Day One
HAVANA
ARRIVAL: Jose Marti International Airport, Havana*
TOUR START TIME: 6PM with tour orientation
HOTEL CHECK IN: 3PM
(D)
Day Two
HAVANA
Visit a city street overtaken by odes to a community icon, Papito Valladares, who’s barbershop has gained international notoriety.
Explore the oldest parts of Havana, as we walk back in time more than 500 years to the city’s founding.
Hop inside one of Cuba’s iconic vintage cars from 1950s America and cruise along the Malecón in style.
Visit one of Cuba’s most influential photographers, Roberto Salas, in his home studio.
(B, L)
Day Three
HAVANA
Join Camilo Garcia, a 20-year veteran of the Ministry of Foreign Relations for a conversation about Cuba’s modern-day diplomacy.
Hop a ferry to the hillside town of Casablanca, home to The Christ of Havana sculpture and sweeping views of Old Havana.
An art project on the outskirts of Havana turned this neighborhood into a gallery of murals, sculptures and more.
Cuban Cigar boxes can be as masterful as the cigar itself. We’ll meet a group of renowned artists dedicated to handmade humidors.
(B, L)
Day Four
HAVANA | SANTA CLARA
Meet kids from the Compania a la Sombra de un Ala, a community project that helps children develop their theatrical talents.
Learn the historic song and dance of Cuba from those who know it best.
(B, L, D)
Day Five
SANTA CLARA | CAMAGUEY
This plaza, in ruins not long ago, has been restored to its original glory – visited by many for its authentic Cuban feeling.
Get a painter’s perspective on life in Cuba when you meet a local artist in their home studio.
Explore Cuba’s third-largest city, with its culture of clay pots and history of pirate raids, from the back of a bicycle-drawn carriage.
(B, L, D)
Day Six
CAMAGUEY
Take in a performance by La Andariega Children’s Theater Company, then meet the young actors, their parents and benefactors.
Meet dancers and the director of the Camagüey Ballet company – renowned across Cuba and the world for its classical ballets.
An insightCuba exclusive! Meet young, English-speaking Cubans to discuss life experiences, current events, and whatever comes to mind.
(B, L)
Day Seven
CAMAGUEY | BAYAMO | SANTIAGO DE CUBA
Visit the historic city of Bayamo, famous for its weekly street party and the Coral de Bayamo – one of Cuba’s most important choirs.
Get hands-on at a pottery making class as you learn to make Camagüey’s traditional earthenware pots – tinajones.
(B, L, D)
Day Eight
SANTIAGO DE CUBA
This unique space is dedicated to Naif Artworks produced by artists without technical training.
Take a private tour of Cuba’s second largest city, exploring its many political, religious, and cultural sites.
Visit a local farmer’s market, where we’ll get a first-hand look at Cuba’s agricultural revolution.
Watch a performance and learn the basics of Rumba, Cuba’s most recognized dance.
(B, L)
Day Nine
SANTIAGO DE CUBA
Break bread with new-found friends as we take an in-home cooking class from local Cubans.
(B, L, D)
Day Ten
SANTIAGO DE CUBA | HOLGUIN | U.S.A.
DEPARTURE: Frank Pais International Airport, Holguin
TOUR END TIME: 10AM at airport
(B, L, D)
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