Orgosolo Trip Overview
Join an excursion to the city of Orgosolo, in the heart of Sardinia. It will be a journey to discover the archeology, typical products and crafts of this “country-museum”.
Through the archaeological excursion, you will get to know the history of Orgosolo starting from the Neolithic period up to the Bronze Age. You will discover the pre-nuragic age by visiting the Domus de Janas – the so-called fairy houses – up to the nuragic one.
You will then continue with a visit to the nuraghe, the symbol of this ancient civilization, the remains of the huts that made up the village and the places of worship and burial, the “Tombs of the Giants”.
After concluding this itinerary in the charm of an uncontaminated context rich in history, you can delight your palate thanks to a tasty tasting of typical local products, before starting a tour of the historic center of Orgosolo and the shops of local artisans.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Orgosolo, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Orgosolo, Sardegna, Italy
Join an excursion to the city of Orgosolo, in the heart of Sardinia. It will be a journey to discover the archeology, typical products and crafts of this “country-museum”.
Through the archaeological excursion, you will get to know the history of Orgosolo starting from the Neolithic period up to the Bronze Age. You will discover the pre-nuragic age by visiting the Domus de Janas – the so-called fairy houses – up to the nuragic one.
You will then continue with a visit to the nuraghe, the symbol of this ancient civilization, the remains of the huts that made up the village and the places of worship and burial, the “Tombs of the Giants”.
After concluding this itinerary in the charm of an uncontaminated context rich in history, you can delight your palate thanks to a tasty tasting of typical local products, before starting a tour of the historic center of Orgosolo and the shops of local artisans.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Orgosolo, Orgosolo, Province of Nuoro, Sardinia
You will meet your guide and start your walking tour of the village of Orgosolo.
After visiting the fairy house, you will continue the walk in Orgosolo visiting the nuraghe and making stops at the shops of local artisans. You will conclude your tour with a tasting of typical products.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Domus De Janas, Localita Sa Curcuriga Ss Lotzor KM 8,000 Strada Provinciale n.56, Km. 3, 08040, Sardinia Italy
The domus de janas, or also called fairy houses, are traditionally considered prehistoric tombs carved into the rock typical of pre-Nuragic Sardinia.
Duration: 2 hours
