Jewels of Colombia
9 days Bogotá to Cartagena
All this. Included.
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides with complimentary headsets to hear every word, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Day 1. ARRIVE IN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA – Welcome to Bogotá!
Day 2. BOGOTÁ
The Green Metropolis
Day 3. BOGOTÁ–PEREIRA (COFFEE TRIANGLE AREA)
Colombia’s Coffee Triangle
Day 4. PEREIRA (COFFEE TRIANGLE AREA). EXCURSION TO COCORA VALLEY, SALENTO–FILANDIA
Palms & Parrots
Day 5. PEREIRA (COFFEE TRIANGLE AREA)–MEDELLÍN
City Of Everlasting Spring
Day 6. MEDELLÍN
Sizeable Sculptures & Street Art
Explore Medellín and get an insight into the city’s history. Start your tour at the top of Nutibara Hill. Pueblito Paisa is a quaint village with a fountain, cobblestone streets, a church, and small shops. From here, enjoy the spectacular 360º views over the city. Then, continue your tour to the old quarter and visit the famous Botero Square—home to the voluptuous sculptures by famed artist Fernando Botero. Browse the exhibitions of the Antioquia Museum in Botero Plaza, then take the cable car up to San Javier and take the electric stairways to the graffiti-rich Comuna 13 district.
Day 7. MEDELLÍN –CARTAGENA
Caribbean Vibes
Day 8. CARTAGENA
A free day in Cartagena
EXPLORE MORE in Cartagena with an optional visit to Islas del Rosario, a rum tasting and salsa dancing class, or join an evening bay tour with wine and 4-course dinner.
Day 9. CARTAGENA
Safe Travels Until We Meet Again!
OR PERSONALIZE YOUR TRIP – 16 days Bogotá to Lima
Jewels of Colombia with Peru and Machu Picchu
Your South America adventure continues in the mysterious locales of Peru. From Lima to Cusco—through the Sacred Valley to the heights of Machu Picchu, you’ll marvel at the magnificent discoveries and down-to-earth traditions of the Peruvian people.
Day 9. CARTAGENA–LIMA, PERU
Welcome to Peru!
Day 10. LIMA
Plazas & Pre-Columbian Treasures
Day 11. LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY
Incan Ingenuity
Day 12. SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU
The Lost City
Day 13. MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO
Here Comes the Sun
A morning at leisure in Machu Picchu allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco.
PICTURE PERFECT Staying overnight in Machu Picchu allows you to get up early and experience the ruins at their most pristine before
Day 14. CUSCO
Sun Worship & Spanish Conquests
On your guided sightseeing tour of Cusco today, learn more about the Inca and Spanish influence. Begin at the heart of Cusco in the Plaza de Armas (main square), with a visit to the imposing cathedral, where construction began in 1550 and was finally completed 100 years later. Continue to Koricancha and the Santo Domingo Monastery and see how the two sites have become one. The Temple of the Sun at Koricancha was once the most important Inca site, dedicated to the worship of the Sun. The walls, altars, and decorations were all said to be covered in gold—until the Spaniards looted the temple and then built the contrasting Baroque-style Santo Domingo Monastery on top of the temple’s foundations. Your tour concludes at San Pedro Market for a final opportunity to shop for mementos. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore on your own. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 15. CUSCO–LIMA
At leisure in Lima.
A short flight returns you to Lima, where the remainder of your day is free to explore.
EXPLORE MORE Now is the time to fill your plate with the mouth-watering Peruvian culinary specialties to indulge the palate with a free day in Lima. From Pisco Sours to Pollo a la Brasa, from ceviche to cuy (Guinea Pig, if you’re feeling adventurous). Your Tour Director can point you in the right direction, and your GlobusGO mobile app has local maps and suggestions to get the most out of your day.
Day 16. LIMA
Safe Travels Until We Meet Again!
HAND-PICKED HOTELS
BOGATA
Cité Hotel
PEREIRA
San Carlos Lodge En Pereira
MEDELLIN
Diez Hotel
CARTAGENA
Estelar Cartagena De Indias
LIMA
Hotel Pullman Miraflores
SACRED VALLEY
Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel And Villas
MACHU PICCHU
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
CUSCO
Casa Andina Premium Cusco
Touring. Beyond.
Each tour includes the legendary landmarks and must-see sights with an eye for hidden local gems you won’t find in any guidebook. We take you to the head of the line at the world’s most awe-inspiring and iconic attractions, while sharing nearly a century of travel expertise in discovering off-the-beaten path surprises for immersive experiences in the true cultures and traditions. Be introduced to towns with no traffic, coasts with no crowds, and nooks with no noise. We strike the perfect balance between bold adventure and the beauty of simply being in the moment with the free time and personalized choices you deserve.
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