Nora Tour from Cagliari

4.9 (28 reviews) Sardinia, Italy
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

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)

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Stagno di Santa gilla
    Pass by
    While watching the landscape around the lagoon of Santa Gilla, you are going to admire the famous pink flamingos.
  2. Spiaggia di Nora
    15m
    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.
  3. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF PULA
    3h · Admission ticket included
    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
  4. Chiesa di Sant'Efisio
    15m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet in front of the Eni Gas Station.

End point

We'll meet in front of the Eni Gas Station.

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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