4 Days Havana Weekend

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avenue and monument

Group Size: 15 Maximum

Trip Duration: 4 days, 3 nights

Dates 2025: Mar 14, July 4, Aug 29, Nov 21

Dates 2026: TBD

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Itinerary

Our Letty’s Cuba driver and guide will welcome you at Jose Marti International Airport. On your way to your accommodations, you will enjoy a panoramic view of Plaza of the Revolution, Old Havana and Vedado. Note: Staying at a Bed and Breakfast is a great way to support the Cuban people!

6:30 pm – Welcome Dinner at Chef Ivan’s El Carbon Restaurant (Included)
Pamper your senses with an outstanding, family style welcome dinner. The menu includes typical Cuban dishes like “arroz con pollo” and “masitas de cerdo.” Chef Ivan uses new recipe ideas from his travels around the world to create his flavorful “Cuban fusion” cuisine. Join the list of many happy clients including the King of Spain, Will Smith, Ben Affleck, Penelope Cruz, and others!

8:45 pm – Cannon Fire Ceremony
Take a drive to the fairgrounds of Castillo de San Carlos de la Cabaña. A spectacular sunset and view of the city awaits you. Meet tourists and locals who visit the fort to witness the unique tradition of the Cannon Fire Ceremony. Since the 1700’s, this event has taken place at 9 pm, signifying the closing of the city doors. Furthermore, you may shop for souvenirs at the end of the event.

9:30 pm – Back to lodging.

Pick up at 9:00 am

9:30 am – 10:30 pm With the photoshoot included this will be a unique and unforgettable experience!

Note: Photographer will WhatsApp photos to you.

11:00 pm – 12:00 pm – Plaza Vieja & Plaza San Francisco de Asis.

The eclectic Plaza Vieja is surrounded by colorful colonial buildings. The oversized Carrara dominates the center of the plaza. Great place for photos!

The plaza San Francisco de Asis features the Basilica Menor San Francisco de Asis, the boutique Hotel del Marques de San Felipe and Santiago de Bejucal, and the Chamber of Commerce.

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Lunch at Mojito, Mojito Restaurant (Included)
Delight in authentic Cuban cuisine while enjoying music and a cozy atmosphere.

2:30 am – 3:30 pm – Plaza de Armas & La Catedral
The Plaza the Armas houses the Hotel Santa Isabel, the Templete Monument and the Castillo de la Fuerza Real.

The Cathedral Church dominates this Plaza, but you can also discover restaurants and small museums within the square. Hemingway’s Bodeguita del Medio is a “most stop”, for a mojito and to leave your name on one of the street walls.

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Almacenes San Jose
Enjoy live music while you shop for souvenirs and art.

Back to lodging to freshening up.

7:00 pm Dinner at Habana 61 Restaurant (Included)

9:00 pm Cabaret Parisien/Show/Transfer (Included).

Dress up time for the Cabaret Parisien/Show! Beautifully staged, the show represents the development of the Cuban “mulato”, a fusion of Indian, African, and Spanish roots.

12:00 am – Transfer to lodging.

 

Pick up at 9:30 am

10:00 am – 11 am – Hemingway’s Finca Vigia
Today, we will drive to San Francisco de Paula for a tour of Finca Vigia, Hemingway’s country home in the 1940s. He wrote some of his famous works, the most famous, “The Old Man and the Sea”.

11:30 – 2:00 pm Muraleando in Lawton, Includes Authentic Cuban Lunch
This community project, in the suburbs of Lawton, is an enriching artistic and social community project. Guests can delight in local art, music, dancing, and Cuban cuisine.

2:30 – 5:30 pm – Santa Maria Del Mar Beach Break
Have fun in the sun with locals at this beautiful, blue water and white sandy local beach.

5:30 pm – Back to lodging to freshen up

7:00 pm – Farewell Dinner at La Carreta Restaurant.
Delicious Cuban Cuisine in a cozy atmosphere and life music.

This Havana Weekend has reached its end. Thanks for traveling with Letty’s Cuba Travel and Tours. We hope that your experience was amazing! Our friendly driver will transfer you to Jose Marti airport. Please be aware that check in is two and a half hours prior to departure time. Until next time!

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival, Check In, Welcome Dinner, Cannon Fire

Our Letty’s Cuba driver and guide will welcome you at Jose Marti International Airport. On your way to your accommodations, you will enjoy a panoramic view of Plaza of the Revolution, Old Havana and Vedado. Note: Staying at a Bed and Breakfast is a great way to support the Cuban people!

6:30 pm – Welcome Dinner at Chef Ivan’s El Carbon Restaurant (Included)
Pamper your senses with an outstanding, family style welcome dinner. The menu includes typical Cuban dishes like “arroz con pollo” and “masitas de cerdo.” Chef Ivan uses new recipe ideas from his travels around the world to create his flavorful “Cuban fusion” cuisine. Join the list of many happy clients including the King of Spain, Will Smith, Ben Affleck, Penelope Cruz, and others!

8:45 pm – Cannon Fire Ceremony
Take a drive to the fairgrounds of Castillo de San Carlos de la Cabaña. A spectacular sunset and view of the city awaits you. Meet tourists and locals who visit the fort to witness the unique tradition of the Cannon Fire Ceremony. Since the 1700’s, this event has taken place at 9 pm, signifying the closing of the city doors. Furthermore, you may shop for souvenirs at the end of the event.

9:30 pm – Back to lodging.

Day 2
Colonial Plazas with Photoshoot, Shopping

Pick up at 9:00 am

9:30 am – 10:30 pm With the photoshoot included this will be a unique and unforgettable experience!

Note: Photographer will WhatsApp photos to you.

11:00 pm – 12:00 pm – Plaza Vieja & Plaza San Francisco de Asis.

The eclectic Plaza Vieja is surrounded by colorful colonial buildings. The oversized Carrara dominates the center of the plaza. Great place for photos!

The plaza San Francisco de Asis features the Basilica Menor San Francisco de Asis, the boutique Hotel del Marques de San Felipe and Santiago de Bejucal, and the Chamber of Commerce.

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Lunch at Mojito, Mojito Restaurant (Included)
Delight in authentic Cuban cuisine while enjoying music and a cozy atmosphere.

2:30 am – 3:30 pm – Plaza de Armas & La Catedral
The Plaza the Armas houses the Hotel Santa Isabel, the Templete Monument and the Castillo de la Fuerza Real.

The Cathedral Church dominates this Plaza, but you can also discover restaurants and small museums within the square. Hemingway’s Bodeguita del Medio is a “most stop”, for a mojito and to leave your name on one of the street walls.

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Almacenes San Jose
Enjoy live music while you shop for souvenirs and art.

Back to lodging to freshening up.

7:00 pm Dinner at Habana 61 Restaurant (Included)

9:00 pm Cabaret Parisien/Show/Transfer (Included).

Dress up time for the Cabaret Parisien/Show! Beautifully staged, the show represents the development of the Cuban “mulato”, a fusion of Indian, African, and Spanish roots.

12:00 am – Transfer to lodging.

 

Day 3
Hemingway, Community Project, Santa Maria del Mar

Pick up at 9:30 am

10:00 am – 11 am – Hemingway’s Finca Vigia
Today, we will drive to San Francisco de Paula for a tour of Finca Vigia, Hemingway’s country home in the 1940s. He wrote some of his famous works, the most famous, “The Old Man and the Sea”.

11:30 – 2:00 pm Muraleando in Lawton, Includes Authentic Cuban Lunch
This community project, in the suburbs of Lawton, is an enriching artistic and social community project. Guests can delight in local art, music, dancing, and Cuban cuisine.

2:30 – 5:30 pm – Santa Maria Del Mar Beach Break
Have fun in the sun with locals at this beautiful, blue water and white sandy local beach.

5:30 pm – Back to lodging to freshen up

7:00 pm – Farewell Dinner at La Carreta Restaurant.
Delicious Cuban Cuisine in a cozy atmosphere and life music.

Day 4
Until Next Time, Cuba Friends!

This Havana Weekend has reached its end. Thanks for traveling with Letty’s Cuba Travel and Tours. We hope that your experience was amazing! Our friendly driver will transfer you to Jose Marti airport. Please be aware that check in is two and a half hours prior to departure time. Until next time!

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  • Visa
  • 3 Nights Lodging Bed and Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Airport Transfers
  • 3 Days Classic Car With Driver
  • 3 Days Guide
  • Cannon Fire Ceremony Tour
  • Old Havana Tour
  • Hemingway’s Finca Vigia
  • Almacenes San Jose Shopping
  • Cabaret Parisien Show/Transfers
  • 2 Lunches (appetizer, main dish, 1 beverage, dessert, coffee).
  • 3 Dinners (appetizer, main dish, 1 beverage, dessert, coffee).
  • Airfare
  • Tips (Please, take small bills with you; it is hard to brake large bills in Cuba)