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VivaCuba12 days, ex HavanaCode GSVCCompleteCuba15 days, ex HavanaCode GSCB117Latin America - CubaFor trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at imaginative-traveller.comCuba is packedwith beautiful towns.Trinidad is probably myfavourite, with itsgorgeous cobbledstreets, Spanishchurches and laid backcafes, but you mayprefer the windingstreets of Camaguey orthe time-worn charmof Santiago deCuba.Liddy says...''''This is acomprehensive tourthat includes all ofCuba's main highlightsand even allows anight on a picture-perfect beach at theend.Liddy says...''''. Feel the beat of theheart of Cuba in Old Havana. Wander the labyrinthine alleyways of Camaguey. Explore the exquisite colonial cities of Trinidad and Santiago de Cuba. Enjoy the stunning lush countryside around Vinales. Relax on the unspoilt beaches of Cayo LevisaTour highlightsITINERARY... Days 1-3 HavanaOur trip starts in Havana, Cuba'swonderful capital. We explore on foot with a walking tour throughOld Havana. There's plenty of free time to further discover thecharm and rhythm of this colourful city. Days 4-6 Santiago deCubaWe fly to Cuba's first capital, Santiago de Cuba. This city,which was Fidel Castro's base during the revolution, is home tomany palaces, museums and forts. It has a distinctive Caribbean feeland a vibrant music scene. Day 7 CamagueyThis colonial gem wasone of the original towns founded by the Spanish but today it'sknown for its decaying churches, well-preserved colonial buildingsand deliberately confusing street plan. Days 8-10 TrinidadA livingrelic of the colonial era, Trinidad has preserved its old palaces andcolonial architecture, and draws travellers from all over. The colonialtown and the nearby Valle de Los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills)have been declared World Heritage sites. Day 11 Santa ClaraWetravel to Santa Clara, where the dictator Batista surrendered to CheGuevara in 1958. This is a big sugar-producing town and it's alsohome to one of the country's biggest universities. Revolution Plazaand the Che Guevara monument are well worth a visit.Day 12 HavanaToday we return to Havana where our Cubanadventure comes to an end. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (11 nts) MEALS11 BreakfastsTRANSPORTBus, taxiGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201209 Jan-20 Jan23 Jan-03 Feb06 Feb-17 Feb20 Feb-02 Mar05 Mar-16 Mar19 Mar-30 Mar02 Apr-13 Apr16 Apr-27 Apr30 Apr-11 May14 May-25 May28 May-08 Jun11 Jun -22 Jun25 Jun-06 Jul09 Jul-20 Jul23 Jul-03 Aug06 Aug-17 Aug20 Aug-31 Aug03 Sep-14 Sep17 Sep-28 Sep01 Oct-12 Oct15 Oct-26 Oct29 Oct-09 Nov12 Nov-23 Nov26 Nov-07 Dec 10 Dec-21 Dec24 Dec-04 Jan201307 Jan-18 Jan21 Jan-01 Feb04 Feb-15 Feb04 Mar-15 Mar18 Mar-29 Mar01 Apr-12 Apr15 Apr-26 Apr29 Apr -10 May13 May-24 May27 May-07 Jun10 Jun-21 Jun24 Jun-05 Jul08 Jul-19 Jul22 Jul-02 Aug05 Aug-16 Aug19 Aug-30 Aug02 Sep-13 Sep16 Sep-27 Sep30 Sep-11 Oct14 Oct-25 Oct28 Oct-08 Nov11 Nov-22 Nov25 Nov-06 Dec09 Dec-20 DecITINERARY... Days 1-3 HavanaExplore Old Havana on a walkingtour. Days 4-6 Santiago de CubaFly to Santiago de Cuba, FidelCastro's base during the revolutionary years. It is a city of museums,forts, and the cradle of nearly all the music genres of Cuba.Day 7 CamagueyIn colonial Camaguey, you will see the gianttinajones - large ceramic vessels formerly used to collect rainwaterfrom roofs. Days 8-10 TrinidadTrinidad is a relic of the early daysof the Spanish colony. Today, this peaceful village is a WorldHeritage listed site. Day 11 Santa ClaraSanta Clara is the restingplace of revolutionary hero Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. No stop in SantaClara is complete without a visit to Revolution Plaza and the CheGuevara monument. Days 12-13 VinalesContinue by road to thepicturesque village of Vinales, located in one of the most beautifulareas of Cuba in the heart of the tobacco growing region. The valleyis renowned for its sweet scents, mogotes (knolls with rounded tops)and steep slopes. Day 14 Cayo LevisaHead to the sandy island ofCayo Levisa. Relax on stunning, unspoilt beaches, swim and snorkelin crystal clear waters for a chilled out end to your Cuban holiday.Day 15 HavanaWe return to Havana where our trip ends. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (14 nts) MEALS14 Breakfasts, 1 LunchTRANSPORTBus, plane, taxiGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201209 Jan-23 Jan23 Jan-06 Feb06 Feb-20 Feb20 Feb-05 Mar05 Mar-19 Mar19 Mar-02 Apr02 Apr-16 Apr16 Apr-30 Apr30 Apr-14 May14 May-28 May28 May-11 Jun11 Jun-25 Jun25 Jun-09 Jul09 Jul-23 Jul23 Jul-06 Aug06 Aug-20 Aug20 Aug-03 Sep03 Sep-17 Sep17 Sep-01 Oct01 Oct-15 Oct15 Oct-29 Oct29 Oct-12 Nov12 Nov-26 Nov26 Nov-10 Dec10 Dec-24 Dec24 Dec-07 Jan201307 Jan-21 Jan21 Jan-04 Feb04 Feb-18 Feb04 Mar-18 Mar18 Mar-01 Apr01 Apr-15 Apr15 Apr -29 Apr 29 Apr-13 May 13 May-27 May27 May -10 Jun10 Jun-24 Jun24 Jun-08 Jul08 Jul-22 Jul22 Jul-05 Aug05 Aug-19 Aug19 Aug-02 Sep02 Sep-16 Sep16 Sep-30 Sep30 Sep-14 Oct14 Oct-28 Oct28 Oct-11 Nov11 Nov-25 Nov25 Nov-09 Dec09 Dec-23 Dec. Enjoy a mojito cocktailin lively Havana. Explore the exquisitecolonial cities of Trinidad and Santiago de Cuba. Tour the historic city ofSanta Clara, the revolutionary heart of Cuba. Travel through the lushcountryside to CamagueyTour highlightsTour price from£1,050ppSee website for detailsPlusTraveller£656ppFlight ex London fromPlusTraveller£656ppFlight ex London fromTour price from£820ppSee website for details familyadventures118Family Adventures - IntroductionBook now at imaginative-traveller.com/family or call 01728 885561Family holidays with a differenceFamily holidays are special times in which to share your experiences - sowe aim to make those experiences extraordinary. We have picked the bestand most rewarding family adventures which all naturally include thoseunique elements that Imaginative Traveller has become renowned for.Our small group family adventures are perfect as the children haveinstant holiday friends and you are with like-minded adventurous parents. Why take a family adventureMost parents agree that if the children are enjoying themselves then theparents are too. Children have a natural ability to break down barriersand local people love meeting the youngsters. Our itineraries have beenimaginatively designed to offer an exciting alternative to theconventional family holiday. As everything is organised, you will feel morecomfortable exploring destinations that you might not consider travellingto by yourselves. Family-friendly tripsOn our family adventures the accommodation and transport used will bechild-friendly. You will enjoy the 'must-see' highlights as well as somemore unusual sights and activities, really getting under the skin of acountry and its people. We keep time on the road to a minimum so youcan experience more, and include plenty of all-important free time too.Age is no limitMost trips have been designed for children aged 7 and up. Certain tripstake younger passengers and certain departures are aimed specifically atteens. The average group size is 14 and we never exceed 22. Our groupleaders are always on hand to ensure your trip runs smoothly and are allhighly experienced in their field. Plus they are always hugely popular withthe children!Create memories you will be talking about for years to come |