7 Activities
Cheesemaking and Wine Tasting in the Northern Countryside Villages of Sardinia
Starts from
Cagliari
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
7
Duration
12 hours
Length
19 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Cagliari
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
12 hours
Length
19 mi
Darcy Tuscano
Travel Expert
- Take a cheesemaker's course direct at the farm.
- Dine at an argiturismo farm-to-table restaurant.
- Indulge in an Italian wine tasting experience.
- Be amazed at a unique sculpture garden in a quiet forest.
If you're looking for some adventures off the gorgeous coastline of Sardinia, then look no further.
This day-trip takes you north to the Sardinian countryside, where you will have the chance to engage with local artisans and their food and wine productions. From wine tasting to cheesemaking; castle visiting and cathedral viewing, this trip has it all.
Discover the natural beauty of the countryside just a short drive, but a world away, from Cagliari.
Due to the availability of the activities offered, this route is only for Monday — Friday.
This day-trip takes you north to the Sardinian countryside, where you will have the chance to engage with local artisans and their food and wine productions. From wine tasting to cheesemaking; castle visiting and cathedral viewing, this trip has it all.
Discover the natural beauty of the countryside just a short drive, but a world away, from Cagliari.
Due to the availability of the activities offered, this route is only for Monday — Friday.
If you're looking for some adventures off the gorgeous coastline of Sardinia, then look no further.
This day-trip takes you north to the Sardinian countryside, where you will have the chance to engage with local artisans and their food and wine productions. From wine tasting to cheesemaking; castle visiting and cathedral viewing, this trip has it all.
Discover the natural beauty of the countryside just a short drive, but a world away, from Cagliari.
Due to the availability of the activities offered, this route is only for Monday — Friday.
This day-trip takes you north to the Sardinian countryside, where you will have the chance to engage with local artisans and their food and wine productions. From wine tasting to cheesemaking; castle visiting and cathedral viewing, this trip has it all.
Discover the natural beauty of the countryside just a short drive, but a world away, from Cagliari.
Due to the availability of the activities offered, this route is only for Monday — Friday.
Darcy Tuscano
Travel Expert
- Take a cheesemaker's course direct at the farm.
- Dine at an argiturismo farm-to-table restaurant.
- Indulge in an Italian wine tasting experience.
- Be amazed at a unique sculpture garden in a quiet forest.
Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
19 mi
Gourmet Food Goals in the Sardinian Countryside
There is going to be a day when you can live out your gourmet Italian food fantasies of wine tasting and cheesemaking.
You'll drive to the Italian countryside to take a cheesemaking course direct at the farm, followed by a delicious Sardinian lunch in an agriturismo.
After experiencing an exquisite wine tasting at one of the island's top producers, you'll visit one of the oldest cathedrals.
Later, visit a remarkable art sculpture collection in the forest before watching the sunset with a 900-year-old church as your backdrop.
This is Sardinia.
You'll drive to the Italian countryside to take a cheesemaking course direct at the farm, followed by a delicious Sardinian lunch in an agriturismo.
After experiencing an exquisite wine tasting at one of the island's top producers, you'll visit one of the oldest cathedrals.
Later, visit a remarkable art sculpture collection in the forest before watching the sunset with a 900-year-old church as your backdrop.
This is Sardinia.
09:302 hrs
Argiolas Formaggi
Cheese Shop
Open Details
Have you ever been curious about how cheese is made? Well, today you have the chance to become cheesemaker for the day at Argiolas Formaggi!
Argiolas is a top producer in the dairy sector, with over 60 years of pecorino and goat cheese production.
This innovative workshop, focusing on environmental sustainability, will teach you everything involved in the preparation of artisanal cheese.
You'll take home your very own cheese and a souvenir certificate!
Book your two-hour cheesemaker course on the official website.
Argiolas is a top producer in the dairy sector, with over 60 years of pecorino and goat cheese production.
This innovative workshop, focusing on environmental sustainability, will teach you everything involved in the preparation of artisanal cheese.
You'll take home your very own cheese and a souvenir certificate!
Book your two-hour cheesemaker course on the official website.
4.3 mi
15 min
12:302 hrs
Agriturismo Santu Marcialis
Lodging
Open Details
At the farmhouse of Agriturismo Santu Marcialis, the owners create Sardinian cuisine with a twist both for the overnight guests and outside patrons who book tables at the restaurant.
They offer a three-course menu with an appetizer, first and second course with wine, water, coffee and a dessert included. The agri-chefs produce their own wines and liqueurs and focus on using homegrown ingredients and locally sourced products.
Check the official website to book the table.
They offer a three-course menu with an appetizer, first and second course with wine, water, coffee and a dessert included. The agri-chefs produce their own wines and liqueurs and focus on using homegrown ingredients and locally sourced products.
Check the official website to book the table.
0.9 mi
5 min
15:002 hrs
Cantina Argiolas
Winery
Open Details
Are you ready for a masterclass in wine tasting?
At Argiolas winery, you will learn about the ancient art of wine making as you visit the caves and cellars where centuries old equipment is still in use to make the wines you will be tasting today.
Choose between two different wine tastings as you discover the distinct varieties offered at Argiolas.
After your experience, be sure to bring home your favourites from the onside boutique shop.
Reservations are required for all experiences. Make your reservation for the 15:00 wine tasting experience via the official website.
At Argiolas winery, you will learn about the ancient art of wine making as you visit the caves and cellars where centuries old equipment is still in use to make the wines you will be tasting today.
Choose between two different wine tastings as you discover the distinct varieties offered at Argiolas.
After your experience, be sure to bring home your favourites from the onside boutique shop.
Reservations are required for all experiences. Make your reservation for the 15:00 wine tasting experience via the official website.
1.5 mi
10 min
17:1530 min
Cathedral of Saint Pantaleon
Church
Open Details
The 800-year-old Medieval Cathedral of Saint Pantaleon was once the largest Cathedral on Sardinia.
Take a look around inside the grand Gothic masterpiece as you admire the frescos adorning the walls.
Take a look around inside the grand Gothic masterpiece as you admire the frescos adorning the walls.
3 mi
10 min
18:0030 min
Parco Artistico "Gianni Argiolas"
Sculpture Garden
Open Details
The genius behind Parco Artistico "Gianni Argiolas" is no other than the sculpture artist Gianni himself.
This natural park is a true testament of love and hard work as you witness all the emotion that has gone into making this part of the forest an entire work of art.
Take your time to appreciate all the small details, both in the giant sculptures and in the careful curation of the natural object, that make this park such an amazing gift to the community.
This natural park is a true testament of love and hard work as you witness all the emotion that has gone into making this part of the forest an entire work of art.
Take your time to appreciate all the small details, both in the giant sculptures and in the careful curation of the natural object, that make this park such an amazing gift to the community.
3.5 mi
10 min
19:0030 min
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Sibiola
Church
Open Details
Down a short country road lined with vineyards and olive groves, you'll come upon the Medieval Chiesa di Santa Maria di Sibiloa.
Built around 1125, the ancient temple is one of the best preserved on the island of Sardinia.
The entrance has irregular hours, but is open more often in the summer months. Regardless, this Romanesque structure can be admired from the outside as well while you relax on the hillside admiring the sweeping views of the plains below.
Built around 1125, the ancient temple is one of the best preserved on the island of Sardinia.
The entrance has irregular hours, but is open more often in the summer months. Regardless, this Romanesque structure can be admired from the outside as well while you relax on the hillside admiring the sweeping views of the plains below.
6.4 mi
15 min
20:001 hr
4 Ganasce Pizzeria Sestu
Pizza Place
Open Details
This amazing pizzeria in the cute Sardinian town of Sestu has the best vegetarian and vegan pizzas around. If that's not your thing, don't worry because they have every other variety here for you as well.
In addition, you'll find plenty of salads, panini, antipasta and yummy desserts.
In addition, you'll find plenty of salads, panini, antipasta and yummy desserts.