A guided tour. Bike in the path of Max Leopold Wagner, the noted Sardinia culture connoisseur.

On this stage tour in the south of Sardinia, you will discover the history, culture and natural environment that fascinated Max Leopold Wagner. Specialized in Romantic languages, Wagner, a Bavarian, travelled – on a bicycle – to typical Sardinian villages at the beginning of the twentieth century to enhance his knowledge of the idioms of the island specifically and its culture generally.

His stays on the island not only provided for the three volumes of the Etymological Sardinian Dictionary, an essential tool for the study of the Sardinian language, but also “La vita rustica” (Rustic Life), a book that reflects on life as seen by Wagner during his visits in the various regions of Sardinia.

This tour follows in Wagner’s path along quiet roads through some of the most historically and culturally rich regions of Sardinia.


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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cagliari. Transfer (not included in the package price) to Villasimius, Check-in and welcome.

Day 2: (Villasimius - Muravera 47 km - Total elevation gain: 321 m.) During the morning we spend time getting to know Villasimius and then ride to Capo Carbonara. Then on to Muravera, which is famous for its beautiful beaches, abundant bird life including pink flamingos and citrus groves. Dinner and overnight in Muravera.

Day 3: (Muravera - Orroli 78km - Total elevation gain: 1550 m.) From Muravera, we ride through the typical Sardinian villages of Villasalto, Ballao and Escalaplano until we reach the small village of Orroli. A definite site to visit in this village is the Nuraghe Arrubiu, a massive and unique structure built between the XIII and the XI Centuries B.C. And we can’t miss the Omu Axiu museum, which dates back to the XIII century BC, one of the largest nuraghi in Sardinia. Dinner and overnight in Orroli

Day 4: (Orroli - Sardara 61km - Total elevation gain: 990 m.) After leaving Orroli, we pass through Nurri, Gerrei, Barumini and Collinas on our way to Sardara. In Barumini, we visit the Su Nuraxi nuragic complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the ancient thermal center in Sardara. Dinner and overnight in Sardara.

Day 5: (Sardara - Nebida 77km - Total elevation gain: 1200 m.) The ride today brings us to one of the most beautiful coasts on Sardinia. Villages such as Buggerru, Masua and Nebida show us the unique scenery of the Sulcis-Iglesiente area. Worth visiting are Porto Flavia, Cala Domestica and Pan di Zucchero. Dinner and overnight in Nebida.

Day 6: (Nebida - Carloforte 21km . Total elevation gain: 261 m.) The ride today is short. We ride from Nebida to Gonnesa and then to Portoscuso and finally to Carloforte. After arriving there, we put our bikes on the ferryboat, which we ride to the island of San Pietro. In Carloforte, we visit the historical center and the Tonnara – the ancient building where tuna fish was processed – as well as the Le Colonne, a unique rock formation, which is also a national monument. Dinner and overnight in Carloforte.

Day 7:(Carloforte - Chia 84 km . Total elevation gain: 601.) Again, we board a ferry, this time from Carloforte to Calasetta, on the island of Sant’Antioco. After a short ride across the island, we head toward Teulada and Nora, where we can visit the well-known phoenician and roman remains. Also worth seeing is Porto Teulada and the sand dunes of Chia. Dinner and overnight in the area.

Day 8: The tour is finished and services are ended. Transfer (not included in the Package price) to the airport.

Prices:

Package price	€ 1096.00
Bike rental (Cube Aerial)	€ 108.00
Helmet	€ 12
Pedals	€ 12

The package includes:

Seven nights in a double-room including half pension. Professional guiding. Escort and mechanical assistance. Briefing and a Road-Book containing tour details. Luggage transfer.

Not included:

Flight tickets. Arrival and departure transfer. Lunches and extras in hotel etc. Travel insurance. Anything not mentioned in “the package includes”. Entrance tickets to the Nuraghe Arrubiu and Omu Axiu.

On request:

Transfer from/to airport. Bike rental and accessories. Supplement for single accommodation. Entrance tickets. Cycling attire (bib shorts and a jersey) by Sardinia Cycling. T-shirt from Sardinia Cycling & Sun Events.