Top Cagliari Day Trips

Our best seller tour that gives you the chance to enjoy both mountains and beaches for a great price! Sardinia does not only have great sea, sand and beaches and our idea of tourism is to highlight the beautiful panoramic mountains before to dip down into amazing waters. Highlights of the tour: - Watching pink flamingos in their natural habitat - Easy panoramic Offroad on path only accessible by 4x4's - Reach great view points - 2 beach stops of two hours each at Tuerredda and Su Giudeu around Chia - Few panoramic stops to take great pictures both on mountains and beaches - Snorkeling sets provided for free

One of Sardinia’s top attractions, the UNESCO–listed site of Su Nuraxi dates back to the Bronze age. On this tour, travel 3,500 years back in time to the Nuragic period and visit this archaeological complex with your guide. Explore the court house, housing complex, and meeting hut, and see how life played out during the pre-Roman period. Enjoy round-trip travel from your Cagliari hotel, and upgrade to visit surrounding sites of interest such as the Giara plateau, the Giants' Tomb, and the medieval palace.

Head to Sardinia’s Parteolla region, where olive groves and vineyards dominate the landscape, and treat yourself to a morning of food and wine. The half-day experience is ideal for foodies who want to discover the local specialities in less time. After a visit to a medieval church, you’ll savor Sardinian wine and delicacies at a Soleminis vineyard.

I love doing this tour for the beauty and variety of beaches, including sea, sand, perfumes, colors and services.  

Go underground and explore the Cave of Neptune with this day trip tour from Cagliari. Leave the driving to your guide and soak up the views of the Sardinian countryside as you travel to the cliffside of Capo Caccia. Climb down the 660 steps of Cabirol’s stairs to reach the caves for a walking tour. This itinerary can also include a boat tour.

Italian cuisine is a patchwork of local specialties, and sampling these traditional dishes is fundamental to understanding each city or region. Explore the flavors of Sardinia with this hands-on cooking experience and learn how to make one of the island’s most unique dishes: culurgiones. These fresh pasta dumplings are fashioned by hand and tricky to close, so celebrate your new skill with lunch featuring your culurgiones paired with wine.

Delve into Cagliari’s local cuisine with this food and wine tour through the city’s former fishing district. Stroll the narrow lanes of this charming neighborhood with a guide to learn about its history and visit local shops for samples of Sardinian specialties like raw milk cheese, artisan cold cuts, natural wine, fresh bread, and handmade gelato. End with a stop on the panoramic terrace at Bastione di Saint Remy to take in the view.

Discover the wines of Sardinia on a delightful half-day tasting tour from Cagliari. Visit one of the most acclaimed wineries on the island, where you’ll meet the winemakers, stroll through rolling vineyards and take a tour of production facilities. Taste two local varietals under the expertise of a sommelier guide, and round out your palate with samplings of specialty food products and a delicious brunch.

Visiting Sardinia’s archaeological sites and historic towns by public transportation can be frustrating. Save hours and see a number of A-list attractions in a single day with this driving tour from Cagliari. Stop for a guided walk at Su Nuraxi, a UNESCO-listed Nuragic archaeological site, to learn about this enigmatic ancient culture, then relax on Poetto beach. Continue to the Molentargius-Saline Nature Reserve to spot pink flamingos and end at scenic Mount Urpinu.

Visit two villages in Sardinia’s mountainous Barbagia area on this cultural tour from Cagliari to Mamoiada and Orgosolo, located in the middle of the island. With a guide, learn about Mamoiada’s tradition of making carnival masks at a local museum and workshop, see Orgosolo’s many murals (‘murales’) and enjoy a taste of regional wine made from the island’s cannonau grapes. Lunch is included on this small-group day trip by 9-seater minivan.

The historic mine in Porto Flavia is one of the most fascinating sights in Sardinia, but reaching the complex by public transportation can be time-consuming. Save hours with this tour from Chia via private minivan and spend more time exploring the storied tunnels overlooking the Pan di Zucchero sea stacks off the coast. Learn about this remarkable example of industrial archaeology during a guided tour before the ride back to Chia.

Discover the natural and manmade wonders of Sardinia on this full-day tour from Domus De Maria. Learn the fascinating history of the Porto Flavia seaport, venture underground to explore the Caves of Is Zuddas, then enjoy a delicious lunch (optional) of Sardinian cuisine and wines at a traditional Trattoria.

Escape to one of Sardinia’s loveliest island retreats during this full-day tour of San Pietro Island. Choose from shared or private options; the tour begins in the morning, when you’re picked up directly from your Chia or Domus de Maria accommodation. Journey via air-conditioned minivan to Calasetta, where you’ll board a ferry to the island. Upon arrival, swim in the turquoise sea, tour the vibrant town of Carloforte, see the Columns of Carloforte, and learn about San Pietro Island’s millennia of history.

The territory of the Iglesiente is one of the oldest historical areas in Sardinia. A wild landscape whose landscape is strongly man-made by the mining of the territory. Within a mining context, the Porto Flavia tunnel was built in 1924: an incredible work of engineering that we will discover together armed with torch and helmet! At the end of the path we will decide together what to do: stop for a meal, a tour in the town of Iglesias or return to the city again.

Visit the Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia’s northeastern paradise, on a day-long excursion from Cagliari. After a minibus ride from the city, you’ll switch transport to a boat to enjoy a hop-on hop-off cruise around the coast. Bask on beaches such as Cala Mariolu, and even arrange to visit the Sea Oxen Grottoes, if you wish.

Get back to nature and discover some of the most beautiful hidden beach coves in Sardinia just outside the coastal town of Chia by inflatable boat. Your guide and skipper will take you to explore the most spectacular beaches. Experience the beaches with you and your small group and see some of the protected beaches from the water.

Explore the glorious land- and seascapes surrounding Chia with this day trip that includes an off-road adventure plus a mini cruise along the coast. Set off on board an RIB to explore the pristine waters of Cape Teulada and Cala Zafferano, then take a break over a seafood lunch featuring the catch of the day (own expense). Finally, hop on a jeep to skirt the pristine coves surrounding Chia and Teulada.

Head from Chia to the culturally rich medieval city of Cagliari on a guided tour, which includes stops at Cagliari’s must-see attractions and natural wonders alike. Choose to travel by foot or by car as you visit the city’s bustling markets, historical monuments, and nearby Lagoon of Santa Gilla with a guide, learning about Cagliari’s culture and history as you go.

Visit Alghero on a day trip from Cagliari and discover the best of the medieval town and nearby Riviera del Corallo. Loved for its bustling harbor and its tangle of honey-colored streets in the centro storico, Alghero is packed with things to see and your guide will showcase its best bits. In the afternoon, you’ll visit nearby Capo Caccia where rugged coastal views await, and the Neptune’s Caves, which are accessible by boat or cliff steps.

Feel the breeze against your skin and savor the freedom of a scooter adventure—without fear of getting lost—on this guided tour of south Sardinia’s secret beaches. Soak up the beauty of Chia, Cala Cipolla Beach, Capo Spartivento Lighthouse, Capo Malfatano, Cala Porto Laboi, Cala Crabittu, and more, as you ride your 125cc scooter between Chia and Teulada. Upgrade for a private tour.

An off-the-beaten-track ruin offers the same caliber of historical and cultural significance as other Italian attractions—but without the crowds. This guided tour to the necropolis of Montessu makes it easy to tour the sculpted amphitheater, rock-hewn chamber tombs, and stunning countryside of southern Sardinia. Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Chia and Domus de Maria area, skip the line entrance, entrance fees, and all transportation.

See more of Castelsardo on a private full-day tour from Cagliari with a guide who shows you historical landmarks and other charms of the picturesque seaside town. Highlights include the Citadel of Castelsardo; Elephant Rock; and Altare Monte d'Accoddi—a pre-Nuragic archaeological site from the 4th century BC. Have time for a leisurely stroll through the medieval streets on an excursion that can be personalized to your interests.

Explore the fantastic southwest Sardinian sea in a private luxury boat. Ideal for families and friends with a range of available most beautiful beaches and a dedicated Captain to ensure you have a wonderful day in Sardinia. The generous schedule gives you plenty of time to explore and customize your itinerary. Best of all, avoid those vast crowds!

I love doing this tour for the beauty and variety of beaches, including sea, sand, perfumes, colors and services.