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Bronze Age - Phoenician and Roman Sardinia
Southern Sardinia, Italy
tbc nights from £tbc per person
Explore the wondrous island of Sardinia and its unique Bronze Age (Nuragic), Phoenician and Roman heritage. As you step into the heart of the Mediterranean, uncover the extraordinary past of one of Europe’s most captivating islands. This journey through Sardinia blends ancient history, breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, guided throughout by Emily Holt, whose archaeological insight will bring millennia of stories vividly to life, which includes an exclusive visit to her own dig site near Barumini and evening talks.
Over eight days, you will travel from the sun‑soaked shores of Cagliari to the rugged interior and on to the atmospheric coastline of Alghero, exploring an array of archaeological treasures along the way. From Roman amphitheatres and Phoenician trading ports to Nuragic sanctuaries and towers, and mysterious pre‑Nuragic monuments, each day reveals a new layer of the island’s long and complex human history.
You’ll walk among remarkably preserved ruins, enjoy private museum tours, visit active excavation sites normally inaccessible to the public and stand before some of the oldest and most enigmatic structures in Europe. With over 7000 Nuragic sites on the island, this itinerary selects the most remarkable and significant to weave the tale of this mysterious culture. Alongside these rich archaeological experiences, the tour also offers moments of leisure, rugged coastal landscapes and traditional Sardinian cuisine.
Whether you are passionate about ancient civilisations, fascinated by prehistoric cultures or simply eager to explore one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful and storied islands, this tour invites you on a journey through time, revealing the peoples, beliefs and innovations that shaped Sardinia across thousands of years.
What's included
Four dinners and five lunches
All sightseeing, entrance fees and gratuities
Services of Emily Holt, Tour Manager and local guide
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