Tour of Sant'Antioco & Calasetta

On this tour of Sant'Antioco and Calasetta, you'll explore two Sardinian towns, their main attractions, and oldest monuments.

Tour Details

We will meet at the parking lot of the "Ferruccio Barreca Archeological Museum" at the designated time to start the tour.

The tour begins in Sant'Antioco, where we will view the archeological site from outside, including the Roman Acropolis, the remains of an ancient temple, and a hypogeum with Punic tombs.

Next, we will go to the city center to see the exterior of the Forte Sabaudo Su Pisu, a 19th-century fortress, and the Church of Saint Antiochus Martyr, which has Paleochristian origins and contains Sardinia's only Christian catacombs. We will provide details about these sites while you enjoy the church's facade.

Then, we will stop at the promenade for lunch at one of the local restaurants. Afterward, we will take a vehicle to Calasetta.

Upon arrival, we will visit the Torre Sabauda for coastal views, and then proceed to City Hall Square to see the Church of Saint Maurice Martyr and other Genovese-style buildings.

Before concluding, we will drive to the ancient Tonnara di Sant'Antioco to view the Mangiabarche Lighthouse on a rock. The tour will conclude in Sant'Antioco, 7 hours after starting.