The best of Cuba's Havana in a nutshell
Havana has been always a city where our imagination flutters between dreams and reality. While from the outside it might seem stuck in the 70s, this trips offers you the unique opportunity to experience this cosmopolitan city which has one foot in the past and the other running toward an exciting future.
Over five days, you'll explore the contrasting yet colorful neighborhoods and picturesque characters of this most enchanting city. You'll explore Havana's charming old town, walking with your guide among beautiful buildings and smiling people. You'll tour the city in a 1950's convertible car painted with colors that will dazzle you. You'll laugh and cheer at an amazing show at the Tropicana Cabaret.
Dare to build a multitude of memories in just a few days.
Services
Included:
- 4 nights accommodation in a double room in a private homestay or 4-5 star hotel (client choice)
- 4 x breakfasts, 1 x dinner
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned car with private, English speaking driver
- Airport transfer on first and last days
- English speaking guide on excursions
- Entrance fee to Cabaret Tropicana
Excluded:
- International flights
- Travel and health insurance
Optional:
- Arrival and departure transfers in a vintage car (from 43.00 per person)
- Salsa night on day 2 (57.00 per person)
- Nobel Prize Hemingway Route on day 3 (from 76.00 per person)
- Additional night at private accommodation or hotel (from 53.00 per person per night)
Itinerary at a Glance
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Welcome to Cuba!
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Havana Colonial Tour in a Vintage Car
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Performance at the World-Famous Tropicana Cabaret
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Explore & Learn About Cuban Art
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Discover Havana's Old Town
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Welcome to Cuba!
As soon as you arrive at the airport, an assistant will warmly welcome you to exciting Cuba. You'll transfer to your hotel nearby and then set out to explore the city.
Havana, the sixth of the first settlements on the island, was founded in 1519, under the name "Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana". The Old Town stands as one of the best preserved historical nuclei in Latin America. With your local guide, you'll walk the streets in the evening, enjoying the atmosphere and sights. You'll end the night at a cozy local restaurant where you'll taste delicious traditional dishes of Cuba.
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Day 2: Havana Colonial Tour in a Vintage Car
Get picked up at your hotel and let your guide take you to the most important places in the Old Town: Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja, and Plaza de la Catedral.
After enjoying a Cuban cocktail, you will be guided through the modern parts of the city by an oldtimer. You will see the spectacular sights of the Revolution Square, the University of Havana, the Hotel Nacional, the Capitol, and the former Presidential Palace. You'll be free to stop at any of the places that interest you and explore further inside.
Best of all, you'll get to tour the city in a classic vintage car. Drive around the city in your colorful convertible and imagine what Cuba must have been like many moons ago.
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Day 3: Performance at the World-Famous Tropicana Cabaret
Spend a relaxed morning at the hotel where you can soak up the sun by the pool or take a walk along the water and enjoy. In the evening, it's time for a very special event - a show at Tropicana Cabaret!
Start with trying a delicious meal in a private restaurant or paladar, where international and Cuban dishes are served with a special touch. Next, you'll head to the world-famous theater for a night of awesome entertainment. Enjoy a show of Cuban music and folklore under the stars at the Cabaret. The tour includes a quarter bottle of Havana rum, tonic water or cola, hors d'oeuvres, and a glass of sparkling wine. You'll be all set to have an incredibly luxurious time at the show!
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Day 4: Explore & Learn About Cuban Art
If you're curious about Cuban art, today you'll get to explore some art galleries and see how a little courage and creativity can go hand in hand to produce wonderful works of art. Enjoy a glimpse of the world that’s hidden behind an artwork, discovering what kinds of materials Cuban artists use to create beautiful and interesting pieces.
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Day 5: Discover Havana's Old Town
On your last day in town, spend time exploring Havana Vieja, or Old Havana. Stroll through cobblestone streets and do some shopping for souvenirs at the market. Stop in at a local restaurant for a delicious lunch before you catch your ride to the airport.
When you leave Havana, you'll realize that the city never really leaves you. You'll have memories from your trip to Cuba that will last you a lifetime.
We hope you have enjoyed your trip and wish you pleasant onward travels.
