“Ride to Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila & Camagüey in Old Fashion American Classic Cars” Overnight Tour (2 days / 1 night)
General Information
- Category: Overnight tours
- Modality: Landing tours
- Duration: 2 days / 1 night
- Departure time: 08.30 hrs
- Tour guide: Yes
- Children are allowed: Yes
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English
Program Details
“Ride to Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila & Camagüey in Old Fashion American Classic Cars” Overnight Tour (2 days / 1 night)
Description:
Sancti Spíritus, is one of the seven original cities established by Diego Velázquez during the Spanish conquest of Cuba in 1514. Santi Spíritus has one of the most beautiful representative sets of colonial architecture in the country, as well as two national monuments (the Main Parish Church and the Yayabo Bridge). Its historical center was declared National Monument on October 10, 1978 and is the pride and main meeting point of the people of the city.
Ciego de Ávila is located in the central area of the island. It is a city where the presence of running portals and neoclassical columns define the image of the city, that is why it is known as the city of portals.
Camagüey, known as the city of jars, has a perfectly preserved historic and colonial center that has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008. This city is by its alleys, its system of squares and squares as well as the number of religious buildings.
We invite you to join us to tour the extraordinary beauty and enjoy the history of the cities of Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila and Camagüey, for this we offer you our authentic American cars from the 50's. These are excellent original vehicles, classic and convertible in perfect condition; which will undoubtedly make you travel through time.
The departures for this tour only take place from Trinidad, Playa La Boca or the town of Casilda.
Main sites to enjoy on the tour in the city of Sancti Spíritus
- Hacienda Manaca Iznaga and its lookout tower in the Valle de los Ingenios.
- The Yayabo River Bridge.
- Provincial Library and museums of the city.
- Main Theater of the city, built in 1839.
- Museum House of the Guayabera (old Quinta Santa Elena).
- Coffee Theater and the Bar La Taberna.
Main places to enjoy in the tour in the city of Ciego de Avila
- Historical center of the city.
- Simón Reyes Provincial Museum.
- Raúl Martínez Provincial Art Gallery.
- The Catholic Church and the statue of San Eugenio de la Palma, patron saint of the city.
- The central park José Martí.
- The Main Theatre.
Main places to enjoy in the tour in the city of Camagüey
- Ignacio Agramonte Park.
- The old town hall.
- Churches of the city
- Calle de los Cines (Ignacio Agramonte Street)
- 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
- Casino Campestre
- The headquarters of the Ballet of Camagüey
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).
- Free time to visit other places of interest in the city
- Return to the hotel or rental house.
Services not included in the excursion:
- Entrance fees to museums, attractions or places of interest.
- Extra meals and drinks.
- Tips
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)
Pick up point: Lodging place (rental house or hotel).
Distance to travel by car in the tour (round trip): 535 kms approximately.
Approximate duration of the tour by car (round trip): 8.05 hours approximately.
Extra price for lunch or dinner: + 10.00 cuc per pax.
Important note: Clients can be transferred directly to Santa Lucía beach in Camagüey, or Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo in Ciego de Ávila, for an extra charge of 50.00 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.
- This tour operates without a minimum number of passengers. Holiadventure will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the supplier decides to cancel, Holiadventure will offer you an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your tour.
- Pick-up can be delayed by up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels and the punctuality of the clients. The customer should inquire at the sales desk to avoid any discrepancies.
- You need to carry identification documents (passport or tourist card) for the tour, in case it is necessary to present it to a local authority that requires it.
- Your driver will also provide escort service throughout the trip.
- Guide service is also offered: Tour languages: English and Spanish.
- The client can get on and off the tour whenever he decides.
Cancellation Policy - If it is cancelled up to 72 hours before the tour is due to take place, a penalty of 10% of the tour price will be applied. - For cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before the excursion departure time, a penalty of 50% of the excursion price will be applied. - Please note that cancellation within 24 hours and up to the time the excursion is enjoyed, and in case of no-show, 100% of the excursion price will be deducted. - Note: no refunds of administrative costs or credit card charges can be made in case of cancellation.