Silversea Luxury Cruises A Olbia

Explore Olbia at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Guide is English-speaking. Participation is limited to 6 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Olbia at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Guide is English-speaking. Participation is limited to 6 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Olbia at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Guide is English-speaking. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Olbia at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Guide is English-speaking. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Embrace the unique flavours and natural beauty of Sardinia during this half-day tour and tasting at the vineyards of Vigne Surrau or Cantine Mancini at Balajana. Drive through the resort village of Porto Cervo on your way to the winery and take in the scenic beauty of this part of Italy.

Porto Cervo

Depart the pier for the approximate one-hour drive to Vigne Surrau. En route, pass through Porto Cervo, a beautiful resort village and the heart of the Emerald Coast, or 'Costa Smeralda'. After a brief guided tour of Porto Cervo, some free time is made available to explore your surroundings and browse the elegant shops at your leisure. Following your visit, return to the coach parking area and re-board your coach to reach Vigne Surrau or Cantine Mancini at Balajana.

Cantine Mancini

Piero Mancini Winery offers an unforgettable experience for the senses, combining a passion for wine with the scenic beauty of the Gallura region, in an inviting atmosphere of rare beauty. Within the Balajana grounds, in the municipality of Luogosanto, stands an old beautifully restored Gallura farmhouse. Here, you will be given a fascinating guided tour of the winery's 18 acres of vineyards, exclusive tasting of four excellent labels, and the opportunity to buy the estate's best wines.

Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

Upon arrival at Vigne Surrau or Cantine Mancini at Balanja, take a guided tour of the vineyards. Along the way, explore the winemaking process, the different types of wines produced here, and how the vineyards are cultivated and harvested. Afterward, proceed for a tasting of wines produced by this vineyard, and learn about the history of each wine. Sardinian cheese, salami and bread accompany your wine tasting.

Following your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximate one-hour drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking at times over uneven ground for approximately 1km (0.6 miles), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilised a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Tour sequence may vary.

Experience the panoramic beauty of Sardinia in a unique and exciting new way during this half-day, off-road sightseeing excursion. Travel to San Pantaleo, the historic Church of San Giacomo, the archaeological site of the "Tomb of the Giants" and finally to Porto Cervo for free time.

San Pantaleo and Church of San Giacomo

Depart the pier in a Land Rover 4x4 off-road vehicle for the scenic drive along gentle hills and winding roads en route to the charming village of San Pantaleo. Upon arrival, a photo stop is made to admire the sweeping splendour of the valley beyond. Afterward, re-board your 4x4 and proceed to the historic Church of San Giacomo, one of the most important buildings in Sardinia. A stop is made here for Sardinian snacks and refreshments amidst your pristine natural surroundings.

Tomb of the Giants

Next, your journey continues through the countryside, then on to the ancient burial chamber known as the Tomb of the Giants of Coddu Vecciu. This archaeological site consists of curious, Neolithic-era stone slabs erected some 4,500 years ago, and served as the collective burying place of the Bonannaro people. Picturesque and inspiring, the artistry of the primitive architecture is a sight to behold. Following a guided walking tour of the grounds, re-board your vehicle for the drive to the famous Emerald Coast, or 'Costa Smeralda'.

Porto Cervo

Your final stop is at Porto Cervo, where some free time is made available to explore this resort town and browse the elegant shops at your leisure.

At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your Land Rover 4x4 and commence the approximate one-hour drive back to the ship in Olbia.

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of driving and walking over bumpy, off-road surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the off-road vehicle. This tour is recommended for guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart or respiratory conditions, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. The tour sequence may vary.

Discover the picturesque beauty and history of the Costa Smeralda during this half-day excursion to Baja Sardinia and Porto Cervo, and a visit to an ancient archaeological site. The Costa Smeralda area is a popular tourist destination in northern Sardinia with white sand beaches, golf clubs and exclusive hotels, the area has drawn celebrities, business leaders and other affluent visitors.

Coastal Drive and Archaeological Site

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 45-minute drive to the archaeological site of Nuraghe La Prisgiona. En route, proceed along the panoramic Mediterranean coastline and through the village of San Pantaleo, which is surrounded by natural granite peaks. Nuraghe La Prisgiona, also known as 'Tholos Nuraghe', features a false dome cover that is rather unusual for this region of Gallura. During your guided tour, see a few of the site's approximately 90 ancient huts and visit the courtyard, which features a well over 23 feet (seven metres) deep.

Baja Sardinia and Porto Cervo

Next, re-board your coach and drive to the resort village of Baja Sardinia, built after the tourist boom on the Emerald Coast, or 'Costa Smeralda'. From here, your tour continues with a drive to Porto Cervo, the heart of the Costa Smeralda. Upon arrival at this beautiful resort village, proceed on-foot to the centre of the village.

After a brief guided tour of Porto Cervo, some free time is made available to explore your surroundings and browse the elegant shops at your leisure. Following your visit, return to the coach parking area and re-board your coach for the approximate 45-minutes return drive to Olbia. Along the way, pass by the Cala Di Volpe and Romazzino hotels (traffic permitting) before arriving back at the pier.

Please note: Tour is guided in Spanish, a minimum amount of guests required to operate. This tour requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately 0.6 miles (one kilometre), at times over uneven ground, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. The walk from the coach parking area to the village of Porto Cervo is approximately 437 yards (400 metres). This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. The tour sequence may vary.

Discover the picturesque beauty and history of the Costa Smeralda during this half-day excursion to Baja Sardinia and Porto Cervo, and a visit to an ancient archaeological site. The Costa Smeralda area is a popular tourist destination in northern Sardinia with white sand beaches, golf clubs and exclusive hotels, the area has drawn celebrities, business leaders and other affluent visitors.

Coastal Drive and Archaeological Site

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 45-minute drive to the archaeological site of Nuraghe La Prisgiona. En route, proceed along the panoramic Mediterranean coastline and through the village of San Pantaleo, which is surrounded by natural granite peaks. Nuraghe La Prisgiona, also known as 'Tholos Nuraghe', features a false dome cover that is rather unusual for this region of Gallura. During your guided tour, see a few of the site's approximately 90 ancient huts and visit the courtyard, which features a well over 23 feet (seven metres) deep.

Baja Sardinia and Porto Cervo

Next, re-board your coach and drive to the resort village of Baja Sardinia, built after the tourist boom on the Emerald Coast, or 'Costa Smeralda'. From here, your tour continues with a drive to Porto Cervo, the heart of the Costa Smeralda. Upon arrival at this beautiful resort village, proceed on-foot to the centre of the village.

After a brief guided tour of Porto Cervo, some free time is made available to explore your surroundings and browse the elegant shops at your leisure. Following your visit, return to the coach parking area and re-board your coach for the approximate 45-minute return drive to Olbia. Along the way, pass by the Cala Di Volpe and Romazzino hotels (traffic permitting) before arriving back at the pier.

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately 0.6 miles (one kilometre), at times over uneven ground, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. The walk from the coach parking area to the village of Porto Cervo is approximately 437 yards (400 metres). This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. The tour sequence may vary.