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Olbia, a city with ancient roots, bears witness to the Nuragic, Phoenician and Roman civilizations. Ape Romantic Tour offers an archaeological excursion to the historical sites that have made Sardinia famous in the world. On board Tuk-Tuk , you will explore monuments such as the Basilica of San Simplicio, an example of Romanesque architecture. You will visit the Roman Aqueduct, symbol of Roman engineering, and the Roman Cistern, which reflects the management of water resources in antiquity. Discover the Sacred Well "Sa Testa", dating back to the Nuragic era, and the Castle of Pedres, a medieval fortress offering spectacular views. You will conclude the tour with the Tombs of the Giants "Su Mont'e e S'Abe", an important testimony of Nuragic culture. A unique experience to discover the rich history of Olbia and Sardinia, ideal for those who love local history and culture.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
- Cruise passengers – Port of Olbia -
After disembarking, please take the free shuttle bus located directly under your cruise ship. The shuttle will take you to the Maritime Station.
Once you arrive, enter the Maritime Station and exit the main entrance.
A representative of Smeralda 360 will be waiting for you outside the main entrance with a sign saying “Smeralda 360”.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
- Pick up from Hotel or Apartment -
Participants will be picked up directly from the main entrance of their hotel or apartment.
It is recommended to be ready at the scheduled pick-up time and to wait outside the facility.
The vehicle is easily recognizable thanks to the side writings “Smeralda 360”.
For operational reasons, the driver can wait only a few minutes.
The meeting point is the parking lot of Molo Brin in Olbia, located right in front of the carousel. A red Tuk-Tuk will be waiting for you in front of the bus parking lot
Itinerary
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1Museum Civitatense Basilica di San Simplicio
The Basilica of San Simplicio, in Olbia, is the most important and ancient religious monument in northeastern Sardinia and a testimony to the spread of Christianity on the island. Cathedral until 1839, parish church since 1955, it was given the title of minor basilica, in 1993, by Pope John Paul II. It is dedicated to St. Simplicio, protobishop of the city and martyr under Emperor Diocletian.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Pozzo Sacro Sa Testa
One of the most characteristic monuments of the Nuragic civilization in Gallura, in the northeastern part of Sardinia: a sacred well where the rituals of the cult of water were held
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Acquedotto Romano
The aqueduct of Olbia was built by the Romans between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. C., to collect water from the springs of Mount Cabu Abas. Next to the aqueduct, a large settling tank was built, carved completely into the stone and equipped with six holes for ventilation. On the sides of the cistern there are two other smaller tanks and a water inlet and outlet well. On the arches you can still see the water transport channels. It is the best preserved archaeological site of the Roman age in Sardinia.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Tomba dei Giganti Su Monte 'e S'Abe
Near Olbia and the northeastern coast of Sardinia, stands a prehistoric monument of over 4,000 years ago, which evokes the head of a bull, a nuragic deity
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Castello di Pedres
The Castle stands on a fortress of 89 meters and characterizes the entire southern part of the Olbian basin. Its origin dates back to 1296 and 1322, during the period of Pisan-Aragonese domination during the rise of the Visconti family.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Necropoli di San Simplicio (Pass by)
Necropolis located under the Basilica of San Simplicio
Admission ticket free -
Museo Archeologico Di Olbia (Pass by)
Archaeological Museum
Admission ticket free -
Corso Umberto I (Pass by)
The main street of the historic city centre
Admission ticket free -
Parco Fausto Noce (Pass by)
Fausto Noce Park is the green lung of the city. With eighteen hectares of greenery, in 2005 it was named as the second best green project in Italy.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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