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8 days in Italy

Sardinia & Corsica Sailing Adventure

Set sail across some of the most transparent, bluest water on earth on this relaxing nautical adventure to the coasts of Italy and France. Island-hop from Portisco to Bonifacio, stopping to snorkel among the coves of Caprera, swim in the archipelago, or find a quiet spot on a white sandy beach in Isola Santo Stefano. Climb the King Aragon Steps in Corsica, bush walk through wild national parks or cruise Maddalena Island on two wheels. The beauty of a sailing adventure is that each day you wake up in a new spot, with the freedom to do as much or as little as you please. At night, watch the sunset from the nearest pristine beach or from the deck of your group’s yacht and fall asleep to the undulating waves beneath you.

Highlights
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio. Donations help them regenerate 22 hectares of unused public land to create local jobs and produce organic food in Italy.
- Delight in the wildlife in beautiful Caprera, like the wild goats that roam freely. Look out for the varied birdlife on the island, too – declared a natural reserve for the seabirds that live here.
- Explore the ancient citadel of fortified Bonifacio in Corsica, as well as the many medieval houses, chic bars, historic buildings and bustling Old Town.
- If you choose, cycle around the lively city of Maddalena, a town in the archipelago of the same name that boasts many cafes, bars, restaurants and shops perfect for exploring on foot or wheel.
- Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea and take the opportunity to go snorkelling among colourful fish and marine wildlife at each destination.
- Watch the sunset each night from a local, white-sanded beach or rise nice and early each morning to watch the sunrise on the deck of your group’s yacht – this setting couldn’t be more perfect for some rest and relaxation.

Pricing
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  - Price
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- - Start Date:31 May 25
  - End Date:7 Jun 25
  - Price:$3,188
  - Availability:6 spaces
- - Start Date:7 Jun 25
  - End Date:14 Jun 25
  - Price:$3,188
  - Availability:6 spaces
- - Start Date:14 Jun 25
  - End Date:21 Jun 25
  - Price:$3,188
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:21 Jun 25
  - End Date:28 Jun 25
  - Price:$3,188
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:28 Jun 25
  - End Date:5 Jul 25
  - Price:$3,188
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:5 Jul 25
  - End Date:12 Jul 25
  - Price:$3,188
  - Availability:6 spaces
- - Start Date:12 Jul 25
  - End Date:19 Jul 25
  - Price:$3,307
  - Availability:6 spaces
- - Start Date:19 Jul 25
  - End Date:26 Jul 25
  - Price:$3,307
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:26 Jul 25
  - End Date:2 Aug 25
  - Price:$3,307
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:2 Aug 25
  - End Date:9 Aug 25
  - Price:$3,307
  - Availability:6 spaces
- - Start Date:9 Aug 25
  - End Date:16 Aug 25
  - Price:$3,307
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:16 Aug 25
  - End Date:23 Aug 25
  - Price:$3,307
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:23 Aug 25
  - End Date:30 Aug 25
  - Price:$3,430
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:30 Aug 25
  - End Date:6 Sep 25
  - Price:$3,430
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:6 Sep 25
  - End Date:13 Sep 25
  - Price:$3,430
  - Availability:6 spaces
- - Start Date:13 Sep 25
  - End Date:20 Sep 25
  - Price:$3,430
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:20 Sep 25
  - End Date:27 Sep 25
  - Price:$3,430
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:27 Sep 25
  - End Date:4 Oct 25
  - Price:$3,430
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:30 May 26
  - End Date:6 Jun 26
  - Price:$3,894
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:6 Jun 26
  - End Date:13 Jun 26
  - Price:$3,894
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:13 Jun 26
  - End Date:20 Jun 26
  - Price:$3,894
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:20 Jun 26
  - End Date:27 Jun 26
  - Price:$3,894
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:27 Jun 26
  - End Date:4 Jul 26
  - Price:$3,894
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:4 Jul 26
  - End Date:11 Jul 26
  - Price:$3,894
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:11 Jul 26
  - End Date:18 Jul 26
  - Price:$4,044
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:18 Jul 26
  - End Date:25 Jul 26
  - Price:$4,044
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:25 Jul 26
  - End Date:1 Aug 26
  - Price:$4,044
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:1 Aug 26
  - End Date:8 Aug 26
  - Price:$4,044
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:8 Aug 26
  - End Date:15 Aug 26
  - Price:$4,044
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:15 Aug 26
  - End Date:22 Aug 26
  - Price:$4,044
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:22 Aug 26
  - End Date:29 Aug 26
  - Price:$4,194
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:29 Aug 26
  - End Date:5 Sep 26
  - Price:$4,194
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:5 Sep 26
  - End Date:12 Sep 26
  - Price:$4,194
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:12 Sep 26
  - End Date:19 Sep 26
  - Price:$4,194
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:19 Sep 26
  - End Date:26 Sep 26
  - Price:$4,194
  - Availability:7+ Available
- - Start Date:26 Sep 26
  - End Date:3 Oct 26
  - Price:$4,194
  - Availability:7+ Available
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Itinerary

Day - 1

Location: Olbia - Salve! Welcome to Italy. Your sailing adventure begins in Olbia, on the Northeast coast of Sardinia. Fifty years ago, this coast was farmland until a group of businesses turned it into a millionaire’s playground – it’s now nicknamed the Costa Smeralda or Emerald Coast for the green-blue of the water. Meet your skipper at 4 pm this afternoon at the café Principe Umberto. After, take a private transfer to Portisco, where your yacht will be waiting for you. You'll also head to the local supermarket to buy supplies for your trip as a group. Spend the first night on the Costa Smeralda. For dinner tonight, you can explore the restaurants in Portisco and get to know your group a little better.

Day - 2

Location: Isola Caprera - This morning, set sail for Caprera Island. This island has been declared a natural reserve for the species of seabirds that live here – the royal seagull, cormorant and peregrine falcon. The island is linked to Giuseppe Garibaldi, an Italian patriot and fighter who lived in the 19th century and was one of the fathers of Italian independence. He bought the island in 1855 and died here in 1882. His house is now a museum and a memorial chapel and the island itself is a national monument. The island was probably given its name due to all the wild goats living on it (capra means goat in Italian). When you arrive, swim in the beautiful water below and set off on your first snorkel of the trip. Tonight, maybe watch the sunset from a nearby beach or from the deck of the boat after helping out with dinner on board.

Day - 3

Location: Bonifacio (Corsica) - This morning after breakfast, you’ll cross the Bocche di Bonifacio (strait of Bonefacio), famous for the strong wind that hits from the northwest – the Mistral. Your destination is Bonifacio on the French-governed island of Corsica. An ancient, fortified city, this is where according to tradition, you must buy one of the famous knives. Bonifacio is a star attraction in Corsica drawing visitors from all over the island and overseas to marvel at its medieval houses that precariously teeter on the edge of the imposing limestone cliffs. Bonifacio's Old Town, with a labyrinth of narrow streets and historic buildings, was built by the Genoese and is a fascinating place to wander around. Explore its busy marina filled with impressive yachts and lined with chic bars, restaurants and hotels or head to one of the several Corsican beaches, surrounded by mountains. Tonight, you’ll find a delicious dinner in one of the traditional little restaurants in the Old Town.

Day - 4-7

Location: Isola Lavezzi & Maddalena Archipelago - This morning after breakfast, if the winds permit, head to the King Aragon steps in Corsico and ascend the 189 irregular steps for vast views over the seas, the cliffs, and Sardinia. Over the next few days, you’ll explore Lavezzi and the Maddalena archipelago – a collection of small granite islands and reefs in the Strait of Bonifacio that separates Corsica from Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea. This first stop is known as ‘a little paradise’ where the natural world is still well intact. These uninhabited islands are surrounded by great snorkelling opportunities, natural landscapes, multiple walking trails and crystal-clear waters full of colourful fish. You'll dock in the centre of the lively town of La Maddalena. Here, you’ll have the option to rent e-bikes and normal bikes to explore the island. The town has lots of small stores, cafes, bars and restaurants, perfect for wandering on foot by day or partying by night. For the next three nights, you'll have two dinners on board the yacht and one dinner will be free for you to find somewhere enticing in town. For your last night, head back to Portisco, where you can swim and find the perfect little restaurant for a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day - 8

Location: Portisco - Relax on board this morning before your unforgettable adventure comes to an end, at around 9am. Sardinia has so much to offer, see and do, so it’s recommended that you book a couple of extra days pre or post trip, to explore inland and further south. If you’d like to stay longer and explore Porto Istana, Porto Brandinchi or Porto San Paolo, just speak to your booking agent.