Top Travel Destinations in Cagliari: Best 5 Days Cagliari Itinerary

Day 1 | Morning

Elephant Tower

Opening Hours: Closed on Mon;Open from 1/1-12/31(Winter),9:00am-1:00pm,3:30pm-7:30pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Summer),10:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 3 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Piazza San Giuseppe - University Avenue, Cagliari, Sardinia 09124

The Elephant Tower was built in 1307, and its name comes from a small elephant stone carving in the tower. After climbing to the top of the tower along the wooden ladder, you can overlook the whole city, which is very beautiful.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Elephant Tower, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Cagliari next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Museo Archeologico Nazionale Cagliari

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-8:00pm;Closed on Mon

Ticket Price: 9 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Piazza Arsenale, 09124 Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

The National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari houses objects from various ruins excavated in Sardinia, the most precious of which is a bronzett collection, these bizarre bronze statuettes for the unwritten megalithic fortress era Archaeology is of great significance. Other exhibits are also very shocking, you can experience the historical progress of local culture.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Faro Capo Spartivento is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Faro Capo Spartivento

Located 9 km from Domus de Maria, Faro Capo Spartivento offers a unique opportunity to stay at a working lighthouse. It has a pool, a restaurant and spacious, elegant accommodation with parquet floors.Rooms at the Capo Spartivento come with air conditioning, a minibar and private bathroom. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas.Su Giudeu Beach is 1 km from the property. Cagliari Elmas Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

Day 2 | Morning

Torre di San Pancrazio

Location: Independence Square, 09124 Cagliari CA, Italy

The towers of San Pancrazio stand among the two medieval-style defensive towers in the town. This building has a very long history and has different functions in different periods. For example, in the Aragonese period of Catalonia, the tower became an office building for government personnel; in the 17th century, the building was converted into a prison.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Torre di San Pancrazio, you can head to Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Via Sant'Ignazio da Laconi, 09123 Cagliari CA, Italy

The Cagliari Roman amphitheater is spectacular and a fully hilly amphitheater. Although most of the theatre has been damaged, the remainder is enough to give visitors a glimpse of what the theatre once was. In summer, there will still be open-air concerts, if you happen to meet, and if you have time, listen to beautiful music.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari, La Villa del Re - Adults Only nearby is the best place to stay.

La Villa del Re - Adults Only

Featuring a private beach along the Mediterranean Sea, La Villa del Re offers a variety of water sport facilities. The hotel also offers an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, and bar. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms and suites all come with satellite TV, a minibar and safety deposit box. Each private bathroom includes a bathrobe, slippers and free toiletries. Most rooms have a balcony or patio, except classic rooms. A daily buffet breakfast, with sweet and savoury dishes, is available daily. The elegant restaurant serves traditional Italian and regional dishes, prepared daily with innovative techniques. Guests can enjoy water sport activities, such as windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and canoeing. La Villa del Re is located just 10 minutes' drive from the towns of Cala Sinzias and Costa Rei. Villasimius is a 20-minute drive away and Cagliari Airport is 1 hour's drive from the hotel.

Day 3 | Morning

Chiesa di Sant’Eulalia

Location: Archeological Area and Museum of Saint Eulaliàs Treasure, Vico del Collegio, 2, 09124

The Church of St. Euleria, Marina, in the coastal area of Cagliari, is a 14th century Gothic church. As a museum in the church adds color, the upstairs treasure house is rich in religious art and handicrafts, while underground there are traces of roads dating back to Roman times.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Basilica di San Saturno.

Basilica di San Saturno

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Sat,9:00am-1:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Basilica of San Saturnino, Piazza San Cosimo, 09127 Cagliari, Italy

The Church of Saint Satourno, located in Villanova, the new town of Cagliari, is a 6th century church site and one of the island's very long-standing churches. Inside, traces of Byzantine and Roman culture have been found.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hotel Palazzo Doglio is the best places.

Hotel Palazzo Doglio

Located a 10-minute drive from Poetto Beach and 1.5 km of Sardinia International Fair, Palazzo Doglio offers rooms in Cagliari. Featuring a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi, the hotel provides a shared lounge and a bar. At the hotel, the rooms are air conditioned and come with a desk, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Certain rooms include a terrace. Continental and Italian breakfast options are available every morning at Palazzo Doglio. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant. The property is a few steps from San Saturnino Basilica, while Via Roma is a 10-minute walk of the property. Cagliari Elmas Airport is 9 km away.

Day 4 | Morning

Cittadella dei Musei

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

In Cagliari there is a concentration of four museums between the ruins of the armoury and the old city walls. The four museums have their own characteristics. The archaeological museum (Museo Archeologico) shows cultural relics from the period of the Stone Fortress to the later period of Rome in Sardinia. The more precious is Bronzetti, some bronze statues can be studied in the age of the Stone Fortress. The Pinacoteca Museum displays artworks in Sardinia art history, especially in the 15-17 century, more important is 4 Pietro Cavaro works; Mostra di Cere Anatomiche Museum contains a very scary 19th century paraffin model on anatomy; Siamese Museum of Art (Museo d'Arte Siamese) is mainly a collection of Southeast Asian art and crafts. In this concentration area, you can experience the history and culture of the town here.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Cittadella dei Musei, Piazza Yenne next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Piazza Yenne

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Cagliari CA

The Place Jani is an old square in Cagliari, a place for local people to walk and relax, in the square to experience the town life atmosphere.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Pullman Almar Timi Ama Resort & Spa in advance, because all the tourists head to Piazza Yenne love staying at it.

Pullman Almar Timi Ama Resort & Spa

Surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, Pullman Almar Timi Ama Resort & Spa offers spacious rooms with a balcony facing the garden or the bay. It features a free outdoor swimming pool, a wellness centre, and a private white-sand beach in Villasimius. Rooms come with a classic-style décor. Each offers a satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. There are 4 restaurants and 4 bars, including the one by the pool and seaside. The Pullman Timi Ama is in the heart of the Capo Carbonara Protected Marine Area. Cagliari Airport is 55 km away. Guests can reach Timi Ama beach with a 10-minute walk or with the hotel’s free shuttle.

Day 5 | Morning

Cattedrale di Santa Maria

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Piazza Palazzo, 4, Cagliari, Italy

The Church of St. Mary was built by pizzas and recorded that it was expanded in the late 13th century. The whole church was baroque and rebuilt in the 17-18 century. The interior of the church is very beautiful and gorgeous, very atmospheric, and there is a Gothic chapel.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Cattedrale di Santa Maria, don’t forget pay a visit to Chiesa di San Michele.

Chiesa di San Michele

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Piazza Ginnasio, Alghero, Sardinia, Italy

The Cathedral of St. Michelle is located in the working-class neighborhood of Stampace. The church is a model of Rococo architecture in Sardinia with three vaults. It is magnificent and dazzling.

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