Cagliari, Italy

Lessons From The Blue Zones: Sardinia

Session Dates

Session 1: March 24, 2025 – March 29, 2025
Session 2:
April 14, 2025 – April 19, 2025

Nuoro, Italy Lessons From The Blue Zones: Sardinia
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Dates
Housing
Itinerary

Requirements:

  • Minimum age 18
  • Open to API and non API students

Deadline to Purchase: February 10, 2025

Starting Price: $2,999
Visa Required: No

Questions about this program? Send email to [email protected]

About

Explore the Blue Zones, regions known for exceptional longevity, on this immersive experience in Sardinia. Dive into the community spirit of Sardinian villages, learn about centenarian lifestyles through cooking classes, wellness activities like yoga and mindful exploration, and engaging talks with locals. This journey is designed to deepen your understanding of the unique lifestyle that contributes to Sardinia’s extraordinary quality of life.

What’s Included

  • Airport pick up
  • Hotel double room with daily breakfast
  • Welcome and Farewell Meals
  • Some lunches, including cooking class and local honey tasting
  • Visits to local community, including local shepherds, doctors, etc.
  • Guided tours
  • Seminars from longevity experts

Dates

Session 1: March 24, 2025 – March 29, 2025
Session 2:
April 14, 2025 – April 19, 2025

Pricing

Starting at $2,999

Purchase Deadline: Feb 10, 2025

Learn About This Location

  • Sardinia boasts its own language, cuisine, and traditions, distinct from mainland Italy.
  • Famous for turquoise waters and white sand beaches like those in Costa Smeralda and La Pelosa.
  • Rich with archaeological sites, including nuraghi—mysterious Bronze Age stone structures.
  • Features specialties like porceddu (roast suckling pig), pane carasau (crispy flatbread), and mirto (a myrtle liqueur).
  • Perfect for hiking, rock climbing, and exploring caves such as Grotta di Nettuno.
Nuovo, Italy

Hotel

Amenities

  • Cafe
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Housing

We know that comfort and safety are top priorities when it comes to housing. That’s why API’s Visited and Verified™ brand means that every one of our housing options has been inspected by API personnel and meets our standards for quality, security and convenience.

INCLUDED
Located in the beautiful city of Cagliari, your hotel is just a few steps from the historic center and the heart of Sardinia. The hotel offers basic amenities including but not limited to linens & towels, WIFI, and daily breakfast. You will be able to take advantage of the great location and immerse yourself in the Blue Zone way of life. More details about the name of your hotel, address(es) and inclusions will be provided in your pre-departure materials.

A shared room is included in the price, but you may also upgrade to a private room for $510 USD. To inquire about a private room, send an email to [email protected].

Schedule

Arrival & Departure Airport: Cagliari Airport.

API will pick you up from the airport, provided you arrive by 3pm local time. 

Itinerary

Day Activity Location
Arrival Day Arrive and check into accommodations; welcome dinner Cagliari, Sardinia
Day 2
  • Yoga class + Tour of Cagliari
  • Travel to Blue Zone
  • Class on Traditional Diet with Dinner Included
Cagliari, Sardinia + Santa Maria Navarrese, Sardinia
Day 3
  • Visit Blue Zone Villages
  • Pasta Lab with Lunch Included
Santa Maria Navarrese, Sardinia
Day 4
  • Local Community Visit
  • Local Honey Tasting + Lunch Included
Santa Maria Navarrese, Sardinia
Day 5
  • Meet local shepherds + Nature hike
  • Lunch included
  • Farewell Dinner
Santa Maria Navarrese, Sardinia
Departure Day
  • Hotel breakfast
  • Departure to Cagliari 
Cagliari, Sardinia

This sample itinerary is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Participants will receive a confirmed itinerary closer to arrival.