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The Last Master of Marine Bissus

Unique to Sardinia
Visit the last master of marine byssus, or sea silk

Description
In Jules Verne’s novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, the ship’s crew wear clothes made of byssus (“sea-shell fabric”). Kings and Priests throughout history have worn this cloth. Experience the magic of a tradition lost in time and unique in the world.
Welcome to the island of Sant’Antioco, which is also home to the oldest settlement in Sardinia.
As we take you there you’ll enjoy the unique panoramic points of the south-west coast and we introduce you to the ‘Queen of the south’.

Destinations
Costa del Sud, south west coast
Chia, Tueredda, Malfatano, Porto Pino
Sant’Antioco peninsula
Visit the last master of marine byssus
The Basilica 500 AC (catacombs)
Fragrances of the vegetation
The Queen of the south (only if we start from Cagliari)

Informations
Pick up is at 9:00-9:30 am
Cruise Ship Guests (Time over e-mail)
At the Port or your accommodation
Duration 6-7 hours
Comfortable dress and sturdy shoes

Cost
90€/Person
Admission to Chiara Vigo is free. You can make a donation if you want. The ticket for the catacombs costs 8 € / person and is to pay extra.

Booking
via WhatsApp Telegram or e-mail

Special offer for groups
Organize a group of 8 people and pay only for 7. If you go on a Cruise you may search people for your group, over the Cruise Critic Forum or using the Social Networks. Contact us and let us know the details, before you act.

 

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Why this Tour:
We’d translated the two books about Chiara Vigo and the sea silk, so we offer the best knowledge
It’s cheaper than renting a car
It’s environmentally sustainable
You don’t need to drive
Just relax and we take care of everything
Meet wonderful people
Save time, money and see more