Viva Cuba
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Overview
Hemingway always laid an extra spot at his table for unexpected guests. He entertained movie stars and politicans but never other writers - it was considered bad luck. He owned more than 50 cats. And he only ever write standing up. You could say Hemingway was a bit of an eccentric.
Itinerary
Day 1-3 - Havana
Forget about food and shopping, Havana's not that kind of city. Here it's all about music, dancing, drinking, Che, cars, cigars and a guy called Hemingway.
Day 1
- Get acquainted with Havana
- Pre-departure meeting in the evening
Day 2
- Spend the day exploring (La Habana Vieja) Old Havana
- Perhaps visit a local historic bar and grab a mojito in the evening
Day 3
- Enjoy free time strolling around Havana and taking in the architecture, culture, museums, restaurants and bars
BreakfastDay 4-6 - Santiago de Cuba
It's home to three of Cuba's greatest icons - Afro-Cuban music, Bacardi and the Cuban revolution. Feel like a big kid whilst running around the 16th century Castillo del Morro, where nobody tells you off for mucking around on turrets, drawbridges, dungeons, cannons and tunnels.
- Leave Havana and fly to Santiago de Cuba
- Take a walking tour of this musical, revolutionary city
- Set off to explore the city on your own during free time
BreakfastDay 7 - Camaguey
Your legs must be tired from all the salsa dancing, so rest up on the long drive to Camaguey. Don't stress if you get lost here - the streets were purposely designed as a maze in order to confuse pirates and looters.
- Drive past cattle farms, citrus orchards and sugar plantations before arriving in Camaguey
- Get to know this surprising town, riddled with twisting streets and alleyways
BreakfastDay 8-10 - Trinidad
Cobblestone streets, pastel houses, old Chevroletes, ice cream shops, churches and locals who like nothing better than puffing away on cigars and gossiping. This is Cuba.
- Take a morning tour of the old town centre of Camaguey
- Drive across the interior to historic Trinidad - quintessential Cuba
- Set off on your own exploration of the town
- Perhaps climb the bell tower of the central Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra Bandidos (a former convent) for great views over the old rooftops and surrounding hills
- Why not visit some of the great local markets
- Get your beach beach fix - it's a short ride in a 'coco taxi'
BreakfastDay 11 - Santa Clara
This is where Che Guevara and 17 of his men put a bulldozer on the tracks to stop 300 soldiers and train full of ammunition on its way to Havana. They say he's buried inside the walls of the Che Guevara Monument.
- Head inland to the historic city of Santa Clara
- Visit the Revolutionary Plaza and the Che Guevara Monument
BreakfastDay 12 - Havana
You can't leave without taking a trip in a coco cab. It's got a big round shell and looks somewhat like a motorised coconut. It's even more amusing after a few mojitos.
- The trip comes to an end on arrival back in Havana
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What to Know
What's Included
An experienced local guide in Cuba and there will be the services of local guides at some sites. All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and meals as indicated.
Not Included
- International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.
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