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8-Hour Castelsardo and Tempio Pausania Tour with Elephant's Rock

8 Hours Round trip from 07029 Tempio Pausania SS Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the historic centre of Tempio Pausania
02 Take in the beautiful views of the Moon Valley of Aggius
03 Explore the atmospheric medieval town of Castelsardo
04 Visit the historic Castello dei Doria
05 Learn about local basket-weaving at the Museo dell'Intreccio
06 Stop by the prehistoric Elephant's Rock

Explore the small town of Castelsardo on the northern coast of Sardinia on this tour from Olbia, Porto Cervo, or Porto Rotondo. Visit the historic centre of Tempio Pausania, pass through Aggius, known as the "Moon Valley," and stop at the prehistoric Elephant's Rock near Castelsardo. In Castelsardo, discover the Castello dei Doria, explore the Museo dell'Intreccio, and browse shops selling Sardinian handicrafts and souvenirs.

Castelsardo is a picturesque historic town on the northern coast of Sardinia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Olbia, Tempio Pausania, Castelsardo

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tempio Pausania, Aggius and Castelsardo Discovery

Start from Olbia or around Porto Cervo or Porto Rotondo and visit Tempio Pausania, the granite town, and its historic centre.
After that, pass through Aggius, also known as the "Moon Valley," and Badesi.
Stop by the Rock of the Elephant, a prehistoric tomb dating back to 2400 B.C.
Arrive in Castelsardo, a medieval town built in the 12th century by the Genovese Doria family. Castelsardo is a picturesque historic town on the northern coast of Sardinia. Fortified with a castle, the old town is an interesting and atmospheric place to visit for an unforgettable day out. There are attractive restaurant tables in historic lanes and shops selling all kinds of Sardinian handicrafts and other souvenirs.
Here, visit the Castello dei Doria and the Museo dell'Intreccio, a museum of basket-weaving.