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The second-largest island in Mediterranean after Sicily, Sardinia serves up a lovely blend of sea, sand and history. Thousands of nuraghe (stone buildings) dot the landscape, proof that people have been enjoying the lovely climate here for millennia. From posh Costa Smerelda in the north to medieval Alghero in the northwest to the lively capital of Cagliari in the south, and with many picturesque towns and unspoiled sandy beaches in between, Sardinia’s got a little something for everyone.
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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. Alghero From Olbia - Costa Smeralda
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With its 44,000 inhabitants, it is the 5th largest city of Sardinia. Alghero is the island's main harbor, home to Fertilia airport and one of its best-loved cities walkway along the port's bastions, the red roofs that touch into the emerald sea. The shoreline is some 90 km long and known as the Coral Riviera. The most famous beach here is Le Bombarde, it is a favorite destination for families, young people and surfing enthusiasts.
Inclusions: Pick Up
Exclusions: the tickets to the caves of Neptune, 8 euros, the ferry if you want to go there from Alghero, 16 euros
Reviewed By JulieMDP
Matteo conducted this tour for myself and another solo traveller. It was very interesting and Matteo is very knowledgeable and was flexible to suit the types of things we wanted to see on this tour. Matteo spoke English very well and also injected plenty of humour into his dialogue! We finished the day at a fantastic agroturismo restaurant and Matteo was able to describe the dishes and local customs to us. We had a great day and wouldn't hesitate to recommend both Matteo and the tour!
3. Gallura, Vermentino & Costa Smeralda
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
A perfect mix of archeology, traditions, wine + food tasting, and the best glam spots of the Sardinian north-east. Discover less known corners as well as glamorous spots of Gallura and Costa Smeralda, immerse yourself into Sardinian history, and visit a small artisanal winery to enjoy local food and wine! A full day of relaxing explorations. Tour highlights: Pedres castle, nuragic grave Su Monte ‘e s’Ape, Tenute Olbios wineries, Costa Smeralda scenic coastal route, Baia Sardinia, Porto Cervo, Stella Maris, Piazzetta, Porto Vecchio, typical Sardinian food and wine tasting. Suggestions for this tour: Wear good hiking shoes (no open shoes, sandals or flip-flops) and comfortable clothes, and bring your beachwear and beach towel if you want to visit the beach. Bring also one bottle of 1.5 lts. drinking water per person, and sun protection.
Inclusions: Wine and Food tasting in winery, Private transportation, Insurance
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Reviewed By SunnyTraveller2020
I did excursion to nuragge in the mountains and food experience and a hike to the light house and snorkelling. Great knowledge of plants, surroundings and history. Claudio is upbeat and makes exploring Sardinia a real experience. Definitely worth it.
4. 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!
5. Off road Tour: Itinerary in the hinterland
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Discover the real Sardinia in one excursion! Explore the hinterland and the surroundings of Alghero along routes far from the crowded tourist routes and immerse yourself in atmospheres that are profoundly different from those of the Catalan town and its beaches. During your excursion: - Admire the nature, the breathtaking landscapes and the wildlife of the island. - Travel the ancient shepherds' routes on board our off-road vehicle. - Discover the island flora up close, its peculiarities, and its traditional use among Sardinian shamans. - Immerse yourself in the traces of the famous but still mysterious Nuragic civilization. - Relax at sunset on a secluded beach while enjoying a glass of wine.
Inclusions: Transportation Land Rover Defender or Mitsubishi Outlander with air conditioning, Guide, environmental interpreter, off-road driving expert, Tickets and guide to archaeological sites
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Reviewed By marcoej
We initially were debating whether to do this as €85 per head was cutting into our budget a little but we were very glad we did and it ended up being incredibly good value for money. Fabio, our tour guide, went above and beyond to make sure we all had a great time. We learnt a lot and he even went out his way to make sure any questions we had were answered correctly if he wasn't too sure of the answer. Fabio had a great sense of humour and entertained our jokes as a group of young lads on holiday. The wine, oil and cheese were all phenomenal and by the end of the tour we were stuffed. We were given plenty of time to relax, eat and talk with the other guests on the tour. It was interesting as we had visited one of the stops for dinner the night before and got to see behind the scenes of how our food was produced - everything organic and free range. Thank you Fabio for an amazing tour and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Alghero.
6. 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 :)
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. Costa Smeralda Sightseeing Tour in Sardinia: Small Group
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4.8 based on 23 reviews
Top Things To Visit in Italy, SARDINIA! Costa Smeralda (the Emerald Coast) is one of the most famous Jet Set Holiday Destination in Europe but also in the World! Untouched landscape, stunning Panorama along the Coast to admire the "Emerald and Turquoise" Colors of the Water, but also Luxury Boutiques & Yachts in Porto Cervo. San Pantaleo Village, a cozy very little town in the mountain only a few steps away from Olbia Port and Airport. This typical Italian village has an unique charm where the time stopped moving long time ago! Also here were filmed movie like "The Spy Who Loved me", with James Bond. You Cannot miss the Archeology, a "Must Things to do and Visit" in Italy! Here you'll discover the Bronze Age and the Nuragic Civilization of Mediterranean Sea! The Final Stop is at the Winery, where you can relax your eye with the view of Sardinian Wineyards or enjoy the Local Wine Vermentino! (Optional entrance Archaeo Nuraghe extra 4 € pp) (Optional Wine Tasting extra from € 6pp)
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Optional Archeology Site Extra Nuraghe charge € 4, Optional Wine Tasting from € 6 per person extra charge
Reviewed By Raphi_Widdi
The Guide (Luca) is a very nice and fun person. You can really tell he knows a lot about sardignia and wants to let you have the best experience possible. The Hike through the moon valley was very beautiful and interesting through the various information about the plants, history and culture given to us by Luca. I would recommend it to everyone who wants to have a little adventure and learn about sardignia in a compact fashion.
10. Archaeological sites and monuments in Sardinia: Small Group
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4.8 based on 5 reviews
Do you want to discover the history of Sardinia in a fun and alternative way with a qualified guide at your disposal? Trust the experience of our guides who will organize the archaeological tour down to the smallest detail. You will have the opportunity to relive 4000 years of Sardinian history, visiting: the Roman Aqueduct, the Roman Cistern, the mysterious Sacred Well, the imposing Castle of Pedres, the evocative Tombs of the Giants, the Basilica of San Simplicio. What are you waiting for? Explore the history of the Island while you relax and have fun!
Inclusions: Free pick-up near the city center (Molo Benedetto Brin), Free drop-off near the city center (Molo Benedetto Brin), Complete flexibility, Certified Environmental Hiking Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop, Routes outside the itinerary
Reviewed By Z7748LSrichards
Friendly guide, unusual form of transport, good value and interesting places. I would recommend to people staying in Olbia.
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