Hello Cubans!

Arrival in Havana. Welcome at the airport by your local English speaking guide. Private transfer from José Martí International Airport to your accommodation in Havana. Accommodation for 3 nights, in a local house, breakfast included. Dinner at your own expense and overnight stay.

Discover, on foot, the colonial district of Havana, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1982 and considered one of the 7 Wonder Cities of the World since 2014, by visiting:
- Paseo del Prado, one of the most beautiful avenues in Havana;
- the Bacardí building, the first Art Deco building built in the city of Havana (exterior);
- the Grand Theatre of Havana, home of the National Ballet of Cuba (exterior);
- the Capitol, a replica of the one in Washington and the symbol of Havana (exterior);
- the Central Park, with its esquina caliente, where they always talk about baseball;
- Obispo Street, a pedestrian shopping street in the heart of the old town;
- the Ambos Mundos Hotel, the first residence in Havana of the famous writer Ernest Hemingway (exterior);
- the Plaza de Armas, the oldest square in the city;
- the Cathedral Square, one of the most beautiful and harmonious in the city;
- the Bodeguita del Medio, famous thanks to the Mojito, much loved by Hemingway (exterior);
- the Plaza Vieja, one of the busiest squares in the city;
- the Plaza San Francesco de Assisi, with the convent as an expression of religious art (outdoor); and
- the Rum Museum, which shows the history of rum and ends with a tasting.
Approximate duration: 4 hours. Lunch free.

In the afternoon, free time in town. Some activities are optional.

In the evening, around 7:30 pm, drive in an American car along the Avenida del Puerto, a wide avenue on the western shore of Havana Bay, to the San Carlos de la Cabaña fortress, one of the largest and most important in Latin America. Participation in the Ceremonia del Cañonazo (Cannon Shooting Ceremony), a typical ceremony of the city of Havana, made in colonial-era costumes and with an authentic Spanish cannon: the gunshot at 21:00. Free time to walk around the installation. Approximate duration: 2 hours. Return to your accommodation. Free dinner and overnight stay at a local's house.

Discover modern Havana, in an old American car from the 50's, while visiting the city of Havana:
- the Colón cemetery, which has become a monument thanks to its tombs and works of art;
- the Revolution Square, the meeting place of Cubans during the most important moments of the country;
- a cigar factory, which shows the process of elaboration of Cuban cigars, all handmade, with the possibility of buying some of them in its shop;
- Los Presidentes Avenue, surrounded by statues of famous Latin American presidents;
- John Lennon Park, home to a life-size statue of the famous English composer and member of The Beatles;
- the University of Havana, spirit and expression of youth (exterior);
- The Rampa, one of the most popular avenues for Cubans in the city centre;
- the gardens of the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, emblematic of the country; and
- The Malecón, an avenue by the sea, very popular and also a symbol of Havana.
Approximate duration: 3 hours. Lunch free.

In the afternoon, free time in the city. Some activities are optional.

In the evening, free time in the city. As a suggestion: Café Taberna, for dinner and traditional Cuban ive music, with some members of the mythical group Buena Vista Social Club; Tropicana, Cuba's most famous cabaret, for an evening under the stars and in a festive cabaret atmosphere; Gato Tuerto, temple of the bolero and romantic song; at La Zorra y el Cuervo, Havana's jazz club, etc. Free dinner and overnight at a local's house.

Departure to Las Terrazas, a community located west of Havana. Stroll in the heart of a beautiful landscape of lush and varied vegetation, to admire the nature that is offered to you, visiting :
- the old Cafetal Buenavista, where you can learn about the process by which coffee is obtained in an artisanal way;
- the house of Polo Montañez, famous singer and composer of the region;
- the Café de María, with a tasting of one of the great coffee specialties;
- the Hotel La Moka, a special example of respect for nature; and
- the San Juan River, for a refreshing swim.
Approximate duration: 5 hours. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Then, continuation to Viñales. Lodging in a local house for 2 nights, breakfast included.

In the evening, free time in the village. Suggestions: Polo Montañez Cultural Center, in the small central square, to enjoy traditional Cuban music live; Palenque de los Cimarrones, a discotheque located at the exit of one of the caves of Viñales; El Patio del Decimista, an ideal place to get closer to the Cubans and its typical rhythms. Dinner at your own expense and overnight stay.

Discovery of Viñales, considered one of the most fascinating places in all Cuba. In a calm and welcoming setting, this village is an ideal place to relax, in contact with nature and to do outdoor activities, in a site classified as a Cultural Landscape of Humanity by UNESCO. Discover the village and its surroundings, famous for its mogotes, small rocky hills with rounded shapes, by visiting :
- its shady alleys lined with colourful houses, surrounding the central square and its beautiful colonial church ;
- the cave of the Indian, with a small walk in the river that flows inside;
- the Mural of Prehistoria, to taste one of the best piña colada cocktails in the country;
- a tobacco plantation, to meet the peasants, visit the drying kilns, appreciate the spitting and shoemaking process, and a demonstration of rolling; and
- the viewpoint of the Hotel Los Jazmines, offering a unique view of the Viñales Valley.
Approximate duration: 3 hours. Lunch free.

Free time in town. Some activities are optional.

In the evening, free time in the village. As suggestion: Polo Montañez Cultural Centre, in the small central square, to enjoy traditional Cuban music live; Palenque de los Cimarrones, a discotheque located at the exit of one of the Viñales caves; El Patio del Decimista, an ideal place to get closer to Cubans and its typical rhythms. Dinner at your own expense and overnight stay.

Departure to Playa Larga. Lunch free.

Free time for snorkeling in the waters of the eastern coast of the Bay of Pigs (Playa Larga, Cueva de los Peces, Playa Girón, etc.), to enjoy its magnificent coral formations that practically surface.

Then, continuation to Cienfuegos, the only Cuban city founded by French people. Lodging for 2 nights, at a local's house, breakfast included.

In the evening, free time in Cienfuegos. As a suggestion: Club El Benny, the most famous discotheque in the city, with a show and then, current music; El Cubanísimo, a discotheque with a good young atmosphere (closed on Mondays); La Terraza of Club Cienfuegos, to enjoy live Cuban music with a beautiful view of the sea. Free dinner and overnight stay at a local's house.

Discover Cienfuegos, known as "the pearl of the south", by visiting :
- its avenues founded by the Frenchman Jean-Claude de Clouet in 1819;
- the Prado, the longest street of its kind in all Cuba;
- the José Martí Park, declared a National Monument;
- the Triumphal Arch, a unique construction in Cuba, dedicated to the country's independence;
- the Tomás Terry Theatre, one of the most elegant eclectic buildings in the whole city;
- the former Ferrer Palace, a magnificent neoclassical building from which one of the best panoramic views of the entire city can be contemplated;
- the Palacio del Valle, a building built in the form of a Moroccan kasbah with a terrace offering one of the most beautiful sunsets (small cocktail in hand).
Approximate duration: 3 hours. Lunch free.

Free time in town. Some activities are offered as an option.

In the evening, free time in Cienfuegos. As a suggestion: Club El Benny, the most famous discotheque in the city, with a show and then, current music; El Cubanísimo, a discotheque with a good young atmosphere (closed on Mondays); La Terraza of Club Cienfuegos, to enjoy live Cuban music with a beautiful view of the sea. Free dinner and overnight stay at a local's house.

Departure to Trinidad. Lodging for 2 nights, in a local house, breakfast included.
Discover the city of Trinidad, one of the first cities founded and declared a World Heritage Site in 1988, by visiting :
- The Plaza Mayor, framed by venerable houses, enhanced by some majestic royal palms and surrounded by elegant white gates;
- the Church of Santísima Trinidad, one of the largest temples in the country (exterior);
- the Romantic Museum, one of the most beautiful palaces in Cuba or the Palacio Cantero, to learn about the history of Trinidad since its foundation and enjoy the magnificent views of the city from its tower;
- the tavern La Canchánchara, to enjoy a typical cocktail as local musicians play Cuban music;
- the former Royal Prison, which has undergone changes in its use but is still a firm exponent of colonial-era military architecture in the city; and
- Piazza Carrillo, also known as the Céspedes Park, the first leisure square and the most popular site where social life takes place,
economic and cultural of Trinidad, far from the tourist masses.
Approximate duration: 3 hours. Lunch free.

In the afternoon, free time in the city. Some activities are optional.

In the evening, free time in the city. As a suggestion: Casa de la Música de Trinidad (open daily), the most renowned site in the city to enjoy traditional Cuban music live and in the open air; the Daiquirí bar, a warm and informal site, where locals share with visitors over a drink and Cuban salsa ; Casa de la Trova de Trinidad (open day and night), to listen to typical Cuban rhythms and share them with the local population; Palenque de los Congos reales, with presentations by Afro-Cuban music groups; Ayala Disco, located inside a natural cave, with a very modern atmosphere. Free dinner and overnight stay with the locals.

Horse riding excursion to Topes de Collantes, natural park of the region :
- A ride of about 5 km in an eco-tourist trail extending the mountains (suitable footwear to be provided because of the steep terrain);
- discovery of the species of flora and fauna of the region, as well as the tropical forest and coffee plantations; and
- swimming in natural pools and in one of the several waterfalls in the park.
Typical lunch in the park. Approximate duration: 5 hours.

In the afternoon, free time in town. Some activities are optional.

In the evening, free time in town. As a suggestion: Casa de la Música de Trinidad (open daily), the most renowned site in the city to enjoy traditional Cuban music live and in the open air; the Daiquirí bar, a warm and informal site, where locals share with visitors over a drink and Cuban salsa ; Casa de la Trova de Trinidad (open day and night), to listen to typical Cuban rhythms and share them with the local population; Palenque de los Congos reales, with presentations by Afro-Cuban music groups; Ayala Disco, located inside a natural cave, with a very modern atmosphere. Free dinner and overnight stay with the locals.

Departure to Santa Clara, known as the city of Che Guevara. Discovery of the city, visiting :
- the monument to the armored train, a battle that demonstrated Che Guevara's military talent;
- the Plaza de la Revolución;
- the museum dedicated to Che, with many relics;
- the Mausoleo de los Mártires de la Revolución, dedicated to the memory of Che and his companions who fell with him in Bolivia;
- the Leoncio Vidal Park, the nerve centre of the city; and
- the La Caridad theatre, an architectural jewel of the city (exterior).
Approximate duration: 3 hours. Lunch free.

Continuation to Jardines del Rey (Las Brujas, Ensenachos and Santa María cayos), an archipelago located in a Biosphere Reserve area and home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Accommodation for 3 nights in a 4****NL hotel, all included.

Free time to enjoy the beautiful beaches of turquoise water and white sand of Jardines del Rey, all included. Optional: all the excursions offered at the hotel (snorkeling, catamaran trips, etc.).

Free time to enjoy the beautiful beaches of turquoise water and white sand of Jardines del Rey, all included. Optional: all the excursions offered at the hotel (snorkeling, catamaran trips, etc.).

Free time to enjoy the beautiful beaches of turquoise water and white sand of Jardines del Rey, all included. Optional: all the excursions offered at the hotel (snorkeling, catamaran trips, etc.).

Then, from 3pm, transfer to Havana. Accommodation for 1 night, in a local house, breakfast included. Dinner at your own expense and overnight at a local's house.

Free time in Havana.

Then, 3 hours before take-off, private transfer to José Martí airport in Havana.