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WhatsappExcursion to Santillana del Mar and visit to the Museum of Altamira, from Santander
4h 30m
Spanish,
English,
Italian
Pickup service
Description
One of the most beautiful villages in Spain, Santillana del Mar, with its cobbled streets, artisan workshops, towers and small palaces, will make you feel as if you have travelled back to the Middle Ages. Furthermore, to speak of Santillana is also to speak of the Altamira Cave. Described as the "Sistine Chapel" of cave art, this cave probably contains the most famous prehistoric paintings in the world. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. But, although the cave is a fundamental part, Santillana del Mar is much more than the Altamira Cave. As early as the 9th century there was the Monastery of Santa Juliana, which was to give way to the prestigious collegiate church.
What we are going to do?
We will leave Santander towards Santillana del Mar, where we will have a guided tour. We will also be able to see the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, a jewel of Romanesque architecture in Cantabria, as well as the Museum of the local sculptor Jesús Otero. After our walk through Santillana, we will enjoy some free time for shopping or having a drink. Our next stop will be the Altamira Museum and Research Centre, where we will visit the neo-cave, which is a scale replica of the famous Altamira cave.
Itinerary
Santander – Santillana del Mar – Museo de Altamira - Santander
What's included?
Expert guide
Pick up at the hotel
Entrance to the Altamira Museum and the Collegiate church
What should I bring?
Calzado cómodo
Important
Once the booking has been made, the organising company will contact you to arrange the meeting point. The host can cancel the booking if the minimum number of 4 participants per group is not reached.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.
