Excursion - Cuba's Eastern Tapestry (aka Pincelada Oriental)
(Baracoa - Santiago de Cuba)

Do not contact us to book this excursion. We are NOT a travel agency or a tour operator, this page is for information purpose only.

Prices: Check with local representatives

Duration: approximately 60 hours

Inclusions:
Pick-up/drop-off at your hotel, tour guide, transportation in air-conditioned bus, flight, lunches, accommodation on half-board basis in both Baracoa and Santiago de Cuba.

Program: (tour sequence may vary)

• Day 1 - Transfer to Holguin where you'll visit a cigar factory before going to the airport to catch a flight to Baracoa. Visit El Matachin museum and have lunch at a local restaurant. Accommodation and dinner in a Baracoa hotel. Visit to the Casa de la Trova (optional).
• Day 2 - Have breakfast then visit Finca Duaba (Duada Farm), enjoy a walk through nature trails where you can admire the beautiful landscape. Lunch with a drink included. Departure by bus to Santiago de Cuba. Accommodation and dinner in a Santiago hotel.
• Day 3 City tour of Santiago de Cuba, including: Plaza de la Revolucion (home to the giant 16-metre statue of the Cuban hero, Lieutenant General Antonio Maceo Grajales), Cespedes Park with its colonial architecture, Cathedral Square (social centre of the city, home to beautiful churches, museums and historic buildings), Santa Ifigenia Cemetery (the final resting place of former president Fidel Castro and the site of the mausoleum of Jose Marti), Bacardi Residence (family home of Facundo Bacardi, who founded the famous rum brand). Lunch in a restaurant in the city. Panoramic visit of the Moncada Fortress to admire views of the bay and El Morro Castle after touring the historic army barracks where the Castro-led Cuban Revolution began in 1953. Visit to the hotel Casagranda with a cocktail included. Visit to Basilica del Cobre church. Return to your hotel.

Suggestions on what to wear and bring:
**Passport**, comfortable shoes and wear (for 3 days), hat, sunscreen, bottled water, camera, cash in small denominations for souvenirs, drinks, tips and additional expenses

Notes:
- Passport is required for flights and hotels check-in.
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or people with walking difficulties.
- It is recommended to not wear flashy jewellery.
- This tour is not available from Playa Covarrubias hotels.

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