From past to present, we will explore Cuba’s most influential works of art and iconic works of architecture.
Welcome to Havana!
Private Coach transfer and orientation tour with knowledgeable guide en route to the Morro Fortress
Lunch at La Divina Pastora– Overlooking the harbor with a spectacular view of Old Havana.
Walk in the footsteps of Havana´s colonial past visiting the 4 plazas of Old Havana, a UNESCO world heritage site: Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Francisco de Asis, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Catedral
Visit Callejón de Hamel for a colorful celebration of dance and music
Check in at Hotel Nacional
Dinner at Paladar – Atelier – An elegant Mediterranean home with a spacious outdoor rooftop patio – Great ambiance – We will meet with the owner, Niuris, who was invited to the United States twice to talk about Cuban women developing their own businesses.
Visit the FABRICA DE ARTE CUBANO (FAC), a culturally progressive non-governmental art collective and music venue, FAC is a must-do. Host of the CNN show Parts Unknown, Anthony Bourdain, calls it the “hottest place in Havana”. Engage in open discussions with musicians, artists, dancers, and writers and enjoy a live music performance by local and international acts.
Visit a cigar factory where they have been hand-rolling cigars in the same way for the last 50 years and test your knowledge with an in-depth session including pairing and tasting.
Visit the Hemingway Museum and tour around the house. Visit Cojímar, the fishing community where Hemingway celebrated his Pulitzer prize in 1953.
Lunch at Café del Oriente
Visit San Jose Craft Market and meet with vendors and artisans selling their crafts. You will most certainly see something you want to take home with you!
Return to Hotel
1 hour tour Vintage car (modern Havana)
Dinner – Paladar – La Fontana
Visit the Community Project of Artist Jose Fuster -Meet with Alex Fuster, son of Jose Fuster at the community art project known as Fusterlandia – Jose Fuster made a major contribution to the fishing town of Jaimanitas just outside of Havana by creating an art wonderland for people to come visit. This provided work for the locals who worked to build this now well-known public art attraction. There are over 80 houses in this neighborhood that are decorated with colorful ornate murals by Fuster and the community. Fuster is warmly regarded as the Picasso of the Caribbean.
DAY TRIP- TERRAZAS- LUNCH- LA CASA DEL CAMPESINO
Visit Coffee Plantation and go Ziplining!
Return to Havana
Dinner Paladar RioMar.4:30 pm optional activities
Departure to Matanzas. This vibrant city is known as one of Cuba’s important cultural capitals.
Stop at Bacunayagua Bridge’s Observation Point. Open (inaugurated) on September 26th of 1959. Considered as one of the 7 wonders of the Cuban Civil Engineering.
12:00 pm -Will enjoy a preview of some of the most famous locations around the historical center of the Matanzas city: Sauto Theater, “Palacio del Junco” Museum, Liberty Square, Cathedral, San Pedro Church, Monserrate Chapel and the Pharmaceutical Matanzas Museum: First Pharmaceutical Museum of Latin America, opened in 1882.
We will also visit a creative bookmaking workshop!
Check in Hotel Paradisus Varadero 5* (All Inclusive)
Dinner at hotel
Day Cruise! – Crucero del Sol
Transfer Hotel – Marina Varadero
Swim with dolphins!
Snorkeling – Barrera Coralina
Visit Cayo Blanco – Lunch
Return to Hotel
Dinner at hotel
Explore Peninsula Icakos
Visit the Caves of Bella Mar and Cueva Saturno with optional snorkeling
Lunch at Hotel
Varadero Craft Market
Dinner at Hotel
Breakfast
Free Day with Optional activities
Visit Xanadu Estate
Lunch at Hotel
Dinner at hotel
For afternoon and evening flights, enjoy a day of leisure before heading to the airport.
For early morning flights, transfer directly to the airport for return flights home.
