My husband and I were cruise passengers and wanted something different from the Cruise excursions offered. I found Beata at Slow Food Experience on Tour HQ and began emailing with her and finally, lined up a well-rounded itinerary that sounded lovely.   It was part Historical/Cultural/Gastronomic/Slow Food (local food). She very patiently responded to all my questions immediately and was helpful. We were met at the Cruise Port by Beata and her husband and tour company partner, Claudio (also a licensed tour guide) and planned to visit the Nuraghi San Pietro, stop by the Flamingo ponds, sample traditional Sardinian flatbread, Pane, and the local Citrus specialty found nowhere else, Marmellata di Pompia in Siniscola, visit a Winery and Vinyard in La Caletta/Siniscola and a local family-owned Ceramic Workshop called, Terra Sarda.  As we headed out to begin our itinerary, Beata and Claudio also suggested we also stop at The Giant's Tomb and neary Castle and the Nuraghic Water Well Archaelogical sites. We did all of these things and totally enjoyed the company, conversation and knowledge of Beata and Claudio. I must add that while the countryside, beaches and archaelogical sites were beautiful and special, the highlight was time spent with the real Sardinian people...We were warmly met by Claudio's mother, Francesca, who owns her own bakery called Panificio Artigianale di Pane Carasatu E Spiniate in Siniscola.  She gave us hearty servings of the candied Pompio fruit served on citrus leaves, servings of the Pane bread with Marmellata di Pompia and learned about what her bakery and traditions. We were warmly welcomed at a local B&B/Winery/Vinyard in La Coletta/Siniscola where we enjoyed wine, Pompia Liqueur, Salami, Local cheeses al fresco overlooking the vinyard.  The Vintner/Owner showed us his work inside, where he was taking the Grappa from the winepress to distill. After our leisurely and really enjoyable lunch, we headed to the Ceramic Workshop, Terra Sarda.  This family owned local factory was absolutely fascinating.  Gianni, his two daughters, and two son-in-laws, were busy at work making artisanal ceramic dishware in beautiful folkloric and traditional Sardinian patters.  Their workmanship was excellent, true Master Ceramicists at work.  Giovanni, one of the Son in Laws, showed us his Sgraffito technicque and consequent low-fire painting of the Sardinian "Lucky Hens" Pattern.  I bought one of these finished as a great remembrance. Gianni, later, was able to join us in a toast of his delicious homemade wine and showed us a demonstration on the Pottery Wheel.  His expertise and technicque were of the finest kind.  He was able to make wonderful pieces so casually while he joked and talked with us.  He told stories of his boyhood and how he came to follow in the footsteps of his forefathers in owning his own Ceramic Workshop.  The whole family were really friendly and nice.  We felt honored that they spent so much time talking with us with all the work they had to do.  

I must say, that the Nuraghic Archaelogical sites are a must-see.  They are in excellent condition all over the island. Dont miss them if you can go.

I highly recommend Beata and her husband, Claudio of Slow Food Experience (they have a direct website).  They have all kinds of itineraries of Sardinia, its islands, Costa Esmeralda, even neighboring Corsica. They will make a really special experience for you in your visit to Sardinia!