colombia 2019 | april 15-25, 2019
Mon., Apr. 15 COLORADO SPRINGS – BOGOTÁ Arrive at El Dorado International Airport (BOG), flights not included in price Individual private transport to hotel – instructions TBA
W Bogotá (5-Star) Avenida Carrera 9 #115 – 30, Bogotá | +57 1 7467111 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bogwh-w-bogota AWAY Spa: +57 1 7467111, ext. 3410, appointments required
Tue., Apr. 16 BOGOTÁ Breakfast provided by hotel Transport by van or bus Excursion
Guatavita lagoon (Laguna del Cacique Guatavita) www.colparques.net/LGUATAVITA This famous lagoon was the site of sacred, pre-Columbian cultural rituals which inspired the legend of El Dorado.
- Suggested lunch TBA -
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá) www.catedraldesal.gov.co Described as a "Jewel of Modern Architecture", the cathedral tunnels 220 yards underground, with icons and ornaments hand carved into the rock walls of the old salt mine.
Transport by van or bus Welcome Dinner
Club Colombia www.restauranteclubcolombia.com.co Share in the flavors of Colombia under the ceibas, magnolia, and willows that surround a beautifully restored historic home.
Updated 11/23/2018 Subject to change. Wed., Apr. 17 BOGOTÁ, Music Festival Breakfast provided by hotel Transport by van or bus Excursion 8:00 AM Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) www.banrepcultural.org/bogota/museo-del-oro The Gold Museum of the Bank of the Republic has as its mission to preserve, investigate, catalog and publicize its archaeological collections of gold, ceramic, lithic and other materials, as a cultural heritage of current and future generations of Colombians.
Sanctuary of Monserrate (Santuario de Monserrate) www.santuariomonserrate.org Built brick by brick by pilgrims in the 1650’s, the sanctuary can be seen atop the eastern hills from almost anywhere is the city. This historic shrine houses the most important religious statues in Colombia.
Transport by van or bus Concert 8:30 PM Fourth International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá - Opening Concert Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater | Avenida 170 Street No. 67-51 - San José de Bavaria, Bogotá
Philharmonic Orchestra of Bogotá (Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá) Director: Josep Caballé-Domenech, Spain Soloist: Lise de La Salle, piano, France www.teatromayor.org/festivales/iv-festival-internacional-de-musica-clasica-de-bogota-2019
Program (1hr, 47 min): Franz Schubert Overture Rosamunda Op. 26 D.644 Robert Schumann Piano concert in the minor Op. 54 Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 4 in my minor Op. 98
Thur., Apr. 18 BOGOTÁ, Music Festival Breakfast provided by hotel Transport by van or bus Concert 11:00 AM Fourth International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá – Concert 4 Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater | Avenida 170 Street No. 67-51 - San José de Bavaria, Bogotá
Dresden Festival Orchestra, Germany Director: Josep Caballé-Domenech, Spain Santa Cecilia Choral Society, Colombia Javeriana University Faculty of Arts Choir (Coro Facultad de Artes Universidad Javeriana) www.teatromayor.org/evento/festivales/orquesta-del-festival-de-dresden-alemania-director- josep-caballe-domenech-espana-sociedad-coral-2894?function=2013 2 Concert Cont.
Program (1hr, 09 min): Robert Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C major Op. 61 Johannes Brahms Nänie Op. 82 Song of Destiny Op. 54 (Original title: Schicksalslied)
Transport by van or bus Excursion
José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico de Bogotá) www.jbb.gov.co The garden is Colombia's biggest botanical garden. It serves both as a recreation and research center with an emphasis on Andean and Páramo ecosystems, featuring plants from every Colombian altitude, climate and region.
Transport by van or bus Concert 8:30 PM Fourth International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá – Concert 14 Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater | Avenida 170 Street No. 67-51 - San José de Bavaria, Bogotá
Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, Belgium Director: Robert Treviño, United States Soloist: Ray Chen, violin, Taiwan / Australia www.teatromayor.org/evento/festivales/orquesta-sinfonica-de-amberes-belgica-director-robert- trevino-estados-unidos-solista-ray-chen-violin-2900?function=2019
Program (1hr, 09 min): Robert Schumann Overture of Genoveva Op.81 Johannes Brahms Concert for violin in D major Op. 77 Symphony No. 2 Op. 73
Fri., Apr. 19 BOGOTÁ, Music Festival Good Friday Breakfast provided by hotel Transport by van or bus Excursion
Local Churches
Botero Museum (Museo Botero) www.banrepcultural.org/bogota/museo-del-oro The Botero Museum has one of the most important collections of international art that can be found in Latin America, including 123 works (drawings, watercolors, oils, pastels and sculptures) of Master Fernando Botero.
3 Transport by van or bus Concert 5:00 PM Fourth International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá – Concert 23 Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater | Avenida 170 Street No. 67-51 - San José de Bavaria, Bogotá
Dresden Festival Orchestra, Germany Director: Johannes Klumpp, Germany Soloist: Jan Vogler, cello, Germany www.teatromayor.org/evento/festivales/orquesta-del-festival-de-dresden-alemania-director- johannes-klumpp-alemania-solista-jan-vogler-2908?function=2026
Program (1hr, 10 min): Johannes Brahms Tragic Overture Op. 81 Robert Schumann Concert for cello in the minor Op. 129 Franz Schubert Symphony No. 7 in B minor, Unfinished D.759 (Originally Symphony No. 8)
8:30 PM Concert
Fourth International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá – Concert 26 Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater | Avenida 170 Street No. 67-51 - San José de Bavaria, Bogotá
Philharmonic of Konstanz, Germany (Suedwestdeutsche Philharmonie) Director: Ari Rasilainen, Finland Soloist: Stephen Hough, piano, United Kingdom www.teatromayor.org/evento/festivales/filarmonica-de-konstanz-alemania-director-ari- rasilainen-finlandia-solista-stephen-hough-piano-reino-2910?function=2028
Program (1hr, 42 min): Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor Op. 15 Robert Schumann Symphony No. 3 in E flat major “Renana” Op. 97
Sat., Apr. 20 BOGOTÁ, Music Festival Breakfast provided by hotel Transport by van or bus Excursion
Zona Rosa www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/andean/bogota/activities/zona-rosa Enjoy designer shopping and haute cuisine restaurants in the northern part of the city.
Usaquen www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/andean/bogota/activities/usaquen Adventure through the narrow mid-seventeenth century streets, buy crafts, and visit local bars and elegant restaurants serving traditional local or international food.
4 Transport by van or bus Concert 5:00 PM Fourth International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá – Concert 35 Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater | Avenida 170 Street No. 67-51 - San José de Bavaria, Bogotá
Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra (Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá) Director: Josep Caballé-Domenech, Spain Soloist: Stephen Hough, piano, United Kingdom www.teatromayor.org/evento/festivales/orquesta-filarmonica-de-bogota-director-josep-caballe- domenech-espana-solista-stephen-hough-piano-2917?function=2035
Program (1hr, 27 min): Robert Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor Op. 120 Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major Op. 83
8:30 PM Concert
Fourth International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá – Concert 37 Julio Mario Santo Domingo Theater | Avenida 170 Street No. 67-51 - San José de Bavaria, Bogotá
Dresden Festival Orchestra, Germany Director: Johannes Klumpp, Germany Elena Copons, soprano José Antonio López, baritone Opera Choir of Colombia (Coro de la Ópera de Colombia) Youth Philharmonic Choir (Coro Filarmónico Juvenil) www.teatromayor.org/evento/festivales/orquesta-del-festival-de-dresden-alemania-director- johannes-klumpp-elena-copons-soprano-jose-antonio-2919?function=2037
Program (1hr, 42 min): Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor Op. 15 Robert Schumann Symphony No. 3 in E flat major “Renana” Op. 97
Transport by van or bus Dinner
La Mar Cebichería www.lamarcebicheria.com/en/Bogota Bringing together fruits of the sea, history and the feeling of a whole country, La Mar offers an exquisite Peruvian cuisine experience.
Sun., Apr. 21 BOGOTÁ – PEREIRA, Coffee Region Easter Sunday Breakfast provided by hotel Free Morning, Suggested church services TBA
5 Transport by van or bus Flight, included in price Arrive in Pereira
To accommodate the group size, travelers may stay at one of three hotels within the Coffee Region:
Casa San Carlos Lodge Km 6 Via Marsella, Pereira | + 57 322 388 1220 www.casasancarloslodge.com
Hacienda Hotel San José Km 4 Vía Pereira Cerritos Entrada al Tigre, Pereira | +57 6 3132612 www.haciendahotelsanjose.com
Sazagua Hotel Km 8 Via Cerritos Entrada 4 Condominio Quimbayita, Pereira | +57 6 3379895 www.sazagua.com
Mon., Apr. 22 PEREIRA, Coffee Region Breakfast provided by hotel Transport by van Excursion
Salento, Cocora Valley, and Filandia www.kimkim.com/c/best-places-to-visit-in-colombias-coffee-region From soaring mountains to rolling hills, towns like Salento and Filandia still retain the same colonial air of yesteryear, when coffee farmers brought their product to market along old country roads. The stunning Cocora Valley and its famous wax palms are protected under Colombia’s national park service.
-Regional lunch and dinner provided-
Tue., Apr. 23 PEREIRA – CARTAGENA DE INDIAS Breakfast provided by hotel Transport by van Excursion
Café Don Manolo Pereira-Vereda El Estanquillo, Dosquebradas, Risaralda | +57 6 3321831 cafedonmanolo.simdif.com Discover the journey of each bean and the great care given to create the perfect cup of coffee.
2:00 PM Late Check-out
6 Transport by van Early Dinner
Hacienda Hotel San José Km 4 Vía Pereira Cerritos Entrada al Tigre, Pereira | +57 6 3132612 www.haciendahotelsanjose.com/es/ipaginas/ver/G252/116/la-mesa A menu, that changes with the seasonal harvest, celebrates love for the land, its flavors, its colors and its diversity.
Transport by van Flight, included in price Arrive in Cartagena
Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa (5-Star) Carrera 3 # 31-23 Plaza Santa Teresa Center, Cartagena de Indias | +57 (5) 664 9494 www.hotelcharlestonsantateresa.com/
Wed., Apr. 24 CARTAGENA DE INDIAS Breakfast provided by hotel Transport by vans to Excursion Fort of San Felipe
Castle of San Felipe de Baraja fortificacionescartagena.com/es/planee-su-visita/castillo-de-san-felipe-de-barajas/ Considered one of the seven wonders of Colombia, the castle and fortifications were built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era and is listed as a World Heritage Site.
No transport required City Center from hotel www.colombia.travel/en/where-to-go/caribbean/cartagena-de-indias Known for the 6.8 miles of walls built around it by the Spanish, Cartagena’s city center radiates historic legacy and folklore. Wander through colonial treasures and shop the traditional handicrafts of the Caribbean locals.
Farewell Dinner
Club de Pesca Manga, Fort of San Sebastian del Pastelillo, Cartagena de Indias | +57 5 6517400 www.clubdepesca.com Located in a historic military fortress along the bay, the restaurant and fresh menu reflects the warmth of the city. The unique outdoor dining provides a perfect setting to enjoy the exceptional seafood menu.
Thur., Apr. 25 CARTAGENA DE INDIAS Breakfast provided by hotel Transport provided Depart from Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), flights not included in price
7 TRAVELER DIRECTORY: Won’t you join us?
STAFF DIRECTORY:
Josep Caballé-Domenech, Mònica Sabaté-Pellisa, Marc and Èric
Nathan Newbrough, 719-440-6455
Catherine Creppon, 719-217-7704
PRICE INCLUDES • 10 nights hotel accommodations, including breakfast • 5 Dinners, as listed • 7 Concert tickets to the Fourth International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá, as listed • Tourist class flights inside Colombia • Museum admission (Gold Museum and Botero Museum) • Excursion costs (Guatavita Lagoon, Salt Cathedral, Sanctuary of Monserrate, Bogotá Botanical Gardens, Coffee Region (w/ meals), Castle San Felipe de Baraja) • Transportation and private assistance as indicated • Local English-speaking guide • Gratuity for all listed services and meals • $500+ donation PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE • International flights • Personal expenses • Meals not included in itinerary • Any service not included in the section above
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