AARCH GOES TO CUBA!
A ten-day guided adventure exploring the architecture, history, and cultural traditions of this beautifully layered country.
Photo courtesy of Richard Laub. ITINERARY:
Saturday, January 9 10:00 am Meet Common Ground Representative and check in to Viajes Hoy/Havana Air at Miami International Airport. 2:00 pm Depart on V2-3145, arriving Havana at approximately 3:00 pm. Transfer to Telegrafo in Old Havana. 7:00 pm Welcome dinner (included) at la Dominca Restaurant.
Sunday, January 10 7-8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Modern Havana. View the neighborhoods and important historic areas, including Plaza de la Revolucion with José Martí Monument, Vedado with the Hotels Riviera and Nacional and other important historic buildings. Continue to Miramar and visit the Scale Model of the City with presentation on the City by a specialist. Continue tour with a visit to the Higher Institutes for the Arts. From there visit to the Jaimanitas neighborhood and the houses decorated by Jose Fuster as well as the mansions of Siboney. Mid day Lunch (included). Afternoon Visit to the Museum of Fine Arts. Evening On your own.
Monday, January 11 7-8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 am Meet with specialists from the Office of the Historian: Master Plan for Restoration of the Old City, physical restoration and renovation; tourism investment, social, cultural and community work. 11:00 am Walking tour of Old Havana, accompanied by OH Specialist. 1:00 pm Lunch (included, with specialist). 2:30 pm Continue walking tour of Old Havana, with a stop for a visit to the Escuela Taller Gaspár Melchor de Jovellanos. Continue to Central park, Capitolio (closed for restoration), Gran Teatro, Hotel Sevilla. 4:00 pm Visit to the Callejón de Hamel 6:00 pm Visit the Morro Castle. Have dinner at the castle (direct payment) and stay for the 9pm Cannon Firing Ceremony.
Tuesday, January 12 7-8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel Morning Visit to the Belen Convent Visit to the San Gerónimo School, part of the University of Havana and staffed with leading Cuban specialists in urban and community planning and development. Midday Break for lunch. Afternoon Visit to the Hemingway Museum, Finca Vigía. Evening On your own.
Wednesday, January 13 7-8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel. 8:00 am Drive to Cienfuegos. Mid day Lunch on your own in establishments around the City Square. 2:30 pm Meeting with a specialist from the Office of the Historian. Visit to the Tomas Terry Theater, Punta Gorda, Casa de Cultura Benjamin Duarte. 6:30 pm Continue to Trinidad. Check into Hotel Ancon. Dinner at the hotel.
Thursday , January 14 7-8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel. 9:30 am Meet with staff of the Office of the Historian of Trinidad. 11:00 am Visit the Museum of Architecture and Plaza Santa Ana. 1:30 pm Lunch in Trinidad (included). Evening Casa de la Trova in Trinidad.
Friday, January 15 7-8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel 9:00 am Activities organized by the group. Mid day Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon Continue exploring in Trinidad. Evening On your own.
Photo courtesy of Richard Laub. Saturday, January 16 7-8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 am Depart for the Valley of the Sugar Mills. Explore the valley and the Iznaga Manaca tower and hacienda. 11:30 am Depart for Sancti Spiritus. Explore the city. 1:00 pm Lunch in downtown Sancti Spiritus (included). 3:00 pm Depart for Cayo Santa Maria. On arrival check into the Meliá Las Dunas. Evening On your own. Dinner is included at the hotel.
Sunday, January 17 7-8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 am Depart for Remedios. Spend morning in Remedios exploring the town. 12:00 pm Lunch in Remedios (included). 3:00 pm Drive to Caibarien. Explore the town. Evening Return to Cayo Santa Maria. Dinner and evening at the hotel.
Monday, January 18 7-8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 am Check out of hotel and drive into Santa Clara, stopping at the Che Monument and Museum. 1:00 pm Lunch in Santa Clara (included). 2:30 pm Explore downtown Santa Clara. 4:00 pm Depart for Havana. Check into hotel Telegrafo. 8:00 pm Farewell dinner at Café del Oriente (included).
Tuesday, January 19 7-8:00 am Breakfast at the hotel. 12:00 pm Check out of hotel and transfer to the airport. 4:00 pm Depart on V2-3146 for Miami, arriving at approximately 5:00 pm. Allow 4 hours for connecting flight home.
Photos courtesy of John Pilling. Photo courtesy of Richard Laub. COST
$5,800 (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) + $600 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT)
Included:
Round-trip airfare between Miami and Havana Entry Visa All accommodations, programs and related entrance fees in Cuba 22 out of 29 meals Transportation between airport, hotels, and scheduled activities English-speaking guide
Not included: Tips and gratuities for meals and hotel services $25 Cuban airport tax, to be paid upon departure from Miami Personal expenses Additional meals, beverages, activities or private transportation not listed Travel interruption, cancellation, and baggage insurance Transportation to and from your place of departure and Miami Passport ADVENTURE. PRESERVE. LEARN.
Photo courtesy of Richard Laub.
JOIN US FOR AARCH’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURE!
AARCH programs are made possible, in part, through the generous support of the New York State Council on the Arts, Architecture + Design Program.
PRESERVING THE ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITIES OF THE ADIRONDACKS THROUGH EDUCATION, ACTION, AND ADVOCACY