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Cuba FAM Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Travel Day / Arrival in Havana
Morning:
- VIP check-in at Miami International Airport for the charter flight to Havana.
Afternoon:
Depart Miami for Havana, Cuba.- Experience a panoramic introduction to Havana via bus, narrated by a local expert who will provide insight into Cuba’s unique history and architecture. Landmarks include Plaza de la Revolución, Paseo del Prado and El Malecón. This will be a group’s first introduction to Havana.
- Check in at Hotel Saratoga, a CITA-preferred incentive quality hotel offering the charm of Cuba combined with Western amenities.
Evening:
- Transfer via bus to a welcome reception and dinner held at the Café del Oriente.
- Dessert will be at Café Taberna, established in 1772 as Havana’s first café. A vibrant musical performance including members of the famed Buena Vista Social Club is a perfect way for a group to end its first night in Cuba.
Day 2: Explore Old Havana
Morning:
Following breakfast at the hotel, a walking tour of Old Havana provides a thorough orientation to Old Havana and Cuban history. A local historian guides travelers through sites of interest such as the Plaza de San Francisco and the Maqueta de la Habana, while providing information on the architecture, restoration and historical significance of this area.
Afternoon:
- For lunch, experience authentic Cuban cuisine and hospitality at Moneda Cubana, established in 1924. Wonderful views of the harbor and the city can be enjoyed from the rooftop terrace.
- After lunch we will tour the National Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes) featuring Cuban art exhibits spanning from colonial to contemporary.
- The afternoon offers a choice of leisure or site visits to Melia Cohiba and Melia Habana hotels, and La Divina Pastora, a restaurant offering a harbor view of Old Havana.
Evening:
Transfer via coco taxi, a fun way for groups to experience the sights and sounds of Old Havana on the way to dinner. Dinner will be held at San Cristobal, visited by the Obamas on their historic trip to Cuba, followed by dessert and drinks at Vip Habana.
Day 3: The Havana Experience
Morning:
- After breakfast, visit two quintessential Havana experiences:
- Colon Cemetery (Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón) founded in 1876 which contains grave sites and monuments representing over a century of Latin history.
- A cigar factory visit, where groups learn the cultural and economic significance of tobacco in Cuba.
Afternoon:
For lunch, dine at La California. This restaurant offers fresh pizza and pasta, and is comprised of three very different dining rooms, each with its own style of décor.- After lunch, make one more stop at the Almacenes San José Artisans’ Market, where visitors can purchase artwork and items such as leather and woven goods, hats and other Cuban arts and crafts.
- The afternoon offers a choice of leisure or site visits including the Hotel Saratoga, Hotel Parque Central, and National Theatre of Cuba.
Evening:
- Begin the last evening in Havana with a uniquely Cuban farewell cocktail reception at the iconic Hotel Nacional de Cuba, accompanied by live musical entertainment.
- Dinner will be held at La Guarida, a private restaurant located in a multi-family residence, providing insight into the daily lives of Cubans as well as delicious cuisine. La Guarida was the filming site of the 1993 Oscar-nominated movie “Fresa y Chocolate.”
- Following dinner, visit the Tropicana Club, Havana’s legendary open-air cabaret. This is an optional activity to end the evening.
Day 4: Departure
Morning:
Following breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport in preparation for the charter flight to Miami.
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The cost of this 4 Day / 3 Night FAM is $1,975 per person. This price includes hotel accommodations, all meals, ground transportation, guides, tours, and round-trip charter flights between Miami and Havana (based on current fares). The cost of this FAM will be deducted from the price of your first group booking with CITA. A non-refundable deposit of $250 dollars per person is due at the time of registration, with the remaining balance due by July 10.
Cuba FAM Trip Details
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Hotel Saratoga
Hotel Saratoga is one of Havana’s historic attractions featuring a neoclassical façade, luxury interior appointments and high profile clientele to match. Hotel Saratoga boasts a prime location near the Capitolio, the Partagàs Cigar Factory and the Parque de Fraternidad.
Hotel Saratoga
Prado 603, esq. a Dragones, La Habana Vieja
Ciudad de La Habana, Cuba
Main Number: +53.7.868.1000
Internet & E-mail Access
Hotel Saratoga has Wi-Fi available for purchase.
Program Inclusions
- Travel visa, travel affidavit and Cuban-issued medical insurance as required for travel to Cuba
- Round-trip charter air from Miami
- 3 Nights Accommodations at Hotel Saratoga
- Breakfasts and lunches included in the itinerary
- Welcome reception and dinner
- Group dinner
- Final night reception and dinner with vintage car transfer
- Group activities and bilingual guides
- Ground transportation and transfers in itinerary
- On-site Cuba Incentive Travel Associates staff
- Cuba Incentive Travel Associates customer service support
- All taxes, tips and gratuities for activities and meals included in this agenda
Program Exclusions
Not included in this program are: items of a personal nature, including laundry, mini-bar charges, internet and telephone charges, and other room incidentals, and meals not included in this itinerary.
Questions
For more information, please call Cuba Incentive Travel Associates at 832.482.3950 or email casey.lazar@cubaincentivetravelassociates.com.
Cuba FAM Activity Highlights
Walking Tour of Old Havana
Plaza de San Francisco de Assis takes its name from the Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis, a Franciscan monastery which is now used for music concerts. It is also well known for its Fuente de los Leones, which was once a fresh water supply to passing ships.
The Maqueta de la Habana Vieja museum exhibits a 1:500 scale model of Old Havana, the perfect way to see how the capitol city fits together. The museum offers a rich study into the architectural history of Havana through the model and slide show presentations. Curators can also describe the urban planning methodology presently in use by the Cuban government.
Plaza de la Catedral (Cathedral Square) is one of the five main squares in Old Havana and the site of the Cathedral of Havana from which it takes its name. It is the site of the Museo del Arte Colonial (Colonial Art Museum) and a number of restaurants.
Plaza de Armas is the oldest of the main plazas and sits on the site where Havana was founded. During the colonial period, it was the parade ground for the military and home to the Governor’s palace. Today, the palm-line square boasts Hotel Santa Isabel, a monument to “Father of the Nation” Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, and the El Templete monument marking the city’s founding.
Museum of Fine Arts
Celebrate Cuban art at the Museum of Fine Arts. In the museum’s Palacio de Bellas Artes, displays are dedicated exclusively to Cuban works from colonial to contemporary times. Earlier works exhibit landscape, religious and daily life depictions, while pieces from the 1970s and later years often exhibit hyperrealism and strong symbolic imagery.
La Divina Pastora
La Divina Pastora offers an unparalleled setting behind the fortresses on Havana Bay. Across the water, you can see Old Havana as you dine on fresh, Cuban-inspired seafood and wine. You may even experience the evening cannon firing at La Fortaleza.
Colon Cemetery
Havana’s Colon Cemetery is regarded as one of the world’s most important cemeteries, both historically and architecturally, and certainly the most important in Latin America. It was named for Christopher Columbus and designed with a structure defining the social rank of the dead. This cemetery is composed of more than 140 acres showcasing elaborate sculptures, and over 500 estimated major mausoleums, chapels, and family vaults.
Cigar Factory
Step into the world of Cuba’s famed cigars with a visit to a cigar factory where you may observe the time-honored techniques of local cigar rollers. The tour will also include a stop at Casa del Habano, long regarded as one of the finest smoking clubs. It is considered a premier destination by collectors, not only for its fine cigar collection, but also for its experienced staff. Located in the modern area of Miramar, Casa del Habano offers three private rooms and a walk-in humidor.
National Theatre of Cuba
Opened in 1979, The National Theatre of Cuba (Teatro Nacional de Cuba) is located in Havana’s Revolution Plaza. The theater features modern architecture and two large rooms – the Covarrubias, seating 850, and the Sala Avallaneda, seating more than 2,000. The building also holds two art galleries showcasing both national and international art. Considered a part of the grand cultural landscape of Cuba, this theater regularly hosts landmark performances and foreign troupes.
Questions
For more information about this Cuba FAM opportunity, please call Cuba Incentive Travel Associates at 832.482.3950 or or email casey.lazar@cubaincentivetravelassociates.com.