“Ride to Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila & Camagüey in Old Fashion American Classic Cars” Overnight Tour (2 days / 1 night)

“Ride to Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila & Camagüey in Old Fashion American Classic Cars” Overnight Tour (2 days / 1 night)

Description:

Founded in 1514, and one of the seven original towns established by Diego Velázquez during the Spanish conquest of Cuba, Sancti Spiritus boasts a history as long. The city of Sancti Spíritus has one of the most beautiful representative sets of the colonial architecture of the country, as well as 2 national monuments (the Parochial Major Church and the Yayabo Bridge) and several interesting ones museums, among which the Colonial Art Museum, the Provincial History Museum, the Guayabera House, the Serafin Sanchez Home House Museum and the Natural History Museum stand out.Although it’s the provincial capital, it’s a tranquil place that has few activities to lure tourists to spend more than a day or two. Sancti Spíritus was founded in 1516 on the Tuinicú River, but it was moved to the banks of the Yayabo in 1524. It is the oldest city of interior Cuba, and narrow crooked streets, old churches, and plazas preserve its colonial atmosphere. Sancti Spiritus, a small town that is 500 years old, the same as Trinidad.

This beautiful and old colonial city has its own merits to shine for its impressive history. Its historic center was declared a National Monument on October 10, 1978. One of its most important sites is the Yayabo Bridge, which crosses the river of the same name, built in 1825, the only one in Cuba dating from the colonial era. . It consists of 5 arches made with bricks and has a marked romantic style, it is still active today and together with the historic center of the city and the Parochial Major Church represent the main tourist attraction of Sancti Spíritus, and for its heritage values ​​and architectural was declared a National Monument and is the pride and main meeting point of the inhabitants of the city.

The city is linked to the cultural and musical traditions of Cuba as a nation, especially the Guayabera, a traditional garment for Cubans. The city also stands out for other cultural traditions such as pottery, plastic arts, weaving by hand and guano, dances, tunes, verses and songs, agricultural and folk art fai

Ciego de Ávila is located in the central zone of the island of Cuba, bounded on the west by Sancti Spiritus and on the east by Camagüey. Its capital, with around 119,400 inhabitants, was founded in 1840. It is a modern city, although in the historic center there are many features of the typical colonial architecture of the time, with the presence of corridors and neoclassical columns of varied design that define the image of the city. The fundamental economic activities of the province of Ciego de Ávila have been sugarcane agriculture and that of other crops such as pineapple (a symbol fruit with which the province is identified) and other lines; although in the last years there has been a very important growth in the tourist activity in the province with the Coco and Guillermo keys, integrated together with Paredón Grande and Antón Chico -among others- in the Jardines del Rey keys, becoming one of the main tourist destinations of Cuba. Cayo Coco, the fourth island in extension of Cuba, shows a panorama of 370 square kilometers of territory and 22 kilometers of beaches.

Camagüey is a city of legends. Lovely from start to finish, by its alleys full of traditions and culture and a perfectly preserved historical and colonial center, which has given it the recognition by UNESCO, to declare it a World Heritage Site. In the tour you will have the opportunity to meet a large part of its colonial historic center. To do this, you most to visit the Agramonte Park, located in the heart of the city, and seat of numerous political and cultural events. You will know the Cathedral, the Casa de la Trova, and the Colegio de las Reparadoras, the old school of the Salesian and the Archbishop of Camaguey. Then you will find Marti square or San Francisco where you will have the opportunity to know the neo-Gothic church of the Sacred Heart, which replaced the old San Francisco. This whole area preserves the most genuine colonial values, represented in the seventeenth century colonial house -Avellaneda and General Gomez, the oldest preserved colonial house in Camagüey –Pobre and San Fernando Streets, and the narrow alley of Camagüey –Funda del Catre. Along the street Pobre you will continue deep into the "labyrinth" of the old Spanish village to search the Plaza de San Juan de Dios. There you can visit the best preserved colonial city church and the square full of life and culture, and spaces for the sale of handicrafts and souvenirs. Also you can visit to the birthplace of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay, Cuban scientist discovered the transmitting agent of Fiebre Amarilla; with a spectacular colonial courtyard adorned with typical jars, symbols of the city.

You have to ride in an old fashion car around 1950´s neighborhoods of Camagüey. Feel as your where into the atmosphere of that time and take a closed view of buildings that show the tracks of rationalist architecture in the city. A walk through downtown Camagüey to get a closed view of building, houses and squares and know about its history and its people life. You know about this legendary city by walking around its most relevant places. Select the way your tour is going to be according to your interest.

Our proposal is to join us to Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila & Camagüey tour, those magical places that made his imagination fly threw out, and for this we offer our authentic American cars of the 50s. This is excellent original vehicles, classic and convertible in perfect condition, which undoubtedly will make you travel through time.

Feel yourself traveling back in time driving around the winding streets of Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila & Camagüey in an old fashion American car. You will be guided through the irregular streets of the city, its history, and culture.

Departures for this tour only take place from Trinidad, Playa La Boca and Casilda town.

Top places to enjoy in the tour in Sancti Spíritus city:

• Major Parochial Church of the Holy Spirit.
• The Yayabo River Bridge.
• Central Park Serafin Sanchez.
• Boulevard de Sancti Spíritus.
• Provincial Library, one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
• Municipal Museum of History,
• Museum of Natural Sciences.
• Museum of Colonial Art.
• Natal House Museum by Serafín Sánchez.
• Plaza and Perla Hotels.
• Casa de la Guayabera Museum (former Quinta Santa Elena).
• Main Theater of the city, built in 1839.
• Café Teatro and the Bar La Taberna.

Top places to enjoy in the tour in Ciego de Ávila city:

• Historic center of the city.
• The Catholic Church and the statue of Saint Eugene de la Palma, patron saint of the city.
• The Main Theater.
• The José Martí central park.
• Simón Reyes Provincial Museum.
• Raúl Martínez Provincial Art Gallery.

Top places to enjoy in the tour in Camagüey city:

• Ignacio Agramonte Park.
• Metropolitan Cathedral.
• Old City Hall.
• Provincial Library.
• Martí Park.
• Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Church
• La Soledad Square
• La Soledad Church
• La Merced church
• Cinemas Street (Ignacio Agramonte St.)
• Trabajadores Square
• Nuestra Señora de la Merced Convent and Church
• Ignacio Agramonte´s birth house museum
• Carmen Square and Church
• San Juan de Dios Square, San Juan de Dios Church and old hospital
• Del Gallo Square
• Casa de la Trova Patricio Ballagas
• Casino Campestre
• Camagüey Ballet´s headquarters

The customers paying entrance fees, will enjoy the main attractions of the city,

Included services in the tour

1st day

• A local tour guide (Spanish, English).
• Transportation in Old Fashion American Cars.
• Pick up at the hotel or rental house and departure towards to Sancti Spíritus in American Classic Cars;
• Optional visit to the Manaca Iznaga farm in the Valle de los Ingenios. Free time to visit the lookout tower.
• Panoramic tour of Sancti Spíritus in American Classic Cars and round trip transfer to the hotel;
• City Tour of Sancti Spíritus city including the Serafín Sanchez Central Park, Major Parochial Church of the Holy Spirit and The Yayabo River Bridge, among other cultural and historical landmarks;
• Departure towards to Ciego de Ávila in American Classic Cars;
• Free time for optional lunch at one of the restaurants in the city. (Not included in price);
• City Tour of Ciego de Ávila city including the Historic center, The Catholic Church and the statue of Saint Eugene de la Palma, The Main Theater and José Martí central park, among other cultural and historical landmarks;
• Free time to visit the other places in the town;
• Departure towards to Camagüey in American Classic Cars;
• Panoramic tour of Camagüey route in American Classic Cars;
• Lodging in rent house in the center of the city of Camagüey.

2nd day

• Early in the morning, breakfast at the rental house.
• City Tour of Camagüey city including the Ignacio Agramonte Park, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the San Juan de Dios Square and Nuestra Señora de la Merced Convent and Church, among other cultural and historical landmarks;
• Free time for optional lunch at one of the restaurants in the city. (Not included in price);
• Free time to visit the other places in the town;
• Return to the hotel or rental house.

Services not included in the tour:

• Tickets to museums, attractions or places of interest.
• Extra food and drinks.
• Tips.

We use this cars:

• This experience will be realized in classic hard top car, model: Chevrolet Bel Air 1957 (Sedan 4 doors) / Chevrolet Bel Air 1955 (Sedan 4 doors) / Pontiac 1957 (Sedan 4 doors) or similar (Classic), with air conditioning and with professional driver and guide in English and Spanish language (optional).

Maximum Pax for the tour: 5 Pax (without guide service) or 4 Pax (with guide service).

Distance to cover in the tour by car (round trip): 535 km approximately.

Duration approximate of the tour by car (round trip): 8.05 hours approximately.

Pick-up point: Lodging Place (House for Rent or Hotel).

Extra price for Lunch or Dinner: + 10.00 cuc per pax.

Important note: Tickets 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 to decision of the clients.

Important note: The clients, once the tour itinerary is completed, can be transferred directly to Santa Lucia Beach in Camagüey, or Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo in Ciego de Ávila, for an additional charge of USD 50.00 per car (not per passenger).