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Cagliari: Full-Day Private Tour of Prehistoric Sardinia from Chia
Domus de Maria
Embark on a full-day private tour to explore prehistoric Sardinia, journeying from the late Neolithic period to the Bronze Age. Visit ancient necropolises, giant tombs, and nuraghes.
Embark on a full-day private tour to explore prehistoric Sardinia, journeying from the late Neolithic period to the Bronze Age. Visit ancient necropolises, giant tombs, and nuraghes.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bitan - Daily Tours - Embark on a full-day private tour along the stunning Chia-Teulada coastal road, starting from Chia. This route, once traveled by ancient Romans and Carthaginians, passes through charming towns like Teulada, Santadi, and Villaperuccio. The journey to the archaeological site takes approximately 80 minutes in our jeep (without…
- Bitan - Daily Tours - Embark on a full-day private tour along the stunning Chia-Teulada coastal road, starting from Chia. This route, once traveled by ancient Romans and Carthaginians, passes through charming towns like Teulada, Santadi, and Villaperuccio. The journey to the archaeological site takes approximately 80 minutes in our jeep (without air conditioning).
- Necropoli di Montessu - Explore this prehistoric necropolis, which spans about 2 kilometers. It features over 40 tombs of various shapes and sizes. Two of the Domus are particularly significant, containing Neolithic religious symbols. One displays a bull symbol carved on the entrance wall, along with other symbols like the eyes and breasts of the Mother Goddess and a false door symbolizing the passage to the afterlife. The other tomb features horns of various shapes, related to the bull god cult, sculpted into the ceiling and on the step leading to the Domus entrance. Pottery found during excavations indicates the necropolis was used from the Final Neolithic to the Early Bronze Age. To access the tombs, 120 steps must be climbed. Visiting is recommended between July and August for those accustomed to such activity.
- Santadi - After exploring the remarkable Giant Tomb, a name given by locals and archaeologists to a type of Sardinian megalithic gallery grave from the Bronze Age built by the Nuragic civilization, which served as collective tombs. These can be found throughout Sardinia, with 800 discovered so far. Reaching the tomb requires a 1 km hike. Visiting is recommended during the hottest months for those accustomed to such activity.
- Nuraghe Sa Domu ‘e s’Orcu - The Nuraghe represents the primary type of ancient megalithic structure found in Sardinia, developed during the Nuragic Age between 1900 and 730 BCE. It has become a symbol of Sardinia and its unique culture, the Nuragic civilization. Over 7000 nuraghes have been discovered, though archaeologists believe there were initially more than 10,000.
- Chia - Your local guide is dedicated to making the tour as personalized as possible. They will share their expertise and entertaining anecdotes before driving you back to your hotel.

What's Included
- Professional guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Chia area
- Skip the long lines with priority access
- Exclusive private touring experience
- Travel insurance included
- Professional guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Chia area
- Skip the long lines with priority access
- Exclusive private touring experience
- Travel insurance included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Due to availability, please be aware that vehicles used in the excursions may be different from description and vary at the management’s discretion.
- Due to availability, please be aware that vehicles used in the excursions may be different from description and vary at the management’s discretion.
Location
Bitan - Daily Tours
Via Vittorio Emanuele III 11
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.