TRIPS TO CUBA

PROGRAMME AND ITINERARY

DAY 1. ‘LA BIENVENIDA’ ~ THE WELCOME

- For passengers flying with Virgin airlines from Gatwick, UK, meet at Havana airport and private transfer to the classic Hotel Nacional where you will spend 7 nights B&B. Welcome cocktail on the terrace of the hotel Nacional. Dinner at El Templete, a great restaurant by the port.


DAY 2. ‘LA FABRICA’ ~ CIGAR FACTORY

- Registration at the Convention centre for conferences for those wishing to attend (not included).
- After a leisurely breakfast, we proceed in 1950’s American Classic Cars to visit the famous Partagas factory for a tour of all the cigar making processes, followed by a cigar & cocktail in the VIP room.
- We then conduct a tour of the modern H. Upmann factory. There will be ample opportunity and seasoned (well-aged) advice on purchasing cigars in the Factory shops and we will do a tour of some excellent shops.
- Lunch at the lovely courtyard restaurant of La Mina in the historic part of the old city with live Cuban country music.
- Free afternoon at leisure.
- Welcome exciting night to inaugurate the festival with cigars, cocktails, canapes and entertainment.


DAY 3. ‘LA TIERRA’ ~ THE LAND

Breakfast followed by day trip to the most famous Tobacco Plantations of Vuelta
Abajo and visit the Vinales valley. Lunch included.

DAY 4. ‘EL COMERCIO’ ~ THE BUSINESS

Cigar trade fair opens. Transport to visit the trade fair and see the Exhibition (entrance payable locally). Evening dinner at the famous ranch-style Cuban restaurant, El Ajibe.

DAY 5. ‘NOCHE FIESTA’

- Special evening with music and drinks (venue to be announced).

DAY 6. ‘LA CENA DE DEGUSTACION ~ GALA DINNER

Breakfast followed by a visit to Hemingway's farmhouse, La Finca Vigia, outside of Havana with an excursion to Cojimar fishing village and lunch at the famous Las Terrazas restaurant overlooking the estuary.
Evening special Gala dinner (not included – will cost about US$550 - 600).

DAY 7. ‘DIA DE PLACER’ ~ DAY OF PLEASURE

- Free day at leisure. Optional visit to the lovely beaches east of Havana.
- Evening meal at the Havana’s best ‘paladar’ - private restaurant, La Guarida

DAY 8. ‘ADIOS’ ~ FAREWELL

- Transfer to the airport for departure home or extension of holiday.

- Hasta la Vista!


Prices:

Ground package only (flight not included):

Seven nights Hotel Nacional B&B, all events stated, transport and meals mentioned in itinerary (not including Gala dinner) – £1250 GB Pounds per person sharing double;
£1350 in single room.

Flights:
Suggested flights from UK with Virgin Atlantic from £550


N.B. Itinerary timing may be subject to slight changes