Cagliari Shore Excursion: Archaeological Nuraghe and Nora Tour
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Sardinia, Italy
5 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Make the most of your stop in Cagliari and disembark your cruise ship for an exciting tour excursion. You will be visiting the Roman ruins of Nora and a Nuraghe to discover a world rich in history and tradition.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Flexible to cruise docking
- Hotel/port pickup
- Due to availability, please be aware that vehicles used in the excursions may be different from description and vary at the management's discretion
- Skip the line
- Private experience
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Calata Azuni
Cagliari CA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Area Archeologica di Nora
History is alive and in abundance on the island of Sardinia. This tour is your opportunity to visit some of what remains of a civilization that is approximately 3,000 years old! Enjoy an exclusive guided visit to the Phoenician city of Nora and the hidden gem town of Pula.
Your guide will meet you at the Passenger's Terminal at your Cagliari cruise port for a picturesque 40-minute drive to the ancient ruins of Nora, the first Phoenician city of Sardinia! For approximately 2 hours, your friendly and knowledgeable guide will share the rich history of this site that may eventually be inaccessible.
The southern part of Sardinia is sinking into the Mediterranean Sea, which has resulted in a significant portion of the former town now being submerged.
Nora was a Roman and pre-Roman town dating back to the time of the Phoenicians. Whether fact or a bit of fiction, the founding of the town is bathed in colorful history. Pausanias, who was a geographer in the 2nd century, outlines in his work Description of Greece, that the Iberians founded Nora when they crossed Sardinia under the leadership of Norax, an ancient mythical hero. The tradition says that Nora was the first city on the island.
As you enter the archeological zone, you will see what remains of the thermal baths. Walk along the cobbled street to the heart of this open-air museum - Piazza del Foro. Here you will see the ruins of the Temple of Tanit - a Carthaginian goddess. The archeological zone was revealed in 1889 following a storm that uncovered the Phoenician Tophet, a kind of cemetery for children. And hence the excavations began. An aqueduct and necropolis are found on the site, as are the remains of a nobleman's house dating back to the third century. The rooms of the house are lined with stunning mosaics. Your guided visit to Nora will be approximately 2 hours.The main attraction of Nora is the theater, the only one in Sardinia. In its day, it was lined with marble and could seat 1,000 people on its 20 terraces. The magnificent structure still today is host to the La Notte dei Poeti festival! Please note that during the celebrations, the theater is covered to protect the ruins. Despite all that you will see, much of Nora remains unexcavated! Looking out across the golden sands of the beach and the crystal waters of the Mediterranean, you can likely take yourself back to the forgotten past of this ancient urban trading center and imagine what it must have been!
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Nuraghe Sa Domu 'e s'Orcu
Sa Domu 'e s'Orcu "Ogre's House" in the native Campidanese language, was a settlement build in the 15th century BCE and was inhabited up until the 6th century. Nuraghe is a type of megalithic tower-like structure. You will have approximately 1 hour to explore the archaeological site. Although the real function of this nuraghe is still not known, it could have been any number of things, including a fortress, a religious place, a refuge. Throughout your experience, your guide will be with you to share information about the sites you visit.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Due to availability, please be aware that for groups of more than 8 participants vehicles used in the excursions may be different from description and vary at the management's discretion.
- The excursion will not be cancelled and refunds will not be issued because it rains
- If the tour starts late or encounters delays, for any reason, we will shorten the tour to return our guest to the cruise port by the scheduled time. There are no critical portions of the tour operated by third parties which could result in the inability to return to port on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cagliari Shore Excursion: Archaeological Nuraghe and Nora Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-18069P34
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Cagliari Shore Excursion: Archaeological Nuraghe and Nora Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Flexible to cruise docking.
- Hotel/port pickup.
- Due to availability, please be aware that vehicles used in the excursions may be different from description and vary at the management's discretion.
- Skip the line.
- Private experience.
The following is NOT included:
- Gratuities.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Cagliari Shore Excursion: Archaeological Nuraghe and Nora Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cagliari Shore Excursion: Archaeological Nuraghe and Nora Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Flexible to cruise docking
- Hotel/port pickup
- Due to availability, please be aware that vehicles used in the excursions may be different from description and vary at the management's discretion
- Skip the line
- Private experience
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Due to availability, please be aware that for groups of more than 8 participants vehicles used in the excursions may be different from description and vary at the management's discretion.
- The excursion will not be cancelled and refunds will not be issued because it rains
- If the tour starts late or encounters delays, for any reason, we will shorten the tour to return our guest to the cruise port by the scheduled time. There are no critical portions of the tour operated by third parties which could result in the inability to return to port on time.
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