A short round trip to get to know the most important towns as well as the cultural highlights: From lively, exciting Havana to the picturesque Viñales valley with its imposing limestone towers Mogotes, to Cienfuegos‚ the pearl of the south, Trinidad – UNESCO world heritage site with unique colonial architecture, not to forget historic Santa Clara with the Ché Guevara mausoleum

Day 01: Arrival in Havana

Reception at the airport Havana. Transfer to hotel. Dinner at own expense.

Day 02: City Tour of Havana and Cigar Factory 

Meeting with the guide in the morning to discuss the tour. Visit to one of the well-known cigar factories (H. Upmann, La Corona, Romeo & Julieta or Partagas) followed by a panoramic tour through the Havana of the 19th and early 20th century, along the quayside Malecón, through the famous Avenida de los Presidentes to the Revolution square with the portraits of Ché Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos and the José Mar‘ memorial. Pass the imposing Capitolio, the Gran Theatre and the Bacardí building to the Cathedral Square. Lunch at a restaurant, e.g. “La Imprenta” in the famous “Calle Mercaderes”, known as the most beautifully restored street of the old town. Stroll through the squares of old Havana with its most important sights: Plaza de Armas, Palace of the Spanish Governors General, and enjoy a cocktail at Hemingway ś famous ‚Bodeguita del Medio’. In the evening drive with an American classic car to enjoy a typical Cuban cocktail in the gardens of the Hotel Nacional, listening to the anecdotes about the US Mafia. (B/L)

Day 03: Drive to Pinar del Rio and visit a tobacco farm and sightseeing 

In the morning drive on the tobacco route to Pinar del Rio, Cuba’s greenest province with the best tobacco soil of the world. Visit to the house of a tobacco farmer Casa del veguero, where one will learn everything about tobacco growing. From the view point Los Jazmines one can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the Viñales valley. Lunch e.g. at the “Finca Agroecologica Paraíso“ with an insight into the Cuban cuisine, surrounded by beautiful nature. Stop at the Mural de la Prehistoria, a 180 m long painting on a cliff at the foot of the 617 m high Sierra de Viñales, symbolizing the theory of evolution. Subsequently boat ride on an underground river in the electrically lit cave Cueva del Indio. (B/L)

Day 04: Drive to Cienfuegos and Trinidad 

Leave toward the centre of the island to Cienfuegos. An attractive harbour town characterized by French colonial architecture, located on the wide bay of Cienfuegos. Stroll over the main square with the nostalgic Terry Theatre, where Caruso and Sarah Bernhardt performed once. Enjoy a cocktail at the Moorish Palacio de Valle on peninsula Punta Gorda, and lunch at a paladar, e.g.”Aché” whose loving decoration creates a special atmosphere or the “Villa Lagarto” with a beautiful view over the bay. In the abernoon continue along the panoramic coastal road to Trinidad – UNESCO world heritage site with unique colonial architecture. Visit to the Museo Municipal at the Palacio Cantero , and take a break at the rustic “Cancháncharra” bar to taste the
local honey liquor. In the evening (optional) enjoy the romantic night-life by listening to traditional music and dancing with the locals. Visit the Casa de la Trova or the Casa de la Música near the main square. Overnight stay with breakfast: typical standard hotel, e.g. Hotel Las Cuevas (2,5*) bungalow resort on a hill offering a panoramic view over the town or at Hotel Finca Maria Dolores (2*) outside of the town (B/L)

Day 05: Drive to Santa Clara via SancX- Spíritus and head back to Havana for departure 

In the morning drive to the colonial city Sanc: Spíritus with city tour and visit to the romantic Yayabo Bridge. Aberwards continuation to the historic city of Santa Clara, where Ché Guevara obtained his most important victory. Visit of the Ché Guevara mausoleum. Then continue back to Havana for departure. (B)

PRICES INCLUDE: 

• Accommodation in 3 or 4 Star on sharing basis (one night in Bungalow resort)
• Meals: 4 Breakfast/3 Lunch
• Transfers in air-conditioned vehicle (taxi/micro bus/bus) in customary quality with chauffeur:
• Return Airport Transfers
• Excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees according to the programme
• During the roundtrip day 1 – 14 English speaking Cuban guide. Other languages on request.