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Genoni: explore the village and the Giara Park
Genoni
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Genoni, a jewel in the centre-south of Sardinia, with an itinerary of four stops that unveil the secrets of this fascinating territory. Begin your exploration at the Paleo Archeo Centro (PARC), an innovative museum that will transport you 20 million years back in time. Discover Sardinia when it was a tropical sea inhabited by sharks and crocodiles, and experience a palaeontologist with professional instruments. Continue with a visit to the Civico Museo del Cavallino della Giara, located in a traditional Sardinian house, where you will learn about local traditions and the uniqueness of the Giara horse. Complete your day with a visit to the former convent of the Friars Minor Observant...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person English, and Italian Guide
Entrance ticket to the Paleo Archeo Centro and Cavallino Museums
Transfer to the Giara Park
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
MUSEO P.AR.C.
You will find the guide at the entrance of the museum.
Return
Genoni: explore the village and the Giara Park
Genoni
About
Discover Genoni, a jewel in the centre-south of Sardinia, with an itinerary of four stops that unveil the secrets of this fascinating territory. Begin your exploration at the Paleo Archeo Centro (PARC), an innovative museum that will transport you 20 million years back in time. Discover Sardinia when it was a tropical sea inhabited by sharks and crocodiles, and experience a palaeontologist with professional instruments. Continue with a visit to the Civico Museo del Cavallino della Giara, located in a traditional Sardinian house, where you will learn about local traditions and the uniqueness of the Giara horse. Complete your day with a visit to the former convent of the Friars Minor Observant...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person English, and Italian Guide
Entrance ticket to the Paleo Archeo Centro and Cavallino Museums
Transfer to the Giara Park
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
MUSEO P.AR.C.
You will find the guide at the entrance of the museum.
Return
Itinerary
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Museo Parc - Museo Paleontologico, Archeologico e Laboratorio didattico
The PARC museum is divided into three thematic sections that offer an engaging and educational experience:
Palaeontological Section:
Displays a rich collection of fossils from the area, offering a fascinating glimpse into the geological history and prehistoric artefacts that tell the story of the evolution of life in the region. -
Archaeological Section: Here, visitors can admire a faithful reproduction of a Nuragic Well, illustrating the engineering and construction techniques used by ancient Nuragic civilisations, providing an immersion into the millenary history of Sardinia.
Educational Section: Designed for schools and families, this area offers an interactive laboratory where the youngest children can learn through hands-on activities and educational games, delving into history and science in a fun and stimulating way. Each section is designed to offer a complete and accessible experience, combining scientific and archaeological discoveries with playful activities.
2 hours
2
Museo del Cavallino della Giara
The Museo del Cavallino della Giara (Museum of the Giara Horse) in Genoni preserves the historical and cultural testimonies of the village, linked to the collective memory and the figure of the Giara horse, symbol of the territory. Through Alessio Orrù's images and Sergio Scavio's documentary, the museum recounts life on the plateau, exploring the flora, fauna and the relationship between man and horse. Interviews with the population, transformed into illustrations by artist Pia Valentinis, enrich the exhibition.
1 hour
3
Parco della Giara Tuili
The Giara park is famous for its 44 km² basalt plateau and the Cavallini della Giara, small wild horses that live free, lending a unique charm to the landscape. More than 600 little horses are counted as living in the park. The park extends over Genoni, Gesturi, Tuili and Setzu, offering paths through forests and meadows, perfect for excursions to discover the local flora and fauna. The Giara, formed millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions, preserves traces of Nuragic settlements and nuraghi, making this place an interweaving of natural beauty and millennial history.
