Nous avons vu que les discussions entre la Corse et la Sardaigne n'arrivent pas à départager ces deux destinations de rêve, alors nous avons décidé de les tester nous mêmes...
Voici l'itinéraire que j'ai concocté. Je sais, il y en a qui diront que c'est trop chargé, et c'est sûrement vrai, mais je voyage toujours comme ça.
J'aimerais que les connaisseurs me disent si je n'ai pas raté des incontournables, et/ou de me conseiller des changements. Les bonnes adresses, les astuces sont les bienvenus, les mises en garde aussi.
Jour 1: arrivée à Porto Torres par ferry le soir. Nuit à Stintino
Jour 2: Plages de Pelosa et Pelosetta le matin, route vers Cagliari après midi, éventuellement avec arrêt à Oristano si on a le temps pour voir Punta Is Arutas. Nuit à Cagliari
Jour 3: excursion Nora, plage de Tuerreda puis Tonnarra pour voir Nido dei Passeri. Retour Cagliari
Jour 4: excursion route de montagne Cagliari Muravera puis Punta Molentis. Retour Cagliari
Jour 5: Complexe préhistorique Su Nuraxi puis route sur Cala Gonone. Nuit à Cala Gonone
Jour 6: visites Golfo di Orosei, Bue Marino, canyon Su Gorropu. Nuit à Cala Gonone
Jour 7: snorkeling à Cala Gonone puis route vers Alghero. Promenade des murailles au coucher du soleil. Nuit à Sassari
Jour 8: visite de Sassari et Santissima Trinita di Saccargia. Accessoirement ce sera le 14 aout, jour de la fête Discesa dei candelieri. Nuit à Sassari
Jour 9: archipel de la Maddalena, Porto Cervo et ferry le soir vers Bonifacio. Nuit à Bonfacio
Jour 10: Route vers Bavella (arrêt rapide à Porto Vecchio pour boire le café en terrasse). Nuit à Zonza
Jour 11: Ajaccio et baie d'Ajaccio. Nuit à Ajaccio
Jour 12: Bocognano et petie randonnée pour voir le Monte d'Oro (pas grimper tout en haut!). Nuit à Vivario
Jour 13: Petite randonnée dans la Vallée de la Restonica. Nuit à Porto
Jour 14: Gorges de la Spelunca, golfe de Porto. Nuit à Porto
Jour 15: Le Calanche et Scandola. Nuit à Porto
Jour 16: La Balagne et Cap Corse. Nuit à Bastia
Jour 17: embarquement ferry depuis Bastia
Bonjour.
Je ne connais pas la Sardaigne et ne peux donc juger que votre programme corse. Si vous survolez autant la Sardaigne que la Corse, vous allez passer à côté des deux îles et ce serait vraiment dommage. Ou bien vous passez 15 jours sur une des îles, ou bien, si vous voulez absolument faire les deux, limitez vous au sud la Corse mais ne la traversez pas de part en part de manière hyper superficielle ... mais ce n'est que mon avis.
Quoiqu'il en soit, bonnes vacances.
Françoise
Voici l'itinéraire que j'ai concocté. Je sais, il y en a qui diront que c'est trop chargé, et c'est sûrement vrai, mais je voyage toujours comme ça.
J'aimerais que les connaisseurs me disent si je n'ai pas raté des incontournables,
Tout est dit...
Jour 16 par exemple (depuis Porto...): la Balagne et le Cap Corse puis nuit à Bastia !
bien sûr que tu vas rater TOUS les incontournables... ce n'est pas la peine de te les détailler car "tu voyages comme ça" mais cette journée là c'est 7h00 de roulage non stop.
Je vois que tu es en mode moralisateur plutôt qu'entraide. Tu aimes faire les choses plus tranquillement? Soit! Mais si de grands tour-opérateur font la Sardaigne en 8 jours, c'est que je ne suis pas le seul a aimer ce rythme, et tu n'es pas le seul détenteur de la vérité!
Mes billets pour le ferry sont pris: arrivée a Porto Torres le 7 août, traversée Sardaigne-Corse le 15, et départ Bastia le 23.
Bonjour,
J'imagine que l'idée de passer plusieurs nuits à Cagliari est liée au confort de ne pas avoir à refaire vos valises chaque jour, mais si vous pouvez diversifier vos étapes vous visiterez la Sardaigne dans de bien meilleures conditions et surtout avec moins de stress.
Si vous voulez bien envisager cette alternative, je vous conseillerais alors :
Jour 1: arrivée à Porto Torres par ferry le soir. Nuit à Stintino : ok (si vous y tenez, mais en y arrivant de nuit, vous ne verrez rien, donc pourquoi pas passer la nuit tranquille à Porto Torres ou environs).
Jour 2: Plages de Pelosa et Pelosetta le matin, après-midi Alghero, Bosa, étape vers Oristano ou Cabras.
Jour 3 : Péninsule de Sinis le matin (Is Arutas, San Giovanni, Tharros), ensuite Su Nuraxi. Etape à Barumini ou environs.
Jour 4 : Route vers Sant'Antioco, Tonnarra pour voir Nido dei Passeri, plage de Tuerreda, Nora. Etape à Cagliari ou environs.
Jour 5: excursion route de montagne Cagliari Muravera puis Punta Molentis. Retour Cagliari ou plutôt (mon conseil) étape à Villasimius ou entre Villasimius et Muravera.
Jour 6: route vers Cala Gonone. Nuit à Cala Gonone
Jour 7: visites Golfo di Orosei, Bue Marino, canyon Su Gorropu. Nuit à Cala Gonone. Pour Bue Marino réservation bateau indispensable bien à l'avance (c'est-à-dire déjà maintenant). Canyon pas faisable sur la même journée, il faudra choisir (mais vous pourriez éventuellement le faire la veille en passant) !
Jour 8: snorkeling à Cala Gonone (mais faisable lors de l'excursion en bateau vers Bue Marino) puis route vers Sassari. visite de Sassari et Santissima Trinita di Saccargia. Accessoirement ce sera le 14 aout, jour de la fête Discesa dei candelieri. Nuit à Sassari.
Jour 9: Palau. Ferry pour l'archipel de la Maddalena, et ferry le soir vers Bonifacio. Nuit à Bonifacio (Porto Cervo : vous ferait perdre un temps fou sur la route très encombrée. Je pense que ça n'en vaut vraiment pas la peine et vous risquez trop de manquer votre ferry du soir).
Voilà donc déjà un itinéraire un peu plus réaliste (réalisable) mais ça reste quand même assez chargé. Vous ne serez pas seul sur les routes, à cette époque de l'année...
On a deux vies. La deuxième commence le jour où on réalise qu'on en a juste une.
Mais si de grands tour-opérateur font la Sardaigne en 8 jours, c'est que je ne suis pas le seul a aimer ce rythme
Il ne faut pas oublier que dans les voyages organisés par les tour-opérateurs, les chauffeurs savent exactement où ils vont, où ils vont s'arrêter, les réservations pour les visites guidées, les restos, les hôtels sont déjà faites, et les touristes voyagent dans un car climatisé, pour ne citer que quelques arguments : les conditions de confort sont en principe optimales, et il y a beaucoup moins de pertes de temps possibles qu'en voyage individuel.
On a deux vies. La deuxième commence le jour où on réalise qu'on en a juste une.
Merci Vidal pour ces conseils précieux!
Je vois que l'esprit d'entraide n'est pas mort! 🙂
En ce qui concerne ta remarque sur la différence entre tour opérator et voyage privé, je vois de quoi tu parles, mais avec 35 années d'expérience d'organisation de voyages sur les 6 continents, j'y arrive aussi bien qu'eux. Avec tous les outils numériques qu'on a à disposition j'ai parfois l'impression de voyager rien qu'en préparant l'itinéraire.
Je n'ai pas non plus les temps morts du tour opérator par ex quand il faut attendre l'etourdi qui a oublié sa valise, le chauffeur de bus qui n'arrive pas a manœuvrer dans une ruelle étroite etc.
Avec tous les outils numériques qu'on a à disposition j'ai parfois l'impression de voyager rien qu'en préparant l'itinéraire.
Bien d'accord, les outils numériques sont bien pratiques, et surtout pour la Sardaigne où manquent souvent les panneaux indicateurs là où ils seraient les plus utiles. Quand je prépare mes voyages en Sardaigne, je prends soin de noter les coordonnées longitude-latitude de tous les endroits où j'envisage de me rendre. C'est un peu fastidieux comme travail de préparation, mais ça fait gagner un temps fou en cours de route. Après, il ne reste plus qu'à les encoder dans le GPS au fur et à mesure. Lorsque ces endroits sont au bout d'une route non revêtue, je note aussi les coordonnées du début de la route, car le GPS ne connait pas tous les petits chemins.
Pour trouver les sites intéressants et leurs coordonnées, un outil très pratique, remarquablement complet pour la Sardaigne (merci aux bénévoles) : Wikimapia.
On a deux vies. La deuxième commence le jour où on réalise qu'on en a juste une.
Bon parfois c sympa aussi de se perdre, ça donne l'opportunité d'échanger avec les locaux 😎
C'est un des côtés sympa de la Sardaigne : même (et surtout) dans les coins les plus paumés, en fait on n'est jamais seul, et souvent, peut-être par curiosité mais pas seulement je pense, les locaux viennent vous trouver et engagent la conversation.
On a deux vies. La deuxième commence le jour où on réalise qu'on en a juste une.
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Could you share some tips on the best road routes to take, as well as some walking hikes (we’re not as fit as we used to be, so nothing longer than 2-3 hours)? Maybe also 1 or 2 cable car rides—I was thinking of Oeschinensee Lake above Kandersteg and the First gondola above Grindelwald for better panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau... all while keeping it doable with our schedule. We’ve ruled out the "premium" trip up to the Jungfraujoch for this time.
I’m also guessing that paying to access Wengen or Mürren only makes sense if we’re staying there for a few days, right?
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On the way back, if we have a little time to explore Bern’s historic old town, what’s the best parking plan for a 1- or 2-hour stop?
Thanks in advance for your advice, fellow travelers familiar with this beautiful region! 😉
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I’ve found some great deals on flights to two destinations: Menorca in the Balearic Islands and Alghero in Sardinia.
The flights would take us from Bordeaux to Menorca on the evening of 9/07 and return to Bordeaux in the evening on 13/07.
Or to Alghero very early on 10/07 (departure at 6 AM) and return in the mid-afternoon on 13/07.
We love beautiful landscapes, the sea, snorkeling, walks (hiking), and the charm of villages.
We want to spend some quality time as a couple without our kids and mix discovery with relaxation.
I can’t make up my mind. The transport costs are roughly the same when you factor in parking for Sardinia since the early departure means no public transport from home.
We’ve never been to Menorca, Sardinia, or Italy at all. I’ve been to Majorca, though.
Menorca would be 4 nights and 4 days, while Alghero would be 3 nights and 2.5 days.
Also, what itinerary would you recommend for Alghero and Menorca?
Where to stay?
Thank you so much for your insightful traveler tips.
Hi,
I’ll be in Barcelona at the end of October.
I can choose to be there over the weekend or during the week. Probably 4 nights.
Is there a big difference in terms of crowds in the city and in the museums?
Little or no difference would simplify my itinerary on the way.
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I’ll be in Rome from April 1st to 13th, 2026—it’s coming up fast!
I’ve been searching online for tickets to visit the Borghese Gallery, but either there’s no availability or the tickets offered are ridiculously expensive.
Could someone guide me to a website where I can book 2 skip-the-line tickets (I’ve heard you have to reserve in advance online)?
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I rented a car through Klaus Wagen, picking it up in downtown Porto and returning it in downtown Lisbon.
After paying, I read some pretty negative reviews about them.
So, can anyone reassure me with positive experiences they’ve had with them?
Thanks in advance!
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We’re heading to Puglia at the end of May. We’re a senior couple. We arrive in Bari, where we’ve booked accommodation for 2 nights. We’ve rented a car.
Day 1: Bari
Day 2: Polignano a Mare – Monopoli
Day 3: Ostuni – Brindisi
Day 4: Lecce
Day 5 & 6: Exploring the coast from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca
Day 7 & 8: Gallipoli area
Day 9 & 10: Matera
We’re considering renting a place near Lecce for 5 days and using it as a base to explore the region.
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I visited the Faroe Islands in late March 2026 for about ten days. I was invited by a friend who lives near Tórshavn, so I don’t have any info on tourist accommodations or car rentals. Still, I’d like to share a few thoughts about my trip:
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Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for October to visit Naples (6 nights) and the Amalfi Coast (5 nights). We’ve already got the historic center and the Lapis Museum in Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Procida, Sorrento, and Ravello on our list. Any suggestions, addresses, or tips?
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Hello,
We’re heading to Rome from 21/09, arriving in the early afternoon, and returning on 28/09, leaving in the morning. We’ve already booked our flight tickets and our accommodation in the city center: Via Ezio.
I’d love to get your feedback on our itinerary and if there are any visits we should book right now:
Monday 21 afternoon:
Largo di Torre Argentina: a sacred spot for cats.
Tuesday 22:
The Vatican: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the morning. Afternoon: St. Peter’s Basilica, the dome, and if possible, the necropolis.
Wednesday 23:
Morning: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Afternoon: Trastevere neighborhood and the Monumento a Garibaldi.
Thursday 24:
Piazza Navona, Church of St. Louis of the French, the Pantheon, Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, Trevi Fountain.
Friday 25:
Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Quirinale, Piazza della Repubblica, and Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Saturday 26:
Aventine and Testaccio neighborhoods, the Capuchin Crypt.
Sunday 27:
Ostia.
Monday 28:
Departure.
Are any days too packed, or should we add more visits?
Thanks for your input and help!
Cheers!
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Summer 2027 is going to be Norwegian for us!
We’re heading to the Lofoten Islands first, then Senja, near Tromsø, and finally the North Cape.
We’ll likely start from northern Finland (flight tickets and car rentals are more affordable there).
I’d like to book accommodations early to have more options.
Good value-for-money places go fast in these pricey Nordic destinations...
But where should we book?
We’re planning to stay around ten nights in the Lofoten Islands.
What’s the best approach?
One place in the central part and explore from there?
One place in the south and another in the center?
Or one in the south, one in the center, and one in the north (3-4-3 nights)?
Hi there,
I’m looking for some great tips for a stay in Palma de Mallorca this summer.
I need cheap flights departing from Toulouse and affordable accommodation for 4 people.
What do you recommend?
Best regards,
I’d love to get your thoughts on the following itinerary (late May). I like to take my time in ruins and museums, and beaches don’t interest me. I’ll be staying in hostels and using public transport. Do you see any major omissions or things that aren’t worth it?
Thanks!
Day 1: Arrival in CATANIA
Day 2: Catania – visit (fish market, cathedral, Biscarri Palace, etc.)
Day 3: Mount Etna (day trip)
Day 4: Morning trip to TAORMINA, visit the town
Day 5: Alcantara Gorge (day trip) + more time in Taormina
Day 6: Trip to SYRACUSE, visit Ortigia
Day 7: Ortigia
Day 8: NOTO (day trip) (or another Baroque town?)
Day 9: Syracuse Archaeological Park + more time in Ortigia (or leave for Enna?)
Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)
Day 11: AGRIGENTO: town and Scala dei Turchi (optional)
Day 12: Valley of the Temples + archaeological museum
Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?)
Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice
Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip)
Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)
Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible
Day 18: Egadi Islands
Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits
Day 20: The city
Day 21: The city (Monreale?)
Day 22: Options:
- Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello)
- Cefalù (45 min by train)
Day 23: Return flight
Hello,
We’re heading to Bavaria from May 13 to 23, with a side trip to Austria.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Brussels-Munich
Day 2: Munich
Day 3: Munich and departure for Salzburg
We’ll be staying three nights in Salzburg.
Then we’ll head to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where we’ll stay for five nights.
Visiting Munich and Salzburg isn’t too tricky.
Once in Garmisch, we’re planning a day in Innsbruck, a day for Neuschwanstein Castle, and the rest is still up in the air.
What’s really got me stumped is that we’d love to see Königssee Lake—everyone says it’s a must-see.
We’d also like to visit the Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus), where the landscapes are supposedly stunning.
This would either be a round trip while we’re in Salzburg or on the way between Salzburg and Garmisch, but I’m guessing it’s impossible to do the drive from Salzburg to Garmisch, the Eagle’s Nest, *and* Königssee Lake all in one day.
Plus, the Alpine route between Salzburg and Garmisch seems prettier than the highway.
But honestly, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with the planning.
We should’ve added a stop between Salzburg and Garmisch, but the hotels are already booked.
Thanks for any advice on the itinerary and visits!
Another question: How far in advance should we book Neuschwanstein, Königssee, and the Eagle’s Nest in May?
Thanks so much in advance for your tips and ideas!
hi
I’m wondering if anyone can give me some info on how to get from Mallorca to Menorca.
Since flights are cheaper to Mallorca, I’d like to go that way.
Thanks so much for your help!
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This route means renting a car in Finland and dropping it off in Norway. My initial searches are showing rental rates that are... astronomical—about three times the price compared to returning it at the starting point.
I’m guessing I’m not the only one wanting to visit both countries. Are there any great tips to drastically reduce the cost of renting a car?
Hi there, we’re a couple of bikers planning a trip to Majorca in June 2026, and I’d love to organize a half-day or full-day boat or catamaran outing. Which coast do you think is the nicest for this, and do you have any suggestions or personal experiences to share? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there are any works in progress at Torcello, and if so, what type of works and how long they’re expected to last?
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Hi everyone,
I’m sharing my draft itinerary with you because I just booked our flight tickets, and I feel like it’s quite late in the season. So, I’d like to be sure about my stops before reserving the hotels. I’ll be traveling alone with my two adult children. We want to prioritize outdoor walks, avoid too many indoor visits (both for budget and preference), and not spend too much time on the road.
D1: Arrival at 9 AM in Malaga, day in Malaga and overnight stay
D2: Head straight to Nerja (1-hour drive) and spend the night there
D3: Head straight to Granada (1.5-hour drive), spend the day and night there
D4: Granada. Visit the Alhambra (Nasrid Palaces tour at 5 PM) and spend the night
D5: Head to Ronda (2.5-hour drive) and spend the night
D6: White Villages and overnight in Ronda
D7: Head straight to the Costa del Sol (e.g., Estepona), spend the day and night there
D8: Return to Malaga to catch our flight
There you go! This itinerary takes into account that we’d like to do a circuit starting from Seville in a few years. That said, it’d be a shame to miss something doable from Malaga.
Questions:
Since the Alhambra visit is only at 5 PM, and we’d already have the day to explore Granada, would arriving the day before be a mistake? Or should we skip this day and dedicate it elsewhere (Costa del Sol? Head toward Tabernas?)? The old town appeals to me, but maybe the Sacromonte neighborhood isn’t essential...
Same question for Ronda: should we dedicate a full day to it, or combine Ronda and the White Villages in one day?
Note that we love wandering around villages outside, so that might answer my question! :)
Final question: Is it better to rent the car at Malaga Airport or in the city? If we rent at the airport, we’d need a hotel with parking, which doesn’t seem easy. Or stay outside the city and park for free near the center if possible? I’ve read comments about taking a taxi to Malaga and then picking up the rental car at the airport the next morning. The taxi would really need to be affordable...
Thanks so much for your feedback and suggestions for visits during this little circuit.
Have a great day, everyone!
Christine
Hello,
we’re a couple planning a 2-week road trip this August, with a must-stop (about 3 days on Skye). Any route suggestions? Hotel recommendations? Photo spots?
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland in September 2026.
We’ll be flying from Montreal to London, where we’ll spend three nights.
After that, we’ll head to Dublin for a few days and take trains to visit the main attractions.
Our ideal plan would be to choose hotels near train stations and take tours to the interesting spots.
Would 8 days in Ireland be enough for this kind of trip?
We’re a group of 4 heading out at the end of June for 11 days.
I’m just starting my research.
We’ll be renting a regular car, not a 4x4.
I’m not finding a ton of info on the North.
Would love your take on all those kilometers—is there a route that lets us cut out a section?
Thanks