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Cagliari Private Shore Excursion: Nora Archaeological Site and Pula Town

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Make the most of your stop in Cagliari and disembark your cruise ship for an exciting private shore excursion. History is alive and in abundance on the island of Sardinia. This 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.
  • Bottled water
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Insurance
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan with wifi, due to availability, please be aware that vehicles used in the excursions may be different from description and vary at the management's discretion.
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Calata Azuni, Cagliari CA, Italy

Traveler pickup
  • Cagliari
  • Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
    Your guide will meet you at the parking lot outside the gate at your Cagliari cruise port for a picturesque 30-minute drive to Nora's ancient ruins, the first Phoenician city of Sardinia!
    30 minutes
  • Area Archeologica di Nora, Pula, Italy
    Over the course of approximately 1.5 hours, your friendly and knowledgeable guide will share this site's rich history 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. The tradition says that Nora was the first city on the island.
    90 minutes
  • Area Archeologica di Nora, Pula, Italy
    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 mosaics that are stunning. Your guided visit to Nora will be approximately 1.5 hours.
  • Area Archeologica di Nora, Pula, Italy
    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 spectacular structure still today is host to the La Notte dei Poeti festival! Please note that during the festivals, the theater is covered to protect the ruins. In spite of 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!
  • Pula, Pula, Italy
    Before returning to your Cagliari cruise port, you will also visit the nearby town of Pula. A hidden gem in southern Sardinia, with charming alleys and patrician homes. You can browse your perfect souvenir here, there are many craft shops, and if times allow maybe you can enter one of their traditional restaurants. Here and throughout this incredible experience, your guide will strive to make your time as personalized as possible. You will have approximately 90 minutes in Pula. Your transportation will take you back to the port at the Cagliari pier at the end of your excursion.
    90 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • 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.
  • 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Sarah_W
21 Jul 2024
By far our favorite of all the tours we’ve booked. Jr was an amazing tour guide…very knowledgeable and prepared. We were picked up and dropped off in time and learned more about the country and history of the island than any of the big tours. This place is a gem—a must see without all the crowds!
sandrasQ5534AT
06 Aug 2023
Pula ist eine kleine, aber sehr schöne Stadt. Wir waren um die Mittagszeit dort, daher hatte es eher weniger Leute und die Läden zu.
B7714UUpaolam
03 Aug 2023
Abbiamo avuto il privilegio di essere accompagnati nella visita alla magnifica città antica di Nora da Andrea, una guida che è molto più di una guida. Andrea ci ha immersi in un racconto ricco di storia, archeologia e cultura di grandissimo spessore e di infinita bellezza. Aggiornatissimo studioso del lavoro archeologico che ben 4 università compiono attualmente a Nora, Andrea ne rende conto ai visitatori, mettendoli al corrente delle più recenti scoperte. Particolarmente rilevanti i lavori di scavo dell’Università di Padova che rivelano l’incrocio delle tre civiltà, fenicia, punica e romana, che a Nora hanno dato vita a una storia imperdibile che fa capire molto del Mediterraneo di oggi. Il raro talento narrativo di Andrea, la competenza, profonda e vasta, la generosità e il calore umano con cui ci ha accolti resteranno indimenticabili per noi.
This tour in Sardinia is organized by Bitan Daily Tours

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