Carnival in Sardinia is not a common event and it’s strongly felt by Sardinian People.
Masks, freaky disguises, dances and songs characterize the celebrations.
The villages on the Island completely transform themselves; black and white become the colours of Carnival, remembering the ancient origins of mysterious rituals. Grotesque faces, satirical theatre, paradox plays are the features of this event that you have to experience personally.
People who take part in the Sardinian Carnival get involved in every celebration and masks and spectators mix together.
These are very favourable and incredible situations to take pictures.
The objective of this photographic trip is to take participants to the best spots of the events and experiment the photography of people taken in a very exciting context.
13-18 February 2026
6 Days – 5Nights
Carnival Events in Sardinia, Italy
Photographers and local experts:
Giovanni Cavalli – www.giovannicavalli.eu
Sergio Cuccu – @sergiocuccu_fotografia @sergio_hitchcuck_ https://www.facebook.com/share/1C8aj84sMM/
Who is it addressed to? This is a photographic trip open to all amateur photographers, photography students, photographers, advanced amateur or professional photographers.
Shooting photographs is the center of the trip: the coordinators will indicate the strategic places and the right timing to take the best pictures.
Moments for programming and discussion will be scheduled.
Any companions are also welcome; the events are extremely fun and culturally interesting even for those who don’t take photographs.
Necessary equipment
Each participant must have its own equipment. A tripod is not necessary. A flash unit could be necessary for fill-in lighting.
It is recommended to have focal lengths up to 200 mm, beyond that they are not useful.
Languages
English, Spanish and Italian
SCHEDULE*
Friday, 13 February 2026
Participants meet at Cagliari airport, by 5 pm.
Transfer by car to the hotel in Oristano, where the hotel will be for the entire trip.
Saturday, 14 February
Daily planning, instructions, photography tips.
Transfer to Lula
13:30: pm, Lula Carnival (Su Battiledhu)
February 15, Sunday
Morning: Visit of Mamoiada Mask Museum or Nuoro Traditional Dress Museum
Afternoon, Ottana Carnival (Boes and Merdules) or Samugheo (Many Carnival masks)
February 16, Monday
Morning: Sanctuary of Santa Cristina, the most representative, best preserved, evocative and mysterious nuragic well temple (1000 BC).
13:30 pm: Oristano, Sartiglietta or transfer to Santu Lussurgiu, Sa Carella ‘e Nanti, horse and rider race.
February 17, Tuesday
Full day, Oristano, Sartiglia
February 18, Wednesday
Transfer Oristano – Cagliari (expected arrival in Cagliari: 11 am)
*The plan may be subject to change as some events have not yet been scheduled. Reference has been made to the previous years’ plans.
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PRICE: 1.460 €
INCLUDED:
Hotel accommodation: Mistral 2 Hotel 4*, Oristano, bed and breakfast.
Daily breakfast
Room Type: Double occupancy (extra price for single: 300 €)
All transports from/to Cagliari airport and for all the tour
All tours & activities listed in itinerary
2 photographers for the group (minimum 8 participants, maximum 14)
1 local expert
Languages: English, Italian and Spanish
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Visas
Travel insurance
Meals and beverage. We could organize 1 or 2 dinners in traditional restaurants, but it will be arranged with the group.
Entrance fees to any museums or archaeological sites.
PAYMENT PLAN
Enrollment fee: 100 €
15 December 2025: 680 €
15 January 2026: 680 €
Total amount: 1.460 €
HOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
To enroll, please send a request to the following e-mail: giovannicavalli@mac.com
If there are free places, you will receive a form for your data and their legal terms.
You will receive the bank data for the payments too.
CANCELLATION POLICYRefunds for balance paymentIf you cancel your trip before 15 December 2025 at 11:59 PM local time (GMT +1), you will get a refund of the deposit.If you cancel your trip from 16 December 2026 at 12:00 AM local time (GMT +1) onwards, no refunds will be issued.Trip disclaimer To offer the best group rates, we need a minimum number of travelers. If that number isn’t met – or if unexpected events occur (such as force majeure) – we can cancel or reschedule the trip.
If changes happen: You’ll be notified by 18 December 2025 at 11:59 PM local time (GMT +1), and if the trip is canceled or rescheduled beyond your control, you’ll get a full refund. We’ll always update you at least 7 days in advance if this date changes.
Smart Booking: We recommend refundable flights to protect your plans from any last-minute changes.
See also: https://giovannicavalli.eu/collections/sardinian-carnival/