Day 1 Arrive Havana
Arrive at Havana, meet assist and Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Havana

Day 2 Havana
Proceed to 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.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 3 Havana – San Taigo de Cuba (By Flight)
Proceed to the Santiago de Cuba. Tour of the second largest city of the country that is often called the music capital of Cuba. Santiago de Cuba is a unique legend, since it was the first capital of the country; many of the locals still regard Santiago de Cuba as today still as the capital city! Here we can find palaces, the oldest and richest museums of the country, and the famous Carnival of Santiago is held here in July each year.

Cuba is world-famous for its hospitality, but the people of Santiago outperform even that with their kindness, gentleness, helpfulness that deserves special mention. We visit the Parque Cespedes, the main square, Cuba’s oldest square. Here you can visit the impressive cathedral that towers majestically over the square. Then we visit the house of the conquistador of Latin America, Diego Velazquez’s house, considered to be the oldest house of Cuba. Then we head towards the two famous squares: “Dolores” and “Marte”. Next attraction is the UNESCO world heritage site, the Castillo El Morro fortress that played an important role in the War of Independence, under its walls was decided the fate of Cuban independence, during the battle of the Spanish-American war ships.

A Military History Museum is located in the fort showing memories of fight against the pirates and relics of the Revolutionary War. Optional lunch at the Morro fortress, with amazing views of the Caribbean Sea. After lunch, visit the Santa Ifigenia cemetery where the famous Cuban poet and national hero José Martí has its tomb. We will see the famous change of the guards that is made with of specially selected soldiers’ line-up. In the afternoon return to the hotel. Evening at leisure. It is worth visiting the Casa de la Trova where local musicians and dancers show their skills and even we can join them dancing and develop our dance skills perfected by great local artists.
Overnight in San Taigo de Cuba.

Day 4 San Taigo de Cuba – Baracoa (By Road) ( 258 kms / 03 hr/30 min)
Proceed to Baracoa, the country’s first settlement’s capital founded by Diego Velazquez. First we stop at Guantanamo city for a panoramic city tour. Optional lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon continue to Baracoa, this historical town is a jewel between the Atlantic and Caribbean. Accessible by sea only until the late 1960’s, this town‘s history is rich in aboriginal life, and successive waves of boom and bust economics. The surrounding mountains are clothed in forests with many plants seen only in its micro-ecosystems. Baracoa has an easy, small-town charm, complete with crumbling cathedral and revolutionary murals celebrating 50 years of Castro’s rule. Walk down the sea promenade and see the authentic Cuban life, taste fresh food and locally made chocolate. Evening for leisure.
Overnight in Baracao.

Day 5 Baracao – San Taigo de Cuba (By Road ( 258 km/ 03 hrs 30 min appx)
Proceed to see the Cocoa tour. First, stop at Finca Duaba, where a river, Rio Duaba, meanders. We visit a cocoa plantation and discover the traditional process of making chocolate. Try the delicious “Chorote” (chocolate with cocoa, prepared by the local farmers). On the hike discover the different forms of vegetation and the magnificent landscape. Get to know the country life on the plantations and if you have always wanted to know how tropical fruit really tastes, try the fruit offered by the farmers. After optional lunch, continue to Santiago de Cuba. Evening for leisure
Overnight in Baracoa.

Day 6 San Taigo de Cuba – Holguin  (By Road) (125 km/ 1 hrs /44 min appx)
Proceed to go on a pilgrimage and visit El Cobre where the famous La Caridad del Cobre can be found. El Cobre is a special, sacred place blessed with supernatural powers. All Cubans go on pilgrimage at least once during their life to El Cobre, where a statue of Mary, Cuba’s patron Saint is located. The place is connected with many spontaneous healings and miracle stories. We will know the story of the statue that was a miraculous event, also. This is the most valuable and the most interesting stop of our round trip. After optional lunch, continue to the Finca Birán, where the revolution’s leaders were born, this is the birthplace of Fidel and Raul Castro. Although the two-story house isn’t open to visitors, you will get a special pass to enter the premises. Castro’s father leased land here from United Fruit Company and raised sugarcane. The property eventually encompassed 26,000 acres and includes a cattle farm, a repair shop, a store and other facilities. Afternoon we continue to Holguin. Evening for leisure.
Overnight in Holguin.

Day 7 Holguin – Camaguey (By Road) ( 289 kms / 4 hrs mins appx.)
Proceed to the city tour of Holguin, the city of parks, a unique city in Cuba. Aside from a few tour buses that pop in for an hour here and there, the city is crowded with locals. You may find yourself sitting side by side with locals when you sit down for a bowl of “helado” (ice cream) with all the toppings. The Parque Calixto Garcia is the square in the center of town. Make your way through the other three major squares downtown for a good overview of what makes this city tick. You’ll see women getting their nails done inside a big store where items are priced in local pesos (CUP) and not in the convertible pesos (CUC) reserved for travelers.

Later visit La Loma de la Cruz: Climb up the 465 steps to reach the 275-metre-high peak of this historic hill. Or take the winding road around back that delivers you to the top where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the city of Holguin. In 1790, a cross was put up in hopes that it would relieve a severe drought. Today, every May 3, there’s a pilgrimage to the top for a special Mass. We enjoy our optional lunch here in an authentic local restaurant. After lunch departure to Camaguey. Arrival in the late afternoon, Check in. Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Camaguey.

Day 8 Camaguey – Sancti Spiritus  ( 200 kms / 06 hrs /03 min appx )
Proceed to the sightseeing in Camaguey, the country’s fourth-largest city reminding us to the colonial times. The specialties of the city are its winding streets that were built to protect against pirates attacking the city frequently. Almost impossible to navigate alone, except for the pirates, who of course easily solve it and robbed the entire city! Winding through the city’s streets, we visit the Cathedral and the monuments of city’s famous son, the military leader of the Revolutionary War, Ignacio Agramonte and Cuba’s national poet, Nicolas Guillen. Walk to the San Juan de Dios Square, where the buildings were preserved almost in its original state, for the colonial era movies this place is a live venue.

We continue to Sancti Spiritus, towards the south of the country. Our journey passes through the country’s main agricultural areas which are packed with pineapple, citrus and sugar cane plantations. This part of the country, therefore, Ciego de Avila province is also known as the pantry of the country. Optional lunch on the way. Then in the afternoon arrival to the Sancti Spiritus, founded in 1514, a small colonial town that is famous for its almost originally preserved colonial downtown.

Panoramic sightseeing: here is located Cuba’s oldest stone bridge, the bridge Yayabo that is within walking distance from our hotel. Check in. Evening for leisure. Not to be missed the nightlife venues of the small colonial city! The famous Casa de la Trova, where we can enjoy a real, authentic salsa party and dance together with the locals and can observe how the locals dance Cuban salsa and enjoy the local Cuban band playing Caribbean tunes.
Overnight in Sancti Spritus.

Day 09  Sancti Spritus – Trinidad  (By Road) (80 kms / 1 hrs 18 mins appx.)
Proceed to the to the famous valley of sugar mills that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Manaca Iznaga estate. It is possible to climb the seven stories tower that offers a beautiful panorama. Then continue our trip to Trinidad, a small colonial town founded more than 500 years ago that was once attributed by the abundance of its sugar cane plantations.

Here, we discover another face of Cuba. Our journey is made not only on ground but in time, too. Trinidad preserves the uniqueness 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. We have our optional lunch in a Cuban “Paladar”. After lunch 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.l.
Overnight in Trinidad.

Day 10 Trinidad – Havana  (By Road (315 kms / 03 hrs /56 min appx )
Proceed to the Cienfuegos. Panoramic sightseeing tour of the famous Malecon, admire 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, we visit the Jose Marti Square, the Governor’s palace, the Thomas Terry Theater famous for the excellent acoustics of the theater, and the Cathedral.

Departure to one of Cuba’s most important nature reserves, the world famous Zapata Peninsula, a bird and animal sanctuary which is located in the Montemar National Park. Arrive to Guama, the main attraction of the National Park. Speedboat tour of the natural lagoon, the Laguna de Tresoro, where the unspoiled nature can be observed, migrating and endemic birds and can be seen. Then visit the Aldea Taino, the reconstructed Taino Aboriginal Village where we learn about the customs of the ancient indigenous inhabitants.

We arrive back to port by motor boat and visit the country’s largest crocodile breeding farm, where we can observe hundreds of these reptiles in their natural habitat. We visit the crocodile nursery; here the braves may hold the yet harmless infants in their hands. Optional lunch in a local restaurant, then we continue our trip to Havana. Arrival late afternoon. Check in. Evening for leisure.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 11 Havana
Proceed to the 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” side. 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 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.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 12 Depart Havana
Departure transfer to onward destination.

******TOUR ENDS*********

Day 1 Arrive Havana
Arrive at Havana, meet assist and Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 2 Havana
Proceed to 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.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 3 Havana
Proceed to start exploring Havana in the footsteps of Hemingway and know the art of making of Cuban cigars. We start with a morning visit to a cigar factory in Havana where we will be able to observe and learn from local cigar rollers the making of the famous Cuban Habano and will discover the art of cigar-making. In front of us a piece of the popular Cuban cigars will be prepared. During the tour we will explore every steps of the process and the secret of how to recognize a good cigar will be explained also.

We will visit the different departmnets of the factory and see the process from the beginning to the end. Then we will follow Hemingway’s steps in Havana: visit his house at Finca de la Vigia, where he did spend his time while in Cuba. Here we can see his house as if he just stepped out. We visit the exhibition of his fishing boat: Pilar also. Then we visit the fishing port of Cojimar, an inspirational place for his fishing stories, as well as his famous novel: The Old Man and the Sea. After our optional lunch we also visit Hemingway’s favorite places as: Hotel Ambos Mundos. We jump in to Papa’s favoourite bars: La Bodeguita del Medio and La Floridita, where the world famous “Mojito” and “Daiquiri” cocktails began their journey of conquest. In the afternoon return to the hotel, evening free.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 4 Havana – Pinar Del Rio  (By Road) ( 186 Kms / 02 hrs 24 min appx )
Proceed to  the western part of the country, directly to Pinar del Rio province, the “green” province of Cuba. This province offers the superb natural beauty of the country by offering untouched nature and relief. Its unique climate makes this land the most fertile on the island. It is one of the highlights of our tour we spend two days by tour the countryside and see the highlights of the area.

On the way we stop at Soroa also known as the “Rainbow of Cuba”, named after the “Salto de Arcoiris” waterfall that is located here. Here we visit the largest Orchid farm in Cuba that offers over 6000 plants and 700 different types of orchids – including some very rare types – in more than 25 hectares. Soroa offers a unique micro climate that makes “El Orchideario” florulent all year long. We continue to Pinar del Rio city, called the “City of columns” where we take a panoramic city tour.

Later on, we leave for Vinales, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999, where the unique karst formations, the “Mogotes” can be found. Once there, we stop at the Mirador Los Jazmines, where we can enjoy the breathtaking panorama with the remote scenery of “Mogotes”(karst hills) and mountains make this place deservedly a World Heritage site. We will have optional lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we start hiking the “Cueva del Indio”, and boating inside the cave on an underground river observing the various stalactites that formed different shapes and therefore each has some story to tell.

Finishing the day’s program, we visit the famous wall painting, the “Mural de la Prehistoria” that fascinates us with its unique technology of gigantic size. We continue our trip to our accommodation.
Overnight in Pinar Del Rio.

Day 5 Pina Del Rio
Proceed to  discover the Cuban country life and Vinales Valley. This area of the country is the beast soil for tobacco, the best tobacco in the world is produced here. On the way we stop at a tobacco plantation where we enter the house of the tobacco farmers. They will show us around in the “Casa de Tabaco” and we will learn about the producing and processing of the tobacco. We have optional lunch at a typical Cuban restaurant.

After lunch we depart to the Gran Caverna de Santo Tomas cave, the largest cave system in Cuba, second largest on the American continent: it is 46 km long and has 8 levels. We discover the part of the cave that is open to the public with a specialized guide on a 1 km way that is accessible by non-professionals. The specialty of the program is that local authorities give admission to visit the cave only to very few groups. This allows the conservation of the cave system in its original state. In the afternoon we return to our hotel in Vinales. Evening free. It is worth going to the village in the evening to meet locals and experience the unique Cuban hospitality.
Overnight in Pina Del Rio.

Day 6 Pinar del Rio – Playa Larga (By Road) ( 359 kms / 4 hrs / 22 mins appx.)
Proceed to  one of Cuba’s most important nature reserves, the world famous Zapata Peninsula, a bird and animal sanctuary which is located in the Montemar National Park. The largest swamp of Cuba is located here. It houses many endemic and migrant birds, among others the most emblematic Cuban birds, like Tocororo (Cuban trogon), the national bird of Cuba; the Bee Hummingbird, the world’s smallest bird; the Cuban Tody, who is small, but all the more colorful. In Cuba, crocodiles are indigenous; the Zapata swamp grants habitat for them. The first stop is Guama, the main attraction of the National Park.

There we take a speedboat tour of the natural lagoon, the Laguna de Tresoro, where the untouched nature can be observed, and migrating and endemic birds can be seen. Then we will visit the Aldea Taino, the reconstructed Taino Aboriginal village where we learn about the customs of the ancient indigenous inhabitants. We get back to port by motor boat and visit the country’s largest crocodile breeding farm, where we can observe hundreds of these reptiles in their natural habitat. We visit the crocodile nursery; where those who feel brave enough may hold the yet harmless infants in their hands. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will arrive to the Bay of Pigs, where visitors can have some swimming time in the Caribbean Sea. Check-in to the hotel. Evening free time.
Overnight in Playa Large.

Day 7 Playa Larga – Trinidad (By Road) ( 197 kms / 2 hrs / 45 mins appx.)
Proceed to  the city of Cienfuegos, also known as the “Pearl of the South”. First we make a stop on the way for bird watching: the Montemar National Park has more than 900 plants and 160 bird species and 12 other animals in their natural habitat. A specialist ornithologist will lead the bird watching. With his help we will have a better chance to find these hiding birds. Then continue our travel to Cienfuegos. Once we arrive, optional lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Later on we begin our panoramic sightseeing tour: the city was founded by French settlers in 1819. They started to call the city “The Pearl of the Caribbean”. Cienfuegos is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2005. Cienfuegos is the first, and an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble representing the new ideas of modernity, hygiene and order in urban planning as developed in Latin America from the 19th century. We walk by the famous Malecon, see the beautiful seaside villas. We will stop to take pictures at the Palacio del Valle, a unique palace with architectural richness. It is Gothic influences, Romanesque, Baroque and Italianate combined with the Mudejar style was in vogue in Spain in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The history of the building makes it more special: the palace was built by Senor Celestino Caceres, one of the richest merchants of the city. He gave the palace to his love as a wedding gift in 1917.

The rest of the story we will learn from our guide on site. 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. We will walk down the Boulevard of the city via the Prado; visit the Jose Marti Square, the Governor’s palace, the Thomas Terry Theater famous for its excellent acoustics, and the Cathedral. In the afternoon transfer to Trinidad. Our hotel is located on the Ancon Peninsula, 10 kilometers from the city. We will spend two nights here and we will discover the area from our all-inclusive resort to ensure that we can relax after the day’s trips. Check-in. Evening free time. We suggest going to the city in the evening to find sizzling nightlife with authentic salsa parties.
Overnight in Trinidad.

Day 8 Trinidad
Proceed to the nearby Escambray Mountains on the platform of Russian army trucks  and drive up to the 800 meters high peak: to Topes de Collantes. This high and abundant mountain area was the hiding place of the counter-revolutionists in 1959 after the victory of the Cuban Revolution. Cuba’s second highest mountain is more famous because of its flora and fauna and its continental divide feature. Its Northern side is lush, rainy, with coffee plantations on its sides; the Southern side has a drier climate, with Agave plants and arid zones. The Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve was named after the mountain’s second highest peak. Fulgencio Batista constructed here the Kurhotel that still operates as a sanatorium. Once there, we start a 3 km jungle tour in the Guanayara National Park.

Today’s clothing should be comfortable, and shoes are required, but you also might need towel and swimsuit, too. Our trip is led by a specialist local guide who is an expert of the Cuban Flora and Fauna. During the trip we will get to know the local animals and plants: more than 40 types of orchids are endemics and more than 100 types of ferns are registered, 7 of them grow as high as 6 meters high. We also visit a coffee plantation where we learn about coffee production, the main types of coffee produced here: there are more than 40 types of coffee grown in the shades of pine and eucalyptus trees.

We will reach the “El Rocio” waterfall, where we can swim in the transparent mountain river. Keep your swimwear on you, as our next stop is the El Venado natural lagoon, where we can swim in the clear water of the lagoon. We have our lunch at “Casa de Gallega” ranch. After lunch we have our Caribbean siesta and afterwards we return to the hotel.
Overnight in Trinidad.

Day 09  Trinidad – Varadero  (By Road) (270 kms / 4 hrs  2 mins appx.)
Proceed to the  walk through the old part of the city. While walking along the small winding streets we have the feeling that we are going back in time. Later, sightseeing in the UNESCO World Heritage city, with visits to 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 what used to be 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 exhibition. Later we walk in Old Town and stop at the famous Canchanchara bar where you can sample the authentic drink of Trinidad, the special cocktail still made from the original recipe of Aguardiente and honey, called Canchanchara.

Later we have our optional lunch in the center of the city. After lunch we visit the famous Valley of Sugar Mills that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, once the center of sugar production and processing in Cuba. The 270km2 valley did employ more than 30,000 slaves. The large part of the 18th century sugar consumption was produced from here. The Valley together with Trinidad was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.  Visit the Manaca Iznaga estate. It is possible to climb the seven-story tower that offers a beautiful panorama. The tower was used to keep an eye on the plantation and the slaves. Once the highest building in the country in its era, the tower offers beautiful view to the surrounding area. Then we will continue our trip to Varadero. Arrival in the evening, check in to the all-inclusive hotel.
Overnight in Varadero.

Day 10 Depart Varadero
Departure transfer to onward destination.

*************TOUR ENDS************

Day 1 Arrive Havana
Arrive at Havana, meet assist and Transfer to the hotel. Proceed to Sightseeing of Havana focusing on the Old and the Modern Havana. Visiting the main attractions Plaza de la Revolucion (Revolution Square), Villa district, El Malecon, the historic old part declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site: La Habana Vieja, Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Francisco de Assis, Plaza Vieja. You will learn about the production of Cuban rum in the Havana Club Rum Museum and at the end of the tour in the museum you will be able to taste it. Of course the program either cannot leave out Hemingway’s favorite haunts.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 2 Havana 
Proceed to Sightseeing Buena Vista Social Club, the concert of the world-famous Cuban band in Havana. The two-hour concert starts at 21:30 where they play nonstop music for two hours. In the repertoire can be heard the most popular songs like “Chan Chan” or “La bayamesa”. Sadly, some of the group’s aging stars are no longer with us Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén Gonzalez, Compay Segundo. Dinner is available for a surcharge.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 3 Havana
Proceed  the way of Hemingway and the famous Cuban cigars. Morning visit to a local cigar roller we will discover the art of cigar-making. In front of us a piece of the popular Cuban cigars will be prepared. During the tour we will explore every steps of the process and the secret of how to recognize a good cigar will be explained also. Then we will follow Hemingway’s steps in Havana visit his house at Finca de la Vigia, the fishing port of Cojimar and La Bodeguita del Medio, La Floridita bars, where the world famous “Mojito” and “Daiquiri” cocktails began their journey of conquest.
Overnight in Havana

Day 4 Havana
Proceed to tour with bicitaxi, a 3 wheeled pedal rickshaw that is ideal for seeing Old Havana’s major sights from a different view, off the beaten track. Ride these pedal cabs on the streets in a slow pace and meet locals, see local bars, shops and sneak-peak to the everyday life of Habaneros. Visit Almacenes San Jose, Cuba’s largest handcraft market, where local artist exhibit and sell their products. Along with all the usual souvenirs (Che Guevara hats, Cuba T Shirts, Havana Club signs etc.) you can pick up beautiful handmade cigar boxes, original art and delicate jewelry. The prices here are considerably cheaper than the rest of Havana.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 5 Havana
Proceed to Las Terrazas is an ecotourism center only 73 km west of Havana set in the Sierra del Rosario UNESCO biosphere reserve. It dates back to 1968 when the Cuban government launched a huge reforestation project on terraced hills ringing the area. Visit Las Terrazas on a guided walk through town taking in visits to the open studios of local artists, and the home of folk singer Polo Montanez, a national icon and his lyrics are still heard all over the island. After lunch, a walk to the ruins of a 19th century coffee plantation, as well as swimming in the River San Juan.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 6 Havana
Proceed to Full day excursion to the western part of the country, in Pinar del Rio province, to the picturesque Vinales Valley (170kms from Havana) that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Stop at the viewpoint of Los Jazmines that offers marvelous views of the „Mogotes” or “Haystacks”. Visit of local tobacco plantations and learning about the productions. Afterwards boat trip in the Indian Caverns, in Cuba’s oldest cave system. Visit the Mural de la Prehistoria, a unique wall painting.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 7 Havana – Soroa –  Havana  (By Road) (84 km/ 1 hrs 02 min – One Way)
Proceed to the Soroa often referred to as the “Gate to the Gsarden of Eden”. Tomás Felipe Camacho, a wealthy landowner from the Canary Islands, first founded the world-renowned orchid garden here in 1943. Over 700 species of orchid can be found here, including rare species such as the Bird of Paradise Flower and the San Pedro Flower. In Soroa there are also approximately 20,000 species of plant, as well as thousands of palm tree species and other trees, making Soroa one of the most unique UNESCO World Biosphere Reserves. After lunch visit the “Salto del Arco Iris” Waterfall. The Rio Manantiades meanders through thick rainforests before rushing down this 22m high waterfall. At the foot of the waterfall, there is a bathing pool which invites you to go for a short refreshing dip. This part of the island is often aptly referred to as the “rainbow of Cuba”, thanks to its unique flora and fauna. In the afternoon return to Havana.
Overnight in Havana.

Day 8 Havana
Proceed to the half day tour begins with a morning tour of an Agro Market, where local crops are sold. Then visit a privately owned organic farm on the outskirts of Havana.  You’ll see how the crops are raised and how they elaborate finished products like artisanal cheese and cured meats without using chemicals From the farm you’ll go to visit the nearby Finca Vigía (Hemingway’s home). After Hemingway’s finca, return to hotel.

Day 09 Depart Havana
Cuba is full of music, color and passion. Its vibrant capital inspires everyone who visits and its buzzing art scene has exploded on an international scale. Visit Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Havana. Visit Havana’s top Artists’ Studios. Our guide guides you to Cuba’s contemporary art scene. Meet the artists, see and hear about their works by the artists’ own words and option to purchase their works. In the afternoon, Departure transfer to onward destination.

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Day 1 Arrive Havana
Arrive at Havana, meet assist and Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Havana

Day 2 Havana
Proceed to 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. Overnight in Havana

Day 3 Havana
Proceed to the full day excursion to the western part of the country, the province of Pinar del Rio, 170 km from Havana, the picturesque Vinales 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 Vinales, 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.
Overnight in Havana

Day 4 Havana – Sancti Spiritus (By Road) (345 kms / 3 hrs 48 mins appx.)
Proceed 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 trip to Sancti Spiritus, a small colonial town founded 500 year ago in 1514, preserved in almost original state. Cuba’s oldest stone bridge, the bridge Yayabo, is within walking distance of our hotel. Optional visit to the Museum of Guayabera.  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. Overnight in Sancti Spiritus

Day 5 Sancti Spiritus – Cienfuegos (By Road) ( 135 km / 1 hrs 48 min appx)
Proceed to a real “Cuban Day” is ahead of us. Departure of Cuba’s second largest mountain, the Escambray Mountain. The mountain is not only famous for its rich flora and fauna, but also has a special role of climate separation as well. While the North side of the hill has lush and humid subtropical vegetation, with coffee-growing countryside, the southern side has a dry climate, and covered with bushes and many other dry zone plants like Agave. We continue our trip to the famous Valley of Sugar Mills that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and later the Manaca Iznaga estate. It is possible to climb the seven stories tower that offers a beautiful panorama. 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. 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. Later we continue our trip to Cienfuegos, also a World Heritage Site city.
Overnight in Cienfuegos

Day 6 Cienfuegos – Varadero (By Road) (184 kms / 2 hrs / 33 mins appx.)
Proceed to 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. Departure to one of Cuba’s most important nature reserves, the world famous Zapata Peninsula, a bird and animal sanctuary which is located in the Montemar National Park. The first stop is the famous Bay of Pigs where the famous US disembarkation took place. The rich historical past of the Bay of Pigs is still vivid while now the area is famous for its beaches and diving sites. Here you have an optional lunch in a seaside restaurant, while there is opportunity for swimming and snorkelling in the Caribbean Sea. Then continue to Guama, the main attraction of the National Park. Speedboat tour of the natural lagoon, the Laguna de Tresoro, where the unspoiled nature can be observed, migrating and endemic birds and can be seen. Then visit the Aldea Taino, the reconstructed Taino Aboriginal Village where we learn about the customs of the ancient indigenous inhabitants. We arrive back to port by motor boat and visit the country’s largest crocodile breeding farm, where we can observe hundreds of these reptiles in their natural habitat. We visit the crocodile nursery; here the braves may hold the yet harmless infants in their hands. Departure to Varadero, arrival in the late afternoon. Overnight in Varadero

Day 7 Varadero
Proceed to the 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.
Overnight in Varadero

Day 8 Depart Varadero
Departure transfer to onward destination.

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