28 Nov 2023

Trip - Cuban Tour: sea, city and nature. - Cuba

  • Cuban Tour: sea, city and nature.

    Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, situated about 140 km south of Key West, Florida. It is one of the most distinctive countries in the world. Thumb-thick cigars, Ernest Hemingway, rum, salsa, and Che Guevara in his black beret are just a few of the icons of this emblematic place. This is a timeworn country, that has endured decades of wars and turmoil, yet has risen from the ground to offer one of the most unique and exquisite countries.

    Rousing rhythms, luscious landscapes and hospitable locals make charismatic Cuba a top travel destination for lovers of music, food, culture and life! Offering so much more than antiquated cars and coveted cigars, Cuba has a bounty of beaches, villages, farms and forests for travelers to explore. Viva Cuba!

    Discover the natural beauty, colonial elegance and unique history of Cuba on this 14 day adventure, touring through many cities of this beautiful country. Explore Havana - the country's vivacious capital, sway to the beat of the vibrant nightlife, befriend the delightful locals, visit rural villages and be entranced by stunning landscapes. At the end of each day, sit back and relax - maybe sip on a Cuba Libre - and soak up the spirit of this beautiful country.

    Our program for this trip will be a rich one, as we will be touring many cities including Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Cayo Santa María, Varadero, etc. The program will be as follows:

    Day 1 (29.11.23): Welcome to Havana!
    Arrival of your flight in the morning at José Martí International Airport. Exclusive transfer to your hotel in Havana. Early check-in.
    In the afternoon, pick up at the accommodation by a guide, to make a panoramic tour for one hour in a vintage car through places of interest such as the Capitol, Central Park, Museum of the Revolution, Museum of Fine Arts, Havana boardwalk, Calle G, University from Havana and Revolution Square. Next, a 2-hour walking tour of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a walk through its four squares: Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco de Asís and Plaza Vieja. Dinner at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel.

    Accommodation for 2 nights in a hotel in Havana, with breakfast.

    Day 2 (30.11.23): Excursion to Viñales, a natural paradise
    Breakfast at the hotel.
    Pick up at the hotel and departure to Pinar del Río. Walk through the Viñales Valley, declared a Protected Cultural Landscape by UNESCO and a National Natural Monument. Visit to the Casa del Veguero, where you can enjoy the tobacco twisting process and one of these as a souvenir, in addition to appreciating the tobacco plantations that are cultivated there. Visit to the Mirador de Los Jazmines, a place that offers a beautiful general view of the Valley of Viñales. Enjoy a pina colada. Visit to the Mural of Prehistory, which shows the process of evolution of life in the Sierra de los Órganos, from the mollusk to the first indigenous inhabitants of the place. Lunch at a local restaurant.

    Return to the hotel in Havana.

    Day 3 (01.12.23) – La Habana – Ciénaga de Zapata – Cienfuegos
    Departure from Havana towards the Ciénaga de Zapata, one of the most unique sites in Cuba, where various types of swamp ecosystems are grouped. The vegetation of the Ciénaga de Zapata constitutes one of the most important green areas in Cuba and, due to the species of flora and fauna that it houses, represents a place of world interest. Visiting the place is, without a doubt, an extraordinary adventure for lovers of nature and life.
    Visit to the Guamá tourist park, in the Ciénaga de Zapata, entrance to the largest crocodile farm on the island, boat tour of the treasure lagoon until reaching the Taino village. Lunch in a restaurant of the zone.
    Continue to Cienfuegos. City tour of the city, including a 1-hour panoramic tour and walking tour of its historic center. Entrance to a place of interest. Free night.

    Accommodation for 3 nights in a hotel in the city. with breakfast.

    Day 4 (02.12.23) – Excursion to the Niche
    Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to El Nicho, an ecological reserve located between Cienfuegos and Santa Clara. On the tour it is possible to enjoy bathing in waterfalls, walking along trails and sighting species of Cuban flora and fauna.

    At the end, lunch at a restaurant in the area and return to the accommodation.

    Day 5 (03.12.23) – Walk through the Guanaroca Lagoon
    Breakfast at the hotel. Pedestrian (collective) tour from the visitor center along the Las Güiras trail where you can observe typical flora and fauna species of our country, until you reach the boat house, where you will board the boats and take a tour of the Guanaroca lagoon, having the possibility of observing aquatic birds among them, a colony of Caribbean flamingo. During the tour, they will receive an explanation of nature and the legends linked to the protected area and its stories.

    Return to accommodation.

    Day 6 (04.12.23) – Trinidad, a city frozen in time
    Breakfast at the accommodation. Departure to Trinidad.
    City tour of the city, one of the first towns founded by the Spanish at the beginning of the 16th century, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit the Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de la Santísima Trinidad, with its luxurious altar decorated with precious woods and images from 300 years ago, the Plaza Mayor and a city museum. Lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a typical cocktail.

    Lodging for 3 nights in a hotel in the city of Trinidad, with breakfast.

    Day 7 (05.12.23) – Jeep Safari a Guanayara
    Breakfast at the accommodation. Departure for Topes de Collantes by jeep. Visit the viewpoint to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea and the City. Jeep ride to Casa de la Gallega through the tropical forests and coffee plantations of the region. Tour of the ecological trail "Sentinelas del río melodioso",
    accompanied by an ecotourism guide (3 km). Time to bathe in the natural pools and the beautiful “El Rocío” waterfall. Light lunch at the Restaurant "La Gallega" which, with its Creole cuisine, complements the interesting adventure. Return to Trinidad.

    Day 8 (06.12.23) – The Valley of the Sugar Mills, history turned into legend
    Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in taxis from the city with private guide service. Visit to the Mirador to enjoy a wonderful view of the Valley, a World Heritage Site since 1988. Visit to the Iznaga Family Hacienda, one of the richest families in the Trinidadian village in colonial times, where you can taste a rich guarapo (not included), obtained from sugar cane. Optional visit to the watchtower, built in the 19th century, to enjoy the beautiful landscape of this archaeological site. Panoramic visit to the haciendas of Buenavista and San Isidro de los Destiladeros, also archaeological sites of great interest. Lunch at a restaurant in the Valley.

    Back in Trinidad, visit the Casa del Alfarero to admire one of the oldest traditions of the city in the workshop of the founding family. Return.

    Day 9 (07.12.23) – Trinidad – Santa Clara – Cayo Santa María
    Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Santa Clara, a city full of history. City tour of the city, including a 1-hour panoramic tour and walking tour of its historic center. Entrance to a place of interest and lunch in a restaurant in the area. Continuation towards Cayo Santa María.

    Accommodation for 2 nights in a beach hotel, all-inclusive plan.

    Day 10 (08.12.23) - Cayo Santa María
    Free time.
    Accomodation all-inclusive at the beach hotel.

    Day 11 (09.12.23) – Cayo Santa María – Varadero
    Check out of the hotel in Cayo Santa María. Departure after lunch in exclusive transfer to the hotel in Varadero.
    Accommodation for 2 nights in a beach hotel, all-inclusive plan.

    Day 12 (10.12.23) – Varadero
    Free time.
    Accomodation all-inclusive at the beach hotel

    Day 13 (11.12.23) –Varadero – La Habana
    Check out of the hotel in Varadero. Departure after lunch in exclusive transfer to the hotel in Havana.
    Accommodation for 1 night in a hotel in Havana, with breakfast.

    Day 14 (12.12.23) – Havana Hotel – José Martí Airport. Come back soon!
    Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out. Departure 4 hours before the flight in private transfer to the international airport of Havana.


    FLIGHT DETAILS:
    1 TK 827 L 28NOV 2*BEYIST DK1 2115 0020 29NOV E 0 73H M
    2 TK 183 L 29NOV 3*ISTHAV DK1 0210 0715 29NOV E 0 789 M
    3 TK 195 T 12DEC 2*HAVIST DK1 0840 0855 13DEC E 1 789 M
    4 TK 824 T 13DEC 3*ISTBEY DK1 1300 1355 13DEC E 0 7M8 M

    HOTELS:
    • Havana: Royalton Habana Paseo del Prado 5* or similar. (3 Nights with breakfast)
    • Cienfuegos: Meliá San Carlos hotel 5* or similar. (3 Nights with breakfast)
    • Trinidad: Mystique Trinidad La Popa hotel 5* or similar. (3 Nights with breakfast)
    • Cayo Santa María: Meliá Las Dunas 5 * or similar. (2 Nights with all-inclusive plan)
    • Varadero: Meliá Varadero 5* or similar. (2 Nights with all-inclusive plan)

    WHERE: Cuba.

    WHEN: Tuesday, November 28th @ 18:15 PM to Wednesday, December13th.

    WHAT TO GET: Overnight essentials, change of clothes, towel and swimsuit, sunscreen, cap, sunglasses, jacket….and PASSPORT.

    MEETING PLACE: Beirut International Airport.
    • The passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

    PRICE: - 4’985 $ per person if you register before September 18.
    - 5’435 $ if you register before October 5.

    Price includes:
    • Transfer-in / out exclusive to Habana – from Habana.
    • Interhotel transfers: from Cayo Santa María – to Varadero / from Varadero – to Habana.
    • Excursions and city tours described in the program.
    • Accompanying guide in English during days 2-9 of the program. This guide does not attend excursions that
    include specialized guides.
    • Accommodations described in the program.
    • Assistance at the destination 24 hours.
    • Round Trip flight ticket with Turkish Airlines.

    Price doesn’t include:
    • Tips and Gratuities.
    • Lunches and dinners that are not included in the program.
    • Visa fees to Cuba: 100 $.

    PAYMENT TERMS:
    • An extra $ 780 will be charged if you want a single room.
    • The passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

    CANCELATION POLICY:
    • If you cancel your reservation before September 25, 75% of the amount will be returned.
    • If you cancel your reservation before October 10, 50% of the amount will be returned.
    • Cancelation after October 10 will not be refunded.

    RESERVATION: For reservation call us on 03-917190.

    Upon registration the flowing must be provided:
    1- The full amount of the trip.
    2- A copy of your passport.
    3- Information for Visa (For information on visa procedure, please visit the Embassy´s website).

    Regards,
    Vamos Todos
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