Best Colombian Cities in 8 days

Bogota

Day 1: Welcome to Colombia!

Arrive in Bogota El Dorado International Airport.

Transfer to the Casa Deco hotel in a standard room for the night, a boutique hotel in the Candelaria district.

After you check in to the hotel, you'll have free time to enjoy Bogota at your own pace, where modern districts and historic center, urban architecture and green parks stand alongside each other

Bogota

Day 2: Discover the major sights of Bogota

Today you will have the whole day to explore Bogota, known for its colonial and authentic atmosphere.

Walking through its cobblestone streets, you will discover colorful restored colonial mansions, splendid carved wooden balconies, as well as churches built in baroque style.

Visit the Cerro de Monserrate for a stunning view over the city and surroundings. 

Then, head to the Gold Museum, which displays one of the most dazzling collections in South America. It brings together around 34.000 pieces of goldsmith work, considered the world´s largest pre-Colombian collection of its kind.

Continue your tour at the Botero Museum, dedicated to the most famous Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.

Next, you will find Bolivar Square, surrounded by Bogota´s grandest buildings, including the Town Hall, the Palace of Justice, the Primatial Cathedral and the Congress Building.

Bogota - Medellin

Day 3: Bike Tour of Bogota's Graffitti

Get ready to discover the new phenomenon of Bogota: graffiti! 

In recent years, the walls of the city have been transformed into canvases giving graffiti artists a playground without limits.

During this bike tour you will discover the most beautiful works created, sometimes gigantic and always with a very strong message. Some artists are even commissioned by the city for their work such as Toxicómano, DJ LU or Lesivo.

On Sundays, you can even join Colombians on the famous “Bogotanos Ciclovía” a road reserved for cyclists only.

Transfer to Bogota Airport for your domestic flight to Medellin.

Arrive in Medellin and transfer to your hotel.

Spend the rest of the day enjoying the city of "eternal spring".

Medellin

Day 4: Learn about Medellin's urban transformation and visit Comuna 13

Take an City Tour about urban transformation and urban art.

By foot and by vehicle, go through the places that have transformed the city.

Begin with the visit of Comuna 13, known for being a center of urban violence in Medellin. The arrival of the Metrocable, the building of a design library, and a hospital, among others, show the renewal of this neighborhood.

Graffiti is now part of the landscape of these towns and you will discover their meanings.

The collective of artists Casa Kolacho will explain how they have saved hundreds of young people from armed conflict through culture.

Medellin - Cartagena

Day 5: Exploring Guatape then onwards to Cartagena

This morning you can explore Guatape village at your leisure. Famed for its colourful streets and lovely shops full of handmade crafts, it is also known for its "Zócalos" friezes, traditional Spanish decorations that adorn many of the buildings.

In the afternoon you will be transferred back to your hotel in Medellin where you can pick up your bags before heading to the airport for your evening flight to Cartagena de Indianas - the undisputed queen of the Caribbean coast. 

Cartagena

Day 6: Cartagena: the queen of the Caribbean coast

Welcome to Cartagena de Indias, a fairytale city of romance, legends and superbly preserved beauty lying within an impressive 13km of centuries-old colonial stone walls. Cartagena's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site – a maze of cobbled alleys, balconies covered in bougainvillea, and massive churches that cast their shadows across the plazas. 

This morning you will explore the city with your guide, visiting the most beautiful monuments such as the iconic clock tower. You will also discover the Palace of the Inquisition, one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, and the San Pedro Claver sanctuary - formerly dedicated to Spanish priests and missionaries. 

Did you know that rum is the favourite drink of the Colombian people? This afternoon, we invite you to discover our favourite rums by trying a Colombian rum flight in a small bar in the Getsemani district. Some of these rums cannot be found abroad at all. If you wish to buy any bottles, speak to your bartender and they can be delivered to your hotel the next day. 

Cartagena

Day 7: History and food in Cartagena

This morning is dedicated to the visit of the main historic and cultural sites around Cartagena:

- The Convent of the Popa: perched on a hill that embraces the whole bay, this monastery houses a beautiful patio, a colonial museum and a chapel dedicated to the Virgen de la Candelaria.

- Panoramic View from the Castle of San Felipe Barajas: at the doors of the colonial city, it is one of the greatest strongholds ever built by the Spanish Army. The view of the city is impressive indeed!

This afternoon you go on a gastronomical adventure in the streets of Cartagena. You get to discover Colombian food the “local” way, the real meals that the Cartageneros love! Whether you are looking for a snack or something more substantial, a healthy starter or a sweet dessert, the streets of Cartagena offer everything... This is one of the best ways to get an insight into the daily life and culture of the local people.

The visit will allow you a more personal contact with the authentic Cartagena, with street vendors filling your bellies with their delights and warming your hearts with their hospitality. You will taste tropical fruits, arepas, buñuelos, chicharrones, limonada and other cocadas...

Cartagena

Day 8: Farewell Colombia!

After breakfast, grab your bags and meet your tansfer to Cartagena de Indias Airport for your international flight.

We will make sure you arrive with plenty of time to connect to your international flight.

Safe travels, and visit again soon!