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In our hunt for less-known sites, we discovered an amazing prehistoric site where we can experience the winter solstice sunrise from wonderful Northern Spain. This small package offers you the opportunity to join us in our next adventure this upcoming winter solstice. The limit is of 3 extra people besides the 2 of us. We will start/end in Madrid and visit the Spanish Stonehenge (Dolmen of Guadalperal) if visible as usually it is submerged and then head north for the solstice experience in the remote site of the Dolmen of La Cabana. Up north we'll visit the Altamira Cave Museum, the rock art in the El Castillo Cave, and the Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos. A 4-day / 3-night packed experience with people passionate about ancient mysteries. It all comes together with a chance for discussions around megalithic Europe and the Atlantic coast.
Please note that while we would love to guarantee that you (and us) we'll experience the winter solstice sunrise we cannot control the weather as the ancient priests. If it rains or it is cloudy we can still visit the place and take wonderful pictures.
If the dolmen of Guadalperal is submerged we will visit another ancient site like the
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Itineraries
Day 1
Date : December 20, 2023
Arrival in Madrid
Arrival in Madrid.
Hotel check-in. You will be given instructions on how to get to your hotel. The entire group will be accommodated in the same hotel (if possible) near the airport.
Day 2
Date : December 21, 2023
Time : 7:00 am
The Spanish Stonehenge
The first part of the journey depends on whether our key objective (the Dolmen of Guadalperal) is submerged in the lake or not.
Option 1 (if the dolmen is not submerged):
After an early breakfast we will leave for the Dolmen of Guadalperal, also known as the Spanish Stonehenge, a prehistoric structure dating from the Neolithic times thousands of years ago.
On arrival we will take a boat to visit it and you will have about 45 minutes time to explore the site which is usually submerged.
After that we will head to Burgos.
We will arrive in Burgos around 19:00 and after check-in you will have time to explore the city.
Option 2 (if the dolmen is submerged):
We head straight for Burgos. The trip will take about 3 hours from the airport. On our way we stop and visit the Roman ruins in Clunia Surpicia.
We will arrive in Burgos around 15:00 and after check-in you will have time to explore the city.
Day 3
Date : December 22, 2023
Time : 6:00 am
Solstice morning
After an early breakfast we will leave for the Dolmen La Cabaña where we will experience (if the weather permits it) the winter solstice sunrise. This is a remote site and few people know about it so we expect it not be be very crowded allowing a personal experience for each of us.
After the sunrise we will head to the El Castillo Cave to visit the paleolithic rock art there. Afterwards we head for the Altamira Museum where we will visit a replica of the cave. Access to the cave is restricted and currently no new entries in the waiting lists are allowed.
In the evening we will check-in in our hotel in Torrelavega and have the rest of the day free.
Day 4
Date : December 23, 2023
Time : 9:00 am
Back to Madrid
We will leave the hotel and head for Burgos where we will visit the Museum of Human Evolution.
After the museum we will have lunch and return to the Madrid Airport which will mark the end of our tour.
Price includes:
- car rental for 4 days
- hotel accommodation for 3 nights (some include breakfast)
- professional tour guide
A 20% deposit is required when reserving your spot. This is non-refundable.
Price excludes:
- airplane tickets to/from Madrid
- airport transfers
- tickets to objectives (Altamira Cave, Museum of Human Evolution, boat trip to Guadalperal, El Castillo Cave)
- meals
- Schengen visas (if applicable)
- other items not mentioned in the trip includes section
Unfortunately we cannot as we are not a tour agency.
The only exception is if you plan on leaving from the same city as us, in which case we can arrange for a joint shuttle transfer.
December is windy and chilly in the areas we visit. Bring warm clothes, gloves for the solstice morning, and a hat to cover your head.
You are free to take some extra days and spend Christmas in Madrid and explore on your own.
The car we rent has a maximum occupancy of 5 persons.
Due to changes in hotel availability and car rental prices allow for a 15% change in your price. Any change will be communicated to you in advance.
Unfortunately we cannot refund the deposit as we use it to pay in advance rooms, car rental, and other fees.
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