6 days in Cagliari & Olbia Itinerary

The capital of Sardinia, Cagliari is spread out over seven hills and still bears the marks of its past conquerors, including the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Golfo degli Angeli and Capo Pecora Beach. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Spiaggia di Scivu and Sella del Diavolo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cagliari: Villasimius (Timi Ama Beach & Torre di Porto Giunco). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Poetto, walk around Parco Terramaini, stroll through Calamosca Beach, and enjoy breathtaking views from Tower of San Pancrazio.

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Milan to Cagliari is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Olbia.

Olbia is a city and comune of 59,885 inhabitants (November 2016) in northeastern Sardinia (Italy), in the Gallura sub-region. On the 15th (Sat), admire the masterpieces at Museum Civitatense Basilica di San Simplicio, appreciate the extensive heritage of Corso Umberto, then explore the ancient world of Pozzo Sacro Sa Testa, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia Pittulongu - La Playa.

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Traveling by car from Cagliari to Olbia takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in April, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.