Sardinia Tours

On the Gollei plateau, near the mountain town of Dorgali, Serra Orrios is a fascinating Nuragic village surrounded by hills and olive trees. The scenic archaeological site, which was inhabited from 1500 BCE, consists of around 70 circular huts and two ancient temples, providing an intriguing glimpse into the ancient Nuragic civilisation.  

With limestone walls stretching up to 500m, Gorropu Gorge is the deepest natural gorge in Italy. It lies among the Supramonte mountains and the best way to enjoy its immensity and natural beauty is on foot. If you visit between March and May, the landscape explodes with colourful spring flowers, while you may also spot European mouflon (a wild sheep with curly horns) and golden eagles, if you’re lucky. 

The ancient city of Nora, inside Pula Archaeological Park, is one of the most impressive Phoenician sites in the world. Visit on a Sardinia tour to dig deeper into the island’s past, walking around the ancient temple, baths and Roman amphitheatre. Just a bit further along lies a partially submerged cemetery, which was only discovered after a storm. Lots of Roman mosaics can also be found beneath the water. 

Hidden within a mountain cave, the Nuragic village of Tiscali is one of the great archaeological mysteries in Sardinia. Little is known about the settlement, nor the people who lived there, except that it appears to have peaked between the second and first centuries BCE. Venture inside the vast cavity to see what’s left of the ancient dwellings. It’s also thought the village acted as a hiding place for the Sards, who were escaping the Romans. 

Take a boat over the Mediterranean to Cala Luna, a contender for the most beautiful beach in Sardinia. A crescent of gold underneath forested slopes, it’s certainly a picturesque spot to sink into the sands or take a swim. However, there’s plenty of adventure to enjoy here too. The cliffs are punctuated with large caves to explore, while the cliffs themselves draw rock climbers from near and far.