Caribbean Rhythms
Experience the real Cuba, crossing the Archipelago from West to East and absorbing the culture along the way, Begin in vibrant Havana and travel though Trinidad, Camaguey and Santiago de Cuba, to the very tip at Baracoa. See the exotic landsapes, the turquoise waters and dance to the Caribbean rhythms.
Day 1
Arrive Havana
Arrive into Havana, sultry capital of Cuba. You will be taken to your hotel in Old Habana, the colonial heart of the city. Afternoon and evening free to stroll the cobble-stoned streets and absorb the atmosphere. You will feel like you have taken a step back in time to the glamorous forties or fifties, with old cadillacs and chevvies cruising the streets, shoeshine boys and musicians belting out the classics.
Day 2
Havana
This morning begin your Cuban discovery with a visit to the Morro-Cabaña lookout. Stroll around Old Havana’ Historic Centre with the Plaza de Armas, El Templete, Mercaderes Street, Palacio de los Capitanes Generales; Ambos Mundos Hotel where renowned American writer Earnest Hemingway lived while penning ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ , the Cathedral Square and the famous bar-restaurant La Bodeguita del Medio. Continue by bus on a panoramic tour of Revolution Museum, Central Park, Garcia Lorca Theatre, El Capitolio and the Malecon sea wall. Lunch at La Maison before continuing through Modern Havana: Revolution Square, Jose Marti Memorial and the University Campus. Back to the hotel for dinner. We suggest you book seats at Tropicana Cabaret – a night under the-stars. B L
Day 3
Havana
Travel today into Vinales Valley in Pinar del Rio, Cuba’s most western province where the world’s best tobacco is grown. Exotic landscape with valleys crowded with royal palms, the national tree. En route, you will visit to a cigar factory in Candelaria and El Paraiso farm. In Vinales, tour around the valley and visit the Indian Cave, boating along its underground river. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Havana late afternoon. B L
Day 4
Havana – Cienfuegos – Trinidad
Depart for Cienfuegos this morning,s stopping en route at Fiesta Campesina to view the endemic
Depart for Cienfuegos this morning, stopping en route at Fiesta Campesina to view the endemic flora and fauna of Zapata Peninsula. Arrival in Cienfuegos in time for lunch at a local restaurant. Founded by the French, Cienfuegos is located on a wonderful bay guarded by Castillo de Jagua (Jagua Castle) where you can find the largest coral site ever discovered in Cuba. This afternoon, tour Cienfuego’s main streets and avenues with visits to Marti Park, Palacio del Valle, Tomas Terry Theatre, and the Purisima Concepcion Cathedral. Travel on to Trinidad and your hotel. B L
Day 5
Trinidad
This morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of Trinidad, one of the first villages founded by the Spaniards at the beginnings of the 16th century. It was declared by UNESCO as Cultural Heritage of Mankind. Visit the Main Parochial Church of the Holy Trinity, Plaza Mayor, and Count Brunet Palace – at present, the Romantic Museum. Visit La Canchanchara bar to enjoy a cocktail of the same name. Lunch at local restaurant. Back to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. B L
Day 6
Trinidad – Camaguey
Depart this morning for Camaguey, stopping en route at the Manaca Iznaga Sugar Cane Plantation. Arrival in Camaguey in time for lunch at a local restaurant followed by a tour around the city with visits to Nuestra Senora de la Merced Church and the Ignacio Agramonte House. B L
Day 7
Camaguey – Bayamo – Santiago de Cuba
This morning, head towards Santiago de Cuba., with a visit to Bayamo where you will have lunch. Continue on to El Cobre Sanctuary and arrive in Santiago de Cuba late afternoon. B L
Day 8
Santiago de Cuba
Today, take a tour of Santiago de Cuba, capital of the Island during the first half of the 16th century. It is the most Caribbean City of Cuba and is famous for its history, hospitality, delightful people, traditional rhythm and dance. Visit the Santa Ifigenia Cemetery where the remains of Jose Marti, National Hero of Cuba. Take a walk around the Antonio Maceo Square and visit the July 26 Museum. Stop for a walk around the historical heart of the city: Cespedes Park, the Cathedral, Padre Pico and Heredia streets and Plaza Dolores. Visit the Morro Castle where you will have lunch. We suggest you take in a show this evening at ‘El Patio de los dos Abuelos’, an intimate club set in a small patio with live music. B L
Day 9
Santiago de Cuba – Baracoa
This morning travel north to Baracoa, the first village founded by Spanish colonizers in the American continent and first capital of the country. En route, visit to Guantanamo City to see the “Tumba Francesa” and the “House of Changui”(Cuban rhythm) to enjoy a dancing show before continuing to Baracoa. B
Day 10
Baracoa
Walking Tour around the Baracoa City, first village founded by Spanish colonizers in the American continent and first capital of the country. Visit the “Nuestra Señora de la Concepción” church, where the first cross planted by the Spaniards in America –reportedly brought in by Christopher Colombus and considered to be the oldest symbol of Christian religion in Cuba, is still kept. Return to the hotel. Night Free. B L
Day 11
Baracoa – Havana
Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Havana where you will be met and taken to your hotel. B
Day 12
Depart Havana
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. B
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