or Cascioni Eco Retreat Pick-Up Time: Olbia Grand Hotel President (9:00am), Cascioni Eco Retreat (9:30am)
Departure Details
Airport City: Olbia, Italy Drop-Off Location: Olbia Airport Drop-Off Time: 10:30 am
Arrival and departure details for 2025 + 2026 tours may be subject to change.
Travelers Take Note
To show you all our favorite parts of Sardinia, this tour includes longer transfers on Day 3 (80 minutes) and Day 6 (2 hours and 20 minutes). We like to think of it as an opportunity to experience a greater breadth of scenery and cover as much ground as possible.
Dates + Availability
Confirm the hotels on your desired date by speaking with a Travel Specialist.
Single Supplement From: $1,200
Inclusions + Details
Accommodations
- Thoughtfully selected accommodations that reveal the true character of the region
- Luggage transfers
Meals
- Daily breakfasts, all lunches, nutritious snacks, and après velo cocktails
- 4 gourmet dinners at our favorite local restaurants and renowned culinary establishments
- Carefully selected local wine, beer, or spirits with every meal
Activities
- Wine tastings and activities as outlined in the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees to historic sites, museums, parks, and all other exclusive events
- Gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service
Gear
- Top-of-the-line bicycle selection
- Bike helmet
- Complimentary DuVine gear including a custom cycling jersey, DuVine t-shirt, water bottle, and drawstring bag
- GPS in most destinations
Support
- Expert bilingual guides with extensive local knowledge
- Support vehicle that follows the day’s route, distributes refreshments, and offers lifts
- Pick-up and drop-off before and after your tour from predetermined meeting points
- Daily bike maintenance to ensure optimal performance
