Passion for a fascinating island

From  historical streets of Santiago de Cuba to the pristine shores of the Caribbean, stroll through World Heritage cities, relive a fascinating colonial history and experience the rich heritage of music and dance that Cuba is renowned for.  From historic cars to fragrant cigars, this adventure will take you into the heart of Cuba.

Day 1 (Wednesday) HAVANA - SANTIAGO DE CUBA

Transfer in the morning to the airport for domestic flights to take the flight to Santiago.
Upon arrival transfer to the selected hotel in Santiago de Cuba.
After check in, departure to visit the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Cobre and enjoy the cultural landscape of the Copper mines.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 (Thursday) SANTIAGO DE CUBA

Breakfast.
Departure for visit of Santiago de Cuba.
Visit to the Museum July 26, former Moncada Barracks where you will learn the history of Cuba.
Visit the historic center, Cathedral Square or Céspedes Park and House of Don Diego Velázquez and its Museum of Cuban Historic Environment.
Continue to Santiago Bay to visit the Castillo del Morro San Pedro de la Roca, where the Piracy Museum (Unesco World Heritage Site) is located.
Sea transfer and lunch at Cayo Granma restaurant.
After the visit of the cemetery of Santa Ifigenia, return to the hotel.
Accommodation and dinner

Day 3 (Friday) SANTIAGO DE CUBA - BIRAN - HOLGUIN - GIBARA

Breakfast.
Departure to Holguin.
Visit in transit to the historical complex of Birán, Fidel Castro's birthplace and National Monument.
Continue to Holguin where you will tour its parks and enjoy its historical monuments.
Free time for photos and lunch.
Visit to the Loma de la Cruz, from where you can appreciate the whole city.
Continue to Gibara. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 4 (Saturday) SANTA LUCIA

Breakfast.
Tour of Gibara, called the White Villa, which has a rich history and culture.
You will enjoy its exotic landscape, beautiful architectural sites, such as its historic center, declared a National Monument.
Continue to the Santa Lucia spa, located on the north coast of Camagüey.
With a beautiful beach of almost 20km the resort has one of the largest coral reefs in the Caribbean, essential for diving enthusiasts.
Accommodation at the all-inclusive hotel.
Afternoon free to enjoy the hotel and optional activities. Cathedral Square or Céspedes Park, around which are the most important Mansions and Streets of Santiago, visit the Diego Velásquez Museum or Colonial Environment.
Visit to the Fort San Pedro de la Roca or El Morro, where the Piracy Museum is located and which holds the title of World Heritage.
Lunch and visit to the Santa Efigenia cemetery.
Return to the hotel, night available.
Dinner at the hotel.

Day 5 (Sunday) SANTA LUCIA - CAMAGÜEY - SANCTI SPIRITUS - TRINIDAD

Breakfast.
Departure to Camaguey, which has a historic center declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Visit to the Workers Square, San Juan de Dios Square, Ignacio Agramonte Square, La Merced Church and the boulevard.
Departure to Sancti Spíritus with lunch in transit and panoramic tour of the city.
Continue to Manaca-Iznaga, center of the Valle de los Ingenios, a region that was one of the most prosperous in Cuba in the 17th and 18th centuries.
At the end departure to Trinidad.
Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 6 (Monday) TRINIDAD - CIENFUEGOS - SANTA CLARA

Breakfast.
Tour of the city of Trinidad, a World Heritage Site, where you will enjoy Spanish colonial architecture and visit the Romantic Museum, the Plaza Mayor and La Canchánchara Bar.
Departure to Cienfuegos and lunch at a local restaurant.
Walk from the meadow on the boulevard to the Marti Park.
Visit to the Tomás Terry theater and the Palacio de Valle.
Departure to Santa Clara.
Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 7 (Tuesday) SANTA CLARA - HAVANA OR VARADERO

Breakfast.
Visit to the city of Santa Clara and its Commander Ernesto Che Guevara Sculptural Complex.
Tour of the Historical and Cultural Center of the city. Stop at the Leoncio Vidal Park.
Panoramic tour through the Parque del Carmen, visit the monument of the Armored Train and visit the work of the artist Casto Solano, known as "Che de los Niños".
Lunch in a restaurant of the zone.
Continue to Varadero or Havana.



• Standard variant hotels: Las Américas / Rex / Libertad / San Juan / Versailles / Iberostar Gibara / Brisas Santa Lucía / Ancón / Costa Sur / Las Cuevas-Trinidad 500 / Finca Ma. Dolores / Caneyes / Granjita / América or private accommodation with bathroom and air conditioning in the room.

• Superior variant hotels: Imperial / Casagranda / Meliá Santiago / Iberostar Gibara / Gran Club Santa Lucia / Brisas Trinidad del Mar / Caneyes / Granjita / América.

Departure days: Wednesday
Duration: 7 days (6 nights)
Minimum of passengers: 2 people

This tour includes:
Transfers in air-conditioned buses.
Guide service throughout the tour.
Visits indicated in the program.


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