Nora Tour from Cagliari
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
There is a place in Sardinia where you can stand in a Roman theater and look out over the sea once crossed by Phoenician sailors, where the past feels surprisingly close. This is Nora. Travel in a small group with an expert English-speaking guide from Cagliari. Before you arrive, you'll pass the Santa Gilla Lagoon, where wild pink flamingos gather throughout the year. You'll stop at the church of Sant'Efisio, an 11th-century chapel dedicated to Sardinia's most beloved saint, and hear about the famous procession held in Cagliari every May 1st. Then comes Nora. Founded by the Phoenicians, developed by the Carthaginians, and transformed by the Romans, Nora was inhabited for centuries before the sea reclaimed its lower quarters. What remains: a theater overlooking the water, thermal baths, mosaics, temples, and streets — set against turquoise sea and golden sand. Good to know Walking level: Moderate (mostly flat, slow pace, with regular stops)
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Guide
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
While watching the landscape around the lagoon of Santa Gilla, you are going to admire the famous pink flamingos.
We are going to take a walk into this beautiful beach surrounded by the lagoon of Nora and by the ancient ruins of the city.
Nora was first Nuragic, Phoenician, then Punic and finally Roman, as shown by its marvelous ruins. Just north of the excavations are the beach and the lagoon, at the base of the peninsula we find the ancient Churchof Sant'Efisio, glorious martyr, dating back to the eleventh century AD. At the end of the headland rises the spanish Tower of Coltellazzo
You are going to admire the ancient small church of the christian martyr Saint Ephis and you are going to learn about the history and the long tradition of the celebration that last more than 300 years.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We'll meet in front of the Eni Gas Station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Genna Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please, remember to wear comfortable shoes.
How it compares in Italy, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 4055 experiences we list in Italy, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 499 of 4055.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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