Description
There is nowhere in the world quite like Cuba which has an extraordinary turbulent history, years of self-sufficiency under communist rule and a unique Afro-Latin culture. The largest and most vibrant city in the Caribbean, Havana, is a living museum with churches, theatres, crumbling pastel-coloured facades, art galleries and Spanish colonial architecture. Every corner has a story to tell. Havana’s narrow cobblestone streets conjure up images of glory and grandeur as well as a communist country with many of its own struggles and the continuing US embargo. Stay at the Saratoga, which has a great position in the old town.
From historic Havana drive to the south coast to explore quaint Trinidad, one of the finest colonial towns in all of the Americas, with its cobblestone streets, pastel-coloured 18th and 19th-century houses, crumbling palaces, and plazas. Magically frozen in time, the old folks still watch passers-by from their windows decked with wrought-iron grilles.
Drive back to Havana for a final night in this fascinating city before flying home the following day.
Cuba is not a country that should be visited if you are looking for luxurious hotels and a high level of service however it is a greatly rewarding destination and absolutely fascinating culturally.
Please see our Original Itinerary below. It is a suggested itinerary and can be tailored to suit your individual needs.
Guide price
£2,000 per person
£2,000 per person based on two people sharing for 8 nights including flights, transfers and taxes and the hotels on a bed and breakfast basis.
Itinerary
When to travel
Peak times for travellers are Christmas, Easter, July and August. These months can be overcrowded and during July and August, it’s also unpleasantly. The ideal time to visit is January to May, when it’s warm but not so crowded and there’s no threat of hurricanes (which can be a problem on the coasts from June to November).
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Location and directions
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The Saratoga is located at a privileged intersection in the Old Havana, the corner of Paseo del Prado and Dragones, opposite the Capitolio building and the Parque de la Fraternidad. Iberostar Grand Hotel Trinidad is located on the junction of Calle José Martí and Lino Pérez, opposite the parque central, in Trinidad town centre. Trinidad was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 in recognition of its fine colonial architecture. The hotel is 13 kilometres from the beach; Playa de Ancon in the Mid-South of Cuba at the Caribbean sea.
How to get there
10-hour international flight to José Martí Internation Airport, Havana. Saratoga is about a 25-minute drive from the airport.
