COLONIAL CUBA9 Day Tour
Visiting Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad & Remedios
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • UNESCO World Heritage Site of
Old Havana
• Tour Cienfuegos, the pearl of the
Caribbean by vintage car • UNESCO World Heritage city of Trinidad• 3 nights in the colonial city of Remedios • Experience charming and authentic homestay accommodation
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DAY 1: Havana Private transfer from airport to your homestay accommodation. 2 Nights Casa Particular Homestay: Experience a charming getaway in a homestay accommodation! The quaint and simple “casas particulares” give you the possibility to get a taste of the daily life of people in Cuba. These casas are both charming and authentic, and are selected with care, located in the centre of the city. DAY 2: Havana Colonial Havana - Discover the secrets of La Habana Vieja Today you meet your guide for a half-day discovery of the historic centre of Havana, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Head for the colourful streets of the old town. Learn more about the history of the neighbourhood and its main buildings, while observing the daily life of Cubans. Cross the emblematic squares of Habana Vieja, the Cathedral or the Plaza de Armas. Don’t miss a thing! DAY 3: Havana to Cienfuegos Today you travel to Cienfuegos, the pearl of the Caribbean. You may like to explore the Cuban countryside, and make a detour to Playa Larga and the coast along the Bay of Pigs. You will admire a beautiful turquoise sea. Snorkelling enthusiasts will also be thrilled: you will find several spots along the bay. Overnight The Union: Probably one of the best hotels in Cienfuegos, it is conveniently located one block from Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square. Make sure to visit the top floor terrace: the hotel bar is hidden away and promises a magnificent view of the city’s colonial city centre. DAY 4: Cienfuegos to Trinidad Tour Cienfuegos by vintage car and admire its extravagant buildings Cross the Marti Park, relive Sarah Bernhardt’s performance at the Tomas Terry Theater, and finish at Punta Gorda where the flamboyant and ghostly mansions line up. Finish with the Palacio del Valle, built in 1917 by a wealthy Spanish sugar merchant. Admire its Moorish style that is reminiscent of Andalusia. Head to the roof of this amazing building to enjoy a cocktail while enjoying a magnificent panorama over the Cienfuegos Bay, with the Sierra in the background. Depart Cienfuegos for the short drive to Trinidad. Trinidad is full of colour and character, and known as the best preserved colonial city in Cuba. 2 Nights Casa Particular Homestay
DAY 5: Trinidad Discovery of the colonial city on foot Considered the most beautiful city in Cuba, Trinidad has a unique charm. A city tour will allow you to fully appreciate all the unique features of this cannot-miss Cuban city. You will love wandering in its uneven cobbled streets. Look up and admire the roofs of these 200-year-old houses, witnesses of a glorious era. Let your guide tell you the history about this city. DAY 6: Trinidad to Remedios Depart for the colonial village of Remedios. Don’t miss a stop in the “Valley of Sweets” which keeps the heritage of sweets of the 19th century. Visit the sugar cane plantations and the ruins of the old colonial houses. 3 Nights Casa Particular Homestay
DAY 7-8: Remedios Time to relax and enjoy your stay at Remedios.
DAY 9: Remedios to HavanaToday you will leave Remedios for Havana. Make a stop in the revolutionary city of Santa Clara, where you will be able to visit the famous Che Guevara Mausoleum, the Plaza de la Revolución and the Armored Train Monument.
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Please note: The activity outlined on day 4 in Cienfugoes in this itinerary is offered as part of a honeymoon and is required to be booked within 6 months of wedding date.
