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10 Archaeology Tours in Cagliari That You Shouldn't Miss
Sardinia’s largest city (with a little over 150,000 people) and its capital for centuries, Cagliari on the island’s south coast offers the perfect mix of recreation and exploration options. The five-mile-long Poetto Beach is among the best city beaches on the Mediterranean, and together with the adjacent Marina Piccola, satisfies all manner of sun and sea pursuits. Seekers of culture will love Cagliari’s old district, Castello, where 13th-century towers still guard the medieval city walls.
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1. Barumini Unesco Site and Giara of Gesturi Tour from Cagliari
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
The tour will start in Cagliari from the Harbor or from your hotel. After an easy 45-minute drive to Barumini, we will cross the Marmilla Region, trough fields of wheat and artichokes. Once in Barumini, you will discover one of the most beautiful prehistoric sites of the Mediterranean sea, the 3,800-year-old Fortress of Su Nuraxi, protected by UNESCO and representative of Sardinian Nuragic Culture. After this stop, leave for another adventure in the Giara plateau, where the little wild horses live.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan/car
Exclusions: Entrance fees 12 € per person, Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch
Reviewed By Pamkyr
We had so much fun on this wine tour, recommended to us by a work colleague from Cagliari. Our guide Franco spoke excellent English, collected us from our hotel and showed us a great time. This really is a beautiful island. The wine was delicious as were the local accompanying cheeses, salami and bread. Bought three bottles to take home with us! Enjoyed meeting Giuseppe and being shown around his wine estate, he was a fantastic host. Would definitely recommend this tour!
2. Nuraghe and Giant's Grave - Day Trip from Cagliari
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
If you decide to visit Sardinia you must see at least the Nuraghe, the construction symbol of a very ancient and fascinating civilization and a land. The Nuragic civilization was one of the most important in the Mediterranean and beyond. While our team will explain you everything that you need to know about it, all you have to do is enjoy the thrill of a real journey through time through the fascinating and powerful Nuragic civilization.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fee to the Nuraghe, Entrance fee to the Archeological Museum
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Reviewed By leel310
This was a fantastic way to see different beaches from Cagliari. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. We went to beaches that were not windy and suitable for the day’s conditions. I’ve booked another tour with them because I enjoyed myself so much. It wouldn’t have been possible without my own car or arrangements. Highly recommend!
3. Cagliari, the city you did not expect
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Let's enjoy together the atmosphere of this city in the middle of the Mediterranean and live an incessant flow of unforgettable experiences. It takes little time to feel at home in Cagliari. Those who have already been here always want to return, to take a stroll in the old neighbourhoods amidst flowered balconies and parks where strawberries, lavender and peaches grow. Throughout history, different peoples arrived by sea and conquered the city before defending it themselves afterwards, only to surrender once again to new arrivals.The narrow streets of the old city always open up onto wonderful terraces where we can admire views over beaches and long stretches of water where thousands of pink flamingos wait for the sun to set before gliding over rooftops to astonish those who turn their heads up. The restaurants overlook small squares and keep intact the traditions of Sardinian cuisine. Cagliari is this and more, an ideal place where culture, sounds, flavours and aromas blend together.
Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
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Reviewed By Livo_73
Corona virus changed our travel plans and we ended up visiting Sardinia for the first time. Taking a couple of days in Cagliari was a great idea as the city is steeped in history with lots of interesting facts of historical importance. Emanuel knew all these things and brought us on a tour of his city with passion and pride. He introduced us to some of the local delicacies too and gave us great hints and tips for local restaurants and places to visit. He was knowledgable, friendly and very mindful of the social distancing measures that needed to be in pace for our tour to take place safely. He gave us some great tips for on stay in Putzu Idu (along the western coast) that did not disappoint! And finally he brought us to a fantastic local shop - Sapozi De Sardegna - for a wine and cheese sampling.....we went back a few times afterwards as the food was just amazing!
4. The Unesco site of Barumini and the Giara of Gesturi
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A tour that combines the discovery of the Nuragic civilization and one of its most impressive architectural expressions with the discovery of a unique natural environment, rich in bushes and herbs of the Mediterranean maquis and cork oaks, inhabited by the famous wild horses, that you can admire and photograph in their natural habitat.
Inclusions: Licensed tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Su Nuraxi and Casa Zapata tickets
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Reviewed By thomasfE3145PI
We had a lovely time with Rafaella, who showed us the city. She was patient with all our questions and even added some information to our earlier visit of Nuraghe Su Nuraxi. It felt like we were on a stroll with a friend.
5. Gallura Experience: archaeology, wine tasting and walking tour.
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
We will discover an amazing corner of Sardinia, the famous Costa Smeralda visiting Archaeological sites, beaches, winery and walking tour
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine Tasting, Typical sardinian food, Museums tickets
Exclusions: Everything not mentioned in the inclusion
Reviewed By joppas118
Checco and his family have done a tremendous job in showing me around Aritzo, with the absolute highlight being the cooking class at the family house. Amazingly positive energy and going beyond expectations made for a memorable day! I'll be back :)
6. Discovering Cagliari
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4.9 based on 18 reviews
Knowledge and passion for your city, a private and personalized tour in line with your wishes and preferences.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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7. SU NURAXI BARUMINI Unesco World Heritage Site
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4.9 based on 32 reviews
Visit Su Nuraxi in Barumini: the most famous "nuraghe" of the island, made up of several stone towers interconnected that form a special type of defensive structure dates back 3500 years. Explore the Nuragic village, where you will find different kind of huts, ancient grain mills, ovens, water tanks, spa environment. Enjoy the beautiful landscape that surrounds the archaeological complex, that ranges from winding and fertile hills to lush highland home to a unique little horse breed named “Cavallini della Giara”.
Inclusions: Driver guide, Live commentary on board, Transport by private air-conditioned minivan, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Cagliari. Pick-up from holiday resort in the province such as Villasimius, Costa Rei, Pula, Chia, is possible by paying a surcharge for the transport of € 100 at the time of tour check-in., Small group tour, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Entrance fees to Su Nuraxi (€ 14 per person), Pick-up/drop-off from holiday resort outside Cagliari (in Villasimius, Costa Rei, Pula, Chia) € 100, Gratuities
Reviewed By jacky0707
It was such a special experience :) I felt comfortable and I would do it all over again ! Thank you for making my day so special :)
8. Barumini, UNESCO Tour
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4.9 based on 11 reviews
All over the island there are more than 7000 nuraghes, singular and peculiar buildings. Megalithic fortress built with enormous stones and with a particular charm. Looking at them means have a lot of questions which they deserve to be answered. Who built them? What was their function? If you want to discover with us more about those remarkable fortresses, Su Nuraxi of Barumini is a must-see. Part of the UNESCO Heritage since 1997, this nuraghe is the best example to understand the most ancient and mysterious history of Sardinia. After a visit to Su Nuraxi, we will also reach Casa Zapata, a noble ancient residence of the Sardinian-Aragonese barons, nowadays hosting a small Archaeological Museum.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Ticket entrance for the nuraghe and museum
Reviewed By Emily852741
Such a great insight into the history of the city and extremely interesting. Our guide Anna was lovely and very informative. Such a memorable experience, and our two young children (3 & 5) really loved it too! Definitely recommended!
9. Nuraghe Barumini Unesco heritage
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4.8 based on 5 reviews
Visit to the nuragic complex of Barumini, an archaeological park that includes a nuragic architecture and parts of a village. Visit to the museum complex of Casa Zapata, an important institution that includes an archaeological and ethnographic collection. The residence of another nuragic complex found under this Aragonese residence. How did we live the first civilizations in Sardinia? What were the main technologies known by protohistoric populations? We will find in this archaeological tour in the nuraghe - On Nuraxi-, one of the most important monumental architectures of the island and Unesco heritage, together with the history of the Nuragic civilization It starts from Cagliari, with time to be agreed; the tour takes place on foot in terrain with irregular surfaces. Comfortable shoes like sneakers are therefore recommended.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, entrance ticket
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Reviewed By 720freyar
A brilliant experience and one of the highlights of our trip! Thank you to Isabella, Valerio, Rosanna and the rest of the family for hosting us in your beautiful home - We truly felt welcomed as friends. We had so much fun learning about Sardinian culture and making traditional culurgiones and malloreddus. We enjoyed coffee, breads, cold cuts and cheeses with honey, and our pasta with wine and profiteroles for dessert. We couldn't have asked for a more authentic experience. We also followed Isabella and Valerio's recommendations for Osteria Kobuta and Baccu Cardu, which were amazing. Highly, highly recommend! (We'd love to come again!)
10. Archaeological tour of the Nuraghe Arrubiu in Orroli
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Do you know the nuragic civilisations? Do you know what's a nuraghe? The nuragic civilisations is a people from the bronze age in Sardinia; this people built a particular architecture called nuraghe. It's unique in the Mediterranean area and in the world.
Inclusions: Entry ticket to the site is included., Transfer from Cagliari and the countryside is included.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transfer outside the area of Cagliari is excluded.
Reviewed By 720freyar
A brilliant experience and one of the highlights of our trip! Thank you to Isabella, Valerio, Rosanna and the rest of the family for hosting us in your beautiful home - We truly felt welcomed as friends. We had so much fun learning about Sardinian culture and making traditional culurgiones and malloreddus. We enjoyed coffee, breads, cold cuts and cheeses with honey, and our pasta with wine and profiteroles for dessert. We couldn't have asked for a more authentic experience. We also followed Isabella and Valerio's recommendations for Osteria Kobuta and Baccu Cardu, which were amazing. Highly, highly recommend! (We'd love to come again!)
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