Cox and Kings Splendours of Cuba (Oriente)

– Direct international flights
– Selected meals: 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 2 dinners)
– Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
– Simple and good standard accommodation
– Experienced local tour manager
– Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
– Porterage at airports
– Flexible – extensions and flight upgrades available

– Take a ride in a classic American car & stroll around old Havana
– Dine at a privately run paladar in Trinidad
– Experience rural life at Las Terrazas community
– Gain an insight into the revolution at Che Guevara’ Museum

Day 1: Fly to Havana
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Havana via Madrid or Paris. Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights.
(No meals)

Day 2: Havana
Morning walking tour of Old Havana with a visit to a rum museum. Enjoy a welcome lunch at a paladar, before taking a panoramic tour of the city in a classic American car, visiting Revolution Square.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 3: Las Terrazas
In the morning, drive to Las Terrazas where you’ll stay for the next 2 nights. Visit the local community and a partially restored 19th-century coffee estate.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 4: Viñales
Full day tour of the beautiful Viñales Valley, including its tobacco plantations and limestone hills. You’ll visit a cigar factory and enjoy a boat ride through the Indian Cave.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 5: Peninsula de Zapata – Cienfuegos
Travel to Cienfuegos via the Peninsula de Zapata. Take a boat trip through the mangroves and drive past Playa Girón, site of the 1961 invasion. Arrive in the city of Cienfuegos, where you’ll stay for 1 night.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Cienfuegos – Trinidad
This morning, tour the city and visit its botanical gardens. In the afternoon, travel to Trinidad where you’ll stay in the old town for 2 nights. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a privately run paladar.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 7: Trinidad
Morning walking tour of the town, including the Cantero Museum and the Casa de la Musica. In the afternoon, drive to the valley of the sugar mills, dotted with large former sugar plantations. While here, visit the Manaca Iznaga watchtower.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 8: Trinidad
Day at leisure in Trinidad or take optional excursions.
(Breakfast)

Day 9: Camagüey
This morning, drive to Camagüey where you’ll have a short tour and stay overnight.
(Breakfast)

Day 10: Holguin – Santiago de Cuba
Full-day journey to Santiago de Cuba, visiting Holguin and Castro’s birthplace en route.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 11: Santiago de Cuba
Explore the city including the historical centre, the El Morro fortress and the Grand Piedra.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 12: Sancti Spiritus
Full-day journey to Sancti Spiritus for an overnight stay. En route, you’ll visit El Cobre church, Cuba’s most important shrine and Bayamo.
(Breakfast)

Day 13: Santa Clara – Havana
Take a short city tour of Sancti Spiritus and continue to historic Santa Clara for a visit and onto Havana for 2 nights.
(Breakfast)

Day 14: Havana
Day at leisure to stroll along Old Havana’s cobbled streets
(Breakfast)

Day 15: Fly to London
Morning at leisure. Fly to London overnight via Madrid or Paris.
(Breakfast)

Day 16: Arrive in London
Arrive in London
(No meals)