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Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander
Santander, Spain
9 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings
• Visit the village of Puente Viesgo
• Visit the Neocave in the Altamira Museum
• Visit the villages of Santillana del Mar and Puente Viesgo
SUMMARY
On this unforgettable day, you will visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave (this is a replica of the famous Altamira Cave), this first visit will serve us as a good introduction to the history of Paleolithic art in Cantabria. You will also enjoy a private visit to the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo (both declared World Heritage by Unesco since 2008). This proposal to visit a real cave with cave art in a private visit is a rare opportunity you cannot miss out if you like paleolithic art!.
To complete this day, you will also visit the village of Puente Viesgo and Santillana del Mar, one of the nicest and best-conserved villages of the middle-age in Spain.
• Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings
• Visit the village of Puente Viesgo
• Visit the Neocave in the Altamira Museum
• Visit the villages of Santillana del Mar and Puente Viesgo
SUMMARY
On this unforgettable day, you will visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave (this is a replica of the famous Altamira Cave), this first visit will serve us as a good introduction to the history of Paleolithic art in Cantabria. You will also enjoy a private visit to the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo (both declared World Heritage by Unesco since 2008). This proposal to visit a real cave with cave art in a private visit is a rare opportunity you cannot miss out if you like paleolithic art!.
To complete this day, you will also visit the village of Puente Viesgo and Santillana del Mar, one of the nicest and best-conserved villages of the middle-age in Spain.
What's Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket to Las Monedas Cave
- Driver/guide
- Entrance ticket to Altamira Museum -Neocave
- Entrance ticket to El Castillo Cave
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Cave of El Castillo
1 hour
This has has been declared World Heritage by Unesco and it is one of the most important caves in the world for its cave paintings. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: EXPLORING CANTABRIA.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- BOOKING IS ONLY ACCEPTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - Spanish
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