Congregation B nai Havurah Temple Micah April 15 - April 23, 2018 La Habana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad de Cuba Join your fellow members, family, and friends on this insightful trip of cultural discovery and humanitarian effort. We will have experiences offered to few travelers to this tropical island nation. You will make a difference in the lives of our Cuban brothers and sisters. And you will experience Cuba Cuban culture's vibrancy and vitality is alive. Cuba is old, some of it is destroyed, and it feels as though time has stopped. But it is full of life from the aroma of cooking food, to the warmth of the people, to the rhythm in the way people move, to the sound of music in the air. Cuba is changing Rapidly; Now is the Time! There is Still Time to Experience Cuba the Right Way! Mission package includes: 8 days, 7 nights in Cuba One night in Miami at hotel near Miami airport
Meetings with the leadership and members of two synagogues and one provincial Jewish Community Presentation by noted historian on the history of the Jews in Cuba Guided visits to: Hemingway s home Bellas Artes Museum Museo de la Revolucion Museo Romantico Round trip air from Miami - Havana Cuban Visa and USA Travel License Sixteen included meals Private Choral performance Introduction to Afro Cuban religion through lecture, dance and music Experienced driver; modern A/C bus with W.C. Professional English speaking Cuban guide specialized in Jewish Heritage missions Tips to wait staff at included meals and hotel porters Cuban Medical insurance Guided tour of largest Jewish Cemetery in Cuba Bottled water on the bus Accommodations at (subject to change) MIAMI: Crowne Plaza Hotel near Miami International airport One night. HAVANA: Habana Riviera - Mayer Lansky s pride and joy recently renovated by the new Spanish management company. Exit your uniquely preserved 50 s lobby right onto the Malecon with Straits of Florida right outside the door Five nights www.hotelhavanariviera.com
CIENFUEGOS: Hotel Jagua boutique hotel on the bay in Cienfuegos 2 nights http://www.hoteljagua.co Tzedakah As part of your participation in this mission ( two options): Each participant to donate a minimum of $40 pp and to bring at least 5 pounds of donations for the Jewish Communities - an updated donation list will be provided. OR To make a donation of a minimum of between $60 - $90 per participant which will be to be distributed to the synagogues and Jewish Communities in Cuba. World Passage Ltd is your mission coordinator. Our company has been involved in travel to Cuba for 18 years and is the oldest tour operator of Jewish missions to Cuba worldpassage@comcast.net www.worldpassageltd.com 215 836 0858 IMPORTANT PASSPORT INFORMATION to participate in the mission your passport must be valid for at least six months after the mission s arrival to Cuba on April 16, 2018. IMPORTANT: you must travel with the valid passport that you submitted for registration or your Cuban visa will be void A GREAT MITZVAH A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE A FUN TRIP Mission Itinerary Subject to Change Meals: B = breakfast; L= lunch; D = dinner April 15, 2018 - Sunday Crowne Plaza Hotel you may arrive at a time of your choosing Day 1 Monday - 4/16 - MIA-HAV (Included meals: B, D) Group transfer to Miami International Airport Flight to Havana
o Current AA Flight Time - Depart: 10:45am Arrive: 12:10pm Visit to the Sephardic Center Holocaust Display Senior Center presentation of donations Check in Transfer to Nacional Hotel the favorite hotel of the famous and infamous Presentation, Power Point and Q&A - Cuban historian on the history of the Jews in Cuba Casual Dinner La Baracca on the patio of the hotel overlooking all of Havana (included meal) Day 2 Tuesday 4/17 (B, L) Havana Guided walking tour of Old Havana. A town so important to the Spanish Empire that in order to obtain its return after its capture by the British in 1754, surrendered all of Florida and parts of Louisiana. Lunch at El Templete (included meal) Continue tour of old Havana Visit Patronato and its President largest synagogue in Havana presentation of donations Dinner at your leisure to enjoy Havana s many private restaurants and the night life. Your guide and trip literature provided will make recommendations and your guide will assist you in making reservations and transportation Day 3 Wednesday 4/18 (B, L, D) Havana Cienfuegos. Departure for town of Cienfuegos in Central Cuba the Pearl of the South. Founded the early 1800 s by French planters from the Louisiana who did not wish to live under the newly established American rule Light Lunch at Green Café (included meal) Visit Cienfuegos visit including the very unique Thomas theatre which hosted Caruso and Sarah Bernhardt Meet with small Jewish community We will visit the small art gallery started by the son of the leader of the Jewish Community of Cienfuegos and other local artists Private choral performance Cienfuegos is known for its choral groups
Dinner at Palacio del Valle (included meal) a mini Alhambra the home of an 19 th century sugar baron in honor of his beloved Andalusia Day 4 Thursday 4/19 Cienfuegos Trinidad Cienfuegos (B, D) On to Trinidad a UNESCO World Heritage Site Trinidad is quite simply one of the finest colonial towns in all the Americas. It was founded in 1514 as the fourth of the seven original villas (towns) founded by Diego Velazquez. It prospered as a sugar town until the international sugar market collapsed in the 1860s and the town drifted into obscurity Walking tour and orientation by guide. Visit to Palacio Cantero an example of the wealth of the sugar barons Lunch at your leisure with free time to explore this colonial city and its very extensive craft market. The town is famous for its table linens Optional non included activity: sunset cruise open bar Dinner at the hotel (included meal) Day 5 Friday 4/20 (B, D) Cienfuegos - Havana On to Havana Guanabacoa, a suburb of Havana, tour of the Jewish cemetery. Visit the first Holocaust Memorial in Western hemisphere Visit to Hemingway s home in Cuba La Finca Vigia just as he left it. He said of it the best place to work in the world Check in hotel. Transfer To Patronato for Erev Shabbat Services After services we will have Erev Shabbat dinner with the Community (included meal). Mission price includes the meal for several members of the Community Day 6 Saturday - 4/21 (B) Guided tour of Bellas Artes Museum Cuba collection the history of Cuba through its art led by a museum curator and a member of the Jewish Community of Cuba Visit to the craft market Remainder of the day at leisure
Optional Late Afternoon Non Included Activities: For the serious art collector visit to private galleries limit 10 per group Salsa lesson ( fee) Rum Tasting with cigars (fee) Scuba diving available for those with certification ( fee) Evening at your leisure to enjoy the many private restaurants (Paladares) and night life of Havana. Your guide will assist you with your selection and reservations Optional Non Included Activity: 8:00 pm Performance at the National Theatre we should know upon arrival the nature of the performance your guide will reserve orchestra seats approximately: $40 Day 7 Sunday 4/22 (B, L, D) Havana A discussion of Afro Cuban religions and Santeria by local expert accompanied by authentic Santeria dancers and musical group Visit to the artist Fuster the Gaudi of the Caribbean his home and his neighborhood have been transformed by his artistry Lunch at La Ferminia ( included meal) Guided visit to the Museum of the Revolution, to understand Cuba is to understand its revolution Visit to a farmer s market where Cubans buy our guide will try to explain the Cuban economy Farewell Dinner (included meal) Evening Optional Non Included Activity: an evening at the Tropicana Day 8 Monday 4/23 (B) HAVANA MIAMI A few surprises Return flight to Miami Current AA Flight time: Depart 1:05pm Arrive: 2:20pm PRICE PER PERSON FROM MIAMI based on a minimum of 21 participants: DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $ 2,989
SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $ 3,560 This is special mission pricing based on the certainty that tzedakah will be generously brought please compare to comparable trips being offered by InSight Cuba and National Geographic and other reputable travel operators. Deposit and registration deadline: NOVEMBER 29, 2017 Balance payment deadline: JANUARY 16, 2018 DEPOSIT PER PERSON IS $375. Deposit is fully refundable if cancellation is received in writing by World Passage Ltd. prior to the close of business (EST) on November 29, 2017. Balance payment is fully refundable if cancellation is received in writing by World Passage Ltd. prior to the close of business on January 16, 2018 There are no refunds after the pertinent deadlines above as Cuban vendors must be paid in cash due to the on-going embargo. CANCELLATION & MEDICAL TRAVEL INSURANCE PLEASE NOTE: The purchase of cancellation/medical travel insurance is strongly recommended. Most travel insurance policies include both cancellation and medical coverage. To have a preexisting condition covered (available as a refundable reason to cancel) you will need to purchase your insurance within 14 days from the date of your deposit payment (Check date or credit card charge) PURCHASING CANCELLATION & MEDICAL TRAVEL INSURANCE You may purchase from Allianz Global by calling 800-284-8300 or by going to our travel coordinator s website and clicking the INSURANCE tab at www.worldpassageltd.com. When purchasing an Allianz Global policy by phone please give to the agent the ACCAM number: F027117. This is the identification number of our travel coordinator and will facilitate your application process.