Cuba Express: Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad

1. 1

   Havana

   MON
   Arrival. Welcome to Cuba. Transfer to the hotel and, depending on your flight schedule, free time to relax or explore at
   your leisure. In the late afternoon, we’ll include a ride in a classic vintage car to the Fortress of San Carlos, passing
   along the iconic Malecón. There, we’ll attend the traditional Cannon Firing Ceremony (tickets included). Return to
   the hotel (by coach or private vehicles) for an overnight stay.
   Overnight in Havana
2. 2

   Havana

   TUE
   This morning, we’ll take a tour lasting approximately four hours. We’ll explore Colonial Havana, a UNESCO World
   Heritage Site, as well as Revolution Square and the University. We’ll also visit the Havana Club Rum Museum. Our
   experience continues with a short boat ride across the bay to Regla, where we’ll visit the Church of the Virgin of
   Regla, an important site of devotion where Catholicism and Afro-Cuban religions blend in a powerful expression of
   syncretism. Will you buy flowers and have your palm read by a daughter of Ochún? Around lunchtime, we’ll head to
   the Callejón del Chorro area, known for its many “paladares” (privately-owned restaurants), where you’ll have time to
   stroll and enjoy lunch. The afternoon will be free.
   Overnight in Havana
3. 3

   Havana - Guamá - Punta Perdiz - Girón - Cienfuegos

   WED
   We’ll depart from Havana and head south, taking in the island’s beautiful tropical landscapes. Our first stop will be
   Guamá, where we’ll visit the crocodile farm and enjoy a boat ride through this National Park. In the Taíno village,
   we’ll learn more about the indigenous population that lived here before the arrival of Europeans. We’ll continue along
   the road by the Caribbean Sea. Don’t forget your swimsuit! We’ll have time at Punta Perdiz, where lunch is included,
   and you can swim, explore the cenotes, or go snorkeling. Afterward, in Girón, we’ll visit the Playa Girón Museum,
   which offers insight into the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Revolution. Our journey will then take us to
   Cienfuegos, known as the Pearl of the South. This charming colonial city boasts French neoclassical architecture, and
   we’ll pass by its historic streets. Dinner is included.
   lunch dinner Overnight in Cienfuegos
4. 4

   Cienfuegos - Trinidad

   THU
   Just under one hundred kilometers separate us from Trinidad. Upon arrival, we’ll visit the most beautiful and best-
   preserved colonial city in Cuba, a true open-air museum and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. After our
   tour, we’ll visit the Yemayá Santería Temple, dedicated to the orisha (deity) of the sea, where offerings of fruit, water,
   and stones are placed. A local santero will share insights into this fascinating religion and its beliefs. Following the
   visit, lunch is included, and we’ll head to our resort hotel in Playa Ancón. You’ll have the afternoon free to enjoy
   the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea on this stunning beach, or, if you prefer, to explore Trinidad at your own
   pace. In the evening, we’ll offer a transfer to the cathedral so you can experience the “music square,” filled with small
   restaurants and the vibrant sounds of Cuban music. Dinner is included.
   lunch dinner Overnight in Trinidad
5. 5

   Trinidad

   FRI
   Our day will be filled with beautiful landscapes and unforgettable experiences. We’ll travel by coach to the Valley of
   the Sugar Mills, where we’ll visit the historic San Isidro de los Destiladeros sugar factory, the best-preserved one in the
   area. Here, you’ll learn about the history of sugar production and slavery. We’ll then continue to Manaca Iznaga,
   located in the heart of the sugar-producing region that once brought great prosperity to Trinidad. At this site, we’ll
   reflect on the history of slavery beside the 144-foot tower once used to oversee the enslaved workers. Afterward, we’ll
   return to Trinidad by road. Lunch and dinner are included at the hotel, followed by free time to relax.
   lunch dinner Overnight in Trinidad
6. 6

   Havana

   SAT
   You’ll have free time until our departure for Havana. Upon arrival, we’ll transfer to the hotel for check-in and
   accommodation.
   Overnight in Havana
7. 7

   Havana

   SUN
   Breakfast. End of services. Transfer from the hotel to the airport is not included.
   breakfast

Price Per Person Includes

• General Services: Travel by bus with English-speaking guide and continental breakfast.
• Includes arrival transfer.
• Boat tours: Havana, Guamá.
• City tours: Havana, Trinidad.
• Evening transfer: Fortress of St. Carlos in Havana.
• Ticket admissions: Fortress of St. Carlos in Havana, Rum Museum Havana Club, Crocodile Farm in Guamá, Girón Beach Museum, Temple of Santería Yemayá in Trinidad.
• 2 lunches included: Punta Perdiz, Trinidad.
• 2 dinners included: Cienfuegos, Trinidad.

Price Per Person Excludes

• Flight tickets.
• Departure transfer.
• Travel insurance.
• Visa (visa is required for Lebanese passport holders).

• Children under 3 years of age are entitled to a discount of 80% (with a minimum of one adult per child).
• Children from 3 to 8 years of age are entitled to a discount of 40% (with a minimum of one adult per child).
• Children from 9 to 15 years of age are entitled to a 10% discount on the value of the trip.