Top Cagliari Full-day Tours

Discover some of Sardinia's most scenic locations as you embark on a 4x4 tour through the mountains and coast. With a small group, see flamingos in their natural habitat, enjoy scenic drives along the coast, and spend time at some of the island's best beaches. There are several opportunities to capture photos of the view, go on short hikes, and even snorkel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore prehistoric Sardinia on this history-focused tour from Cagliari. With a guide, you’ll travel along the old Roman road from Chia to Teulada to visit an archaeological site, home of an ancient necropolis with tombs and even so-called “fairy houses.” After a break for lunch, you’ll continue to a nuraghe, a stone structure that’s unique to Sardinia, as you learn about the island in prehistoric times.

While in Cagliari, take some time to appreciate Sardinia’s winemaking prowess with this special wine-themed tour. Eliminate the hassle of organizing transport as private round-trip transfers are included. The trip visits two wineries, so you can learn the full process of winemaking—from grape to bottle. Best of all, wine tastings are included along the way, as well as a traditional Sardinian lunch in an atmospheric farmhouse.

Experience the lush inland mountains and the crystalline turquoise sea of Cagliari with this unique day trip that combines a 4x4 excursion plus a boat tour. Set off from Chia to Cape Malfatano for a four-hour boat tour along the Cagliari coastline. After a seafood lunch on the coast (paid separately), board a 4x4 for the Cannoneris Forest Reserve, home to majestic holm oak woods and prehistoric Nuraghi ruins.

Pair the independence of self-drive with the convenience of a tour on this educational private day trip that’s tailor-made for history buffs. With a guide on hand to explicate every site, learn the secrets of Sardinia’s mysterious Nuragic civilization and explore the charming town of Bosa. Visit the megalithic tower and village at Nuraghe Sant’Antine, the prehistoric burial ground at Sant’Andrea Priu, and Bosa’s scenic old town.

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.