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Explore Havana Highlights | Visit the town of Regla | Follow the Slave Route in Matanzas | Visit Casa del Habano shops throughout Havana | Visit the Museo de Los Orishas | Explore Casa de Africa | Dance at the Callejón de Hamel | Ride in Classic American Cars | Explore Old Havana | Visit Museo del Ron | Tour a Cigar Factory | Visit the Museo de Religión Afro – Cubana in Regla | Enjoy a night at FAC
- Four nights of accommodations in select private homes.
- Pre-tour educational materials to prepare travelers for scheduled activities.
- Insider access to Cuba’s most noteworthy points of interest.
- All entrance fees to scheduled activities and events unless otherwise noted.
- Transportation in Cuba, transfers, and ground logistics.
- Expert Cuban guide.
- All meals in Cuba unless otherwise noted.
- Private Cuban driver.
- Tourist card visa.
- Round trip flights to Havana ***
- Certification of travel to Cuba under the U.S Department of Treasure general license.
- Kit COVID-19
*Not included baggage expenses, extra beverages or phone calls.
**End-of-tour gratuities for the Cuban guide, driver, and tour leader are left to the guest’s discretion and should be based on your satisfaction with the level of service received.
*** Some extra fees may apply depending on your departure airport
Day 1
Arrive at Jose Martí Airport in Havana and transfer to a hotel or casa particular (Private home) to get settled in. Your afternoon in Havana begins with a fresh farm to table lunch at Mediterráneo Havana. Then, we will take you on a tour around the upscale districts of Vedado and Miramar in a Vintage Classic American Car. Then, you will enjoy dinner at the eclectic Atelier Restaurant in Havana. After dinner, you will visit Fábrica de Arte Cubano (FAC) to close your first night in Cuba.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2
Your day will start with breakfast at your hotel or private home. Our first stop will be a visit to the famous H. Upmann Cigar Factory for an insider’s tour of Habano production. Next, we will tour the charming Old Havana and its four main squares, including a stop at the famous Bodeguita del Medio. Lunch will be at the delicious Doña Eutimia Restaurant in Plaza de la Catedral for traditional cuisine in a casual setting. After lunch, we will visit Museo del Ron, home of the famous Havana Club Rum. Our next stop will be the Museo de Los Orishas in Old Havana. Here we will learn more about the Yoruba religion influence in Cuba, see the physical representations, and the elements of the main Orishas. Immediately after, we will visit the San Jose Artisanal Market for some time to buy gifts and novelty items such as coffee, crafts, and natural skincare items. You will then have a stop at your accommodations to freshen up for dinner at San Cristóbal Restaurant where you can feast your palate and feast your eyes with the magnificent clock collections and other unique pieces.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3
Start fresh with breakfast at your accommodations. Today we will tour the city of Matanzas, a culturally rich and ethnically diverse city with the palpable warmth of Africa. Matanzas is the second largest city in Cuba. It is also the birthplace of the drums and the rumba, the first national dance of Cuba. We will learn up close about the Slave Route at the Slave Route Museum housed at the Castillo de San Severino, the jewel of Matanzas. The Museum has dedicated sectors to the culture and values of African immigrants with a section dedicated to the Orishas.
Upon our departure from Matanzas, we will transfer to the resort and beach town of Varadero. Here you will check in to your new accommodations and get settled in. Lunch will be at a private restaurant. After lunch, you will enjoy the rest of the day at the beach and have the evening open to exploring.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4
Today, you will first enjoy breakfast at your accommodations. Our tour will begin with a visit to the Museo of Afro-Cuban Religion in the town of Regla, built around the Church of the Black Virgin, a shrine to Yemayá, one of the principal deities of the Yoruba religion. At noontime, we will head to the colorful Callejón de Hamel, an alleyway in downtown Havana where art, religion, and music blend. Bring your dancing shoes for some dancing and listening to local instruments, like the tumbadora (conga) drum. Lunch today will be at Habana 61 Restaurant. You will then have a break to freshen up at your accommodations before departing for dinner at Café Laurent. The Café offers creative and artfully presented cuisine, with the backdrop of the city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Learn about the powerful African influence in Cuba, Havana Highlights, and Cuban Cigar discovery.
OnCuba Travel offers a carefully selected experience of the Island to highlight the areas that offer the most cultural insights following the migration of African culture to Cuba. Follow the Slave Route and stop at the museums to view original artifacts. Learn from the locals about their personal experience with the Yoruba religion, the Orishas, and how it shapes the lives of many on the Island. Dance to Afro-Cuban beats, see the instruments and take in the raw expressions of art combining culture and religion at the Callejón de Hamel.
With OnCuba Travel, cigar aficionados will also visit premier Casa del Habano shops throughout the city with a tour of a cigar factory, and the Rum Museum. Experience it all in the setting of exciting and beautiful Havana, its historical squares, traditional and nouveau cuisine. Also, tour in style atop a Classic American Car. Finally, relax at Varadero for a day at the beach, enjoying breathtaking crystalline waters, and fresh air.
Our network of carefully selected locals, experts, and venues bring our travelers curated experiences to make your experience to the Island of Cuba memorable. Let OnCuba Travel and Motherland Connextions take care of all the details so that you can enjoy your program with carefully planned logistics, transfers, and top service at every opportunity. We speak the language better than anyone — experience Cuba like no other with OnCuba Travel.
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