"CUBA PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR"
DURATION: 11 days / 10 nights
ITINERARY: Istanbul – Havana – Vinales – Havana – Santa Clara – Trinidad – Cienfuegos – Havana – Istanbul
START: April 27, 2024
Our photography tour in Cuba on May 1st promises to be quite enjoyable. During this journey, we will stay in the homes of Cuban families, having our breakfasts with them. We will truly experience and witness Cuba in its entirety. On May 1st, we will join the lively parade with the Cubans to commemorate Labor Day.
DAY 1 - April 27, 2024 (SATURDAY)
ISTANBUL - HAVANA
Today, we will arrive in Havana and take a short tour to get acquainted with the city. Since we will spend long days exploring the city in the following days, we will keep today's itinerary light, allowing everyone to settle into their accommodations. We will stay with Cuban families in Havana.
DAY 2 - April 28, 2024 (SUNDAY)
HAVANA - VINALES
Today, we will visit a beautiful village in Vinales, protected by UNESCO. This village is a natural wonder with areas that still lack electricity. We will witness Cuban farmers riding horses, plowing fields with traditional plows, and tobacco drying areas. Similar to many places in Cuba, this area seems frozen in time. In the village surrounded by the forest, we can enjoy coffee or taste tropical fruit juices. Accommodation will be in a home in Vinales.
DAY 3 - April 29, 2024 (MONDAY)
VINALES - HAVANA
April 29 - After breakfast, we will head to Havana. Once there, we will start with a tour of the city in classic American cars. Then, we will continue to explore and capture photographs in the backstreets of Havana. Among the places we will visit are Obispo Street, Malecon waterfront, and various squares. As we venture into the backstreets of Havana, we will capture images of real life. We will stay in homes in Havana.
DAY 4 - April 30, 2024 (TUESDAY)
HAVANA
April 30 - After breakfast, we will continue exploring the streets of Havana. For those interested in seeing something unique, we can take an extra trip by ferry to a region associated with the Santeria religion. We will continue to capture photos in the streets of Havana. We will have dinner together, and accommodation will once again be in homes in Havana.
DAY 5 - May 1, 2024 (WEDNESDAY)
HAVANA
May 1 - This morning, we will rise early to join the May 1st parade. The parade is known to be very lively, with one side almost entirely filled with Turkish flags. After the May Day celebrations, we will continue capturing photos in the streets of Havana. Optionally, for those interested, we can visit a cigar factory and do some cigar shopping. Everyone can freely roam the streets of Havana and take photographs. Accommodation will be in homes in Havana.
DAY 6 - May 2, 2024 (THURSDAY)
HAVANA - SANTA CLARA
May 2 - After breakfast, we will travel to Santa Clara, where Che Guevara's mausoleum is located. After visiting the mausoleum, we will explore the city, capturing photographs. This city is quite charming, with a warm atmosphere suitable for photography. Accommodation will be in homes in Santa Clara.
DAY 7 - May 3, 2024 (FRIDAY)
SANTA CLARA - TRINIDAD
May 3 - After breakfast, we will continue our journey to Trinidad. Before sunset, we will reach Manaca Iznaga, where we will have a photo break. This area used to be an old sugarcane plantation, featuring an old tower built to observe slaves and a train station. After taking a break and capturing photos, we will proceed to Trinidad. The atmosphere in Trinidad is more serene and charming than the typical tourist areas. Accommodation will be in homes in Trinidad.
DAY 8 - May 4, 2024 (SATURDAY)
TRINIDAD
May 4 - Today, we will spend the entire day in Trinidad. We will visit the Trinity Church and the old town center. Don't be surprised if you suddenly encounter someone on horseback while walking on the cobblestone streets; this is a common sight in Cuba. Trinidad is a place where you can find incredible wooden and handcrafted items at reasonable prices. The city's architecture is enchanting, and you will fall in love with the music that fills the air all day. Accommodation will be in homes of the local people in Trinidad.
DAY 9 - May 5, 2024 (SUNDAY)
TRINIDAD - CIENFUEGOS - HAVANA
May 5 - After breakfast, we will head back to Havana. On the way, we will also visit the city of Cienfuegos, named after one of the most important leaders of the revolution. The city's architecture, streets, and cars will provide ample opportunities for beautiful photographs. After our photo break in Cienfuegos, we will reach Havana. Accommodation will be in homes in Havana.
DAY 10 - May 6, 2024 (MONDAY)
HAVANA
May 6 - After breakfast, transfer to the airport and start our return journey.
DAY 11 - May 7, 2024 (TUESDAY)
ISTANBUL
May 7 - Arrival in Istanbul.
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NOTE: The tour starts in Istanbul and ends in Istanbul.
TOUR PRICE PER PERSON:
2,980 USD
Single Supplement: 280 USD