Top Experiences in Su Nuraxi

This will be a journey through Sardinian history and culture. A step back to the nuraghi time, to understand how these people lived. It's also a way to discover Sardinian lifestyle a little more , as we're passing in the rural areas and villages. Furthermore, a way to enjoy the capital Cagliari from a panoramic tour

Visiting Barumini and its territory means to discover a world rich in history and tradition. From the first moments in which you approach this small village of Marmilla, located in the heart of Sardinia, you can breathe a particular atmosphere.
That one of a particular place deputed since the Old Age at the seat of power and central part of a fertile land full of marvels and fundamental way of communication. A beautiful place that now since 1997 has been enrolled in Unesco World Heritage Lists because of its uniqueness. On the Giara, there is an essential variety of animal species. Forests of cork and oak alternate with Mediterranean maquis, garrigues, prairies, and ponds to make this plateau an abundant fauna shelter, in which the most famous specimen is the Giara horse. It's also possible to have lunch; you will taste the specialties of the Sardinian typical products, based on the seasons, thanks to the gastronomic culture of the ancient land of the "Nuraghi."

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.

In this tour we will talk about the true culture and history of the island, creating a combination between the ancient Sardinian history and the contemporary one. We will admire the uniqueness of the nuragic complex "Su Nuraxi", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Casa Zapata house museum.
We will introduce you to the thousand-year-old tradition of wine, visiting one of the most beautiful Sardinian wineries and letting you taste 3 magnificent wines accompanied by local products.
To make the tour experience complete, a traditional Sardinian light lunch will be offered, with local seasonal products. An opportunity to share the flavors of this land together

The best excursion to learn about the Nuragic history of our island.
The excursion starts from Cagliari at 9.30 am and ends around 1.30 pm, pick up included in the price.
The excursion includes: Discovery of the rural landscape of Sardinia, visit to the UNESCO site of Su Nuraxi with a site guide, guided tour of the Casa Zapata house museum.

Make the most of your stop in Cagliari and disembark your cruise ship for an exciting 5-hour tour inland excursion. Visiting Barumini and its territory means discover a world rich in history and tradition.

All over the island, there are more than 7000 nuraghes, singular and peculiar buildings. The megalithic fortress built with enormous stones and with a particular charm. Looking at them means having a lot of questions that 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.
We will also discover one of the Domus the Janas of the area, also known as the fairy houses, rock-hewn rooms that are examples of prehistoric funerary art.
After a visit to Su Nuraxi and to the Domus the Janas, we will also reach Casa Zapata, a noble ancient residence of the Sardinian-Aragonese barons, nowadays hosting a small Archaeological Museum.

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”.

The tour leads through the picturesque Campidano plain and the enchanting Marmilla Valley.
In the charming village of Villamar you can enjoy a delicious cappuccino and admire traditional murals.
The highlight of the tour is the Nuraghe Su Nuraxi in Barumini, an ancient fortress with many secrets from the past.
On the way back to Cagliari we drive through the beautiful villages of Marmilla and experience the natural beauty of Sardinia.
The trip offers the opportunity to learn about the island's history and enjoy its impressive architecture and cultural heritage.
The tour promises an unforgettable experience amidst Sardinia's fascinating landscape, rich history and warm hospitality.
Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the island of Sardinia!