Top Olbia Dining Experiences

On an island known for its coastal beauty, the Maddalena archipelago still stands out—but since many locations are accessible only by sea, a car just won’t cut it for getting around. On this full-day, small-group cruise, unwind on a chartered sailboat while taking in highlights such as the famous Pink Beach (Spaggia Rosa) and the uninhabited protected island of Spargi.

Expand your knowledge of Arzachena’s local culinary delicacies with this intimate private cooking class in a local’s home. Learn special techniques and family recipes that you wouldn’t discover otherwise, and benefit from having your teacher’s full, undivided attention. During the class, prepare three recipes, and then at the end, savor the taste of the dishes you’ve created.

Explore Sardinia's spectacular Maddalena Archipelago by land and sea with this all-inclusive tour that includes a minicruise through the islands plus a stop on La Maddalena with free time to explore on land. Skirt the islands of Caprera and Santo Stefano, drop anchor to swim off Spargi and Santa Maria, and cruise through the Manto della Madonna to admire the coastline of Budelli in a single day.

Discover a local winery in the heart of Gallura and be guided through aromas, traditions and winemaking processes. Taste three typical wines, including Vermentino and Cannonau, accompanied by selected local products. Enjoy an authentic and relaxing experience, designed for those who want to know the true soul of Sardinia. The pick-up service at the hotel, apartment or at the port of Olbia allows you to live the tour without worries: we will pick you up directly where you stay and take you back at the end of the tasting. Along the way you can admire beautiful views of granite hills, vineyards and ancient Gallura stalls, with photo stops to capture the most beautiful moments. The tour combines comfort, culture and taste, offering an immersion in the landscape and wine excellence of northern Sardinia. A perfect experience for couples, small groups and cruisers looking for authenticity and quality.

Rather than just eating Italian classics, learn to make them yourself—in order to take your newfound knowledge back to friends and family—during a private cooking class in Sassari. Rather than sharing your guide with a group, you’ll receive undivided attention and discover lesser-known information about Italy's culinary culture.

Discover new flavors and family recipes that you haven’t tried before by taking part in this foodie experience in Olbia. Learn to make two styles of pasta from scratch using organic flours and semolina. Then, enter a small wine cellar to learn the ancient methods of Sardinia wine production. Finally—the best part—sit down, relax, and eat a delicious meal of local Sardinian specialties.

If you’re looking for an authentic culinary experience in Sassari—then this is it. Swap crowded cooking schools for the opportunity to visit a local’s home to have a private cooking class in their kitchen. The lesson focuses on two pasta recipes as well as tiramisu—all of which you’ll prepare from scratch. Then at the end, sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with wine included.

Discover some of Sardinia's most stunning coastlines during this full-day, small-group catamaran to Tavolara Island and the Golfo di Marinella. Enjoy a convenient departure from Olbia's city harbor, close to the island's airport and main cruise and ferry port. Swim along white-sand beaches, try your hand at snorkeling, paddleboarding, or kayaking (with all equipment included), or simply relax on the comfortable, spacious catamaran. Cruises include a tasty lunch prepared onboard the boat.

Discover Sardinia's unique island cuisine with this tuk-tuk tour to the wine country outside Olbia. Buzz through the city to a traditional winery set in the outlying hills, taking in views of the vineyard-covered countryside along the way. Visit the cellar and barrel rooms, then relax over a tasting featuring three Sardinian wines paired with local specialties.