Private Authentic Sardinia: Cork Forests & Giants' Tombs Tour

Highlights

• Cork forests
• Giants' Tomb of Pascaredda
• Private experience

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Museum of Cork

   30min

   The Cork Museum in Calangianus offers a fascinating journey into one of Sardinia’s most emblematic traditions. Housed in the atmospheric setting of a former Franciscan convent, the museum explores the history and techniques of cork harvesting and processing. Through tools, artifacts, and immersive displays, visitors discover how cork has shaped the economy, culture, and identity of the Gallura region. A meaningful stop that connects nature, craftsmanship, and local heritage.

2. 2

   Olivastri Millenari di Santo Baltolu

   30min

   In the countryside near Luras, a group of ancient wild olive trees (olivastri) stands as living witnesses to millennia of Sardinian history. Among them is one of the oldest trees in Europe, estimated to be over 3,000 years old. Visiting these majestic trees is a powerful and contemplative experience, connecting visitors to the deep natural roots and timeless beauty of the island’s interior.

3. 3

   Museo Etnografico Galluras "La casa della Femina Agabbadora"

   30min

   Located in the heart of Luras, Galluras Museum is a traditional stone house turned into an ethnographic museum. Its rooms offer a vivid glimpse into rural life in 19th- and early 20th-century Gallura, with original furnishings, tools, and objects of everyday use. One of its most intriguing features is the unique “Femina Agabbadora” room, dedicated to a mysterious historical figure linked to Sardinian rituals. A fascinating stop for those who want to understand the island’s deepest cultural roots.

4. 4

   Museo del Banditismo

   30min

   Located in Aggius, the Museum of Banditry (Museo del Banditismo) offers an engaging insight into one of the most dramatic chapters of Sardinian history. Through documents, photographs, and relics, the museum traces the social, political, and cultural context that gave rise to banditry in the island’s interior. The exhibition also explores how legends and real events merged, leaving a strong mark on local identity.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1h 30min

   During the day, guests stop for lunch in a small traditional osteria nestled in one of Gallura’s hidden granite villages. Surrounded by stone alleys, warm interiors, and a relaxed local atmosphere, they enjoy a simple yet authentic Sardinian meal featuring local specialties such as handmade culurgiones, regional cheese, traditional bread, and local wine. More than just a lunch stop, it is a chance to slow down and experience the genuine atmosphere of inland Sardinia, far from the coast and the crowds.

6. 6

   Tomba dei Giganti Pascaredda

   30min

   Hidden among cork oak forests in the hills of Alta Gallura, the Giants’ Tomb of Pascaredda is one of the most atmospheric archaeological sites in northern Sardinia. Surrounded by ancient trees and granite boulders, this Bronze Age funerary monument offers a rare sense of connection between nature, history, and local identity. Unlike more visited archaeological areas, Pascaredda preserves a quiet and almost untouched atmosphere, making the visit feel deeply authentic. Walking through the forest and approaching the curved stone exedra slowly emerging among the trees is part of the experience itself.

Before you go

Location

Via San Francesco n 3, 07023, Italy