arrive in Havana or Varadero airport on your selected flight today. You will be met at the airport by our Company Representative, private transfer to your hotel in Havana, extra cost depending on distance. Check-in, welcome drink and orientation. Relax or explore on your own. Dinner at Hotel Nacional in historic Aguiar Dining Room & Parisien Cabaret. Historic Hotel Nacional 4* CP.
breakfast at your hotel included. 0830am begin your 1.5 hour panoramic city tour in a classic convertible car along the scenic Malecon to see the modern business district of Miramar and then past the historic Colon Cemetary, with a stop at the famous Revolution Square and Jose Marti Memorial. Then travel along the famous avenues of Paseo & Presidente around Vedado (New Havana) with its eclectic architecture past the University through central Havana towards the lively Parque Central with Capitolio Building, Gran Teatro and along the Prado. We will now walk around the historical Old Havana with its many colonial plazas. First we enjoy a cocktail at the lively El Patio Restaurante in the Plaza de Catedral with a visit inside the famous, elegant centuries old church and then walk through the streets to the main Plaza de Armas. Lunch at a local restaurant in Old Havana and take a break. After lunch visit inside the grand Captain General’s Palace (now called the City Museum). Then continue walking to Plaza de San Francisco the original port entrance to the walled city with its neo-classical architecture, cruise terminal & art galleries. Next we visit Plaza Vieja displaying an Italian fountain, charming restaurant patios with local music and activities. Enjoy an afternoon cocktail. Travel back to your hotel to relax. Meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 730pm to go for dinner at a centuries old sailor’s tavern in Havana Vieja, Meson de la Flota with a Colonial Spanish Flamenco Show.
breakfast at our hotel included. 0830am this morning depart your hotel to visit the Partagas Cigar Factory for a tour of how the worlds best cigars are made. Then walking around the Capitolio Building and Gran Teatro through Parque Central. Lunch at a local restaurante. Then a walk past the historic Bacardi Building to the Prado to visit the former Spanish Casino now the Matrimonial Palace, continue walking towards the Hotel Sevilla, stop here for a refreshment break and then walking past the national Ballet School, Bellas Artes Cuban Art Gallery, towards the famous Revolution Museum where you can see the historic boat Granma and eternal flame on display, visit inside the museum. Return to your hotel to relax. Meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 730pm to go for Dinner and traditional Cuban cultural show?
breakfast at your hotel included. This morning depart for French Colonial Cienfuegos on the Caribbean coast. Visit this morning to Guama ecological park with lunch. This afternoon panoramic tour of Cienfuegos a neoclassical style town with quaint streets and walking tour of Plaza Marti with historical Teatro Tomas Terry, Catedral Purisima Conception, Town Hall and the Prado shopping district. Check-in and welcome drink. Dinner at the grand Palacio de Valle Restaurante & entertainment. Hotel La Union 4* CP.
breakfast at your hotel included. 0830am depart to travel along the coast to the Spanish colonial town of Trinidad de Cuba. When you arrive you will take a walking tour around the Plaza Mayor, visiting historically preserved streets, a romantic mansion museum, and a sacred cathedral very well preserved from centuries past. Enjoy a famous drink & entertainment at café bar La Canchanchara. Lunch at a local restaurante. Check-in and welcome drink at your hotel. Free time to relax at the beach, pool or explore on your own. Dinner included at your hotel. This evening see an Afro-Cuban show and live salsa band in the main plaza. Brisas Trinidad Beach Resort Hotel 4* AI or Boutique Historical Iberostar Trinidad 5* MAP in town.
breakfast at your hotel included. 0830am depart to visit Manaca Iznaga Estate plantation. Continue through the colonial town of Sancti Spiritus. Refreshment break. Continue on towards revolutionary Santa Clara for a panoramic tour of the city and visit to the Che Memorial and museum. Lunch at a local restaurante. Continue to Varadero Beach Resort Hotel. Check-in and welcome drink. Dinner and entertainment at your hotel. Hotel Iberostar Varadero 5* AI.
all-inclusive at your hotel today. Free day to relax at the hotel or go exploring and shopping in town. Dinner and cabaret show tonight.
all-inclusive at your hotel today. Transfer from your hotel to the airport at the appropriate time for your departure flight home. Free day to relax or explore.
Day 8 - Day 15 or with any combo of days requested these options can be combined:
- Option 1 – Stay in Varadero to relax at the beach and enjoy the historic town.
- Option 2 – Transfer by car to Havana Hotel with breakfast daily to explore more this vibrant city.
- Option 3 – Transfer by car and then boat to secluded serene Cayo Levisa to relax at your beach cottage.
- Option 4 – Fly to the natural ecological Cayo Largo to relax and enjoy nature at a choice of beach hotels.
- Option 5 – Transfer by car to Pinar del Rio area, visit an ecological village, hike in the mountains or plantations.