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Cuba Colonial

Viva la Revolucion! Stroll through historic cities, relive the colonial history and soak up the musical rhythms of the Caribbean during this Cuban adventure. This 2 week tour gives you a wonderful overview of the most interesting parts of this fascinating and unique country.

15 Days starting and ending in Havana.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Havana
Santa Clara
Cayo Jutias
Trinidad
Camaguey
Santiago de Cuba
Baracoa
Havana

Summary

Accommodation: Simple hotels or homestays.
Meals Included: No meals included.
Transportation:Private van, taxi, local flight.
Group size:Max 15 plus GAP leader throughout .
Budgeting: Allow CUC 300 (Convertible Cuban Peso, this is approx. £155) for meals not included. There is a local payment of CUC 250, (approx. £130). For any additional expenses please ask to see dossier.

Itinerary
Day 1:	Havana: Arrive in Havana at any time on day 1.
Day 2:	Santa Clara Heading east along the island, arrive in Santa Clara, a key city in the Revolution. Sometimes described as Cuba's "best dressed city", Santa Clara is probably most well-known as the home of the statue of Ernesto Che Guevara at the Plaza de la Revolucion. The remains of Che and his comrades who fell in Bolivia, are interred in the mausoleum at this site.
Days 3-5:	Trinidad We continue onward to the colonial city of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, and home to lovely Spanish-style churches and great museums. A steam train takes you to the nearby Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of Sugarmills) is where you will see what remains of the island's vast sugar cane plantations. We are also near Playa Ancón, with long stretches of unspoiled, white sand beaches- an ideal spot to snorkel or swim.
Day 6:	Camaguey Lying about halfway between Santa Clara and Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey is known for its colonial past and its tinajones, large clay receptacles for holding water. Also a university town, it has a rich tradition in music and literature.
Days 7-9:	Santiago de Cuba We journey east along the Carretera Central to Santiago de Cuba, known as the cradle of the Revolution. This is the province that Castro began the struggle against the Batista régime. Santiago is also the home of traditional son rhythms, which gave birth to salsa music. There are many museums, colonial churches and historical buildings worth exploring, such as the Moncada Barracks, the site of Fidel Castro's first major attack on a key Batista government military garrison. We include a visit to Castillo del Moro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Days 10-12:	Baracoa En route to Baracoa, enjoy a Cuba Libre while visiting the Guantanamo Bay lookout. Situated on a beautiful bay with the mountains of the Sierra del Purial in the background, Baracoa was the first settlement founded by Diego Velázquez in 1512. There are lovely historic buildings throughout the town, including forts built to withstand pirate raids.
Days 13-14	Santiago / Havana Back to Santiago for our flight to Havana. One of the oldest cities in the western hemisphere, Havana was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. It contains a wealth of colonial architecture, and the old city and streets around the malecon (ocean-side walkway) are best discovered on a walking tour. Take a salsa or music lesson, rent a vintage car or take a carriage ride through the old city. We spend our last night relaxing at the bars and clubs while listening to Cuba's mesmerizing musical rhythms.
Day 15	Depart Havana: Today the tour ends in Havana.

Tour Departure Dates:

In 2007 and 2008 - departs weekly on Saturdays throughout the year.

Tour cost: £615

Note: This tour is run by G.A.P adventures.

Price is per person sharing a twin room

There is a local payment of approximately £130.

Please remember that US dollars are not accepted in Cuba, we recommend taking traveller's cheques in sterling or euros.

International flights not included, please contact us for a guideline price.

Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008

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