Full Day-Small group: Barbagia Experience: Mamoiada and Orgosolo from Cagliari
Overview
Inclusions
- Wine tasting
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What to expect
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Pass By: Province of Nuoro, Province of Nuoro, Sardinia
Driving into Barbagia Region
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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Francesco collected us from our hotel in Cagliari, we made the very smooth drive up to the first village of the day Mamoiada to learn about the masks and festivals that happen in the villages. We also had the opportunity to try some Sardinia wine and cheese after a walk of the village. Next st...
Francesco collected us from our hotel in Cagliari, we made the very smooth drive up to the first village of the day Mamoiada to learn about the masks and festivals that happen in the villages. We also had the opportunity to try some Sardinia wine and cheese after a walk of the village. Next stop was lunch at a vineyard just outside of the village where we had the pleasure of a home made lunch with the owners and Francesco. Last stop of the day was Orgosolo for the street art that began in 1969. Amazing village in the mountains, glorious views and interesting political and social murals on the walls. All in all a fantastic, relaxed day seeing this part of the island somewhere we would not have got to see if not for this trip. Thank you.Spending time in Mamoiada and Orgosolo in the company of Francesco, a truly knowledgeable, passionate and experienced driver-guide, exceeded our expectations. After already completing day excursions with this guide in Cagliari city; Cabras & Sinis, and the famous Barumini, this particular day tr...
Spending time in Mamoiada and Orgosolo in the company of Francesco, a truly knowledgeable, passionate and experienced driver-guide, exceeded our expectations. After already completing day excursions with this guide in Cagliari city; Cabras & Sinis, and the famous Barumini, this particular day trip was also terrific. In short: the masks intriguing; the shepherds' lunch was an amazing cultural immersion; and we absorbed the stories of the murales during a relaxing walk. Wow, unforgettable. Thanks
Our guide, Francesco, was passionate about Sardinia and was able to impart a great deal of knowledge on Sardinia on our tour. He successfully taught us about the history of the masks and the whole tradition of the celebrations while guiding us through the Mamoiada museum.
In Orgosolo he ...
Our guide, Francesco, was passionate about Sardinia and was able to impart a great deal of knowledge on Sardinia on our tour. He successfully taught us about the history of the masks and the whole tradition of the celebrations while guiding us through the Mamoiada museum.
In Orgosolo he showed us many of the murals on a walking tour and explained the significance of the meanings and art behind them.
We viewed Luca's vineyard from atop a Nuraghe structure and enjoyed tasting his cannonau wine with appetizers and a lamb stew he had made especially for us. The small vineyard had been in his family for generations.
A wonderful tour!
This tour was absolutely one of the best. Francesco our guide arrived at our hotel exactly when stated. As we drove he explained what we were going to see. Our first stop was in Mamoiada where we visited the Museo Delle Maschere Mediterranee, here we learned about the history, making and pur...
This tour was absolutely one of the best. Francesco our guide arrived at our hotel exactly when stated. As we drove he explained what we were going to see. Our first stop was in Mamoiada where we visited the Museo Delle Maschere Mediterranee, here we learned about the history, making and purpose of the masks. A very through video demostrated how the masks and bells are made and how the costumes and masks are worn. From the museum we went to Orgosolo to view the street art, some of which is political dating back to WW2. A special treat was having tea and cookies with Francesco's aunt who has lived in this town for her entire life. After which we had lunch at the winery owned by Francesco's college roommate's family.
If you are visiting Caglieri, I highly recommend this tour.