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CAPIToL BuILDIng, HAvAnA vIÑALes AnD HeMIngWAy's House (InseT) Day 8 Day at leisure. Day 11 Sightseeing of colonial San Juan VJV Special Event Day 9 Travel to Sancti Spiritus for a de los Remedios includes Plaza Marti, a panoramic tour. Continue to Santa beautiful square surrounded by colonial HEMINGWAY'S HAUNT Clara and view Ernesto Guevara mansions, and the town's main church, Square and the Armoured Train. Stay Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, built in two nights at the 2-star Hotel La 1570 and one of Cuba's oldest churches. Granjita or Los Caneyes. Later, visit to the Sugar Factory Day 10 Visit the colonial city of San Museum including a steam-train ride. Juan de los Remedios. Visit the Plaza Day 12 Travel to Varadero (3 hrs) Marti, a beautiful square surrounded by for a three-night stay at the 4-star colonial mansions and the town's main all-inclusive Melia Varadero. church, Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, Days 13 & 14 At leisure. Visit the bar often frequented by Ernest built in 1570 and one of Cuba's oldest Day 15 Transfer to the airport for Hemingway in Havana, El Floridita, and churches. Later, visit the Sugar Factory the overnight flight to London. enjoy a cocktail. Museum including a steam-train ride. Day 16 Arrive Gatwick in the early Day 11 Travel to Varadero (3 hrs) for morning. a two-night stay at the 4-star all-inclusive Melia Varadero. e x t e n s I o n ­ Va r a D e r o Day 12 At leisure with a variety of optional excursions, From May 2012, extend your stay in Varadero at the 4-star bookable locally. Day 13 Return to Havana for two nights at Hotel Melia Cohiba. all-inclusive Melia Varadero (see page 137 for description). Day 14 At leisure. tr a V e l I n C U B a Day 15 At leisure before transferring to the airport for the Travelling in Cuba is a unique experience. However, tourism overnight flight to London. is still under state control and on occasion hotels of a similar Day 16 Arrive Gatwick in the early morning. standard to those listed in the itinerary may be used. Advance notification of this is not always possible. Half board is ItInerary (FroM May 2012) included in most hotels on the tour and the food can be quite Days 1­3 As per `Itinerary (Feb-Apr 2012)'. basic, consisting of rice, beans, pork, chicken and fish although Day 4 Travel to Viñales in Pinar del Rio, Cuba's most international cuisine is available in westerly province, 178 km from Havana and crossed by Varadero (all-inclusive basis) two spectacular mountain ranges. En route, visit the rural and Havana. All vehicles community of Las Terrazas. Spend two nights at the 3-star are air-conditioned and the Los Jazmines or similar. highways are reasonable Day 5 Visit the unique area of Viñales Valley, with its whereas minor roads can pincushion shaped hills and Indian's Cave. Also visit be in poor repair. Veguero House, a drying house for tobacco leaves. Day 6 City tour of Pinar del Rio followed by visits to a cigar and rum factory. Later continue to Soroa to view the botanical gardens, home to over 700 different types of orchids, and the waterfall. Return to Havana for two nights at the 5-star Hotel Parque Central, located in Old Havana. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Day 7 Day at leisure and dinner under own arrangement. Day 8 Travel to Cienfuegos (4 hrs) for a city tour including the old town, Palacio de Valle and a boat trip around the bay. Continue to Trinidad for two nights at the 3-star Hotel Brisas Trinidad or Hotel Las Cuevas. Day 9 An orientation tour of Trinidad. Recently nominated a UNESCO World Heritage site, admire its beautiful colonial architecture, many squares and cobbled streets. Visit the city's museum and La Canchanchara bar, named after a local rum drink made with water and honey. Later visit the local sugar plantation at Manaca Iznaga. Day 10 Travel to Sancti Spiritus for a panoramic tour. Continue to Santa Clara and view Ernesto Guevara Square and the Armoured Train before arriving in Remedios for two nights at the Mascotte or Barcelona hotel. Extension ­ Varadero Beach (Sunday & Monday departures) Hotel Melia Varadero ­ 3 nights ... £375 Single supplement .......................£95 Extension ­ Varadero Beach (Wednesday & Thursday departures) Hotel Melia Varadero ­ 4 nights ... £445 Single supplement .....................£125 Private Journey this tour may be taken as a Private Journey (see page 144) based on 2 persons on the above dates. add £595 per person Price Includes Air travel, UK departure taxes, transfers, 14 nights' accommodation, breakfast daily, all-inclusive in Varadero, half board elsewhere (except Day 7 from May 2012 onwards), itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. Not included Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping (see page 145), overseas departure tax, visa procurement fee, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication. Independent Arrival (see page 144) Note Price reduction .............. deduct £400 Departures Apr 18-25 include one extra night in Havana due to a revised flight schedule. sAnTA CLArA 0845 166 7008 www.vjv.com 139