New Scientist - UK (2022-05-21)

Ancient caves, human

origins: Northern Spain

Step back in time more than 40,000 years
to discover how our ancestors lived, played
and worked. See one of the oldest known cave
paintings in the world at El Castillo and
experience the wonders of Las Monedas,
La Peña Cave, El Pindal and Tito Bustillo in
small groups by torchlight.
You’ll also explore historic towns and
several museums, including the Altamira Cave
Museum and the Guggenheim modern art
museum in Bilbao.
Enjoy specialist talks, admire astonishing
wall paintings and immerse yourself in the
beauty of northern Spain accompanied by
New Scientist writers and editors plus local
archaeological experts, during seven days
that will give you extraordinary insight into
our forebears.

Highlights

• Private visits to the caves of Las Monedas
  and El Castillo to see the cave paintings from
  up to 40,000 years ago close-up.


• Talks and walking seminars with New Scientist
  writers and editors.


• Tours to El Pindal, Tito Bustillo, El Buxu and
  La Peña caves.


• The replica cave of Altamira and its museum.


• Visit the beautiful cities of Bilbao and Santander
  plus historic towns Santilla and Oviedo.


• Explore the Archaeological Museum of
  Santander and Museo de Evolución Humana.


• Topped off with a visit to the Guggenheim
  Museum in Bilbao and tuition in tasting
  Rioja wine.

Discovery

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In partnership with Intrepid Travel

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7 June, 23 August and 6 September 2022

7 days from £2,

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