Havana and Varadero

CLASSIC JOURNEYS OF DISTINCTION –
CLASSIC JOURNEYS OF DISTINCTION –
CUBA
CUBA
Havana and Varadero
City and Beach – independent programme
Melia Cohiba Poolside Snack Bar
Melia Las Americas
13 days
Havana (4
nights)
Varadero (7 nights)
T
his independent programme combines
the intriguing city of Havana with its
bustling lanes and beautiful squares steeped
in history, with the powder white sands and
clear turquoise waters of the beach resort of
Varadero. Tour Havana’s old town, sample
a mojito, and explore the city at your own
pace before transferring to Varadero where
you have time to relax and unwind.
Day 1 London (Thursday) Fly from London
Gatwick at around 1130 to Havana with Virgin
Atlantic, and transfer to the Melia Cohiba Hotel
(or similar) for 4 nights.
Day 2 Havana Morning visit to Revolution
Square in vintage American cars. Walking tour
of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site
and very much a living museum with its narrow,
shady streets lined with crumbling colonial
mansions and churches of varying architectural
styles. Visit Havana’s Rum Museum to discover
how one of Cuba’s most famous products is
made (tasting included), continue to the Plaza
de Armas with its second hand book stalls,
and the Ambos Mundos Hotel where Ernest
Hemingway wrote “For Whom the Bell Tolls.”
Continue to Plaza Vieja, then on to lunch in
Plaza de la Catedral, overlooking the splendidly
ornate cathedral and mansions on Cathedral
Square. Later there is an opportunity to sample
a mojito, the national cocktail – sugar, lime,
mint and rum. Finish the tour by browsing the
arts and craft market and perhaps visit one of
the local artists’ studios. Evening cocktail in the
famous El Floridita bar, then continue to Cafe
Oriente for dinner. (BLD)
Melia Cohiba Hotel, Havana
Melia Las Americas, Varadero
Located near the Malecon, or waterfront, the
Melia Cohiba is within a short driving distance
of all the main highlights. The hotel has 462
comfortable guest rooms all with modern
amenities. There is an outdoor swimming
pool and a choice of restaurants including a
buffet restaurant serving international cuisine, a
gourmet restaurant offering Mediterranean and
Asian food, an Italian restaurant and a grill. A
selection of bars also offer the perfect place for a
before or after dinner drink.
Located right on the beachfront in Varadero,
this 5* all-inclusive resort offers a tranquil
environment for adults only. There are 340
contemporary and welcoming rooms all with
home comforts and modern amenities. There
are 4 freshwater swimming pools, a health and
beauty and fitness centre, and various sports
facilities including water sports. For golf
enthusiasts the hotel has direct access to the
18-hole Varadero Golf Course. There is a 100m
stretch of white sand beach with direct 10m
access from the hotel. Sunshades, hammocks
and sunbeds are provided and there is a shady
area with palm trees. There are a variety of
restaurants including buffet, international,
Italian, Japanese, Grill and a poolside snack
bar. The lobby bar and Piano bar offer an ideal
setting for a drink before or after dinner.
Melia Las Americas Pool
Days 3-4 Havana Days at leisure for independent
exploration. Optional evening visit to the famous
Tropicana show. (B)
Day 5 Varadero Transfer to Varadero (approx. 2
Melia Cohiba La Brasa Grill Restaurant
Melia Las Americas Standard Ocean View
hours) and stay at the Melia Las Americas Hotel
for 7 nights. (BLD)
Days 6-11 Varadero At leisure in Varadero.
Day 12 Varadero, London Transfer to the airport
for your return flight to London arriving
at around 0950 the following day, Day 13
(Tuesday). (B)
Price includes
•Economy class flights
•Twin-shared accommodation
with breakfast, meals, transfers,
transportation and sightseeing
as listed (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner)
•Services of English-speaking
local Tour Manager
•Most air taxes
Melia Cohiba pool
44
Twin share Single supp
£2295
£285
2595
285
2295
285
2395
285
2595
285
1995
285
2295
285
1995
285
2995
285
Premium Economy upgrade from £395 one way,
£655 return; Upper Class upgrade from £1495 one
way, £2795 return
Optional excursions bookable locally. (BLD)
Book direct, call 020 7868 5590, fax 020 7868 5503 or email cts@ctsuk.com
Tour code HAVVAR
Departures 2015
Jan 05 – Mar 22
Mar 23 – Apr 22
Apr 23 – Jun 26
Jun 27 – Jul 15
Jul 16 – Sep 01
Sep 02 – Oct 31
Nov 01 – Nov 30
Dec 01 – Dec 18
Dec 19 – Dec 31
Not included
•Travel insurance
•Gratuities
•Cuba departure tax CUC 25
•Cuban visa £20 (povided by
CTS Horizons)
•Any government taxes or
compulsory charges introduced
after brochure publication
Melia Las Americas Japanese Restaurant
Book direct, call 020 7868 5590, fax 020 7868 5503 or email cts@ctsuk.com
45