“Ride to Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila, Camagüey, Bayamo & Santiago de Cuba in Old Fashion American Classic Cars” Overnight Tour (4 days / 3 nights)

“Ride to Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila, Camagüey, Bayamo & Santiago de Cuba in Old Fashion American Classic Cars” Overnight Tour (4 days / 3 nights)

Description:

Sancti Spíritus, a city founded in 1514, has one of the most beautiful representative sets of colonial architecture in the country. You can visit it during the tour of the Main Parish Church and the Yayabo Bridge, which crosses over the river of the same name, built in the year 1825, the only one in Cuba that dates from the colonial time and nowadays it is still active, you will be able to visit in addition the Museum of Colonial Art, the Provincial Museum of History, the House of the Guayabera, the Museum Birthplace of Serafín Sánchez and the Museum of Natural History.

Ciego de Ávila, known as the city of portals, is located in the central area of the island. It is a modern city, with colonial features of the time, define the architecture and image of the city the presence of portals and neoclassical columns of various designs that define the image of the city. The province has the Tourist Poles in Cayos Coco and Guillermo, being one of the main tourist destinations in Cuba with more than 22 kilometers of beaches.

Camagüey, known as the city of the tinajones, is a city full of traditions and culture, it has a historical and colonial center perfectly conserved that has been declared Patrimony of the Humanity by the UNESCO in 2008. It was founded in 1515 by Diego Velázquez, is famous for the interweaving of its streets and alleys, its system of squares and squares and the complex of religious buildings, the largest in Cuba.

Bayamo, is the Cradle of the Cuban Nationality, was the second villa founded in Cuba by Diego Velázquez, it is located in the province of Granma. In this city it was where the National Anthem of Cuba was sung for the first time, composed by the insigne patriot Perucho Figueredo, for what it is one of the most important cities of Cuba and full of history of Cuba, his historical urban center was declared National Monument in 1978.

Santiago de Cuba, the second most important city of Cuba, placed in the east of the island, was between the first seven villas of Cuba for the Spanish conqueror Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar. Santiago de Cuba is an exceptional city, full of history, traditions, multiple values and attractions that show the idiosyncrasy and culture of its happy people. For its traditions of struggle and for the great bonds of its children with the different stages of the wars of independence of Cuba, it is known by all, as the Hero City of Cuba.

So that you can make the impressive tour that we propose you and you can discover the beauties, history and secrets of these cities, we put at your disposal our authentic American cars, where you will feel like returning to the 50's and you will be able to travel through time in these excellent original vehicles in perfect condition and with all the necessary comforts.

The departures for this tour only take place from Trinidad, Playa La Boca or the town of Casilda.

The main places to enjoy on the Sancti Spíritus tour

• Hacienda Manaca Iznaga and its lookout tower in the Valle de los Ingenios.
• The Holy Spirit Major Parish Church.
• The Yayabo River Bridge.
• Provincial Library and museums of the city.
• Museum Casa de la Guayabera (old Quinta Santa Elena).
• Main Theater of the city, built in 1839.
• Café Teatro and Bar La Taberna.

Main places to enjoy in the tour in Ciego de Avila

• Historical center of the city.
• The Catholic Church and the statue of San Eugenio de la Palma, patron saint of the city.
• The central park José Martí.
• Simón Reyes Provincial Museum.
• Raúl Martínez Provincial Art Gallery.
• The Main Theatre.

Main places to enjoy on the tour in Camagüey

• Ignacio Agramonte Park.
• The Metropolitan Cathedral.
• Old City Hall.
• Marti Park.
• Churches of the city
• Calle de los Cines (Ignacio Agramonte Street)
• Workers' Square
• Convent and Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced
• Museum of Ignacio Agramonte's birthplace
• Visit the main squares as they are: Plaza Carmen, Plaza La Soledad Plaza de San Juan de Dios, Plaza del Gallo.
• Patricio Ballagas Trova House
• Country Casino
• The headquarters of the Ballet of Camagüey

The main places to enjoy on the tour in Bayamo

• San Salvador Major Parish Church in Bayamo.
• Plaza del Himno, where the National Anthem was sung for the first time
• Plaza de la Revolución in Bayamo
• Bayamo City Hall
• Monument The Altarpiece of the Heroes, where tribute is paid to the patricians of the Ten Years' War
• Bayamo Barracks Carlos Manuel de Céspedes
• City Museums
• La Bayamesa Trova House
• The Beatles Cultural Center

Main places to enjoy on the tour in Santiago de Cuba

• Church of Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, Patron Saint of Cuba.
• Plaza de la Revolución "Mayor General Antonio Maceo".
• House Museum of Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar.
• Cathedral of Santiago de Cuba.
• The Town Hall of Santiago de Cuba.
• Emilio Bacardi Provincial Museum.
• Mausoleum to José Martí, Fidel Castro, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes and Mariana Grajales, main heroes of the independence of Cuba, in the Cemetery of Santa Ifigenia,
• San Pedro de la Roca Castle, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.
• Monument of the Loma de San Juan.
• Moncada Barracks, today the 26th of July School City.
• The Great Stone.
• French Coffee Hacienda La Isabelica and the Ruins of the coffee plantations, archaeological landscapes of the first coffee plantations in the southeast of Cuba were declared by the UNESCO in 2000 as World Heritage,
• Baconao Park in Santiago de Cuba was registered in 1987 by Unesco in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

By paying the entrance fees, customers can enjoy the main tourist attractions of the city.

Services included in the excursion:

1st day

• Local guide (Spanish, English, French)
• Pick up at the hotel or rental house and departure to the city of Sancti Spíritus in American Classic Cars with panoramic tour.
• Optional view of the Manaca Iznaga hacienda in the Valle de los Ingenios. Free time to visit the lookout tower.
• Visit to the city of Sancti Spíritus: Martí Park, the Paseo del Prado, Palacio de Valle.
• Time available for an optional lunch in one of the city's restaurants. (not included in the price).
• Free time to visit other places of interest in the city.
• Departure to the city of Ciego de Avila in American Classic Cars.
• Panoramic tour of the route to Ciego de Avila in classic cars and transfers to and from the hotel.
• Visit to the city of Ciego de Ávila, which includes the historical centre of the city, the Catholic Church and the statue of San Eugenio de la Palma, the Main Theatre and the central park José Martí, among other cultural and historical landmarks.
• Departure to the city of Camagüey in American Classic Cars.
• Accommodation in a rental house in the center of the city of Camaguey.

2nd day

• Early in the morning, breakfast in the rental house.
• Visit to the city of Camagüey, which includes Ignacio Agramonte Park, the Metropolitan Cathedral, San Juan de Dios Square, San Juan de Dios Church and the Convent and Church of Our Lady of Mercy, among other cultural and historical landmarks.
• Time available for an optional lunch in one of the city's restaurants. (not included in the price).
• Departure to the city of Bayamo in American Classic Cars.
• Accommodation in a rental house in the center of the city of Bayamo.

3rd day

• Early in the morning, breakfast in the rental house.
• Visit to the city of Bayamo, which includes the San Salvador de Bayamo Major Parish Church, the Hymn Square, the Heroes' Altarpiece Monument and the Bayamo Revolution Square, among other cultural and historical landmarks.
• Time available for an optional lunch in one of the city's restaurants. (not included in the price).
• Free time to visit other sites of interest in the city.
• Departure to the city of Santiago de Cuba in American Classic Cars;
• Accommodation in a rental house in the center of Santiago de Cuba.

4th day

• Early in the morning, breakfast in the rental house.
• Visit to the city of Santiago de Cuba, which includes the Church of Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, the Revolution Square "Mayor General Antonio Maceo", the Céspedes Park, the Cathedral of Santiago de Cuba, the Cemetery of Santa Ifigenia and the Castle of San Pedro de la Roca, among other cultural and historical landmarks;
• Time available for an optional lunch in one of the city's restaurants. (not included in the price);
• Free time to visit other sites of interest in the city.
• Return to the hotel or rental house.

Services not included in the excursion:.

Entrance fees to museums, places of interest and tourist attractions, restaurants (meals), bars (drinks) and tips, among others, are not included in the price of the tour and require an extra charge at the discretion of the clients

We use these cars

• This experience will be done in a classic hardtop car, model: Chevrolet Bel Air 1957 (4-door sedan) / Chevrolet Bel Air 1955 (4-door sedan) / Pontiac 1957 (4-door sedan) or similar (Classics), with air conditioning and professional driver and guide in English and Spanish (optional).

Maximum pax for the excursion: 5 Pax (without guide service) or 4 Pax (with guide service)

Distance traveled by car on the tour (round trip): 1 228 kms approximately.

Approximate duration of the tour by car (round trip): 18.20 hours approximately.

Pick up point: Place of accommodation (rental house or hotel).

Extra price for lunch or dinner: + 10.00 cuc per pax.

Important note: Clients, once the excursion itinerary has been completed, can be transferred directly to Guardalavaca, Esmeralda and Pesquero beaches, north of Holguin, for an extra charge of 60.00 USD per car (not per passenger).

TIPS: • Recommended: light clothing, sunglasses, water and light meals with sweet and protein, hats or caps, tennis or sandals, solar protection and photographic camera.