You start your cycling holiday as you make your way to Bosa, a colourful town on the side of the River Temo. Before exploring the narrow streets that lead up to the Castello di Serravalle, you’ll ride along the Temo to view the charming Chiesa di St Pietro di Sorres. In Bosa, there is a traditional winery where you can try some of the scented local Malvasia, the typical wine from Bosa. Time to cycle back to Tresnuraghes! You’ll ride to Bosa Marina before starting a gentle climb up to Tresnuraghes.

Distance: 35 km/ 22 miles; Ascent + 400 m

Your first stop today will be Tinnura, renowned for the pastoral mural paintings which decorate the whole village. After a break to explore around, you’ll carry on riding and stop in Sagama to visit the 18th century church, before riding on to Sennariolo and to Cuglieri. The countryside alternates between oak trees, olive groves and vineyards. After a visit to the Basilica in Cuglieri, you’ll carry on towards the coast, with a gradual descent leading you to the stunning coastline of S‘Archittu. Photo opportunities of this unique sandstone rock formations, and weather permitting even swimming time! Distance: 35 km / 22 miles approx.; ascent 350 m

Your journey continues south today as you head towards the Sinis Peninsula, steeped in ancient history and natural beauty. You’ll stop off at Is Arutas beach, stretching for many kms and famous for a particular sand rich in quartz, which enhances the stunning turquoise colour of the sea. Time and weather permitting, it’s the perfect location for a dip. Moving further south, you’ll stop for the night in the small hamlet of San Salvatore. Distance: 50 km / 31 miles approx..; ascent 250 metres

A day to explore the Sinis Peninsula, only a short cycle away from your accommodation. You’ll have time to visit the Punic-Roman ruins on Tharros, one of the most important settlements in the Mediterranan. Cristianity was brought to Sardinia by the Romans and the little, but charming, church of San Giovanni is a testimony of the first Christian settlements on the island. Leaving the coast you head back inland, riding past Cabras lagoon and arriving into Cabras itself. Here the Museum of Archeology is worth a visit as it houses the unique statues of Monte Pranu that date back to the Nuragic Bronze era. After settling into your accommodation you’ll have time to explore this small town. Distance: 25 km /15 miles; ascent 50 metres

Your journey continues as you head towards Oristano, the capital of the 4th biggest province in Sardinia. From here you’ll transfer by train to the central part of the Marmilla, to San Gavino Montreale, where you’ll resume your ride. Today you’ll appreciate the variety of landscapes that Sardinia has to offer. Marmilla is rolling and you’ll be riding past cultivated fields of wheat and vineyards on your way to Barumini, below the plateau of the Giara.

Distance: 12 + 40 Kms / 7 + 24 Miles approx.; ascent 500 metres

With a rest day ahead, you can take a leisurely breakfast before visiting the Archeological site of Barumini. Designated a UNESCO heritage site, Su Nuraxi is the best preserved and complex nuraghe of Sardinia, dating back to 1800 BC, testifying a fascinating and imposing bronze age of Sardinia, unique to the island. Late morning, we’ll transfer you to Cagliari, allowing you time to wander the narrow streets of this interesting town.

For the leisure cyclist who exercises regularly. Will include some steeper cheeky climbs. Distances of between 20-40 miles / 35-65 kms per day. The tour alternates between countryside and stunning coastal views. You’ll be riding primarily on very good paved roads, except for a few short sections that lead you to your accommodation. You will be riding in a region full of rolling hills and long flat stretches, passing olive groves, vineyards and marsh lands. Around the Sinis Peninsula the terrain is flat but becomes hillier in the Marmilla region on day 6. The climbs are never too steep or long (ranging from 300 – 500 meters per day) and the roads generally have little traffic. total 197 km / 122 miles