Itinerary
5 nights in Havana (first 4 and last)
3 nights in Trinidad
Day 1 / HAVANA
Arrival to Havana International Airport.
Meet and Greeting at the Airport.
Private Transfer In to Hotel in Havana.
Welcoming Dinner at La Taberna Benny Moré to enjoy Show of the Saga of Buena Vista Social Club.
Back to the Hotel.
Accommodation in B & B at Hotel boutique Tejadillo 4* or Hotel Parkview 3* plus or Hotel boutique Armadores de Santander 4* or Hotel boutique O´Farril 4* or Hotel Mercure Sevilla 4* or Hotel Inglaterra 4* or Hotel Plaza 4*.
D (dinner included)
Day 2 / HAVANA
After breakfast, this morning after breakfast we head out on a private city tour of Old Havana, visiting all squares, including Template from where Havana was founded, the Fortress of Real Fuerza. Visit Cathedral Square, the Armas Square, the San Francisco de Asis Square, the Old Plaza square and the Cristo Square. Entrance to Cigar Factory and Rum Museum to learn about the process of producing Rum and the famous Havana Cigar well known in the world.
Enjoy at mid-day a performance of the Musican Dancing Group on the Streets of Old Havana starting from the San Francisco de Asís Square, dance behind them at the rhythm of the Conga Music.
Lunch at La Bodeguita del Medio or La Mina restaurant, between the most famous bohemian restaurant in Havana with trio music playing classical Cuban Trova songs.
Group will be moving into the America theater in Havana where the Group will meet the 2 dancing Teachers who will be working with the Group while in Havana.
Session of 2 Hours dancing class will be taught: Salsa Lesson and practice for 1 Hour; the other 1 Hour will be Casino Rueda.
Back to the hotel.
Optional dinner.
22:30 Entrance to Casa de la Música to enjoy life Salsa Music with the assistance of the dancers who were teaching in the afternoon.
02:00 Transfer back to the Hotel.
B, L (breakfast and lunch included)
Day 3 / HAVANA
After breakfast this morning, we have a continuation of the city Tour of Havana, this time visiting the Prado Avenue, Great Theater of Havana, Capitol Building very similar to the American Capitol Building (though smaller), then Central Havana, after that Revolution Square, the Colombus Cemetery, and the Vedado area, consider like the Modern Havana and the famous Seaboard of Havana (Malecon).
Optional Lunch.
Visit the very prestige Hotel Nacional de Cuba, visit the Hall of Fame in the Hotel which exhibits the pictures of the many famous people of the world has been lodge at the Hotel during the 85 years of its existence.
1 Hour Drive with the Old American Vintage Car through Old and Modern Havana, dropping off at the external area of Morro Cabaña fortress to enjoy the Sunset over Havana.
Back to the Hotel by bus.
20:00 Dinner at El Litoral Family Restaurant.
21:30 Entrance to the Art Factory X Alfonso, to enjoy a very nice cultural ambiance with Expo arts, meeting Cuban artist and people.
23:00 Entrance to the Fox and the Ravern to enjoy best life Latin Jazz in Cuba.
Back to the Hotel.
Accommodation in B & B at Hotel boutique Tejadillo 4* or Hotel Parkview 3* plus or Hotel boutique Armadores de Santander 4* or Hotel boutique O´Farril 4* or Hotel Mercure Sevilla 4* or Hotel Inglaterra 4* or Hotel Plaza 4*.
B, D (breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4 / HAVANA
After breakfast this morning, we will visit the Yoruba Association of Cuba and the Orishas Museum in Guanabacoa to learn about the afro influence in the Cuban Music and the Cuban Dancing.
Optional luncheon: Try the Cuban Sandwich at Slopy Joe Bar, the most famous bar in Havana in the 40´s and 50´s.
14:30 2 Hours Classes of Guaguanco and Rumba at the American Theater with the Cuban Dancers Professors.
17:00 Special performance at the Casa de la Cultura de Centro Habana de Musical Group of Guaguanco and/ or Rumba, dancing by professionals.
19:00 Time to rest at the Hotel.
20:30 Dinner at San Cristobal de la Habana.
21:30 Participation if available in an Afro Dancing Party in private homes in Central Habana.
00:01 Back to the Hotel.
Accommodation in B & B at Hotel boutique Tejadillo 4* or Hotel Parkview 3* plus or Hotel boutique Armadores de Santander 4* or Hotel boutique O´Farril 4* or Hotel Mercure Sevilla 4* or Hotel Inglaterra 4* or Hotel Plaza 4*.
B, D (breakfast and dinner included)
DAY 5 / HAVANA- BAY OF PIGS - CIENFUEGOS - TRINIDAD
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Check Out, departure to Trinidad.
11:15 Visit the Community Cultural and Art Project of Korimakao at special region of Cuba Península de Zapata, life demonstration of their works.
13:00 Visit the Cenote Cueva de los Peces, time to swim and snorkeling.
14:30 Lunch at the restaurant.
15:30 Visit the Museum of the Battle of Bay of Pig, occurred in 1961 with the Cuban exile forces supported by CIA and the American Government landed in this area to overthrow the Government of Fidel Castro.
17:00 Continuation to Trinidad.
19:00 Accommodation in Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse in the Historical area of Trinidad.
Free evening to enjoy Trinidad nightlife.
B, L (breakfast and lunch included))
DAY 6 / TRINIDAD
After breakfast, full city tour of Trinidad, the quintessential of Cuba Colonial City, best preserved historical Center in all the America´s, visit the Santa Ana and the Major Square, entrance to Romantic Museum, visit the Cantero Palace, entrance to the Canchanchara Bar with a welcoming drink, and visit the Handcraft Fair.
14:30 Luncheon in a Family Restaurant/Paladar) at Sol Anaya, one liquid include it.
Free time in the afternoon to walk around the city.
2 Hour Class of Cuban Rhythm at the Cultural House of Trinidad with 2 Cuban Dancers Teachers, Cuban Salsa and Sol Montuno dancing.
Free time.
20:00 Dinner and Show of Campesino Music at La Parranda place.
22:00 Entrance to Casa de la Trova with the dancers/Teachers to dance with the Life Cuba bank, enjoying the Trinitarian Trova Style.
19:00 Accommodation in Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse in the Historical area of Trinidad.
B, L, D (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
DAY 7 / TRINIDAD - MANACA IZNAGA - SANCTI SPIRITU – TRINIDAD
After breakfast, free time at Beach Maria Aguiar in the Caribbean Sea to enjoy and relax.
12:00 Lunch at a simple family Restaurant in Casilda, a fisherman town close to Trinidad.
13:30 Back to the Guesthouse.
14:30 Departing to Sugar Mills Valley and the Manaca Iznaga Tower, experience the Sugar Cane Juicy (Guarapo), and learn about the sugar cane production in the Sugar Mills Valley in the XVIII and XIX Century.
Visit the Sancti Spiritus City, one of the 7 villas founded by the Spaniards in the XVI Century.
Visit the Cultural House of Sancti Spiritus, enjoy a show of the Trova spirituana.
Walk around the main Square at the Historical Center to appreciate the main buildings and Churchs.
20:30 Dinner at Family Restaurant Museum 1514.
22:00 Dance at Casa de la Música or casa de la Salsa in Trinidad with the cubans.
B, L, D (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
DAY 8 / TRINIDAD - SANTA CLARA - HAVANA
07:00 Early breakfast, check Out.
08:00 Departure to Havana.
09:20 City Tour of Cienfuegos City, founded by the French-speaking citizens who came from New Orleans, Louisiana and settle in this area. The City of Cienfuegos as well as Trinidad and Havana are Heritage site of Humankind declared by UNESCO. Visit the Alameda, the Martí Park at the Center of the City, the Terry Theater, the great building neo classic Palacio del Valle with a welcoming drink.
12:30 Lunch at Nautical Club.
13:30 Continuation to Santa Clara City.
15:00 Visit the Che Guevara Square, the Che Memorial, the Vidal Park at the historical Center of the City.
17:00 Continuation to Havana.
20:15 Check In at the Hotel.
Dinner at the Hotel´s restaurant.
22:00 Tropicana or Parisien Cabaret show.
01:00 Back to the Hotel.
Accommodation in H & B at Hotel boutique Tejadillo 4* or Hotel Parkview 3* plus or Hotel boutique Armadores de Santander 4* or Hotel boutique O´Farril 4* or Hotel Mercure Sevilla 4* or Hotel Inglaterra 4* or Hotel Plaza 4*.
B,L,D (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
DAY 9 / DEPARTURE
Free in the morning.
Transfer Out on time to Havana International airport to take flight to origin country.
B (breakfast included).
END OF SERVICES
Program includes:
Welcome at the airport.
Assistance during the whole visit.
TRF IN and TRF OUT.
Entrances to indicated sites.
Specialized Tour Guide in full command of foreign languages.
Excludes:
International airfare.
Insurance.
Visa fee.
Lodging in Hotels:
Havana: Accommodation in B & B at Hotel boutique Tejadillo 4* or Hotel Parkview 3* plus or Hotel boutique Armadores de Santander 4* or Hotel boutique O´Farril 4* or Hotel Mercure Sevilla 4* or Hotel Inglaterra 4* or Hotel Plaza 4*.
Trinidad: Accommodation in Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse in the Historical area of Trinidad.
Note: Lodging at homestay is possible.