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8 days / 7 nights

Day 1.                                                                     Arrival/Accommodation: Havana

Arrival to Cuba in the afternoon. Meet & Greet at the airport, meeting the local tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Check in. Evening at leisure.

Meal plan: Dinner is optional, price excluded

Day 2.                                                                                 Accommodation: Havana

Havana – Museum of Rum - Hemingway

After breakfast we start a full day sightseeing tour of Havana, one of the most beautiful cities of Latin America. Havana captivates everybody, this real Caribbean metropolis has a unique atmosphere, where a time travel tempt us, where the Colonial era, the mark of the ‘50s US mob’s mark and the retro, socialist present is simultaneously existing. We start a panoramic city tour of modern Havana, we cross Havana's famous seaside promenade, the Malecon which is a favourite meeting place for locals, we can admire the mansions of the Paseo, then stop at the Revolution Square where the Jose Marti Memorial is located. On the way back to we drive next to the world-famous Colon cemetery that is one of the world’s richest graveyards with more than 500 statues, and arrive to the old town. We visit the Havana Club Rum Museum where we get acquainted with the making of the world famous Cuban rum, the growing and processing steps of sugar cane to follow through the process until it has matured, barrel filling, bottling, and we close the visit with a tasting. We can purchase the original Havana Club memorabilia, as well as can taste the typical Cuban drink called Guarapo made from fresh sugar cane and the excellent Cuban cocktail, Guarabana. After it we start to explore the old town on foot with its rich cultural and historical attractions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. Visit the Plaza de Armas, the "Arms’ Square", the Governor's palace, while we can hunt local antiques at the authentic antique market, walk through the Plaza San Francisco where we look at the old Stock Exchange Palace and St. Francis of Assis Church and the Cathedral Square. Then we visit La Plaza Vieja, the "Old Square". Our optional lunch will be served in a typical local restaurant. After lunch we join in Hemingway's footsteps: we visit the famous Hotel Ambos Mundos where the "For Whom the Bell Tolls" was born. We visit the hotel room and the thematic exhibition. Then stop at Hemingway's favourite places, La Bodeguita del Medio and La Floridita bars, where the world famous "Mojito" and "Daiquiri" cocktails began their journey of conquest. Then visit the outdoor exhibition of the Revolutionary Museum, where the famous ship Granma is exhibited, we can see the boat, which Fidel and the other revolutionaries landed to launch the revolution. In the afternoon return to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Meal plan: breakfast at the hotel, optional lunch and dinner

Tropicana Show is optional, price not included.

Day 3.                                                                                 Accommodation: Havana

Havana – Viñales Valley - Havana

Free day. Optional program: Excursion to Viñales: After breakfast we start a full day excursion to the western part of the country, the province of Pinar del Rio, 170 km from Havana, the picturesque Viñales Valley, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Pinar del Rio province is also called the country's "green" part. Our way leads along the lush tobacco plantations. This excellent climate is the secret to the excellent Cuban tobacco, the raw material of the famous Cuban cigars. Today we will learn about the making of cigars, the tobacco production and processing through to wrapping cigars. We turn into the house of an authentic Cuban tobacco producer family, who lead us through the plantation, a tobacco drying barn and we can look at the process of tobacco step by step. We learn how we can recognize high-quality tobacco leafs; learn the art of wrapping cigars as one of the famous Cuban cigars is made before our eyes. Next stop on our way is the exquisite Valley of Viñales, stopping at a lookout point where we can enjoy the breathtaking panorama with the remote scenery of "Mogotes" and mountains make this place deservedly a World Heritage site. Then optional lunch at a local family owned restaurant. After lunch we start hiking the Indian cave, and river boating inside the cave. Closing the program we visit the famous wall painting, the "Mural de la Prehistoria" that fascinates us with its unique technology of gigantic size. Late afternoon return to Havana. Evening at leisure.

Meal plan: breakfast at the hotel, optional lunch and dinner.

Day 4.                                                                              Accommodation: Trinidad

Havana - Cienfuegos – Trinidad

Breakfast at the hotel. Travel to the South part of the country, to the Caribbean Coast: Cienfuegos, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Panoramic sightseeing tour of the famous Malecon, passing by the beautiful seaside villas, stop at the Palacio del Valle, a unique palace with architectural richness. Then we head towards downtown Cienfuegos, where we continue a walking tour of the city of former aristocrats. Cienfuegos, founded by French settlers, has European-style architecture. Walk down the Boulevard of the city via the Prado; visit the Jose Marti Square, the Governor's palace, the Thomas Terry Theatre famous for the excellent acoustics and the Cathedral. Free time for photo and wandering around the main square. Then continue our trip to Trinidad, a small colonial town founded 500 years ago that was once attributed by the abundance of its sugar cane plantations. Arrival in the afternoon, check in. Discover the small colonial city’s nightlife! Not to be missed opportunity to visit the famous Casa de la Trova, where a real, authentic salsa party takes place and we can dance the night away with locals and can peep how to dance the Cuban salsa from the locals while the local Cuban band plays the Caribbean melodies. Evening at leisure.

Meal plan: Breakfast at hotel, optional lunch during the program, optional dinner.

Day 5.                                                                           Accommodation: Varadero

Trinidad - Santa Clara - Varadero

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour Trinidad. Here, we discover another face of Cuba. Our journey is made not only on ground but in time, too. Trinidad preserves the unique atmosphere of the colonial era. While walking along the small winding streets we have the feeling as if we would have flown back in time. Sightseeing in the UNESCO World Heritage city; visit the Plaza Mayor, The Tower of Contrabandido, the Cathedral, La Santissima Trinidad Square and the exhibition of the Romantic Museum. The museum is located in the palace of the town's richest family with balustrade yard, marble floors, and neoclassical decoration; walking among the frescoes of the city's wealthiest merchant family we can enjoy the assembled exhibition of articles. Later we walk in the old town and stop at the famous Canchanchara bar where you can sample the authentic drink of Trinidad, special cocktail still made from the original recipe of Aguardiente and honey, called Canchanchara. After lunch we continue our trip to Santa Clara. The City that achieved its significance during the Cuban revolution and located in the middle of the country. The fate of the revolution was decided here in December 1958, when the Che Guevara led division took the armoured train carrying supplies. Visit the famous armoured train, and the Che Guevara Mausoleum where the famous military leader and several companion rest. Optional lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch we continue our travel to Varadero. Check in, evening at leisure. End of guide services.

Meal plan: breakfast at the hotel, optional lunch. All inclusive dinner in the hotel.

Day 6-7.                                                                            Accommodation: Varadero

Free time at Varadero; relax on the beach, use of All inclusive hotel services. The water sports of the hotel are free for your use: Hobie-Cat, Kayak, surf. Daily animation programs and night shows ensure your entertainment in the resort. Option for optional excursions from the hotel.

Meal plan: All inclusive

Day 8.                                                                                                              Farewell

Free time in the morning. Check out until noon. You can use the hotel facilities until the transfer. For extra cost, you can buy

„Late check-out” services on site. In the afternoon transfer to the airport, leaving to home country.

Package includes:

3 nights accommodation in Havana, 1 night in Trinidad and 3 nights in Varadero in selected local hotels/casa particular in DBL or SGL standard rooms. Because of the lack of hotel capacity in the countryside, we cannot guarantee exact hotel or star rating in Trinidad; the accommodation is in typical “tourist” class hotels that can be changed according to capacity. Casa particular package in Varadero offers 3* hotel.

Breakfast is included in the program.

All inclusive in Varadero.

All transfers with air conditioned vehicle.

Programs according to the descriptions with entrances included.

Specialized local guides. Languages available: English/Spanish/German/Portuguese/Italian/French. (Turkish, Russian, Czech, Rumanian, etc. speaking guide upon request). Each language group departs separately with their own language guide!

Meat & Greet upon arrival at the airport.

Local assistance and representation in Havana and Varadero

24 hours emergency phone assistance in English/Spanish.

Package does not include:

Insurance, Tourist Card (Visa), Optional excursions, other programs not described in the offer, tips and hotel credentials

Lunch and full board option can be booked separately.

Additional Information:

The basic program can be extended with extra nights if you want more time to spend relaxing on the beach!

The program can be extended with extra night in Havana before the package in case the flight ticket is more convenient the day before.

The Havana and Varadero hotels can be changed by your choice, depending on the capacity with a surcharge!

The round trip departs guaranteed every week with a minimum of 2 pax on Tuesdays with English/Spanish speaking guide.

Booking: Minimum 30 days before arrival. Requested data: travellers’ name, passport number, flight details!

Payment: Latest 30 days before arrival. Invoice will be issued in EUR and the payment should be done in EUR! 

Cancelation: Over 30 days without penalty. 21-15 days 50% of the package will be charged as penalty with €40 administration cost. Within 14 days or No Show the entire package will be charged as penalty. With all confirmed bookings a $40 administration fee will be charged in case of modification.