Express Cuba
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- Stroll, swim or snorkel at the beaches of Varadero, Cuba's beloved 20-kilometre stretch of pristine coastline
- Discover colonial Trinidad, where you can wander the cobblestone streets and mingle with cowboys, musicians and country folk
- Trace the history of the Cuban Revolution. In Santa Clara you will visit the mausoleum of the revolutionary revolutionary hero Ernesto Che Guevara
- A guided walk of Havana offers an insight into the difference between country and city life in this country
- There's plenty of time to immerse yourself in Cuban music and dance, a heady mix of French, Spanish and African influences
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Bienvenidos a Cuba! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 7 pm on Day 1. Please look for a note about the meeting in your room, or ask the owner of the guesthouse where the leader has left it for you. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, w...
This morning you'll drive to Santa Clara. This was the first major city to be liberated by Castro's army in December 1958. A number of monuments commemorate this important period of Cuba's history, including the mausoleum of Che Guevara. Here you'll stop for a visit a...
Trinidad is also an excellent beach destination, so take this opportunity for a swim or perhaps some snorkelling in the bay (just watch carefully for sea urchins, which can be a problem here). There is of course plenty to explore in town too. The cobbled lanes, great ...
Drive to Cuba's capital today. If there's enough time, you'll take a sightseeing tour of modern Havana that includes Revolution Square and the Capitol building before checking into your guesthouse. Havana remains one of the great colonial cities of the Americas. An ai...
Enjoy free some time today. If you didn't do so yesterday, you'll take an orientation walk of the city with your local guide. Afterwards, there will be free time to make your own discoveries. Perhaps wander along the Malecon, the city's seaside esplanade. Or stroll th...
You have a full day to continue exploring. There are plenty of good museums to check out, including the Museo de la Revolucion and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. A fun activity is to join the hundreds of locals lining up to eat a Coppelia ice-cream, which is heavily subsidised by the government. A bowl will set you back about 10 cents. Or you can skip the queues and pay the tourist price!
Return to Varadero. In your free time, perhaps take a swim at the beach, or stroll through landscaped splendour of Parque Josone. Later, enjoy a final night of mojitos and nightlife. Palacio de la Rumba is always a fine choice. Otherwise, the Cabaret Continental offer...
Your trip ends after breakfast this morning. Check-out time is 12 noon.
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