New Scientist - USA (2022-03-19)

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.
Plus historic towns and several museums,
including the Altamira Cave Museum and the
Guggenheim.
Accompanied by New Scientist writers
and editors plus local archaeological experts.
You’ll enjoy specialist talks, admire astonishing
wall paintings and immerse yourself in the
beauty of northern Spain.
These seven days will give you extraordinary
insight into our forebears.

Highlights

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


• 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 it’s 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 the Guggenheim Museum
  and tuition in tasting Rioja wine.

Discovery

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In partnership with Intrepid Travel

ABTA No.88888

7 days | 23 August and 6 September 2022

For more information visit

newscientist.com/tours

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