Between archeology and vineyards
An unusual trip to savour a still little-known part of the island through its traditions and history.
A week in which we will step back into the past of 3000 years to discover the Nuragic civilization, we will visit farms particularly attentive to sustainability, we will assist and participate in the preparation of traditional products, we will meet the artisans who with their art keep the ancient knowledge alive.
You will be welcomed in small family-run “de charme” facilities that have the values of environmental, economic and social sustainability at heart.
Highlights
- Barumini – Unesco Heritage
- Biointegral winery
- Tasting
- well temple of Santa Cristina
Day 1: Cagliari
Arrival and welcome in Cagliari Airport
Drive to Cagliari and check in hotel/charme B&B
Welcome drink
Free afternoon optional: individual /groups sightseeing tour Cagliari Overnight stay in hotel/charme B&B
Day 2 – Cagliari to Gergei
After breakfast, check our and departure from Cagliari to Gergei
During the trip, stop and visit of the winery Cantina Argiolas, in Seridiana, one of the most important wineries on the island.
During the tour you will find out the history of the family and of the founder of the winery, while visiting the areas of wine production, surrounded by the scent of must.
After the visit you will taste their top wines together with local cheese, cured meat and carasau bread.
Optional: lunch at the Cantina Argiolas, under reservation
After lunch, departure to Gergei
Check in hotel/charme B&B
Free afternoon
Overnight stay in hotel/charme B&B
Day 3 – Gergei – Gesturi
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Gesturi
We will start the day with a visit to the Giara plateau – this is a unique natural environment, rich in bushes and herbs of the Mediterranean Scrub and cork oaks, inhabited by the famous wild horses, which can be admired and photographed in their natural habitat.
Later we will visit the nuraghe of Barumini, a monument symbol of Sardinia, as well as the only UNESCO site on the island: Su Nuraxi.
It is the largest Nuragic village known to date, a marvelous archaeological site that hosts a megalithic structure with 5 towers, built 1400 years BC.
Traditional lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch transfer to the Cantina Soi with Ape-Car (charming Italian three-wheeler) and guided tour through the wine yards.
Dinner with wine tasting
Transfer back to hotel/charme B&B in Gergei
Overnight stay in hotel/charme B&B
Day 4 – Cabras – Paulilatino
Breakfast at the hotel and check out
Departure to Paulilatino and stop to visit Santa Cristina
Sacred well of Santa Cristina.
The sacred well is the highest architectural expression of the Nuragic civilization dating back about 3000 years ago, but it seems built today, with its squared boulders, perfectly embedded with a perfect geometry.
Located near Paulilatino, it is the most representative sacred well of the Island where stories, legends and truths intertwine with each other.
Free time for lunch
Transfer by bus to Paulilatino
Check in hotel/charme B&B
Free afternoon
Rientro in hotel
La cena sarà sotto forma di social eating che consiste nel mettere in connessione i turisti ospiti dell’albergo in cerca di un’esperienza gastronomica e culturale autentica, con le famiglie di Paulilatino che li ospitano nelle loro abitazioni private.
Overnight stay in hotel/charme B&B
Day 5 – Paulilatino – Cabras – Sant’Antioco
Breakfast and check out
Departure to Sant’ Antioco with a stop in Cabras to visit Cantina Contini in a guided tour, with wine tasting included
Free lunch
After lunch, departure to Sant’Antioco.
Check in hotel/charme B&B
Dinner and overnight stay
Day 6: Sant’Antioco
Breakfast and departure to visit of the Cantina Santadi
Light Lunch
During the afternoon, guided excursion wandering through the wineyards with wine tasting included
Free evening optional: dinner in Agriturismo
Overnight stay in hotel/charme B&B
