Castro’s Cuba 20 Day Hosted Tour with World Journeys

Trapped in a time warp as a result of the Cuban revolution in 1959 and subsequent economic embargo, there is nowhere else like Cuba. On this journey we visit the great historic cities of Havana and Santiago de Cuba, where 1950s Chevys cruise past in a range of vivid colours; a contrast to the pastel hued architecture of smaller colonial gems such as Trinidad and Camaguey. The stunning natural beauty and fascinating history is only outshone by the Cuban people, incredibly warm and friendly, opening up their homes and their hearts to visitors. Che Guevara and Fidel Castro are still venerated, but times are changing. The embargo has been lifted, it’s time to visit before the old Cuba is gone forever!

SPECIAL EXPERIENCES

Cooking class and salsa lesson Dive into Cuban culture – take part in a hands on cooking class followed by a fun dance class to learn the quintissential Cuban dance, the salsa.

Dine at some of our favourite paladares Tucked away in side streets, we will visit some of our favourite paladares, traditional family run restaurants. They serve excellent seafood and delicious traditional Cuban/ Spanish dishes.

Be swept up in the rhythm of Cuba Music pervades the island of Cuba! Jazz is very popular and live music often seeps out of town squares. Enjoy some wonderful evenings listening to Cuban music made famous by the renowned Buena Vista Social Club.

YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE • Lima, Peru stopover with sightseeing • Extensive tour of the island of Cuba from west to east • Havana’s wonderful historic ‘old city’, seemingly caught in a time warp • See the colonial gems of Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Camaguey • Visit Cayo Coco, a tropical island known for pristine white sandy beaches and coral reefs • A World Journeys host to guide you every step of the way

HOTEL NACIONAL DE CUBA, HAVANA The Hotel Nacional de Cuba is considered a symbol of history, culture and Cuban identity. It opened in 1930 and has since attracted guests including Errol Flynn, Frank Sinatra, Marlene Dietrich and Winston Churchill. It was also Che Guevara and Fidel Castro’s headquarters for the defence of Havana during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Superbly set in the centre of Havana, it offers spectacular views of the harbour, the seawall and the city. This charming hotel offers a wonderful introduction to Havana.

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