Description:
This 4.5 hours guided tour will show you the highlights of Sant’Antioco, a city located on the largest Sardinian island and linked to the mainland by an artificial isthmus. The Phoenicians founded this city in 9th century BC and important archaeological remains from the Phoenician, Punic, Roman, and Byzantine age can still be seen on the island.
The tour begins in Tophet, a Phoenician sanctuary that contains the ashes of stillborn infants and babies lost soon after birth. We then visit “villaggio ipogeo”, an underground village by the ancient Punic necropolis of Sant'Antioco. Underground chambers were digged between the 6th and the 3rd century BC for burial purposes. These chambers were later used as urns depository by the Romans, and later became the shelters of farmers and shepherds to fence against the Arabs attacks.
Later, we visit the Chiara Vigo’s “sea silk” factory. Chiara is the only person in the world who weaves this fine linen. She will personally show her technique, which has been passed down orally through generations, to the tour group.
Tour available in following languages: Italian, English (on demand German and French). Tour is run in a small group of maximum 6 persons.
Please bring/ wear: wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes. Bring drinking water, sun protection/rain coat (if raining)
What's included & what's not
Price includes:
- 4.5 hours guided tour by a professional guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Cagliari
- Transport by private vehicle
Price does not include:
- Admission ticket to the Tophet € 4,00
- Entrance ticket to the Hypogeum Village € 2,50
- Snacks, drinks
Important notes:
- There will be around 2km of walking required, please wear comfortable shoes
- Due to high demand, your booking will be confirmed manually. Should your preferred date is fully booked (and no suitable alternatives dates available), iHoppers will provide full refund of deposit paid.
