April 7-16 & 21-29 (10 days of travel)
Tour Guide Julio Larramendi
trip overview
itinerary
Your reservation at the Hostal Fresko, in the center of the historic section of Havana, awaits.
– 9.00 AM Guided walking tour of the 4 historic plazas.
Meeting with Miguel Barnet at the Fernando Ortiz Foundation.
Lunch at Doña Eutimia restaurant.
Visit to Casa de Africa
Conversation with Dr. Maria del Carmen Barcia about slavery in Cuba at La Casa de Africa.
Return to accommodation at Hostal Fresko
Dinner not included
– 8.00 AM Departure for Matanzas
Stop at Cumanayagua viewpoint
Guided walking tour through the city of Matanzas.
Visit to the Pharmaceutical Museum of Matanzas.
Visit to the old coffee plantation La Dionisia.
Lunch at a paladar in Matanzas
Visit to the Castle of San Severino
Visit to the monument to the rebel slave in the old Triumverato sugar mill.
Meeting with a specialist on slavery.
Lodging at Casa Particular
Dinner on your own
– 8:00 Transfer to Sagua la Grande
Meeting with Yadiel Subid, historian of Sagua.
Visit to the ruins of the Santa Teresa sugar mill.
Tour of the city of Sagua
Visit to the Kunalumbo Cabildo in Sagua- Music and Dance Presentation and blessing
Lodging in a Casa Particular
In the afternoon, 6.00 PM transfer to Isabela de Sagua to take pictures.
Return to Sagua.
Dinner included at Casa Particular
-8:00 Departure from Sagua la Grande (Box Lunch included).
Transfer to Mariana Grajales village.
Visit to the ruins of the Flor de Sagua sugar mill.
Transfer to Guayabo Cuartel
Visit to Hacienda Yanes
Dinner at Hacienda Yanes
Transfer to Remedios
Lodging at Casa Particular
– 8:00 Meeting with a local guide in Remedios
Visit to the Cave El Obispo (Box Lunch from the Lodging)
Guided tour of the City of Remedios
Visit to the Museum of the Parrandas of Remedios
Visit to the workshop where floats and decorations for the Parrandas are made.
Visit to the Sugar Museum and 19th Century train tour.
Dinner at Paladar
Return to lodging.
– 8:00 Departure to Rojas and Viñas (Box Lunch included).
Visit to a campesino house near Viñas. Witness the making of charcoal from marabu.
Visit to the village and mill of Chiquitico Fabregat and Zulueta.
Tour through the historical center of Placetas accompanied by a local guide.
Visit to the ruins of the historic Zaza sugar mill.
Transfer to Santa Clara.
Lodging in a Casa Particular in Santa Clara.
Dinner at Hostal.
Night tour of historic Santa Clara.
– 8:00 Transfer to Guaracabulla, geographic center of Cuba (Box Lunch included). Visit to a tobacco rolling site and to the town center and its ceiba tree. Visit to the Monument of the Battle of Mal Tiempo. Visit to the Central Caracas and the ruins of the Casona de Tomás Terry. Return to Santa Clara Casa Particular Dinner included at the Hostal
– 8:00 Departure to Lajas
Meeting with historian of Lajas. Visit to the Benny Moré Museum. Visit to Benny Moré’s Tomb. Visit to the cabildo founded by ancestors of Benny Moré.
Transfer to Palmira. Meeting with the director of the Museum of Palmira and dance presentation of Afro Cuban rituals in the Museum.
Lunch in Palmira.
Return to Cienfuegos
Night tour of the historic city of Cienfuegos.
Dinner on your own
– 8:00 Day tour of the city of Cienfuegos.
Visit to the Tomás Terry Theater
Visit to the Reina Cemetery
Transfer to Cumanayagua and photo tour of Salto del Hanabanilla and Manicaragua (box lunch)
Visit to a coffee processing plant in Cumanayagua “Empresa Eladio Machin”.
Return to Cienfuegos
Farewell dinner at Paladar
-8:00 Return to Havana (3 hour trip)
Drop off clients at their respective lodgings or at airport.
REQUIREMENTS:
– Minimum number of participants: 6 clients
– Maximum number of participants: 12 clients
SERVICES INCLUDED
– English and Spanish speaking guide for the entire tour.
– Air-conditioned transportation and professional driver for the entire tour.
– Water: 2 bottles of 500 ml per person per day.
– Meals as described in the following table:
| day | breakfast | lunch | dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Not Included |
Not Included |
Not Included |
|
2 |
Included |
Included |
Not Included |
|
3 |
Included |
Included |
Not Included |
|
4 |
Included |
Not Included |
Not Included |
|
5 |
Included |
INCLUIDO – BOX LUNCH |
Included |
|
6 |
Included |
INCLUIDO – BOX LUNCH |
Included |
|
7 |
Included |
INCLUIDO – BOX LUNCH |
Included |
|
8 |
Included |
INCLUIDO – BOX LUNCH |
Included |
|
9 |
Included |
Included |
Not Included |
|
10 |
Included |
Not Included |
Included |
|
11 |
Included |
Return to Havana |
|
– Accommodation in private homes with breakfast included as described in the itinerary.
– Entrance fees to museums and activities as described in the itinerary.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
– Visa.
– Travel Insurance.
– Tips and gratuities.
– Flights.
– Transfers in or out
– Any other service not mentioned in the INCLUDED section.
RECOMMENDATIONS
– Carry your own insect repellent
– Use of clothing that protects from the sun, plants and insect bites.
Cost of Tour
European Clients
Payment to be arranged by Italian agency one month prior to the start of the itinerary via secure link.
| dbl | sgl | |
|---|---|---|
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Per Person in EUROS |
2795.00 |
3095.00 |
| dbl | sgl | |
|---|---|---|
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Per Person in EUROS |
2445.00 |
2750.00 |
For clients from traveling from the United States on a “support for the Cuban People general license:
| dbl | sgl | |
|---|---|---|
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Per Person in U.S. dollars |
2935.00 |
3250.00 |
| dbl | sgl | |
|---|---|---|
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Per Person in U.S. dollars |
2570.00 |
2885.00 |
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