Day 1: Arrival to Havana
Arrive at the international airport Havana. Transfer to the Hotel Comodoro.
Day 2: Havana
At 10:30 am you will be met by our colleague in the lobby of your hotel in Havana. You will be given
the itinerary and the description of the travel program with some notes we have written especially
for you. Accommodation: Hotel Comodoro.
Breakfast
Day 3: Havana ‐ Varadero (Bus: 2 hours)
Today’s trip is 2 hours long and upon your arrival in Varadero you will be rewarded with wonderful
white sandy beaches. The whole journey is just a very special experience offering scenery of the
Cuban coastal region. On the way there, you will cross the bridge “Puente de Bacunayagua” with its
spectacular views of the Valle Yumur. Accommodation: Hotel Villa Tortuga.
All inclusive
Day 4: Varadero
Relax by the gorgeous beaches of Varadero and spend some free time swimming or doing water
sports. Apart from being famous for its long clean beaches, Varadero is a lively tourist area offering
many amenities such as restaurants, shops, night spots, etc.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Tortuga.
All inclusive
Day 5: Varadero ‐ Trinidad (Bus: 6 hours)
Today, we travel to Trinidad – a city founded in1513 by Diego Valazquez and is considered to be one
of Cuba’s main attractions. It used to be one of the most important Spanish strongholds in their fight
for America. Today, it is a lovely colonial town that had its hey‐day in the 18th century – the period of
the slave trade and the sugar cane industry.
Accommodation: Hotel Las Cuevas or Finca Maria Dolores.
Breakfast
Day 6: Trinidad
We suggest you plan your day to explore this charming Cuban city. Trinidad offers many little
restaurants, cafes, mesons or paladares that serve typical local food. The city is also an exciting place
for a night out with live Cuban music on every corner.
Accommodation: Hotel Las Cuevas or Finca Maria Dolores.
Breakfast
Day 7: Trinidad – Santiago de Cuba (Bus: 12 hours)
This part of the journey will take you to Santiago de Cuba, the second largest city on the island. Upon
arrival you will have some time to explore the city. For over 5 centuries Parque Cespendes has been
Santiago’s centre and everyone’s meeting point. The pompous yellow cathedral was built in its
present form in 1922 and your hotel will be in the city center. Accommodation: Hotel Las Américas.
Breakfast
Day 8: Santiago de Cuba
In the morning you can go for a walk in the city of Santiago de Cuba. Take a peek into the renovated
Castillo del Morro, a 17th century fortress, where the rebels were held prisoners during the Wars of
Independence, or pop down to the museum Moncada, former 19th century barracks which now
house a primary school and a remarkable Museum of Cuban History. Also, you can take a taxi and
drive to Playa Juragua and spend a day swimming and sunbathing.
Accommodation: Hotel Las Américas.
Breakfast
Day 9: Santiago de Cuba ‐ Baracoa (Bus: 4.5 hours)
This part of the journey will take you to Baracoa in the province of Guantánamo. The first colonists
founded this city in 1512. If you are travelling by taxi, you will pass the Mirador de Malones, a hill in
the city where you can see the whole of the US marine base of Guantánamo.
Accommodation: Hotel El Castillo or Hotel Porto Santo.
Breakfast
Day 10: Baracoa
You can spend the day exploring this romantic town. We highly recommend visiting the Catedral de
Nuestra Senora de Asución, where you can see the Cruz de Parra – a wooden cross, which was
brought by Christopher Columbus. You can also opt for a trip into the countryside and take a boat
ride on Cuba’s deepest river – Río Toa. Accommodation: Hotel El Castillo or Hotel Porto Santo.
Breakfast
Day 11: Baracoa ‐ Santiago de Cuba (Bus: 4.5 hours)
Today, you will return to Santiago de Cuba. Accommodation: Hotel Las Américas.
Breakfast
Day 12: Santiago de Cuba ‐ Holguin (Bus: 3.5 hours)
Today, in the afternoon you will travel to Holguín where the cultural and musical Cuban traditions
are kept carefully. The most important sight is the spacious Plaza Calixto García, dominated by pink
and green marble as well as by the statue of the famous general Calixto Iñiguez García.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa el Bosque.
Breakfast
Day 13: Holguin ‐ Havana (Bus: 10.5 hours)
Today is at your disposal. Wander around in Holguín or plan a trip to the dreamlike beaches of
nearby Guardalavaca. Also, you can visit the archaeological site Chorro de Maita ‐ a very well
preserved cemetery of the indigenous population of the “Arahuaca” culture. In the evening, you
board the coach back to Havana (overnight on board the coach).
Breakfast
Day 14: Departure
You will reach Havana in the morning and have the rest of the day at your disposal. Later on the
transfer will take you to the airport in Havana in time for your departure flight.
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