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The Nuraghe Tour: Day Trip from Cagliari

1. The Nuraghe Tour: Day Trip from Cagliari

Enjoy the thrill of travelling back in time to the fascinating and powerful Nuragic civilization. Your tour will start from Cagliari. From here, you will head towards the heart of Trexenta, in the municipality of Suelli where the nuraghe are located. Explore the Nuraghe Piscu complex, which is located on a hill. Its strategic position gives you spectacular panoramic views. Built 3500 years ago, it offers a beautiful example of a complex three-lobed nuraghe; marvel at its central tower, which reached 10 meters, and the courtyard, well, and turreted antemurale that surrounds it. Listen to your expert guide as they teach you about the fascinating population of the village, which was home to around 100 inhabitants. 

Cagliari: Old town E-Bike Tour

2. Cagliari: Old town E-Bike Tour

Your eBike tour will start by visiting the historic districts of Cagliari, going up and down the city hills without fatigue, thanks to pedal assistance. You will discover the districts of Stampace, Castello, Villanova and Marina and you will stop in the most fascinating monuments that tell a thousand-year history, and in the panoramic points where the view leaves you breathless. Throughout the tour you will be accompanied by an expert guide, graduated in Cultural tourism and Tourist Guide since 2008 for Cagliari and the whole province, to discover the breathtaking scenery and the fascinating narrow streets that this city hides. I will make you live a unique experience that will allow you to bring home a bit of this magical region.

From Cagliari: Porto Flavia Mine and Natural Beauty Tour

3. From Cagliari: Porto Flavia Mine and Natural Beauty Tour

Travel from Cagliari to Iglesiente, one of the oldest historical areas in Sardinia with a wild landscape famous for its mining history. Discover the Porto Flavia mine, an extraordinary monument of industrial archaeology overlooking an incredible coastline with a breathtaking vista of the Masua Sea.   Built in 1924, Port Flavia is an incredible work of engineering suspended between sky and sea that made it possible to load minerals directly onto the ships. Walk through the 600-meter-long tunnel and discover the history of the mine that remained functional up until the 1960s.  Next, see the Parco Geominerario della Sardegna (Geological and Mining Park of Sardinia), declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. After the visit, enjoy a little stop to see the incredible coast of Nebida, walking through the panoramic street in front of the Laveria Lamarmora mineral washing plant before returning to Cagliari.

From Cagliari: Day Trip to Domus de Janas Fairy Houses

4. From Cagliari: Day Trip to Domus de Janas Fairy Houses

Take a guided day trip from Cagliari to the Necropolis of De S'acqua Salida to see Domus de Janas or Fairy Houses, prehistoric tombs carved into the rock. Uncover an ancient funerary cult dating back to pre-Nuragic times. Meet your guide and head to the small town and agricultural center of Pimentel, nestled between orchards and vineyards. Here lies the Domus de Janas of Corongiu and the necropolis called De S'acqua Salida dating back to 3200 BC. Marvel at the Domus of Corongiu and its spiral-shaped engravings that represent the goddess of the eyes who protected the dead. But there are many other interpretations to the engravings which your guide will share with you. Admire the craftsmanship of the prehistoric people who were able to dig and shape rocks with limited tools to create underground tombs in which they buried their dead.

Cagliari: City Tour

5. Cagliari: City Tour

You tour starts from the Port of Cagliari. The first stop will be at the Basilica of Bonaria where you are going to admire the wonderful staircase and beautiful church while you discover the tale of the wooden statue that arrived from the sea. After that, you are going to drive to Sant'Elia lighthouse, where you are going be fascinated by the turquoise water of the little cove of Calamosca. You will reach the Poetto beach and you will find the majestic Devil's Saddle there. Then, you drive along the Molentargius Park, home to the characteristic pink flamingos that you can admire. After that, you see the Bastione of Saint Remy, one of the biggest fortifications of Cagliari. Then, you will move to the Castello area, the famous Piazza Yenne and the Marina area.

San Sperate Murales Tour - Visit a Typical Sardinian Village

6. San Sperate Murales Tour - Visit a Typical Sardinian Village

The tour starts from Cagliari and includes a visit to the village museum of San Sperate, the birthplace of the recent Pinuccio Sciola, artist and sculptor of stones (he could magically make them play). Along the streets, you will find several of his works and his biggest legacy: the murals. These are paintings on the walls of the houses and they tell about the history and the daily habits of the village. San Sperate is a nice village near Cagliari where all the house walls are covered by murals and the sculptures of Pinuccio Sciola are all around. You will visit the center of the village, where you are going to learn about the life of Pinuccio Sciola who brought the art to this place.

Sardinia: Nora Archaeological Ruins Tour with Transfer

7. Sardinia: Nora Archaeological Ruins Tour with Transfer

Nora is among the best preserved Roman cities in Sardinia. It rises above the remains of an ancient Phoenician-Punic settlement in a context of immense natural charm, reflecting itself in the waters of the small peninsula of Capo di Pula. The Roman mosaics still visible, in some of the most significant buildings are worthy the all visit, but what makes the tour memorable are also the well-preserved Roman theater, the remains of the Roman forum and the numerous Roman thermal baths. A few meters from the archaeological area is the church of Sant’Efisio, patron martyr of the city of Cagliari, to whom one of the most important festivals in Sardinia is dedicated. We will also visit this sacred place and tell the details of the wonderful celebration. We will also dedicate some time to describe the natural characteristics of the Nora lagoon, which has always been of considerable naturalistic importance with the center for the recovery of sea turtles and the pink flamingos.

Exclusive full day tour

8. Exclusive full day tour

The departure is at 10 am at the Port of Cagliari. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by the skipper, who will take you on the private rubber dinghy. Once seated, we will leave for our first stop, Cala Regina, where we will stop for a dive and a refreshing bath in crystal clear waters. We will continue the tour to discover Mari Pintau, which means painted sea. Also here you can dive from the boat, snorkel and have a packed lunch (not included and to take home) or buy it as an extra, prior notice to the staff. We will join the tour to the Baia Azzurra, a very suggestive beach whose promontory is dominated by an ancient nuraghe, before returning to the route to Cagliari. The return to the port is scheduled for 5 pm, for a total duration of the tour of 7 hours

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What people are saying about Cagliari

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 3 reviews

It was a great introduction while visiting Cagliari for the first time. My husband and I were able to learn some of the history and be in real time right in front the historical places. It was fun and we definitely recommend the tour with Valentina.

I spent a few hours with Claudia and Barbara. The girls are wonderful, with a great knowledge of the subject. The whole thing is very interesting. Thanks to them I got to know the history of Sardinia. I highly recommend it

Claudia is 100% the best tour guide I have had the pleasure of meeting. She is extraordinarily knowledgeable, caring, patient, passionate and a wonderful person. Highly recommend this tour.

It was really fun way to spend the afternoon. Valentina was super nice and helped us understand more about the city. Thank you!

Guide was very pleasant & informative. E-bikes made the hills fairly easy. Beautiful city!