Sunday ARRIVE HAVANA
Arrive in Havana, check into 3*-4* hotel in Old Havana. Dinner
Monday HAVANA
Briefing meeting with your local guide after breakfast. General introduction to Cuba and then depart for guided walking tour of Old Havana. Lunch stop in local restaurant. Vintage car drive to Plaza de la Revolucion and the Miramar/Playa areas of the city with a stop at the famous Colon cemetery. Pre-dinner cocktail at the famous Hotel Nacional overlooking the Malecon. Return to hotel. Dinner and free evening.
Tuesday TRAVEL TO SANTIAGO DE CUBA
After breakfast, transfer to Havana airport for flight to Santiago de Cuba. Arrive early afternoon and check into 3* hotel. Santiago is the second city of Cuba and lies on the south coast close to the Sierra Maestra mountains. It is called the ‘cradle of the revolution' as it was here that Fidel and his followers gained most popular support in the fifties and plotted to overthrow the Batista regime. Lunch stop and late afternoon guided city tour by coach with visits to the Santa Ifigenia cemetery (Jose Marti mausoleum), Vista Alegre barrio and the rum factory. Continue to El Morro castle at the mouth of Santiago Bay for the sunset cannon ceremony. Return to hotel. Dinner and free evening.
Wednesday SANTIAGO DE CUBA
After breakfast, guided visit of Moncada Barracks where the first attack by Fidel Castro against Batista troops took place. Visit a local community centre and / or primary school. Lunch stop in local restaurant. Afternoon concert at the famous Casa de la Trova where some of the most famous Cuban musicians started their careers. Taster salsa class with local dancers. Dinner in local restaurant and accompanied evening out to local live music venue.
Thursday SANTIAGO DE CUBA - BAYAMO
After breakfast, set off for Bayamo, the town where the Cuban national anthem was written. Short walking tour of historic city centre and check into hotel. Visit Carlos Manuel de Cespedes house and rest of afternoon free. Return to hotel for dinner. Evening out to the Casa de la Trova for a live traditional music.
Friday LA COMANDANCIA/LA PLATICA
Early morning departure for Santo Domingo and the Pico Turquino national park. Jeep/truck transfer to trail head and hike to La Comandancia de la Plata, Fidel's secret base in the mountains with local specialist guide (3km). Picnic lunch included. If time permits, walk to La Platica eco-community (4km). Return to Santo Domingo, dinner in hotel and free evening.
Saturday BAYAMO - CAMAGUEY
Breakfast and departure for Camaguey. Lunch on arrival. Afternoon guided walking tour of the city centre. Dinner at hotel and free evening.
Sunday CAMAGUEY - TRINIDAD
Travel to Trinidad. Check into hotel. Afternoon walking tour of historic area of the city. Dinner in hotel and free evening.
Monday SUGAR MILL VALLEY
Depart after breakfast for full day guided visit of Sugar Mill Valley and the Torre Iznaga (slave tower) near Trinidad. Lunch in local restaurant. Both of these lie within another of Cuba's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Return to Trinidad in the afternoon with time to go to the beach or relax in town. Dinner and overnight.
Tuesday SANTA CLARA - HAVANA
After breakfast, depart for Havana via Santa Clara. Lunch stop on arrival in Santa Clara and afternoon guided visit to the Tren Blindado and Che memorial. Travel on to Havana, check into hotel. Final night dinner in restaurant in Old Havana.
Wednesday HAVANA and END OF TRIP
After breakfast, guided visit to the Museum of the Revolution. Check out of hotel at midday. End of trip.
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