“From Earth to Fire” Tour
General Information
- Category: Half day tours
- Modality: Landing tours
- Duration: 3 hrs
- Departure time: Before 17.00 hrs
- Tour guide: Yes
- Children are allowed: Yes
- Languages spoken: Spanish, English and French
- Location: Camagüey city
Program Details
“From Earth to Fire” Tour
See how clay is transformed into art by the work and creativity of a family of potters. Build your own clay pot!
This peculiar tour will take you to the workshop of the Casanova family, heirs to the Camagüey pottery tradition, where you will be able to appreciate the expert handling of the wheel, as well as learn how to make a tinajón (a symbolic vessel of our city used to collect water since the 17th century). Finally, you will be able to build your own clay pot and be part of this fascinating and creative experience.
Included:
- Local guide (Spanish, English, French)
- Transport.
- Pottery technique demonstration.
- Possibility to model your own work
Places of interest: Gallery Workshop ¨Casa from Artesano¨ (Casanova family).
Distance to be covered on the tour: 9 kms approximately.
Approximate duration of the tour (total): 3 hours approximately.
Extra price for Lunch or Dinner:+ 10.00 cuc per pax.
TIPS: • Casual light clothing, sunglasses, cap, solar protection and photographic camera.
• The collected may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels or rental houses and punctuality of customers.
Cancellation Policy • In case of cancellation up to 72 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 10% of the excursion fare will be charged. • Regarding cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 50% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Cancellations reported within 24 hours before the departure time and No-Show (no presentation at departure time), a penalty of 100% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Booking fees and credit card surcharges cannot be refunded in case of cancellation.