Cuban Discovery
Cuban Discovery
Cuban Discovery
12 Days Starting and ending in Havana, Cuba
Visiting: Havana, Viñales Valley, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Cienfuegos
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TTCUB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 33
Age range:
1-1
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Cuban Discovery" tour and uncover the island's rich treasures, from its Spanish colonial heritage to its stunning underground rivers. Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Havana, where you can photograph colorful vintage cars, sip mojitos, and explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit iconic sites such as Ernest Hemingway's home, a rum factory, and the 9pm cannon ceremony at La Cabaña Fortress. Experience the lush landscapes of Viñales Valley, the historical significance of Santa Clara, and the pristine beaches of Cayo Ensenachos. With guided tours, all-inclusive stays, and VIP door-to-door travel service, this cultural adventure offers an immersive Cuban experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Havana
Accommodation Name: hotel
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Havana.
Day 2
Location: Havana
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Culture lovers will be charmed by Havana, Cuba’s bustling, atmospheric capital with the ambience of a bygone era. Our walking tour begins through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the faded Spanish colonial architecture is slowly being restored to its former glory. Discover the beautiful streets with elegant plazas, and stop by the legendary Floridita Bar, where Ernest Hemingway famously drank daiquiris.
We visit a rum factory or museum and the rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, we witness the cannon firing at La Cabaña Fortress, a daily tradition to announce the historical closure of the city gates at 9pm.
Day 3
Location: Havana
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We head to Finca Vigia, Ernest Hemingway’s home - the setting in which he scribed many of his best-known works. Now preserved as a museum, it provides a wonderful insight into the author’s life.
We also visit Cojimar, where Hemingway gained the inspiration for ‘The Old Man and the Sea’. Enjoy a Cuban cocktail lesson and spend a relaxed afternoon at your leisure.
Day 4
Location: Viñales Valley
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We'll visit a beautiful orchid garden in Soroa as we make our way to Las Terrazas Eco Mountain Resort, an ‘eco-village’ created in the 1960s, and take a tour of a 19th-century coffee plantation. We then continue to the lush Viñales Valley.
Day 5
Location: Viñales Valley
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The inspiringly beautiful Viñales Valley is interspersed with dramatic rounded limestone formations known as mogotes. We visit a farmer’s tobacco plantation, before continuing to the Cuevo del Indio (Indian Cave), where we board a boat to sail on an underground river. We see the Murial Prehistorica and end our day with a visit to a cigar factory or museum.
Day 6
Location: Santa Clara
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continuing our adventure, we arrive in Santa Clara, the site of the last battle of the guerrilla war in 1958. This town is the final resting place of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara, with a museum and mausoleum dedicated to the revolutionary leader. Here you can see Tren Blindado, the famous military train that was carrying soldiers and weapons when it was derailed by Che and a group of rebels, paving the way for the Revolution. We drive on to Cayo Ensenachos, where we’ll enjoy some of Cuba’s best white-sand beaches.
Day 7 - 8 : Days 7-8
Accommodation Name: beachfront hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Two full free days at leisure, with all food and drink included, to relax and enjoy the facilities at our beachfront hotel.
Day 9
Location: Trinidad
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our journey continues to Trinidad, a World Heritage Site which has been hailed as one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the world. We’ll visit either the Trinidad History Museum, where history buffs will be in their element, or the Museo Romantico, a sumptuous mansion displaying the decorative arts of the Trinidad aristocracy. We then continue to Cienfuegos.
Day 10
Location: Cienfuegos
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Soak up the history of Cienfuegos, known affectionately as the ‘Pearl of the South’. Characterised by palaces overlooking a beautiful Caribbean bay, star attractions include Parque Jose Marti with its imposing cathedral.
Day 11
Location: Havana
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We return to Havana stopping en route at the Museo de Playa Girón, dedicated to the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961. We then head to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Day 12
Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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10 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
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International flights. Prices are based on return flights with Air France or Air Europa from London Heathrow or Gatwick (via Paris or Madrid).
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Titan tour manager and local guide
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29 meals: 10 breakfasts 10 lunches 9 dinnersundefined excursions and visits
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Tours of Havana, Viñales Valley and Cienfuegos
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Visits to cigar factory or museum; rum factory or museum; Finca Vigia; an orchid garden; Las Terrazas Eco Mountain Resort; Santa Clara; Trinidad; and Museo Playa Girón at the Bay of Pigs
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9pm cannon ceremony
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Cuban cocktail lessonPlus
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All-inclusive food and drinks during your stay in Cayo Ensenachosfalse
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Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service
Mode of Transport
Travel in destination by coach, with international flights included. Prices are based on return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow or Gatwick.
Accommodation
Enjoy 10 nights in comfortable hotels and 1 night in flight, with all-inclusive food and drinks during your stay in Cayo Ensenachos.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of activities can I expect in Havana?
In Havana, you will enjoy a walking tour through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit a rum factory or museum, and witness the 9pm cannon firing at La Cabaña Fortress. You will also have leisure time to explore the city on your own.
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What will we do at Finca Vigia?
At Finca Vigia, you will visit Ernest Hemingway’s home, which is now preserved as a museum. This visit provides a wonderful insight into the author’s life. You will also visit Cojimar, where Hemingway gained inspiration for 'The Old Man and the Sea,' and enjoy a Cuban cocktail lesson.
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What is special about the Viñales Valley?
The Viñales Valley is known for its inspiring beauty and dramatic rounded limestone formations called mogotes. You will visit a farmer’s tobacco plantation, sail on an underground river in the Cuevo del Indio (Indian Cave), see the Murial Prehistorica, and visit a cigar factory or museum.
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What historical sites will we visit in Santa Clara?
In Santa Clara, you will visit the site of the last battle of the guerrilla war in 1958, the final resting place of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, and the Tren Blindado, the famous military train derailed by Che and his rebels.
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What can I expect during the stay in Cayo Ensenachos?
During your stay in Cayo Ensenachos, you will have two full free days at leisure with all food and drink included. You can relax and enjoy the facilities at the beachfront hotel.
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What will we see in Trinidad?
In Trinidad, you will visit either the Trinidad History Museum or the Museo Romantico. The city is a World Heritage Site and is known as one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the world.
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What are the highlights of Cienfuegos?
In Cienfuegos, known as the 'Pearl of the South,' you will soak up the history and see star attractions like Parque Jose Marti with its imposing cathedral.
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What is the significance of the Museo de Playa Girón?
The Museo de Playa Girón is dedicated to the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961. You will visit this museum on your way back to Havana.
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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