HAVANA TOURS. City Tour in Classic Cars from the 50s

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1 HAVANA TOURS City Tour in Classic Cars from the 50s Panoramic City Tour of Havana in cars from the 50s. See the old and the new side of Havana, showcasing Havana s most popular sights, from the comfort of one of these classic vehicles. You will have the opportunity to capture the soul of the city and its Grand Architecture, at the same time you will learn about the life of the captivating Cuban people. Includes transfers and specialized guides- Appx. 2 hours El Cañonazo Ceremony The Tour will take you to the sea-side avenue of Malecón. You will drive through the tunnel under the bay. You will contemplate the Castle of the Three Kings of El Morro, a complex of fortresses dominating the entrance to the Havana bay. Here you will see the recreation of the traditional 9:00PM cannon shot ceremony, used in the colonial times as a sign for approaching vessels that a chain closed the entrance of the bay for the night, and that the city wall gates were also closed to protect Havana from pirate attacks. Before the ceremony you will have time to visit some small museums at the fortress. Includes transfers and specialized guides- Appx. 3 hours

2 Sunset and Dinner at Restaurant La Divina Pastora With breathtaking views of Havana Bay, and more than two centuries history, the restaurant La Divina Pastora is located at La Cabaña Fortress (1774). It also has the La Tasca Bar-Viewpoint, a place to enjoy magnificent views of the city. Includes transfers, dinner and specialized guides- Appx. 3 hours Old Havana City Tour This City Tour will take you to Paseo del Prado, the Central Park, the Grand Theatre of Havana, the Capitol building, the Museum of Fine Arts and Museum de la Revolución. After you will take a walking tour throughout historic city center of the Old City, visiting the main squares: Plaza Vieja, Plaza de San Francisco de Asis, Plaza de Armas and Plaza de la Catedral. Includes transfers and specialized guides- Appx. 4 hours Rum and Habanos Visit the Museum of Rum and the Cigar Factory. It will provide an in-depth history of the Havana Club rum, dating from 1878 and considered one of the best hundred rums in the world. You will also learn about the cigar production at the Partagas Cigar Factory, one of the oldest and most popular cigar factories in Havana. It was founded in At the end you will get a free hour at the Art and Craft Market. Includes transfers and specialized guides- Appx. 4 hours

3 Art and Craft Market / Beer Factory Visit the Art and Craft Market where you can get to know the talented Cuban artists, learn about their amazing work and their way of life. After you will have some tapas and can enjoy a nice beer or a refreshing Cuban cocktail at restaurant La Fabrica de Cerveza (The Beer Factory). Includes transfers, tapas/drink and specialized guides- Appx. 4 hours Jazz Night The Jazz Café is definitely for the Jazz lovers. Mellow and sophisticated, this Caffe is not only an excellent place to hear some of Cuba s best musicians jamming, but the open-plan design also provides for a good bar atmosphere if you want to engage in a conversation. Here you may find several stars including the legendary pianist Chucho Valdés. This club is slightly less intimate than La Zorra y el Cuervo, the glass surrounding gives a feeling of openness rather than a more traditional basement. La Zorra y el Cuervo is one of the most well-known venues for jazz in Havana, the Fox & Crow offers an intimate environment in this basement venue notably marked by a red English telephone box at its entrance. Top jazz players perform here on a nightly basis. Includes transfers, entrance and 2 drinks Appx. 4 hours

4 Tropicana Cabaret Visit this world-known Cabaret, the most spectacular of the cabarets to open sky. It s a unique place to enjoy the music and the Cuban folklore in all their color, musicality and rhythm. Marlon Brando, Ernest Hemingway, Rita Hayworth, and J.F.K., to name a few, frequently visited this famous place. After the show the dancers engage with the audience members and invite them to the stage for dancing. Includes transfers, show and dinner Appx. 5 hours Parisien Cabaret This cabaret is located at Hotel Nacional- Enjoy this Traditional Artistic Show, a fusion of Indo-American, Hispanic and African artistic flavors that led to what it s today the Cuban culture. After the show they play dancing music and you can learn how to dance. Includes transfers, show and dinner Appx. 5 hours Hemingway Tour Visit the Ernest Hemingway Museum in Finca Vigia, this was his place of residence in Cuba from 1940 until his death in Here he wrote his Nobel Prize for Literature, The Old Man and the Sea. You will see his famous yacht Pilar. After you will visit Cojimar, a small fishing village, where Hemingway used to dock Pilar. A monument to the writer made with the bronze donated by the fishermen of the village was built here. Lunch at Terrazas de Cojimar, a restaurant that, very often was visited

5 by the writer. After lunch you will go to El Floridita and Bodeguita del Medio, which were usually visited by the writer as well. At this time you will have 30 min to walk around and buy some incredible Cuban Art and Craft. - Appx. 6 hours History & Culture Visit the Museum of Fine Arts and the Revolution Museum. Learn about the history and culture of the Cuban people. Visit Callejon de Hamlet. This place evokes the city s African-Cuban roots, mainly Santeria a fusion of Catholic spiritualism and the Yoruba Religion. Lunch at a private restaurant - Appx. 6 hours ARTEMISA TOURS Las Terrazas / Soroa Full Day Tour Visit Las Terrazas, a small community and nature reserve in the municipality of Candelaria, which was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Enjoy a swim in the refreshing waters of the San Juan River. You can do Zip line or boat trips not included in the tour price. Lunch at La casa del Campesino. After lunch depart to Soroa, located 17 km from The Terraces. Visit the Orchid garden where more than 300 varieties of orchids can be seen and the popular Soroa s Waterfall. Here you can refresh yourself in a natural swimming pool. PINAR DEL RÍO TOURS

6 Viñales Full Day Tour Drive along the National Highway to reach the province of Pinar del Río. Enjoy the views of Sierra Rosario and the rural areas. Stop at Los Jazmines observation point on the way to Viñales Valley with time to take pictures. Next, visit the Prehistorical Mural and the Indian Cave, a cave complex where you can see interesting geological formations and an underground gallery, with a stretch of Subterraneous River that you will navigate on powerboats. Lunch at Casa del Hombre Habano. Here you will get to know about the interesting process of the tobacco harvest. After Lunch Panoramic Tour through Viñales town and return to Havana MATANZAS TOURS Bird watching Tour in Zapata Peninsula You will be transferred to La Salina One of the most beautiful places in the area, for bird watching and nature lovers, you will travel 80 miles. Together with a specialized guide, you will visit this protected and well-preserved place. During the tour, you will observe endemic and endangered birds, such as Gallinuela de Santo Tomas and Hummingbird, as well as iguanas, flamingos and others. Later you will travel to Caleta Buena, where you will have lunch and time to rest, take a swim and do snorkeling. Open Bar at the beach. (Included in the Program). Includes private transfers, specialized private guide and lunch.

7 Scuba Diving Tour in Bay of Pigs. Take a transfer to Diving Center Octopus in Playa Larga, you will travel 60 miles from Varadero Beach or Cienfuegos City. Together with the diving specialist you will do one dive and you will be able to appreciate the beauty of the underwater world and the transparency of the water. You can perform several dives during the day and in different places. The price of the tour includes only one immersion. You must pay a supplement for each additional immersion of $ 60 per person. Suggested locations: Punta Perdiz. Open sea area of the Fish Cave. The Fish Cave (Specialized cave diving) Caleta Buena. Then you will arrive at The Fish Cave, where you will have lunch and time to rest. Includes private transfers, one diving and lunch. Varadero Full Day Tour Transfer to Varadero. Panoramic Tour of the city. Arrive at Plaza America, located just a few steps from the beautiful Varadero beach. You will spend 3 hours here. Explore the area; you can visit a Cuban music store and various shops where you can find souvenirs and Cuban art and craft. You may also find some bands playing Cuban music. Lunch at Kike y Kcho, one of the most exclusive Cuban gourmet restaurants. Located at the beautiful Marina, this restaurant was built out over the sea.

8 After lunch you will get free time to visit the Art Galleries in the area. Crucero del Sol Full Day Tour Transfer by bus to Marina and board a luxurious catamaran. Enjoying the beauty of our seas. Interactive swimming with dolphins, snorkeling in the most beautiful northern central region of Cuba s coral reef. Open bar with beers, soft drinks, Cuban cocktails and snacks on board and on the key. Visit to Cay Blanco (White Key), lunch buffet including seafood and other options. Free time for sea swimming. Non-motorized water sports equipment included. Yumuri Jeep Safari Full day Tour This is a venture of more than 150 km tour along walkways, roads, quarries, palm tree stands and country villages. Snorkeling at Playa Coral (gear included). Visit to Cueva del Saturno (Saturn s Cave). Free time for swimming. Panoramic tour of the city of Matanzas. Tour in Valle del Yumurí with stop at Rancho Gaviota that includes: welcome cocktail, visit to a farmer s home, typical Cuban lunch, guided visit to crops and animal raising areas. Free time for horseback riding. An approximately 30 min. tour on a fast boat along the Canímar river, a protected area that offers the beauty and natural attractions of this place.

9 Guama Full Day Tour Transfer to Guama Touristic Center in The Province of Matanzas by bus. Once you get to Guama take a tour by motor boat across Laguna del Tesoro (Treasure Lake) and Hatiguanico river, visit the touristic farm Fiesta Campesina and the Crocodile breeding Center to contemplate these fierce animals in their natural habitat and the Aldea Taina, a replica of a Cuban native s settlement. You will have time to appreciate the beautiful waters of the Caribbean Sea at Punta Perdiz or Caleta Buena. Enjoy a delicious outdoor typical Cuban lunch.