"HAVANA PREMIUM" Tour

"HAVANA PREMIUM" Tour

Havana, the Hemingway Museum & the Ceremony of the Cañonazo. Discover the fascinating blend of literature, history, and centuries-old traditions in an unforgettable experience through the cultural heart of Havana. This journey offers visitors the opportunity to explore the legacy of one of the most famous writers of the 20th century, admire the beauty of the Cuban capital, and witness a historic military ceremony that has echoed across the bay for centuries. The experience begins with a visit to the renowned Finca Vigía, located on the outskirts of Havana. This charming hilltop estate was the residence of the legendary writer Ernest Hemingway for more than two decades. Surrounded by lush gardens and overlooking the city, the house preserves the author’s personal belongings, manuscripts, and an extensive collection of books, offering a unique glimpse into the life and inspiration of the Nobel Prize–winning novelist who wrote masterpieces such as The Old Man and the Sea while living in Cuba. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about Hemingway’s deep connection with the island, his passion for the sea, fishing, and the Cuban culture that influenced much of his literary work. The museum remains almost exactly as the author left it, making the visit a truly authentic journey into his world. The tour continues back in the historic center of Old Havana, where centuries of history unfold through cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and lively plazas filled with music and local life.

As evening falls, the experience culminates with one of Havana’s most iconic traditions: the famous Ceremony of the Cañonazo at the impressive Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña. Every night, soldiers dressed in traditional 18th-century uniforms recreate the historic cannon firing that once signaled the closing of the city’s gates during colonial times. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Havana Bay and the illuminated skyline of the city, the thunder of the cannon creates a dramatic and memorable moment that connects visitors with Havana’s rich past and enduring traditions.

Combining literature, culture, and living history, this experience offers a captivating way to explore the many layers of Havana—from the creative legacy of Hemingway to the powerful echoes of the colonial era—making it an unforgettable highlight of any visit to Cuba.

• Pick up by bus from the hotels according to a staggered schedule.
• Visit to the Hemingway Museum at the Finca Vigia, Cuban residence of the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature Ernest Hemingway.
• Panoramic visit to the Necropolis of Colon, declared National Monument of Cuba. Built in 1868 and one of the largest Campo Santo in America, it represents the theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity.
• Tour of Old and Modern Havana that allows you to visit interesting places, recognized for their historical value: Cathedral Square, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de Armas, Presidential Palace, Central Park, Capitol, Malecon, University of Havana, Revolution Square and visit to the Floridita Bar, the birthplace of the daiquiri.
• Lunch at a typical Havana restaurant.
• Visit to the 9th floor Terrace of the Paseo del Prado Hotel converted into a lookout point offering breathtaking views of the promenade, the Castle of the Three Kings of the Hill and the fortress of San Salvador de la Punta.
• Free time for independent enjoyment of the city.
• Ride in vintage cars from the 50's, inserted in the scheduled tour. Includes time for photos at John Lennon Park.
• Dinner at an emblematic restaurant in Old Havana.
• Enjoy the ceremony of the Cañonazo, an old Havana tradition that marked the closing of the gates of the disappeared wall that surrounded the city.
• Return by bus to the Hotel.

Departure days: TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY.