The archaeological site of Santa Cristina is located on the basalt plateau of Abbasanta. The area takes its name from the small country church of Santa Cristina, built some time in the 1200s. Visit fascinating ancient Nuragic period sites.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 8:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Visit archaeological sites of the Nuragic period
- See the beautiful Sardinian countryside
- Discover the famous stone Giants of Monti Prama
Full description
Your tour starts with a drive of about an hour from Cagliari to the area of the Sacred Well, where a local guide will lead you to visit the well temple. The well temple of Santa Cristina (7th century BC) is one of the most important examples of religious and building evidence of the Nuragic period. It consists of a dromos (vestibule) and a stone staircase which leads to an hypogeic tholos room. The temple is surrounded by a perimetral wall (themenos).
You will also visit a village with the small medieval rural church of Santa Cristina, built by the Camaldolese Monks. Nearby is the beautiful nuraghe of Santa Cristina (16th century BC), a simple circular Nuragic stone tower.
After the tour of the Nuragic site of Santa Cristina, take a 20-minute drive to Cabras, home of the stone Giants of Monti Prama. Visit the local archaeological museum to learn more. This full-day excursion will take about nine hours, including transportation and there will be a stop for lunch (not included in price).
Includes
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Local professional guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Italian, French, English and Portuguese guide
- Insurance
- Free WiFi on board transport
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Language guide not specified
- Tips (optional)
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Meet at Bar Mungito, Viale Chia 09010 Domus De Maria CA
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Know before you go
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual
- A small amount of walking is involved
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- 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
