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Inspiring Moments >Uncover Cuba’s heart and soul INCLUDED FEATURES alongside its charismatic people. >Learn about the lives and experiences Accommodations Itinerary of Cubans during meaningful (with baggage handling) A Day 1 Depart gateway city | Arrive in encounters and conversations. – 2 nights in Trinidad, Cuba, at the Santa Clara | Transfer to Trinidad >Meet local entrepreneurs who first-class Iberostar Grand Trinidad. Day 2 Trinidad provide insight into owning – 5 nights in Havana at the first-class Day 3 Trinidad | Cienfuegos | Havana businesses in Cuba during visits to Meliá Cohiba. Day 4 Havana independently owned restaurants, Transfers Day 5 Havana shops and a tobacco farm. – Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Day 6 Havana >Engage with Cuba’s varied arts Land Program, plus baggage handling . Day 7 Pinar del Río community during visits with artists, A dancers, craftsmen and musicians. Extensive Meal Program Day 8 Depart for gateway city A – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners, Flights provided for AHI FlexAir participants. >Ride in a classic, privately owned, including Welcome and Farewell Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. 1950s convertible along Havana’s Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, Excursions include up to 2-3 miles of walking per day romantic Malecón. plus a local beverage with dinner. on cobblestones, unpaved paths, stairs or other uneven surfaces. >Gain insight into life in rural Cuba while – Opportunities to sample authentic visiting the Pinar del Río region. Explore Cuban culture through interaction with local Cuban cuisine and local flavors. residents, artists and artisans, musicians, writers and entre - >Experience four UNESCO World preneurs, which will directly benefit and support the Cuban people. This exclusive program, developed by AHI Travel, Heritage sites. Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Pinar del Río – Discovery excursions highlight is operated in accordance with a Support for the Cuban People general license established by the Treasury Depart - the local culture, heritage and history. ment’s Office of Foreign Assets Control pursuant to 31 – Expert-led Enrichment programs CFR section 515.574. enhance your insight into the region. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos.

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Discovery Enrichment Trinidad. Discover the sights of Old Urban Planning and Architectural Trinidad and learn about typical Cuban Challenges. Cuban architect Miguel life from a local family in their home. Coyula leads a discussion about Trinidad’s Art Scene. Explore an arts contemporary city planning in Havana. and crafts market, followed by a visit to U.S. and Cuban Relations. Join a a ceramics workshop. Meet a member University of Havana professor for a of the Santander family and see talented talk about the U.S., Cuba and the potters creating beautiful works of art. Cuban economy. Cienfuegos. Witness the city’s popular Contemporary Art. Learn about the landmarks on a walking tour and delight works of contemporary Cuban artists. Musician, Havana in a musical show at the Teatro de Wilfredo Benítez of the Ludwig Cienfuegos. Meet the musicians, then Foundation, a nonprofit arts advocacy embark on a ride through the city group, will lead the talk. aboard a bike taxi. During lunch at a paladar, chat with the friendly owners. Historic Havana. A tour of Old Havana reveals the Plaza de Armas, Palacio de los Capitanes Generales and more. Visit a female-owned local business and bargain for treasures at a flea market. Alley of the Barbers. From restaurants Teatro de Cienfuegos to art galleries, join a local guide for an overview of local private businesses. UNESCO World Heritage Talk with entrepreneurs to learn about 1. Old Havana and its Fortification owning businesses in Cuba. System Cultural Cuba. Engage with staff and 2. Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios youth at a cultural center for children . 3. Urban Historic Center of Cienfuegos In-depth Havana. Cruise through 4. Sierra del Rosario (UNESCO University of Havana Havana in a vintage convertible. Peak Biosphere Reserve) under the hood as your driver shares details about the restoration processes. AHI Travel Expertise Let us arrange your flights! Continue to a dance studio to interact Passenger Service Representative | A AHI FlexAir | Our personalized air with an Afro-Cuban dance troupe and Helps with everything from arranging program offers incredible advantages: try a few steps yourself. At the University flights to fulfilling special requests. – price guarantee of Havana, discuss higher education Travel Director | Manages all details – arrival and departure with a school representative and tour the transfers to ensure a memorable trip. campus, plus visit the National Museum – assistance with changes or delays of Fine Arts to see beguiling collections. Travel information | Prepares you fully – flight insurance Art in Cuba. Visit Casa Fuster, the for your journey. home and art studio of Jose Fuster. Expert local guides | Provide friendly, Meet an artist and discuss his work. knowledgeable service. Later, visit the Fábrica de Arte Cubano, Lecturers | Share their knowledge which focuses on promoting Cuban art. of and passion for their country. Rural Cuba. Journey to Pinar del Río. In the village of Las Terrazas, visit an elementary school, art studio and cafe. Accommodations Learn about rural Cuban life from locals. Sit down for lunch at an eco-restaurant Iberostar Grand Trinidad | featuring dishes with organically grown Trinidad produce. Discuss Cuba’s most famous http://bit.ly/iberostargrandtrinidad industry and explore a tobacco farm. Meliá Cohiba | Havana Hemingway. Tour La Finca Vigia, home http://bit.ly/meliacohibahotel of famed author Ernest Hemingway. Talk with a local writer about the experiences of working in Cuba and gain insights into AHI Travel International Tower Hemingway’s storied life in Cuba. 8550 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Hand-crafted pottery, Trinidad Suite 600 Chicago, Illinois 60631 2020-1