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Tour: The Cradle of the Revolution
This six day escorted group tour offers a fascinating journey through Eastern Cuba, the birthplace of Cuban Independence. Visit the city of Bayamo, the site of the War of Independence from the Spanish and Santiago de Cuba, a fascinating and diverse city with a great musical heritage. It also includes the Sierra Maestra mountains where Fidel's revolutionaries concealed themselves and Baracoa, a pretty colonial town on the coast and the first Spanish settlement in Cuba (1512).
| Itinerary | |
| Day 1: | Holguin Arrival transfer in Holguin from airport to the Hotel Occidental Grand Playa Turquesa, or similar. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the beach or local area. |
| Day 2: | Bayamo
After breakfast there will be a short tour of the provincial capital, Holguin, before proceeding to Bayamo, a city of
crucial historical importance where the seed of independence from the Spanish was first sewn. After lunch
a tour of the city will include the beautiful church of San Salvador, declared a national monument.
The tour will continue through the foothills of the Sierra Maestra mountains to Santiago de Cuba stopping en route at the picturesque church of El Cobre, a very important pilgrimage site in Cuba. Arrive at the Hotel Casagrande for dinner and overnight. |
| Day 3: | Santiago de Cuba
Today's city tour will include visits to the Moncada Barracks, the resting place of Jose Marti, Cuba's
national hero, the central square Parque Cespedes, Calle Heredia, one of the city's liveliest streets and
and Padre Pico street, famous for the intense games of draughts played by the locals.
Continue to Castillo del Morro, a fortress offering fantastic views across the Caribbean sea and Sierra Maestra mountains, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening dinner will be in a local restaurant followed by an optional visit to the Casa de la Trova for live Cuban music. |
| Day 4: | Guantanamo / Baracoa
Morning departure for Guantanamo, a typical Cuban town living in the shadow of the American naval base. Next a visit to the
Malones observation point offering a fascinating panorama of the base. Lunch.
On leaving a spectacular drive, one of the best in Cuba, will take the tour past palm fringed bays, sleepy towns and mountain scenery
to Baracoa. In the afternoon there will be an orientation tour of Baracoa including a stroll down the seafront promenade 'El Malecon'. Accommodation at the Hotel El Castillo. |
| Day 5: | Tour of Finca Duaba
After breakfast we travel to Finca Duaba, a traditional Cuban farm surrounded by unspoilt tropical scenery and
giving an excellent insight into the rural way of life in Cuba. In the afternoon visit Rio Toa, Cuba's wildest river which runs through a UNESCO protected reserve amidst spectacular scenery. Later return back to Baracoa for some free time. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Baracoa. |
| Day 6: | Scenic drive back to Holguin.
Morning departure leaving Baracoa, continuing along the coast road to Holguin, stopping en route at
Maguana beach, one of the best unspoilt beaches in the Caribbean. After a walk or a swim continue on to
Cayo Saetia. On arrival at this picturesque former private game reserve there will be time for a swim off a white sand beach, a jeep safari to spot zebra, antelope and deer, and a local Cuban style lunch. The tour will continue to Holguin dropping off at local hotels or Holguin airport (for a connecting flight to Havana, not included). |
| Price Guideline | |
| Per person: | From £610 |
| Departs from Holguin throughout the year, please contact us for dates. | |
| Tour code: | BCUB04 |
| Notes: | Prices are per person based on double occupancy. The tour can be taked on a private basis, please ask us for details. The tour starts and ends in the city of Holguin. |
| The price shown is a guideline and may change due to variations in the exchange rate or season. |
| Transatlantic flights are not included. All other transport as mentioned is included, using air-conditioned coaches.
All excursions, accommodation and most meals are
included. The restaurants are chosen where possible for their local character, views and traditional Cuban
cuisine. The itinerary can vary on certain departure dates, we will confirm the exact itinerary upon request. |
Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008