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FOUR BEAUTIFUL CUBANS
SANTIAGO DE CUBA -HAVANA – CIENFUEGOS – VARADERO
( 14 Days/13 Nights )
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Day 1. SANTIAGO DE CUBA
Arrival in Santiago de Cuba. Rception and transfer to your
hotel.
Day 2. SANTIAGO DE CUBA (Breakfast)
Free day to enjoy the city. Cuba Santiago de Cuba was founded
in 1515 by Governor Diego Velázquez. The King of Spain
made it the capital of the island in 1522, and it remained
so until 1553.
This is the Cuban city with the greatest Caribbean flavor,
and it hosts many popular festivities. It is also distinguished
by having been the scene of the most important events in Cuba's
history and by being the place where the Virgen de la Caridad
del Cobre (Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre), Cuba's patron
saint, is venerated with the most fervour. The adjacent mountains
and sea are ideal for ecotourism and adventures, water sports,
cruise ship tourism and health tourism. When visiting Santiago
de Cuba, be sure to stroll through its streets, to see the
friendship and contagious enthusiasm of the people who live
here. Either of its two main arteries, Enramada and Aguilera
Streets, will take you from the Plaza de Marte (parade ground)
to Céspedes Park, the heart of the city. Magical Santiago
de Cuba was the birthplace of the bolero, the conga and the
son. Several cultures blend in this city to give it a distinctive
culture of its own. Racial mixing-Spanish, black and French-is
more clearly seen here than in the rest of the country. The
city has around 15 museums and many other places related to
folklore.
Day 3. SANTIAGO DE CUBA - HAVANA
(Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to
Havana. Reception and transfer to the Hotel Deauville.
Day 4. HAVANA (Breakfast)
After breakfast, guided city tour on foot of the historical
centre of Havana including a visit to the Palacio de la Artesania.
Founded on its present site in 1519, the settlement of San
Cristóbal de La Habana prospered mainly due to its
bay, which was a natural port of call for ships sailing to
and from the New World. This was one of the main historical
reasons for the subsequent development of a city noted for
its architectural diversity and whose nucleus still contains
an exceptional collection of buildings put up around public
squares, and has led UNESCO to declare it a part of its world
heritage in 1982. Over eight and a half miles (14 kilometers)
of excellent beaches lie to the east of the Cuban capital,
which is symbolized by the Giraldilla. To the south, a green
belt contributes to a healthful atmosphere. The city itself
is a cultural center with a solid infrastructure of hotels
and is prepared to host all kinds of conferences and congresses.
Alejo Carpentier, one of Cuba's most famous authors, called
it "the city of columns" and focused attention on
its streets, which he considered a perennially rich show of
life, humanity and contrasts that was bound to entertain any
observer. The settlement of San Cristóbal de La Habana,
which was founded in the southwestern part of the island in
1514, was moved to the northern coast of the port of Carenas
in 1519. Every November 16th, the anniversary of its founding
is observed with a picturesque traditional ceremony at the
Templete, around an ancient silk-cotton tree in whose shade-according
to tradition, was the first meeting of the town council and
where the first Mass was held.
Day 5. HAVANA (Breakfast)
Free day.
Day 6. HAVANA - CIENFUEGOS (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to Cienfuegos and accommodation
at Villa Guajimico. Considered the Cuban architectural jewel
of the 19th century, Cienfuegos is outstanding for the perfect
design of its streets and for the refinement and good taste
of the buildings in the historical centre of the city, which
has been declared a national monument. When visiting, stop
by the Casa del Fundador (Founder's House); Nuestra Señora
de la Purísima Concepción (Our Lady of the Immaculate
Conception) Cathedral; Tomás Terry Theater; Ferrer
Palace; and José Martí Park, which contains
the only arch of triumph in Cuba.
Other attractions include the Prado Promenade, Valle Palace,
Museums of Naval and Provincial History, Reina (Queen's) Cemetery
and Jai-Alai Courts.
Farther out from the center of the city, tour the Nuestra
Señora de los Angeles de Jagua (Jagua for short) Fortress,
Tomás Acea Cemetery and the Botanical Gardens.
In addition to these cultural and historical attractions,
Cienfuegos has excellent facilities for scuba diving and other
water sports, nature tourism and thermal baths.
Day 7. CIENFUEGOS (Breakfast)
Free day in Cienfuegos.
Day 8. CIENFUEGOS (Breakfast)
Free day in Cienfuegos.
Day 9. CIENFUEGOS - VARADERO (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to Varadero and accommodation at
your beach resort.
Varadero’s main attraction has always been its marvelous
beach, but this isn't all it has to offer. You can explore
its caves and escarpments and a necklace of virgin keys that
are easily accessible. In addition, Cárdenas, the nearby
city of Matanzas, the Zapata Peninsula and the San Miguel
de los Baños Spa offer cultural, historic and natural
attractions. Varadero is also a free port and has exceptionally
good conditions for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, yachting
and other water sports.
Day 10. VARADERO (Breakfast)
Free day.
Day 11. VARADERO (Breakfast)
Free day.
Day 12. VARADERO (Breakfast)
Free day.
Day 13. VARADERO - SANTIAGO DE CUBA (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight
to Santiago de Cuba. Reception and transfer to your hotel.
Day 14. SANTIAGO DE CUBA (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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TOUR PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON TWO SHARING: US$ Upon request
Price includes:
Accommodation at selected
4* hotels including breakfast.
All meals as specified on the itinerary.
Transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary
with local English speaking guides.
All Entrance fees.
Price does not includeInternational
flights and taxes.
Taxes.
Meals not specified on the itinerary.
Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry
expenses, beverages, etc.
Mandatory insurance against theft, loss, illness
and/or accident.
Tips, baggage porterage and other extras not specified.
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