Classical Cuba
Feel the joy and pleasures of life with every inch of your body.
The trip will take us to the famous old colonial towns of Havana and Trinidad, while en route touch the pulse of the Cuban countryside life. Caribbean emotionality, rum, cigars, endless beaches, coral reefs and the contagious rhythm of Cuban music are generously present throughout the tour. The experience ends at the fantastic beach of Varadero, where at laid-back atmosphere you can compare the well known stereotypes of Cuba with the collected memories of real Cuba today. It is an excellent way to discover in-depth the Cuban spirit and lifestyle.
Highlights:
♦ Havana - the old and modern part of the town
♦ The colonial town of Trinidad
♦ Varadero with its beautiful beaches and numerous activities
Itinerary:
Day 1. Havana - arrival
Arrival at Jose Marti Airport and transfer to hotel. Before long Havana has been the last port, a final resupply point for the Spanish ships leaving the New World and returning to the Old. In subsequent centuries it has grown in wealth, size and prominence.
Day 2. Havana
In the morning sightseeing in Old Havana on foot. The tour includes visits to the four old squares Plaza de Armas, San Francisco De Asis, Plaza Vieja and Cathedral, the museum of Rum and hotel Ambos Mundos, where Hemingway lived. Free time in the afternoon. Return to hotel and dinner.
Day 3. Havana
City tour by bus of modern Havana, includes panoramic visit of the Revolution Square. Visit of Colon Cemetery. Drive to other modern areas of Havana like Vedado and Miramar neighborhoods. Optional lunch. Free time. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 4. Havana - Playa Hiron - Cienfuegos
Transfer to Playa Giron and Zapata Peninsula (250 km). En route visit a crocodile farm and the Aldea Taina, a re-creation of Native Arawakan Indian village. The fantastic settlement’s reproduction is in Lake Guam and is reached by boat. In the afternoon a tour in the little Museum Playa Giron, depicting the history of the Bay of Pigs invasion and battles. Continue to Cienfuegos.
Day 5. Cienfuegos
Free day to enjoy nautical activities in the hotel: snorkeling, diving, kayaks, catamaran and also possibilities of a trekking in the local cave. Lunch and dinner included in the hotel.
Day 6. Cienfiegos - Trinidad
Drive to Trinidad. Guided sightseeing Trinidad, includes the visit of La Canchanchara bar and the museum Romantico. Optional lunch. Drive to Ancon beach for accommodation in the hotel.
Day 7. Trinidad
Excursion to the Sugar Mill Valley. Visit of Manaca Iznaga tower. Return to the hotel. Lunch. Free time. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 8. Trinidad - Santa Clara
Drive to Santa Clara. City tour, includes visits to Che Guevara Mausoleum and the museum of the Armoured Train.
Day 9. Santa Clara - Varadero
Bus to Varadero. En route visit Bellamar Caves, Montserrat hills, Gaviota ranch (incl. lunch). Free time. Overnight in Varadero.
Day 10 - 12. Varadero
Free time for sunbathing, diving or other beach activities.
Day 13. Departure
After breakfast transfer to Havana for the return flight (170 km).
Included in the price: ►accommodation: 8 overnights in 3* hotels and 4 overnights in 4* hotel in Varadero ►half board on days 1-4 and 8 (breakfast and dinner, starting from dinner on day 1), full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on day 5, all inclusive on days 6-7 + 9-12, breakfast on day 13 ►transport as per itinerary in air-conditioned bus including transfers to/from Jose Marti Airport ►entrance fees in all the sights mentioned in the program ►local English-speaking guide from day 1 to day 9 ►English-speaking tour-leader from the agency on the whole trip
Not included: ►flight tickets to/from Havana ►tourist visa ►tips ►personal expenses
Other expenses: supplement for single room: 140 EUR
Visa: Please, check with the local Cuban Consular Office in your country whether you need a visa and the requirements to obtain it. With effect from 1/5 2010 every tourist entering Cuba must have an insurance letter (in English) from his own insurance company there it is stated that one has a travel insurance during the stay in Cuba. This will be requested upon entering the country.
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