From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara

Havana: Cuban Getaway

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January 13-January 18, 2024

From $4,795 Per Person Based on Double Occupancy.

Featuring special guest, Marshal Eakin, Distinguished Professor of History

Vibrant, historical, musical and architecturally rich, travel with Vanderbilt on this exclusive 5-day Havana getaway to discover the culture and cuisine of captivating Cuba. You'll stay at the elegant Grand Packard Hotel, who's name pays homage to the luxury classic Packard automobile and is located in charming "Old Havana", with views overlooking the turquoise sea.

This program features some of the most important political, spiritual and commercial sites in Cuba's history and how they relate to the present. Explore Havana's dynamic art scene - in painting, ceramics and music. Visit Finca Vigia, legendary author Ernest Hemingway's house where he lived for 20 years and wrote The Old Man and the Sea. Slip into a classic American vintage convertible for a one-hour drive along the Malecon highlighting its gemstone-hued façades and the city's scenic Vedado neighborhood. Sip quintessential mojitos or delicious daiquiris at the famed El Floridita, Papa Hemingway's favorite Havana haunt. Enjoy a day's excursion to the lush UNESCO province of Las Terrazas with time spent at the Buena Vista Coffee Plantation and at the home and studio of renowned modern artist Lester Campa. Evenings will be enriched by delectable dishes at local "paladars" and the rhythms of Cuban music.

Call (615) 322-3673 or contact us to learn more and register.

  • Accommodations

    Iberostar Grand Packard Hotel

  • Program Inclusions
    • Hotel accommodation as detailed above including buffet breakfast daily
    • All touring on a private basis including entrance fees and professional English-speaking guide
    • Meet & greet services at all Cuban airports for arrivals and departures
    • All transportation in modern air conditioned motor coaches
    • Meals as indicated by (B), (B,L), (B,L,D): B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
    • One drink per included meal: bottle of water, coffee, glass of wine, beer, mojito, soft drink, etc.
    • Two bottles of mineral water per person per day (except transfer days)
    • Cuban travel insurance covering medical repatriation expenses only (required by the Cuban government)
    • Authorization documentation allowing travelers to clear US immigrations upon returning to the United States provided by a Licensed Cuba Travel Service Provider and the USA Office of Foreign Assets Control
    • Gratuities for guides, drivers, hotel porters, restaurant waiters

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