Day 2 / Saturday / Cartagena

Breakfast at the hotel

Walking tour in the historic center

The walk takes passengers along the colonial streets of the historic center to admire the major attractions of the old city. The tour begins at the “Torre del Reloj”, the “Iglesia San Pedro Claver” through the “Plaza de la Aduana”. The tour continues to the “Plaza Santo Domingo”, very lively at night, and its spectacular church. The “Parque Bolívar” pleasantly shaded by large trees.

Visit San Pedro Claver

The church and monastery of San Pedro Claver, built in the early 17th century by the Jesuits, it bears the name of who was the defender and protector of slaves and was known as “Slave of slaves”. Pedro Claver lived in the monastery until his death.

Lunch not included

Free afternoon

Dinner not included

Overnight at the hotel

Opcional: City tour Cartagena

Visit Cerro de La Popa

The “Cerro de la Popa” is the perfect place to be able to enjoy Cartagena as a whole but also the sea, the island of Tierrabomba, the tourism sector, the historical center and “La Boquilla”. Cartagena City Council found it necessary to found a convent on the summit of “Cerro de la Popa” for the faithful of the region who themselves participated in the cleanup of the area.

Visit San Felipe Castle

The castle of San Felipe, initially called Castillo de San Lázaro, the largest Spanish military building of the New World; the original construction dates of 1536 and was enlarged as required until 1657. The visit of the castle leads from the Place d’Armes to the residence of the Lord through the kitchens and other sites of interest. He was a loyal defender of the city until it fell to the hands of the Baron de Pointes.

Day 5 / Tuesday / Bogota Q Out

Breakfast at the hotel

Lunch not included

Transfer to the airport to take the international flight (not included)

Lunch not included

Optional: City tour Bogotá

Panoramic visit to Historic Center of the City

The course begins with the church of El Carmen, a small church built in the mid 17th century and rebuilt in 1926 in larger, to accommodate the growing number of faithful to the Virgin del Carmen. On the way to the Plaza Bolívar, enjoy the palace “Nariño”, home of the President of Colombia, and gardens in the heart of which is an astronomical observatory. The austere facade of the church Santa Clara today contains a museum of Colonial Art. Around the Bolivar Square is located the National Capitol, the Courthouse, the City of Bogotá, but also the Cathedral “Primada”, the Chapel “del Sagrario” and the Archbishop’s Palace. This place has great importance in the history of the country and brings together the main political and religious powers, not to mention the House of Flowers where the independence movement is gone. Before joining the church of La Candelaria, you will have the opportunity to admire the facade of the Military Museum where the original construction dating from the 18th century belonged to the family of independence hero Antonio Ricaurte.

Visit Gold Museum (close Monday)

The Gold Museum is part of the Bank of the Republic; it was created at the initiative of Julio Caro and Luis Angel Arango to avoid the disappearance of many pre-Columbian treasures. Since the museum was created in 1939, the Bank of the Republic has purchased authentic items directly to private collectors as well as from “guaqueros”, grave robbers. The contribution of archaeologists in the final collection of the museum is very significant. Today there are about 36000 pieces of gold and splendid emeralds. It is the largest collection ever assembled of pre-Columbian gold items.

Overnight at the hotel

If you decide to continue your trip to Ecuador (Quito), please note the price given for information, subject to confirmation at the time of booking (flight not included): 400 usd with AVIANCA airlines (direct flight)