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Follow in the conquistador’s footsteps and explore the oldest city in the Americas. Funded by the Spanish, Santo Domingo was the first capital of the New World and here you will find the first cathedral, the first paved street and the first court built in this region.

• Pick-up and Drop off from most hotels in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata
• Services of an English-speaking Guide
• Guided tour of Santo Domingo including the Three Eyes Caves, Columbus Lighthouse and the Colonial District
• Entrance to the National Aquarium and visit to the market Buffet Lunch
  
  

Experience the geological splendour and natural beauty of Santo Domingo, learn about its fascinating history and view her important colonial architecture on this fascinating full day tour. Your day commences with a visit to the mysterious ‘Three Eyes’; a series of spectacular underground caves. Afterwards, visit the Columbus Lighthouse which was erected in honour of the discoverer of the New World and said to be the explorer’s final resting place. Your morning is completed with a visit to the tranquil national aquarium. Here, you will enjoy a guided tour through the underwater passages to marvel at over 3,000 species of marine life.

A typical Dominican lunch is included in a downtown restaurant and in the afternoon head to the Colonial District of Santo Domingo, declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in the 1990s. Visit the Alcazar de Colon, a beautiful palace built for Christopher Columbus’ son, Diego and the first cathedral in the New World, Cathedral of Santa Maria La Menor. Enjoy a guided stroll along the historical ‘Calle las Damas’ (The Ladies’ Street), the olds street of the New World. Your day concludes with a visit to El Conde and the ‘Mercado Model’ (market) for some shopping. Here you can barter for typical souvenirs and other local goods.

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• Additional refreshments
• Optional gratuities

Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day. Comfortable footwear, sunhat, sun block and bottled water are recommended.

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