Villa Clara-Habana Overnight
First Day:
Departure by bus at 07.30H (1st hotel). Arrival to Havana, Cuba´s capital by the eastern part of the city protected by two of the oldest military fortresses in Cuba comprising what´s today the “Morro-Cabaña” Military and Historical park. Lunch in one of its restaurants offering a commanding view of the city. Walk through the former Presidential Palace, Marti´s Promenade and Central Park, Inglaterra Hotel, and the Grand Theater of Havana. Free time for shopping and sightseeing. Lodging and dinner. Departure to “Morro-Cabaña” Park where the «cannon shot» ceremony takes place every night at 9 o’clock since the XVIII century with the purpose to signal the closure of Havana´s gates. A night walk through animated areas. Return to the hotel at 00.00H.
Second day:
Breakfast and check- out. The morning will be completely devoted to explore “ Old Havana”, UNESCO´s Heritage Site with its magnificent PLAZAS (Squares): Plaza de Armas with the Palace of Captains General headquarters of Cuba´s colonial rulers and “ El Templete” neoclassical building marking Havana´s foundational place, “Plaza San Francisco de Asís” with the Church and Convent, “Plaza Vieja” with the impressive 18th century Fountain, Plaza “La Catedral” with the Cathedral Church, highest example of the so-called Cuban Baroque architecture and the famous bar “ Bodeguita del Medio” center of the city´s bohemian life. Free time to enjoy and go for shopping at Cuba´s largest Flea Market. Lunch and departure from Havana at 14.00H. Arrival at the hotels at 19:00H.
