Requirements – A valid passport that expires AFTER May 20, 2025. A visa is required, but the Tour Operator will obtain it for us. **This tour is an Activity Level 3 (out of 5).**
**Join me on a *small-group* tour to experience the people and culture of Cuba. This tour will provide an educational opportunity in a country that is so close to us, but so different. At this time, this departure is reserved ONLY for Travel Divas & Dudes! Only two hotels and all meals are included, except on travel days.**

**Nov. 14** – Depart the US on your flight to Havana, Cuba. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport by a local representative who will assist with arrival procedures and then transferred to the hotel. Your Tour Guide will be available at the hotel for any information you may need as you settle in for your visit to Havana.

**Nov. 15** – The day is spent getting a taste of local life in Havana. During a walking tour, discover the 4 main squares of the city: San Francisco, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, and Cathedral Square, each known for historic importance, architecture and social significance. Your guide will provide details of their importance to the city. While visiting the San Jose Craft Market, mix and mingle with the artisans, learn about their art and shop for indigenous handicrafts. It's a truly local experience to witness the process of making authentic cigars with local entrepreneurs. Visit a private cigar shop to see how this ancient art is kept alive and is a major contributor to the local economy. Lunch is included at a paladar.

This evening, vintage American cars meet you at the hotel. Travel in style in restored antique cars while enjoying a panoramic drive along the Malecon, see the 18th century University, the Paseo del Prado and the Capital building. Chat with the driver and find out how they manage to keep their cars running without replacement parts available to them! Arrive at the paladar for dinner and enjoy the warm hospitality provided by the staff and get to know them a bit as you dine. Meals: B,L,D

**Nov. 16** \- A visit to the Fine Arts Museum in Havana begins the day\. See some of its exhibits and meet with the staff to learn about Cuban art projects and their importance to society\. Visit the Hemingway Museum in the village of San Francisco de Paula\. Learn about his love of Cuba and his contributions to the country as you explore the grounds of his house\, Finca Vigia\. Continue to Cójimar\, where lunch is provided\, to visit the town that inspired him to write his Pulitzer Prize\-winning novel\, The Old Man and the Sea\. Returning to Havana\, a guided visit to the Hotel Nacional awaits\, where so many of Hollywood’s elite actors and actresses have visited\. Viewing the ‘wall of fame’ in the hotel’s bar will bring back memories of Hollywood’s golden age\. This evening\, dinner is included\. Meals: B\, L\, D

**Nov. 17** - W start with Morro Castle, a strategically built monument with an amazing history. Your guide will teach you about the architecture, design, and how it protected the city from pirates. Visit a neighborhood community project that teaches skills to children – anything from dance to sports to music. After lunch, attend an interactive, cultural exchange with dancers when visiting a dance studio. See how the Cuban Salsa is done, and learn how to do this dance yourself! This evening, dinner is held at a local paladar to dine on local cuisine. Meals: B, L, D

**Nov. 18** \- We depart Havana and journey to the colonial city of Trinidad\. En route\, visit the town of Cienfuegos\. A walking tour showcases its historic and architectural sites and provides the opportunity to interact with residents and vendors\. While visiting the Tomás Terry Theatre\, a national monument\, see its ornate interior with Carrara marble\, hand carved wooden flooring\, gold\-leaf mosaics\, and ceiling frescos\. After lunch\, continue to Trinidad for dinner at the hotel\. Meals: B\, L\, D

**Nov. 19** \- The final day in Cuba begins with a walking tour of Trinidad\. Stroll along the cobblestone streets of the well\-preserved city center and see the grand buildings in the Plaza Mayor\, the main square of the city and see the bell tower of the Convento de San Francisco\, overlooking the square\. Sip on a local drink at La Canchánchara Bar while listening to Cuban music\. At a ceramic studio\, you will be taught about the art of pottery\-making and the traditional methods used\. Return to the hotel for lunch and free time\. Your Guide will be available to suggest afternoon activities\, like visiting the local fishermen and hear their ‘tall tales’\! This evening\, enjoy the farewell dinner\. Meals: B\,L\,D

**Nov. 20** \- Bid ‘adiós’ to Cuba as you depart for the airport in Santa Clara for your flight home\. Meal: B

Costs:
Tour: $2799 per person, dbl occupancy
Single Supplement: $699
Airfare: $700 *includes transfers in Cuba*
Visa: $85
Deposit: $250
Final Payment: August 10, 2024

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