Planning a trip to Sardinia can be overwhelming. Spanning over 24,000 square kilometers, the island is far larger and more diverse than most travelers realize. Rugged granite cliffs, crystal-clear archipelagos, ancient stone watchtowers, and deep inland gorges cannot all be explored in a single visit.
To help you plan realistic driving times and authentic stops, our editorial collective has mapped out regional itineraries tested on the ground.
Sardinia Travel Itineraries & Road Trip Guides
Explore our curated collection of verified travel itineraries across Sardinia. Whether you are planning a weekend escape, a two-week road trip, an off-road adventure, or a coastal hike, our local guides are divided by region to help you navigate the island’s vast and diverse landscapes.
North Sardinia & Gallura
Routes, road trips, and itineraries covering Gallura, Asinara Island, Anglona, and the breathtaking northern coast.
- Arzachena: Arzachena Itineraries & Guide
- Castelsardo: 1 Week or Weekend in Castelsardo (Itineraries & Places to Visit)
- La Maddalena: 1 Week or Weekend in La Maddalena Archipelago
- Palau: 1 Week or Weekend in Palau
- Santa Teresa Gallura: Santa Teresa di Gallura Itineraries & Guide
- Asinara Island (Cycling): Asinara by Bike: E-Bike Routes, Ferry & Practical Guide
- Asinara Island (Hiking): Asinara Hiking Guide (Trails, Difficulty & Best Time to Go)
- Monte Limbara: Monte Limbara Hiking Guide & Trails
- North Sardinia (Family Road Trip): Our 13-Day Family Road Trip Itinerary
- North Sardinia (Archaeology): Archaeology Road Trip (Nuraghi, Tombs & Prehistoric Sites)
- North Sardinia (Off-Road): 4×4 Legal Off-Road Routes & Remote Places
- North Sardinia (Boating): A Local Sailor’s Guide to RIB Rental, Routes & Safety
West Coast (North-West & Center-West)
Itineraries focusing on the Sassari area, the Coral Riviera, Planargia, and the rugged western coast.
- Alghero: 1 Week or Weekend in Alghero
- Argentiera: Hiking Through the Abandoned Mining Landscape of Argentiera
- Bosa: Bosa Itineraries & Guide
- Sassari: Sassari Itineraries & Guide
- Sassari (German Edition): Sassari Reiseführer & Tipps (DE)
- Stintino: Stintino Itineraries & Guide
East Coast (North-East, Ogliastra & Nuorese)
Itineraries situated along the eastern Tyrrhenian coast, Baronia, and the dramatic mountainous inland.
- Baunei: Baunei Travel Itineraries & Guide
- Budoni: 1 Week or Weekend in Budoni
- Dorgali: Dorgali Itineraries & Guide
- Golfo Aranci: Golfo Aranci Itineraries & Guide
- Nuoro: Nuoro Itineraries & Guide
- Olbia: 1 Week or Weekend in Olbia
- Orosei: 1 Week or Weekend in Orosei
- San Teodoro: 1 Week or Weekend in San Teodoro
South Sardinia (Campidano & Sarrabus)
Itineraries focusing on the historic capital, the Gulf of Cagliari, and the stunning south-west and south-east coastlines.
- Cagliari: 1 Week or Weekend in Cagliari
- Domus de Maria & Bay of Chia: 1 Week or Weekend in Domus de Maria & Chia
- Muravera & Costa Rei: 1 Week or Weekend in Muravera & Costa Rei
- Pula: 1 Week or Weekend in Pula
- Villasimius: 1 Weekend in Villasimius (Itineraries & Guides)