Altamira and Santillana del Mar Half-day Trip

A half-day trip to visit a prehistoric cave and a local village

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Duration: 5 hours

On this half-day trip, you will be able to explore the prehistoric paintings of the Altamira Museum, including a replica of the UNESCO-listed cave which contained the first Paleolithic cave art to be discovered in Europe in modern times.

Then, you will get to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, Santillana del Mar. In this medieval village, you will be able to walk along the cobbled streets until you reach the Plaza Mayor and Collegiata Church of Santa Julina. After this, you will have some free time to explore Santillana on your own before heading back to Santander.

Why Visit

  • The world's most important prehistoric paintings
  • Chance to visit one of the country's most beautiful villages
  • Free time to explore the medieval village

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Food and drinks

    Restrictions

    • Comfortable footwear is recommended.

    Languages spoken by guide

    English
    Spanish

    Additional information

    This tour can accommodate a maximum of eight participants.

    Please note that a minimum number of two participants is required for this tour to go ahead. If this requirement is not met, the tour provider will contact you.

    Please note that a pickup service is available from hotels in Santander.

    If you aren't using the hotel pickup service, please make your way to the designated meeting point.

    Please wear comfortable shoes.

    Location

    Pick-up point
    Calle Castelar, 25, Santander, 39004
    Pickup service is available from your hotel in Santander. Alternatively, you can go to the designated meeting point at the bus stop in C/ Castelar, 25 (next to hotel Vincci Puertochico).

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