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. After a visit to Su Nuraxi, we will also reach Casa Zapata, a noble ancient residence of the Sardinian-Aragonese barons, nowadays hosting a small Archaeological Museum. 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.

This experience takes you to Su Nuraxi di Barumini, Sardinia's most celebrated archaeological site, in the rolling landscapes of the Marmilla region. Traveling in a small group, you'll have time for questions and a more personal visit with an expert English-speaking guide. Su Nuraxi dates back to the second millennium BC. Its central tower once rose to over 60 feet, built from massive basalt blocks without mortar. Around it, four secondary towers and huge walls form an extraordinary complex, surrounded by the remains of an ancient village. Your guide will explain what archaeologists know, and what remains mysterious, about Nuragic society and the legends of the Giants of Sardinia. After Su Nuraxi, you'll visit Casa Zapata, a 16th-century manor with a surprising secret: an entire nuraghe beneath the building, visible through a glass walkway. GOOD TO KNOW Walking level: Moderate Expect stairs and uneven stone surfaces Narrow passageways may be uncomfortable for guests with claustrophobia

A proper immersion in the Sardinian countryside and its richness, combining the chance to discover one of the most fascinating and mysterious prehistoric civilizations and the opportunity to discover fascinating nature and one of the most interesting wild horse communities in Europe. During the tour you will visit the only Unesco site on the island, walk through its towers, accompanied by a tour guide who will tell you about this still largely unknown civilization. You will also walk inside the Museum of Casa Zapata and see part of their tools and discover a bit more about their religion and their habits. Then, you will have the chance to walk on the plateau of the Giara of Gesturi and try to spot the famous wild horses, while taking amazing pictures of the Mediterranean Scrub! During the tour you will have free time to have lunch in town. The tour is not suitable for people with physical disabilities or wheelchair users.

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

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.

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."