DAY 1. MADRID - HAVANA (-/-/D)

 

Depart by regular flight from Madrid

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Upon arrival in Havana, a member of the airport's VIP Service staff will greet you with a sign bearing your names as you exit the plane's boarding bridge. They will assist you through immigration and escort you to the VIP Lounge. There, they will request your luggage tags to retrieve your bags while you enjoy a complimentary coffee or drink and access the internet for 30 minutes. Once your luggage is collected, they will guide you to the airport exit where our staff will meet you.​

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Private transfer to your accommodation is arranged. Check-in.

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Welcome dinner at La Esquina D´Fraile (private restaurant).

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DAY 2. HAVANA (B/L/D)

 

Breakfast

 

Visit to the National Capitol, considered the most symbolic building of the Cuban capital. It was reborn in 2019 on the occasion of the celebrations for the half millennium of the former town of San Cristóbal de La Habana. On this date, its comprehensive restoration by the Office of the City Historian was completed, transforming it into the headquarters of the legislative of the Republic of Cuba: the National Assembly of People's (Cuban Parliament).

 

Colonial Tour, a specialized walk through the main buildings, squares and streets of the Historic Center of Old Havana, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982 and considered one of the colonial urban complexes with the greatest architectural richness and heritage value in Latin America and the Caribbean.  As part of the itinerary, the four main squares of Old Havana will be visited: Plaza de San Francisco, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas and Plaza de la Catedral.
 

​14H – Lunch at Doña Eutimia (private restaurant)

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In the afternoon, join the Unraveling Havana in the 50s tour, where we will explore various locations in the city that preserve their historical charm, as well as visit museums that depict Cuban life in the 1950s. The tour includes a ride in one of the iconic “classic cars” and a panoramic tour of Modern Havana to view sites frequented by notable figures of that era. We will also visit the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, where we will enjoy a welcome cocktail.

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​19.30 – Departure to the Havana Cannon Shot Ceremony

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21.30 – Dinner at Cha Cha Chá (private restaurant)

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Return to the hotel

 

DAY 3. HAVANA - VIÑALES - HAVANA (B/L/-)

 

Breakfast

 

Viñales Valley Tour. Distinguished by its unique “mogotes”, the Viñales Valley is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural landscapes on the island, declared a National Park of Cuba and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. A brief stop will be made at the Ranchón de Las Barrigonas, surrounded by typical country houses and tobacco plantations. As part of the tour, we will visit a manufactured tobacco factory (or the Casa del Veguero, on days when the factory is closed); the Mural of Prehistory, one of the most important open-air frescoes in the world, which recreates the process of evolution of life in the Sierra de los Órganos; the Mirador Los Jazmines, which offers one of the best panoramic views of the Viñales Valley while enjoying a refreshing cocktail (included); and the Cueva del Indio (including a boat ride along the river that runs through it).

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​Lunch at El Cuajaní, private agroecological project..

 

Return to Havana

 

Dinner at leisure

 

DAY 4. HAVANA - CIENFUEGOS - TRINIDAD (B/L/D)

 

Desayuno. Salida hacia Cienfuegos.

 

Cienfuegos, a pearl in the south of Cuba. In this city tour we will walk through this city in the center of Cuba, also known as “the Pearl of the South”. Founded by French emigrants at the beginning of the 19th century, Cienfuegos is located in a wonderful natural bay where the largest coral reef in Cuba ever discovered, named Notre Dame. As part of the itinerary, we will walk through the most emblematic streets and avenues of the city, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005; and we will visit the Martí Park, the Tomás Terry Theater, the House of Cultural Assets and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

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Cienfuegos, city of the sea. In this excursion you will discover Cienfuegos uniquely with the Prada, an authentic fishing family. Departing from the dock in a private boat, we'll explore the Cienfuegos Bay, a trading bay home to 14 small keys. We'll visit the only inhabited key, Cayo Carena, to explore its ancient church, stroll through the streets, observe local life, and enjoy its two beaches. We will continue sailing through La Milpa and Las Damas. The tour concludes with a visit to the Village of the Castle of Jagua, where we'll enjoy our meal. Return to the pier.

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​Continuation towards Trinidad.

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Arrival, check in.

 

Dinner at San José (private restaurant)

 

DAY 5. TRINIDAD (B/L/D)

 

Breakfast

 

Trinidad and Valle de los Ingenios, a captivating journey through history. In this tour we'll embark on a historical journey. Our initial stop is Trinidad, established in 1514 by Diego Velázquez as Villa de la Santísima Trinidad. Its cobblestone streets, central Plaza Mayor, and vernacular architecture appear frozen in time, marking it as one of the Caribbean's most well-preserved colonial cities. Its significant role as a sugar trading hub in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries led to its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 1988, alongside Valley of the Sugar Mills.

 

The itinerary includes visits to the Romantic Museum, the Holy Trinity Church, the Ceramics Workshop, and the Canchánchara bar to enjoy a traditional welcome cocktail.

 

Departure to Finca Guachinango, where we will enjoy a typical country lunch.

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We will continue our tour heading to the Valley of the Sugar Mills, a vast 250 km2 plain that reached its zenith in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries due to a sugar boom. This boom, fuelled by the labour of thousands of slaves, enabled the settlers to accumulate vast wealth. The tour includes a visit to an ancient sugar plantation and a view from the Manaca Iznaga Tower, offering a unique panoramic perspective of the valley.

 

Return to Trinidad

 

Dinner at La Esquina 373 (private restaurant)

 

DAY 6. TRINIDAD - SANTA CLARA - VARADERO (B/-/AI)

 

Breakfast. Departure to Varadero.

 

Make a stop in Santa Clara to explore the Ernesto Guevara Monumental Complex, which houses the museum and memorial that hold the remains of Che and his fellow fighters.  

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Lunch at Fusione (private restaurant)

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Continuation of the trip to Varadero.

 

Arrival. Check-in. Accommodation in an all-inclusive hotel.

 

DAY 7. VARADERO (AI)

 

Free day to enjoy crystal-clear waters and fine white sand, a paradise frequently recognized as one of the the world's finest beaches.

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We recommend Optional Regular Seatour Tour. Return fare: 74€ /adt. Maritime crossing with animation, recorded music and open bar on board the boat that will take you snorkeling in the most beautiful coral reef in the north of the central region of Cuba, as well as to know the charms of Cayo Blanco, where you will taste a buffet lunch and have free time for a swim in the sea.

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DAY 8. VARADERO - HAVANA - DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

 

Breakfast

 

Approximately 6 hours before your flight departure, a private transfer to the Havana International Airport is arranged to catch your flight back home.

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Airport check-in. Hasta pronto, Cuba!

 

DAY 9.  ARRIVAL IN MADRID