Bavaro Beach, Dominican Republic 

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Please note:- Optional excursions are not guaranteed and are based on minimum numbers. The prices quoted are guideline only and may involve other non-Solos holidaymakers.

Visit the oldest city of the New World where Christopher Columbus made his first permanent settlement after his discovery of the Americas more than 500 years ago!  A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992 and home to the first cathedral, paved street, university, hospital & tavern on this continent.  Soak up this extraordinary rich history, on a walking tour through its atmospheric streets and squares.  

 

Visit the beautiful and important Cathedral of Santa Maria La Menor, the Alcázar home of Columbus’ son Diego, Calle las Damas, and a selection of the other most notable colonial monuments. You will also have panoramic view of the enormous Christopher Columbus Lighthouse, the city downtown areas, and the impressive Presidential Palace. There is time for shopping too, at a colorful souvenir market. A tasty, and typical Dominican style lunch is included in a local restaurant. Long pants and sleeves are mandatory to enter the cathedral. Duration: 12 hours

 

Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of bar staff and housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (the rounding up of the drinks bill and a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, restaurants expect a 10% (do check that service has not already been added to your bill). For taxis 10% the metered fare.