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Classic Car Tour Central Cuba

ROUND TRIP HAVANA AND CENTRAL CUBA CUBA IN 8 DAYS

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Round trips, true to style in the Classic Car of the 50s, are an absolute highlight for visitors to the island. The metropolis of Havana, the colonial city of Trinidad or the city of Santa Clara, which stands under the sign of the revolutionary hero Ernesto Che Guevara, inspire with the cultural diversity of the country's provinces. Exploring nature parks around Trinidad and a day on the Caribbean and island Cayo Blanco offer moments of relaxation and pure fun. Beautiful landscapes and beaches that want to be discovered!

Individual travel planning

The planning of the round trips is individual, concerning the duration and the choice of cities and regions. Your interests and enthusiasm for culture, nature and beach shape the planning. The tours take place with driver and guide and are possible in comfortable private accommodations as well as in hotels. The planning is laid out in such a way that you can also see one or the other on site, which perhaps did not find its way directly into the itinerary, but can be spontaneously arranged with the tour guide on site. For families or small groups we offer round trips with several Classic Cars.

Experience cultural diversity and contact with locals

The charm of the provinces of the country lies in the local cultural customs of the big city and small town to the rural village. Special local events can be checked by your guide and visited spontaneously. A visit to Cuban stores or a weekly market will show the everyday life of the Cubans. On our trips you will also experience the original Cuba, away from the showcase projects, and gain contact with the local population.

Nature experience in Cuba

For nature lovers, Cuba offers national parks, biosphere reserves, protected natural landscapes and fauna sanctuaries. These areas allow hikes of different difficulty levels and offer a contrast to the cultural life in the cities. For snorkeling and diving certainly interesting are stays at coastal regions and islands such as the bay "Bahía de Cochinos" on the south coast off Cienfuegos or the island Cayo Blanco off the coast of Trinidad.

Itinerary 8 days / 7 nights

Exclusive travel for 2 persons

Day 1

Havana

Arrival: Private transfer from Havana International Airport to your accommodation in Habana Vieja, the Old Town.

Day 2

Walk in Habana Vieja

In the morning, a guided tour of the historic Habana Vieja, where 500 years of architecture can be admired and which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982 due to its unique ensembles. The squares of Old Havana rival the piazzas of Rome, here, for example, the wonderful Plaza Vieja, the Plaza de San Francisco next to the old Stock Exchange and the Plaza de Armas, built in 1519. Visit to the former governor's palace Palacio de los Capitanes. Of course we will also stop at the "Bodeguita del Medio", one of the favorite bars of the famous writer Ernest Hemingway, where you can enjoy a fresh Cuban beer or a typical Cuban cocktail. Visit of the Capitolio, which has been wonderfully restored - especially in the interiors - and is reminiscent of the White House in Washington.

Cruising through havana - highlights of the city

You will experience highlights of the city, such as the imposing view from the high statue of Christ, which is enthroned on the opposite shore of the bay, to the city of Havana lying at its feet. From the great fortress of La Cabaña, you can see all the way to the coast and the sea in front of the city. The drive along the famous Malecón promenade offers the panorama of old, classical buildings and, on the other side, the vastness of the sea. The boulevard Quinta Avenida, which leads through the quarter Miramar where most of the international Embassys are placed, conveys a different atmosphere of the metropolis and the mansions in the district Cubanacan, a prestigious quarter with stately homes, even reminds of boulevards in Beverly Hills.

Continue to "Fusterlandia" in the Jaimanitas district: Cuban artist José Fuster has redesigned his house and parts of the neighborhood with mosaics and sculptures - an explosion of colors and shapes! Afterwards the trip leads through the green city park around the river Rio Almendares and past the huge cemetery Necropolis Colon, where numerous, great personalities have found their last resting place. The impressive Plaza de la Revolución with huge portraits of the national war heroes Ernesto "Che" Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos is bordered on one side by a 109m high Obelisk in honor of the national hero, the poet and writer José Martí.

Day 3

Visit to a cigar factory

In the morning visit to a cigar factory. The sorting of the tobacco leaves, which are delivered from the plantation, as well as the further steps in the process of processing are vividly explained and shown. Watch employees rolling the various cigar formats, the color sorting and selection of the decorative cedar boxes to the finished product for the cigar lover.

Day 4

Cienfuegos

In the morning departure to the first stop on the south coast of the island. Cienfuegos is known as the "City of a Hundred Fires," which refers to the beacons that used to guide incoming ships into Jagua Bay.

Historical center and theater Tomás Terry

A walk in the historic part around Parque Jose Martí shows the city initially built by French settlers. Visit to the Tomás Terry Theater - inaugurated in 1890 with Verdi's Aida and witness of bygone eras. Visit to typical Cuban stores and a fruit and vegetable market (depending on opening hours).

Yacht Club Cienfuegos and the Palacio de Valle

On the Punta Gorda peninsula is the restored Yacht Club Cienfuegos, which allows a view over the marina and occasionally of cruise ships being anchored. Visit of one of the most interesting buildings in the country, the "Palacio de Valle". An architectural gem with Moorish, Venetian and Gothic style elements. Formerly built by a private man from Spain, he had spared no expense and effort to make a dream come true - in this form unique in Cuba.

Historical center and theater Tomás Terry

Yacht Club Cienfuegos and the Palacio de Valle

Day 5

Trinidad - colonial heritage and city of the sugar barons

The drive along the coastal road leads to one of the most beautiful cities in the country: The colonial city of Trinidad, founded in 1514.

Walk around the colonial old town and visit the Romantic Museum and the Historical Museum with a climb to the bell tower. These buildings were former stately homes and the exhibits include furnishings and household goods that exude the air of bygone eras. There are some very nice restaurants in downtown Trinidad, and a stroll through the colonial old town is recommended here. Rooftop restaurants have become fashionable, where you can sit and enjoy the view over the rooftops of the city. Music groups perform in some bars and restaurants, but especially in the venerable institution "Casa de la Trova", where locals and tourists shake a leg. The musical events next to the Trinidad Cathedral are highlights of the city: the live rhythms of salsa and son attract hundreds of locals and tourists.

Day 6

Valle de los Ingenios - Valley of the Sugar Cane Mills

Half day excursion - stop at the high viewpoint Loma del Puerto with view into the valley, visit of the Torre de San Isidro with ruins of a former mansion and museum and -on request- ascent of the 48m high tower "Torre de Manaca Iznaga", which permits a 360 degree panoramic view over the region of Trinidad – well, if you have climbed the numerous steps!. Drive to Casa Guáimaro – the former mansion of the Borrell family who operated here the largest sugar cane mill in the world around 1827.

Day 7

The Caribbean Sea and Island of Cayo Blanco

Pure relaxation: sailing on a yacht, discovering the colorful underwater world while snorkeling and enjoying the wonderful white beach of Cayo Blanco Island. A maritime lunch is served on the island. A photo shoot can be done by guests with the inhabitants of the island: the iguanas. The scenery of the Sierra de Escambray mountain range forms the panorama on the return trip. Included on board is a free bar, lunch "Arroz Marinero" and snorkeling equipment.

Day 8

Santa Clara

On the way to Havana or Varadero stop in Santa Clara.

For fans of Ernesto "Che" Guevara a must-see! With the capture of the city during the revolution in 1958, the rebels led by "Che" sealed the fate of the Batista regime and cleared the way for the victorous entry into the capital Havana. Landmarks bear witness to the veneration that the popular hero still receives today and are part of the worldwide cult surrounding the figure of "Che", who died in Bolivia in 1967.

The mausoleum is the place of the mortal remains, which were solemnly buried there in 1997. Visit to historical sites, monuments and entrance to the mausoleum (closed on Monday). Continue to the capital Havana or to the north coast, to the Varadero Peninsula. Arrival in the early afternoon; end of the round trip.

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What's included - Highlights

Exclusive, guided tour with a personal touch
Time for you to explore things on your own
English-speaking tour guide
Guided tour in the old town of Havana
Havana city tour in Classic Car with guide
Visit to a prestigious cigar factory in Havana
Round trip in style in a Classic Car of the 50s, air-conditioned
Guided tour in the historic center of Cienfuegos and visit of the Tomás Terry Theater

Entrance to the magnificent Palacio de Valle mansion and visit to the Cienfuegos Yacht Club
In Trinidad guided tour in the colonial zone with entrance to the Romantic and Historical Museum
Half-day excursion to the Valley of Sugar Cane Mills, Torre de San Isidro and Casa Guáimaro.
Full day sailing trip in Caribbean sea to Cayo Blanco island
Santa Clara and revolutionary hero Che Guevara: visit of the monuments and the mausoleum
Transfer back to Havana or to the peninsula Varadero
In Havana and on the round trip private accommodations of the upper category incl. breakfast