Highlights of Cuba Tour
"The fascinating Highlights of Cuba tour guides you around the historic streets of Havana - so loved by Hemmingway - before setting off through the island’s lush agricultural landscape, past the limestone foothills of the Escambray Mountains to the south coast."
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■ Havana: Capitol building ■ Havana: Tropicana show at the Morro Castle ■ Pinar del Rio: Tobacco Factory ■ Cienfuegos: Jose Marti Park ■ Cienfuegos: Cathedral ■ Cienfuegos: Governmental Palace ■ Trinidad: Log Ingenious valley ■ Sancti Spiritus: City Tour
Highlights of Cuba Itinerary
Day 1 - Havana
On arrival into Havana you will be transferred to your hotel.
Hotel: Melia Cohiba (RO)
Day 2 - Havana
Today spend the day touring Havana - visit the old and new city taking in the sites
of the Morro Castle, El Templete and Revolution Square, the Havana Museum, San
Francisco de Asis Square, Old Square, Cathedral Square, La Bodeguita del Medio.
After lunch at a local restaurant, see the world famous Capitol building. During
the afternoon you have free time to spend relaxing in one of the nearby street
cafes or further exploring the delights of Havana at leisure. Tonight you have the
opportunity to enjoy the Tropicana show at the Morro Castle (optional, bookable in
resort).
Hotel: Melia Cohiba. (B, L)
Day 3 - Havana/Pinar del Rio/Vinales Valley
After breakfast travel to the Tobacco Factory in the city of Pinar del Rio.
After your factory tour, visit Vinales Valley with a chance to stop at Los
Jazmines lookout point, before travelling on to La Cueva del Indio and tour
inside the cave in a boat.
Hotel: Melia Cohiba. (B, L)
Day 4 - Cienfuegos
This morning transfer to Cienfuegos, travelling through Fiest Campesina, before
stopping for lunch. After lunch enjoy a city tour, visit Jose Marti Park, The
Cathedral, Governmental Palace, and the main boulevard along Paseo del Prado.
Hotel: Hotel Jagua. (B, L)
Day 5 - Cienfuegos/Trinidad
Having enjoyed the sites of Cienfuegos, depart for Trinidad. You will visit the
Bar Canchanchara, Romantic Museum and the House of Handicraft. This afternoon you
have free time to enjoy the nearby beach and restaurants.
Hotel: Ancon Hotel. (B, L)
Day 6 - Trinidad/Sancti Spiritus/Santa Clara
Leaving Trinidad after breakfast, you’ll travel via Los Ingenios Valley and Sancti
Spiritus for a brief city tour, before arriving in Santa Clara.
Hotel: Los Caneyes Hotel. (B, L)
Day 7 Santa Clara/Havana
After touring Santa Clara, where you will visit Che Guevara square and Leoncio
Vidal Park, travel back to Havana or onward to the beach resort of Varadero
Hotel: Los Caneyes Hotel. (B, L)
Inclusions
- ■ Accommodation as detailed in twin or double bed with private facilities (alternative but similar hotels may be used at certain times of year)
- ■ Meals included as stated: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) and No meals (RO)
- ■ Services of a qualified English-speaking local driver/guide
- ■ Airport transfers
What's Not Included:
- ■ Optional excursions
- ■ Tips for the guide or driver
Please note:
Local conditions can and do change, sometimes at short notice and it is possible
that we may be advised to change the programme or running of any excursions or tour,
including accommodation, sometimes without prior notification. This tour is not
suitable for those with walking difficulties.
Please be aware 2009 itineraries may vary slightly to the 2010
itinerary shown. Please contact reservations for more information. Prices can
increase or decrease, you will be quoted the up to date price at the time of
booking.
Varadero Why not extend your stay in Cuba's premier beach resort and tourist Mecca, Varadero. Only two hours away from Havana, Varadero is internationally known for its transparent waters and beautiful setting, a perfect place to extend your tour and relax. Please call for more details.
