HAVANA & CAYO GUILLERMO

HAVANA & CAYO GUILLERMO

per person

Luxury tour

Get to know the fantastic city of Havana with its centuries of faded beauty, music, dance, art, architecture. We  put together a completley unique itinerary tailored to imprss you. Our expert guides from the worlds of art music and dance introduce you to the countries finest performers. Our expert concierges curate the best bars clubs and restaurants for you. Choose from an unparallelled list of experiences from ballet to baseball  and including rum, cocktails vintage cars and cigars. Then make your way to the northern coast where Cubas first true luxury hotel awaits with its delicious locally sourced meats and seafood and ultra private overwater villas. The beach spa and  numerous pools are to die for.

8 days & 7 nights
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DAY 1

WELCOME TO HAVANA Upon leaving the plane, you will be met by an airport rep that will take you through customs into the VIP lounge. Our airport representative will meet you after going through Customs and will lead you to your guide. Once in the city, you will check in at Kempinski, rebuilt on a building originally constructed between 1894 and 1917 as the first European style shopping arcade in Cuba; Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski is located in the heart of Old Havana. Your private concierge/contact person on land will welcome you at the Hotel; and go through your itinerary with you and make suggestions of places to see and things to do. Firstly walk in the footsteps of Havana's colonial past visiting the four key squares of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with our expert guide offering insights into the history and present of the city and the country. In the afternoon, enjoy a Salsa lesson with our expert teacher so you can salsa during the rest of your journey. For an evening of relaxing, go for Drinks at El del Frente bar-restaurant, a great place to meet friends and have delicious cocktails, as well as one of the best ceviches tacos and tatakis in town. Later you will enjoy dinner at La Guarida, the Cuban most celebrated paladar since 1996, when the government allowed to open private restaurants. At the end of the evening you will have best seat tickets for the Tropicana show.

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DAY 2
EXPLORING THE CITY In the morning, Hemingway tour visiting the Ambos Mundos Hotel in Old Havana. His Finca Vigia in San Francisco de Paula, south of Havana, and, by the end, the Floridita Bar, the cradle of the Daiquiri, the writer's favorite cocktail.Then take lunch at La Vitrola, considered one of the most typical bars/restaurants in Old Havana, has lively live music in the afternoons. The day will continue with an Ebike tour of the City, a wonderful way to see a lot of Havana in a short time. Then you will enjoy drinks at Funky Seafront rooftop, a 20th century house completely renovated by a team of expert and innovatives habaneros, with an excellent roof terrace, good drinks and wonderfull views of Malecon. In the evening, have dinner at Rio Mar, a stunning waterside views and sleek modern interiors reminiscent of Miami; with superb food and top service. Later enjoy a Cigar and Rum tasting, our cigar expert will pair your cigar with a good rum and explain how cigars are made and smoked. If you are not yet ready for bed, you can go to dance at Casa de la Musica, this can be the hottest place in town for salsa and attract big-name acts.
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DAY 3-7
CAYO GUILLERMO AT LEISUREYour driver will pick you up and take you to the airport. You will board an internal flight from Havana to Cayo Coco. A private driver will take you from Cayo Coco to Cayo Guillermo, where you will enjoy 4 days by the beach. Check in at Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski. Designed as a contemporary hideaway, Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski is a one-of-a-kind resort nestled in the tranquillity of Cayo Guillermo in Cuba and the first Non-All-Inclusive Beach Hotel in Cuba. It certainly offers a refreshing and authentic Caribbean experience, inspired by Ernest Hemingway's legendary love for the Cayes and intended to be the most exclusive Cuban resort on the pristine shores of Playa Pilar, ideal for relaxing by being surrounded by turquoise waters and virgin white sands chic accommodations, irresistible culinary highlights, healing spa traditions, and precious beachfront moments of peace. For more information about Kempinski hotels in Cuba, read our blog Luxury holidays in Cuba, Havana and the beach with the Kempinski connection.
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DAY 7
BACK TO HAVANA Your driver will take you from Cayo Guillermo to Cayo Coco airport to board an internal flight from Cayo Coco to Havana. You will arrive in Havana on time for lunch at Cinco Sentidos. From the quality of the food to the exceptional service ... another of the best new restaurants in town. Discover more of Cuban music in the afternoon as part of our experience Cuban Music at Brenda's Terrace; Brenda Navarrete, indeed one of Cuba's most talented female musicians, opens her house for those interested in learning about our oldest rhythms. After, check in at Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski in Old Havana. For the evening, we suggest dinner at Jibaro, a funky, small new restaurant in Old Havana, with attractive decor. There you will find delicious small menu, combining old Cuban standards with Greek and Middle Eastern dishes. If you wish, you can go for a late-night Jazz. Next day enjoy a morning at leisure in Havana before departure.