Full Day Villa de Leyva from Bogotá
Full Day Villa de Leyva from Bogotá
Experience the enchanting atmosphere and historical sights found in Villa de Leyva Colombia during this full-day private tour. Upon arrival in this historic town, you will start discovering the colonial center of the city on foot, including its large main square paved with cobblestones with 14,000 m2, that of Villa de Leyva is one of the largest squares in America. In this paved space, a water source and the church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario stand out.
You will enjoy the silence of the Santo Ecce Homo Convent, built in the early 17th century, 8 kms from Villa de Leyva, there is the Santo Ecce Hommo Convent also known as the Santa Sofía Monastery. It has been a museum since 1958 and is located in the municipality of Sutamarchán. It is an architectural and cultural relic, which has a large patio, a cemetery, the church and different exhibition rooms.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the Terracotta House, Then we will visit the beautiful Ain Karim Vineyard is located at KM 5 of the Sutamarchán - Santa Sofía road and is a beautiful terrain, with an artificial lake and a horizon strewn with vines. In the guided tour they explain the process of cultivation and benefit of the grape, as well as the fermentation and processing of the wine. At the end you can taste one of their wines, marketed under the Marqués de Villa de Leyva brand, by an expert who will help you make the most of the matter.
You can even stop by an ostrich farm, muisca observatory and fossil museum.
Likewise, there are other attractions that you can visit on that route such as the artisan town of Ráquira, the Basilica of Chiquinquirá and other sites if it is of your interest.
- From Bogotá. We pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation.
- The tour starts at 6 in the morning; a private vehicle will be waiting for you at the entrance of the hotel or the place of lodging and then start the road, leaving Bogotá behind in the direction of Villa de Leyva ; The tour lasts approximately 4 hours.
- Upon arriving at this historic town, start by discovering the colonial center of the city on foot, including its large paved main square. After taking a break for lunch (on your own so you can select what you like most from the variety of restaurants), visit the attractions around Villa de Leyva depending on your interests and your time.
- You will enjoy the silence of the Holy Ecce Homo Convent , built at the beginning of the 17th century, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Terracotta House , together with the “Blue Wells” , artificial swimming pools that obtain their unique color from the minerals found in the local soil You can even go through an ostrich farm.
- Then, you can visit the Muisca Observatory , located in the desert near Villa de Leyva where you can learn about the prehistoric environment of the region and admire the fossil collection and then return to Bogotá to your hotel or place of accommodation.
- Also, there are other attractions that you can meet on that route such as the artisan town of Ráquira , the Basilica of Chiquinquirá and other places if it is of your interest.
- Private transport
- Tickets (Santo Ecce Homo Convent, Terracotta House, Ain Karim Vineyard).
- Bilingual Logistics Support.
- Travel assistance insurance
- Hydration
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips (optional)
- lunch
- Entrance fees to attractions other than those specified.
- Wine tasting (incluida)
- Museums, monuments (incluida)
- Archaeological visits (incluida)
- Cultural visits (incluida)
- Guided visits (incluida)
- Historical visits (incluida)
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- The duration of transfers is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- This activity operates in most weather conditions
- Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.
- Service is subject to change without prior notice, due to weather conditions or any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
- Any cancellation of the service for the indicated reasons, does not apply refund.
- In such case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour and / or vary the itinerary at its discretion, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service in its entirety.
- If you decide to leave before the end of the service, no refund applies either.
- If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered "Done" without claims, postponements or returns.
Optional:
Ostrich farm (Additional Payment).
Muisca Observatory (Additional Payment).
Fossil Museum (Additional Payment).
Cancellations policy
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