Authentic Cuba 2019
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AUTHENTIC CUBA 10 DAYS EXPERIENCING THE REVOLUTIONARY SPIRIT OF CUBA Signature Journey
€ 1999 FROM
26 TH - 29 TH DECEMBER
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10 DAYS
17 TH - 26 TH JULY
VISITING:
HAVANA, MUSEUM OF RUM, HEMINGWAY, VINALES VALLEY, SANTA CLARA, SANCTI SPIRITUS, ESCAMBRAY MOUNTAINS, SUGAR MILL VALLEY, TRINIDAD, CIENFUEGOS, BAY OF PIGS, GUAMA, VARADERO
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Malta - Havana Meet your tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Havana. DAY 1
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Havana DAY 2
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Upon arrival transfer to your 5* hotel for check- in. Proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Havana, one of the most beautiful cities of Latin America. Havana captivates everybody, this real Caribbean metropolis has a unique atmosphere, where a time travel tempt us, where the Colonial era, the mark of the ‘50s US mob’s mark and the retro, socialist present is simultaneously existing. We start a panoramic city tour of modern Havana, we cross Havana’s famous seaside promenade, the Malecon which is a favourite meeting place for locals, we can admire the mansions of the Paseo, then stop at the Revolution Square where the Jose Marti Memorial is located. On the way back to we drive next to the world-famous Colon cemetery that is one of the world’s richest graveyards with more than 500 statues, and arrive to the old town.
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Museum of Rum DAY 2
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We visit the Havana Club Rum Museum where we get acquainted with the making of the world famous Cuban rum, the growing and processing steps of sugar cane to follow through the process until it has matured, barrel filling, bottling, and we close the visit with a tasting. We can purchase the original Havana Club memorabilia, as well as can taste the typical Cuban drink called Guarapo made from fresh sugar cane and the excellent Cuban cocktail, Guarabana. After it we start to explore the old town on foot with its rich cultural and historical attractions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. Visit the Plaza de Armas, the “Arms’ Square”, the Governor’s palace, while we can hunt local antiques at the authentic antique market, walk through the Plaza San Francisco where we will see the old Stock Exchange Palace and St. Francis of Assis Church and the Cathedral Square. Then we visit La Plaza Vieja, the “Old Square”.
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Hemingway’s Footsteps DAY 2
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After lunch we join in Hemingway’s footsteps: we visit the famous Hotel Ambos Mundos where the “For Whom the Bell Tolls” was born, the hotel room and the thematic exhibition. Then stop at Hemingway’s favourite places, La Bodeguita del Medio and La Floridita bars, where the world famous “Mojito” and “Daiquiri” cocktails began their
journey of conquest. Then visit the outdoor exhibition of the Revolutionary Museum, where the famous ship Granma is exhibited, we will see the boat, which Fidel and the other revolutionaries landed to launch the revolution. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Pinar Del Rio DAY 3
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After breakfast we start a full day excursion to the western part of the country, the province of Pinar del Rio, 170 km from Havana, the picturesque Viñales Valley, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Pinar del Rio province is also called the country’s “green” part. Our way leads along the lush tobacco plantations. This excellent climate is the secret to the excellent Cuban tobacco, the raw material of the famous Cuban cigars. Today we will
learn about the making of cigars, the tobacco production and processing through to wrapping cigars. We visit the house of an authentic Cuban tobacco producer family, who lead us through the plantation, a tobacco drying barn and we can look at the process of tobacco step by step. We learn how we can recognize high- quality tobacco leafs; learn the art of wrapping cigars as one of the famous Cuban cigars is made before our eyes.
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Viñales Valley DAY 3
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Next stop on our way is the exquisite Valley of Viñales, stopping at a lookout point where we can enjoy the breath-taking panorama with the remote scenery of “Mogotes” and mountains make this place deservedly a World Heritage site. After lunch we start hiking the Indian cave, and river boating
inside the cave. We will then visit the famous wall painting, the “Mural de la Prehistoria” that fascinates us with its unique technology of gigantic size. Late afternoon return to Havana. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Santa Clara DAY 4
Breakfast and proceed to Santa Clara, the City that achieved its significance during the Cuban revolution and located in the middle of the country. The fate of the revolution was decided here in December 1958, when the
Che Guevara led division took the armoured train carrying supplies. Visit the famous armoured train, and the Che Guevara Mausoleumwhere the famousmilitary leader and several companion rest.
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Sancti Spiritus DAY 4 After lunch we continue our trip to Sancti Spiritus, a small colonial town founded 500 year ago in 1514, preserved in almost original state. Cuba’s oldest stone bridge, the bridge Yayabo, is within walking distance of our hotel. Check in at your 5* hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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EscambrayMountains DAY 5
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the southern side has a dry climate, and covered with bushes and many other dry zone plants like Agave. We continue our trip to the famous Valley of Sugar Mills that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and later the Manaca Iznaga estate. It is possible to climb the seven stories tower that offers a beautiful panorama.
Breakfast and today, a real “Cuban Day” is ahead of us. Departure of Cuba’s second largest mountain, the Escambray Mountain. The mountain is not only famous for its rich flora and fauna, but also has a special role of climate separation as well. While the North side of the hill has lush and humid subtropical vegetation,withcoffee-growingcountryside,
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Trinidad DAY 5
Then continue our trip to Trinidad, a small colonial town founded 500 years ago that was once attributed by the abundance of its sugar cane plantations. Here, we discover another face of Cuba. Trinidad preserves the unique atmosphere of the colonial era.
While walking along the small winding streets we have the feeling as if we would have flown back in time. Sightseeing in the UNESCO World Heritage city; visit the Plaza Mayor, The Tower of Contrabandido, the Cathedral, La Santissima Trinidad Square
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and the exhibition of the Romantic Museum. The museum is located in the palace of the town’s richest family with balustrade yard, marble floors, and neoclassical decoration; walking among the frescoes of the city’s wealthiest merchant family we can enjoy the assembled exhibition of articles. . Later we walk in the old town and stop at the
famous Canchanchara bar where you can sample the authentic drink of Trinidad, special cocktail still made from the original recipe of Aguardiente and honey, called Canchanchara. Later we continue our trip to Cienfuegos, also a World Heritage Site city. Check in at your 5* hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Cienfueos DAY 6
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Breakfast and today we have a panoramic sightseeing tour of the famous Malecon, passing by the beautiful seaside villas, stop at the Palacio del Valle, a unique palace with architectural richness. Thenwe head towards downtown Cienfuegos, where we continue a walking tour of the city of former aristocrats.
Cienfuegos, founded by French settlers, has European-style architecture. Walk down the Boulevard of the city via the Prado; visit the Jose Marti Square, the Governor’s palace, the Thomas Terry Theatre famous for the excellent acoustics and the Cathedral.
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Bay of Pigs DAY 6
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Proceed to one of Cuba’s most important nature reserves, the world famous Zapata Peninsula, a bird and animal sanctuary which is located in theMontemar National Park. The first stop is the famous Bay of Pigs where the famous US disembarkation took place.
The rich historical past of the Bay of Pigs is still vivid while now the area is famous for its beaches and diving sites. Here we will have lunch in a seaside restaurant, while there is opportunity for swimming and snorkelling in the Caribbean Sea.
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Guama DAY 6
Continue to Guama, the main attraction of the National Park. Speedboat tour of the natural lagoon, the Laguna de Tresoro, where the unspoiled nature can be observed, migrating and endemic birds can be seen. Visit the Aldea Taino, the reconstructed Taino Aboriginal Village where we learn about the customs of the ancient indigenous
inhabitants. We arrive back to port by motor boat and visit the country’s largest crocodile breeding farm, where we will observe hundreds of these reptiles in their natural habitat. We visit the crocodile nursery; here the braves may hold the yet harmless infants in their hands. Check in at your 5*hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and All Inclusive DInner.
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Varadero DAY 7 Breakfast anddayat leisure to relaxon thebeachand tomakeuse of the All inclusive hotel services. The water sports at the hotel are free for your use: Hobie-Cat, Kayak, surf. Daily animation programs and night shows ensure your entertainment in the resort. Meals: All inclusive
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Havana DAY 8 Breakfast and time at leisure. Later transfer to Havana. Check in at your 5* Hotel. Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
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Havana -Malta DAY 9/10
Transfer to Airport for your flight back to Malta.
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17 TH JULY - 26 TH JULY AUTHENTIC CUBA
HOLIDAY PACKAGES STARTING FROM €1999 10DAY
VISITING: HAVANA, MUSEUM OF RUM, HEMINGWAY, VINALES VALLEY, SANTA CLARA, SANCTI SPIRITUS, ESCAMBRAY MOUNTAINS, SUGAR MILL VALLEY, TRINIDAD, CIENFUEGOS, BAY OF PIGS, GUAMA, VARADERO
DAY 1 - MALTA - HAVANA
which Fidel and the other revolutionaries landed to launch the revolution. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Check in at your 5* hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meet your tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Havana. DAY 2 - HAVANA – MUSEUM OF RUM - HEMINGWAY Upon arrival transfer to your 5* hotel for check- in. Proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Havana, one of the most beautiful cities of Latin America. Havana captivates everybody, this real Caribbean metropolis has a unique atmosphere, where a time travel tempt us, where the Colonial era, the mark of the ‘50s US mob’s mark and the retro, socialist present is simultaneously existing. We start a panoramic city tour of modern Havana, we cross Havana’s famous seaside promenade, the Malecon which is a favourite meeting place for locals, we can admire the mansions of the Paseo, then stop at the Revolution Square where the Jose Marti Memorial is located. On the way back to we drive next to the world-famous Colon cemetery that is one of the world’s richest graveyards with more than 500 statues, and arrive to the old town. We visit the Havana Club Rum Museum where we get acquainted with the making of the world famous Cuban rum, the growing and processing steps of sugar cane to follow through the process until it has matured, barrel filling, bottling, and we close the visit with a tasting. We can purchase the original Havana Club memorabilia, as well as can taste the typical Cuban drink called Guarapo made from fresh sugar cane and the excellent Cuban cocktail, Guarabana. After it we start to explore the old town on foot with its rich cultural and historical attractions, a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site since 1988. Visit the Plaza de Armas, the “Arms’ Square”, the Governor’s palace, while we can hunt local antiques at the authentic antique market, walk through the Plaza San Francisco where we will see the old Stock Exchange Palace and St. Francis of Assis Church and the Cathedral Square. Then we visit La Plaza Vieja, the “Old Square”.After lunch we join in Hemingway’s footsteps: we visit the famous Hotel Ambos Mundos where the “For Whom the Bell Tolls” was born, the hotel room and the thematic exhibition. Then stop at Hemingway’s favourite places, La Bodeguita del Medio and La Floridita bars, where the world famous “Mojito” and “Daiquiri” cocktails began their journey of conquest. Then visit the outdoor exhibition of the Revolutionary Museum, where the famous ship Granma is exhibited, we will see the boat,
DAY 5 - SANCTI SPIRITUS – ESCAMBRAY MOUNTAINS - SUGAR MILL VALLEY – TRINIDAD - CIENFUEGOS Breakfast and today, a real “Cuban Day” is ahead of us. Departure of Cuba’s second largest mountain, the Escambray Mountain. The mountain is not only famous for its rich flora and fauna, but also has a special role of climate separation as well. While the North side of the hill has lush and humid subtropical vegetation, with coffee-growing countryside, the southern side has a dry climate, and covered with bushes and many other dry zone plants like Agave. We continue our trip to the famous Valley of Sugar Mills that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and later the Manaca Iznaga estate. It is possible to climb the seven stories tower that offers a beautiful panorama. Then continue our trip to Trinidad, a small colonial town founded 500 years ago that was once attributed by the abundance of its sugar cane plantations. Here, we discover another face of Cuba. Trinidad preserves the unique atmosphere of the colonial era. While walking along the small winding streets we have the feeling as if we would have flown back in time. Sightseeing in the UNESCO World Heritage city; visit the Plaza Mayor, The Tower of Contrabandido, the Cathedral, La Santissima Trinidad Square and the exhibition of the Romantic Museum. The museum is located in the palace of the town’s richest family with balustrade yard, marble floors, and neoclassical decoration; walking among the frescoes of the city’s wealthiest merchant family we can enjoy the assembled exhibition of articles. Later we walk in the old town and stop at the famous Canchanchara bar where you can sample the authentic drink of Trinidad, special cocktail still made from the original recipe of Aguardiente and honey, called Canchanchara. Later we continue our trip to Cienfuegos, also a World Heritage Site city. Check in at your 5* hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 6 - CIENFUEGOS – BAY OF PIGS - GUAMA - VARADERO Breakfast and today we have a panoramic sightseeing tour of the famous Malecon, passing by the beautiful seaside villas, stop at the Palacio del Valle, a unique palace with
DAY 3- HAVANA – VINALES VALLEY
After breakfast we start a full day excursion to the western part of the country, the province of Pinar del Rio, 170 km from Havana, the picturesque Viñales Valley, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Pinar del Rio province is also called the country’s “green” part. Our way leads along the lush tobacco plantations. This excellent climate is the secret to the excellent Cuban tobacco, the raw material of the famous Cuban cigars. Today we will learn about the making of cigars, the tobacco production and processing through to wrapping cigars. We visit the house of an authentic Cuban tobacco producer family, who lead us through the plantation, a tobacco drying barn and we can look at the process of tobacco step by step. We learn how we can recognize high-quality tobacco leafs; learn the art of wrapping cigars as one of the famous Cuban cigars is made before our eyes. Next stop on our way is the exquisite Valley of Viñales, stopping at a lookout point where we can enjoy the breath-taking panorama with the remote scenery of “Mogotes” and mountains make this place deservedly a World Heritage site. After lunch we start hiking the Indian cave, and river boating inside the cave. We will then visit the famous wall painting, the “Mural de la Prehistoria” that fascinates us with its unique technology of gigantic size. Late afternoon return to Havana. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Breakfast and proceed to Santa Clara, the City that achieved its significance during the Cuban revolution and located in the middle of the country. The fate of the revolution was decided here in December 1958, when the Che Guevara led division took the armoured train carrying supplies. Visit the famous armoured train, and the Che Guevara Mausoleum where the famous military leader and several companion rest. After lunch we continue our trip to Sancti Spiritus, a small colonial town founded 500 year ago in 1514, preserved in almost original state. Cuba’s oldest stone bridge, the bridge Yayabo, is within walking distance of our hotel. DAY 4 - HAVANA – SANTA CLARA – SANCTI SPIRITUS
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architectural richness. Then we head towards downtown Cienfuegos, where we continue a walking tour of the city of former aristocrats. Cienfuegos, founded by French settlers, has European-style architecture. Walk down the Boulevard of the city via the Prado; visit the Jose Marti Square, the Governor’s palace, the Thomas Terry Theatre famous for the excellent acoustics and the Cathedral. Proceed to one of Cuba’s most important nature reserves, the world famous Zapata Peninsula, a bird and animal sanctuary which is located in the Montemar National Park. The first stop is the famous Bay of Pigs where the famous US disembarkation took place. The rich historical past of the Bay of Pigs is still vivid while now the area is famous for its beaches and diving sites. Here we will have lunch in a seaside restaurant, while there is opportunity for swimming and snorkelling in the Caribbean Sea. Continue to Guama, the main attraction of the National Park. Speedboat tour of the natural lagoon, the Laguna de Tresoro, where the unspoiled nature can be observed, migrating and endemic birds can be seen. Visit the Aldea Taino, the reconstructed Taino Aboriginal Village where we learn about the customs of the ancient indigenous inhabitants. We arrive back to port by motor boat and visit the country’s largest crocodile breeding farm, where we will observe hundreds of these reptiles in their natural habitat. We visit the crocodile nursery; here the braves may hold the yet harmless infants in their hands. Check in at your 5*hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and All Inclusive DInner. Breakfast and day at leisure to relax on the beach and to make use of the All inclusive hotel services. The water sports at the hotel are free for your use: Hobie-Cat, Kayak, surf. Daily animation programs and night shows ensure your entertainment in the resort. Meals: All inclusive DAY 7 - VARADERO
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PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON TRIPLE SHARING
€ 1999
TWIN SHARING
€ 2149
SINGLE
€ 2519 € 1879
CHILD SHARING WITH 2 ADULTS
OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES P P
RETURN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS MALTA/HAVANA/MALTA
P P P P P P P P P P
AIRLINE TAXES AND FUEL CHARGES 7 NIGHTS IN 5* ACCOMMODATION ALL TRANSFERS AS PER ITINERARY ALL EXCURSIONS AS PER ITINERARY
20 MEALS: - 6 BREAKFASTS
DAY 8 – HAVANA
- 7 LUNCHES - 7 DINNERS
Breakfast and time at leisure. Later transfer to Havana. Check in at your 5* Hotel. Meals: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
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COMPREHENSIVE GUIDED SIGHTSEEING
ACTIVE ITINERARY WITH UNIQUE CULTURAL FEATURES SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED ROCS TRAVEL TOUR MANAGER
DAY 9 - VARADERO
Transfer to Airport for your flight back to Malta.
VISA REQUIRED
DAY 10 - MALTA
Arrival in Malta
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TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY This competition is being organised by the ROCS Group in association with Auto Sales Limited sole agents of Renault in Malta. Participating tickets will only be valid if purchases are made and payment is received by midnight of the 20 th December 2019. Clients entitled to competition tickets need to complete their full details and deliver the said tickets to a ROCS Group office outlet of their choice by midnight of the 20 th December 2019. It is the client’s responsibility to make sure that tickets are filled in properly and in their name. The ROCS Group will strictly abide by the name, address, and all details listed on the chosen competition ticket. This is not a lottery but a competition based on the correct answer to a skill-based question. Therefore, the chosen finalist will need to correctly answer a skill- based question. Late entries for the competition after midnight of the 20 th December 2019 will not be accepted and will not be entitled to participate. The car competition will be held on the 23rd of December and the winner will be announced at noon on the 24 th December 2019.
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