tour Sartiglia of Oristano and
Sardinian Carnevale
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Day 1
Arrival in Olbia, encounter with the tour guide and departure to see the charming localities of Ogliastra, a visit to the caves of Ispinigoli, a short stop at the wells of Su Cologone and lunch in a restaurant. The afternoon is dedicated to visiting the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Solitudine, burial place of the writer Grazia Deledda, then on to Oristano and booking into the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
Full board in hotel and the day dedicated to the Sartiglia, an exhibition of horseback riding ability, going back to the time of Aragon domination, it consists in the horse riders ability to gallop up to a star hanging from a string and catch it, without slowing the horse down. The show also includes, the dressing of the horsemen and the traditional masks and Sardinian costumes. The parade follows with Folk Groups and horsemen in an acrobatic race on galloping horses.
Day 3
Breakfast in hotel and departure for Cagliari, the morning dedicated to visiting the city: the Roman Amphitheatre, the Archaeological Museum, the Sanctuary of Bonaria, the Castle Area and the Marina, lunch in a restaurant or in a traditional Campidanese house. Transfer in the afternoon in time for embarking procedures.