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Costa Smeralda Private Tour: Porto Cervo & Secret Beaches

Glide through the world's most exclusive coastline on a curated private tour of Costa Smeralda — the playground of the Aga Khan, Dolce & Gabbana, and the global super-yacht set. Porto Cervo's piazzetta, Cala di Volpe, and Spiaggia del Principe await.

What to expect

Your guide collects you at the port and heads north along the legendary SS125 corniche, stopping first at Porto Cervo's iconic piazzetta where designer boutiques frame a harbour of super-yachts. The route continues to the ochre-walled Cala di Volpe hotel — an architectural marvel — before descending to Spiaggia del Principe, consistently rated one of Europe's finest beaches. Time at the beach is generous; there is no rigid bus schedule. The guide narrates the Costa Smeralda's extraordinary creation story and its private conservation ethic throughout.

Book it with
Guides of Italia – Simone (Local Sardinia Expert)
From EUR 300 per private group (half-day; confirm directly with guide)
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Good to know

Half-day tours fit easily within a port call; confirm pick-up time to allow 90 min back to port before all-aboard. Bring euros for beach club sun-bed hire if desired (approx. EUR 30–50 pp). Spiaggia del Principe has no facilities — bring water and snacks.

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