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Splendours of Cuba (Oriente Departure)

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Discover faded colonial grandeur in Havana and Trinidad, delightful rolling countryside, tobacco and coffee plantations, the historical sites of the revolution and the ever-present rhythms of the son and mambo styles of music. Continue farther through the interior to Santiago de Cuba for a rare glimpse into eastern Cuba’s history, culture and mountain scenery.

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.

Day 1 — Fly to Havana

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Havana via Madrid. Transfer to the Iberostar Selection Parque Central (colonial room) for 2 nights.

Day 2 — Havana

Morning walking tour of Old Havana with a stop at El Floridita, home of the daiquiri cocktail. Welcome lunch at a characterful paladar (small restaurant) and afternoon tour in a classic American car, visiting Revolution Square and a rum museum.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 2.1 — Transfer: Havana to Las Terrazas
Day 3 — Las Terrazas

In the morning, drive to the rural community of Las Terrazas in the province of Pinar del Rio, staying 2 nights. Visit the partially restored 19th-century coffee estate.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 3.1 — Transfer: Las Terrazas to Vinales
Day 4 — Viñales

Full-day tour of the beautiful Viñales Valley with its rounded limestone hills. Visit a tobacco plantation and take a boat ride through the Indian Cave.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 4.1 — Transfer: Vinales to Cienfuegos
Day 5 — Peninsula de Zapata - Cienfuegos

Travel to Cienfuegos via the Peninsula de Zapata. Take a boat through the mangroves and drive past Playa Girón, site of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. Continue to the small city of Cienfuegos, staying the night.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5.1 — Transfer: Cienfuegos to Trinidad
Day 6 — Cienfuegos - Trinidad

Morning tour of Cienfuegos, the ‘Pearl of the South’, and visit to the botanical gardens. Continue to Trinidad for a 3-night stay at Hotel Mystique Trinidad La Popa, set on a hill overlooking the old town. Dine this evening at an independent paladar restaurant.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 7 — Trinidad

Morning walking tour of Trinidad, visiting the Romantic Museum or Cantero Museum, and Casa de la Musica. In the afternoon, drive to the Valley of the Sugar Mills, dotted with ruins of large former sugar plantations, and visit the Manaca Iznaga watchtower, a reminder of Cuba’s slave trade and colonisation.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 8 — Trinidad

Day at leisure in Trinidad or take optional excursions.

Meals: breakfast

Day 8.1 — Transfer: Trinidad to Camagüey
Day 9 — Camagüey

This morning drive to Camagüey (5-6 hours) for a short tour of its winding streets – designed to deter pirate attacks. Stay overnight.

Meals: breakfast

Day 9.1 — Transfer: Camagüey to Holguin
Day 10 — Holguin - Santiago de Cuba

Full-day journey to Santiago de Cuba for a 2-night stay, visiting Holguin and Castro’s birthplace at Biran en route.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 10.1 — Transfer: Holguin to Santiago de Cuba
Day 11 — Santiago de Cuba

Explore the island’s first capital and birthplace of Afro-Cuban culture, including the historical centre, El Morro fortress, and the Gran Piedra, set in the Sierra Maestra mountains.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 11.1 — Transfer: Santiago de Cuba to Sancti Spiritus Province
Day 12 — Sancti Spíritus

Full-day journey to Sancti Spíritus for an overnight stay, visiting El Cobre church, Cuba’s most important shrine, and the city of Bayamo en route.

Meals: breakfast

Day 12.1 — Transfer: Sancti Spiritus Province to Santa Clara
Day 13 — Santa Clara - Havana

Take a short tour of Sancti Spíritus. Continue to historic Santa Clara for a visit, then on to Havana for 2 nights at the Iberostar Selection Parque Central hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 13.1 — Transfer: Santa Clara to Havana
Day 14 — Havana

A day at Leisure in Havana.

Meals: breakfast

Day 15 — Havanna - Fly to London

Morning at leisure. Fly to London overnight via Madrid.

Meals: breakfast

Day 16 — Arrive London

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Iberostar Selection Parque Central

La Moka Hotel

La Moka Hotel is a simple hotel set amid the forested hills of Las Terrazas. It features 42 air conditioned rooms, a multi-tiered atrium lobby built around a large tree, a restaurant and a small bar with beautiful views over the valley.

Meliá San Carlos

The Meliá San Carlos is located in the historic centre of Cienfuegos, less than a 5-minute walk from the main plaza. The hotel has retained its original 1920s facade, but the interior has been stylishly refurbished with a contemporary monochrome decor. Guestrooms are spacious and elegantly furnished, with views of either the city or inner courtyards of the hotel. The restaurant serves a range of local and international cuisine and is located on the top floor of the hotel so guests can enjoy beautiful views over the city. Swimming pool facilities are available at the nearby La Union and Jagua hotels.

Mystique Trinidad La Popa by Royalton

Mystique Trinidad La Popa by Royalton is named after the historic church adjacent to the hotel and is set on a hill overlooking the town of Trinidad. The contemporary property is designed to reflect Trinidad’s colonial heritage and offers 52 comfortable air-conditioned rooms. There is an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and a bar, while other live music venues are a 10-minute walk away.

Meliá Santiago de Cuba

The Melia Santiago de Cuba is a modern hotel situated close to the city centre. Rooms are well-appointed with traditional furnishings and have garden or city views. There is a wide range of facilities with a choice of restaurants serving Cuban and international cuisine and bars including a rooftop bar that offers night-time views of the city.

Hostal del Rijo

Hostal del Rijo is a former 19th-century residence of a locally renowned doctor, close to the centre of Sancti Spiritus. Situated on a small square, the charming hotel features original French colonial architecture with a distinct blue and white facade, wrought iron balconies, high ceilings and archways throughout the property. Rooms are each uniquely decorated with traditional furniture, tiled floors and shuttered windows. Meals are served on a terrace next to a small interior courtyard with a fountain.

What’s included

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

28 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

DepartureDeparture pointDurationRoom basisPrice per personStatus
15 November 2026London16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £2,995
£2,920
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15 November 2026London16 daysSoloSupplier price £3,470
£3,370
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15 November 2026Manchester16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £2,995
£2,920
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15 November 2026Manchester16 daysSoloSupplier price £3,470
£3,370
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24 October 2027London16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,295
£3,220
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24 October 2027London16 daysSoloSupplier price £3,840
£3,740
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24 October 2027Manchester16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,295
£3,220
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24 October 2027Manchester16 daysSoloSupplier price £3,840
£3,740
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14 November 2027London16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,495
£3,395
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14 November 2027London16 daysSoloSupplier price £4,040
£3,940
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14 November 2027Manchester16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,495
£3,395
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14 November 2027Manchester16 daysSoloSupplier price £4,040
£3,940
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23 January 2028London16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,595
£3,495
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23 January 2028London16 daysSoloSupplier price £4,190
£4,065
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23 January 2028Manchester16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,595
£3,495
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23 January 2028Manchester16 daysSoloSupplier price £4,190
£4,065
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27 February 2028London16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,695
£3,595
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27 February 2028London16 daysSoloSupplier price £4,290
£4,165
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27 February 2028Manchester16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,695
£3,595
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27 February 2028Manchester16 daysSoloSupplier price £4,290
£4,165
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22 October 2028London16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,495
£3,395
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22 October 2028London16 daysSoloSupplier price £4,090
£3,990
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22 October 2028Manchester16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,495
£3,395
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22 October 2028Manchester16 daysSoloSupplier price £4,090
£3,990
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12 November 2028London16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,595
£3,495
Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026		Snapshot — confirm availability
12 November 2028London16 daysSoloSupplier price £4,190
£4,065
Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026		Snapshot — confirm availability
12 November 2028Manchester16 daysTwo sharingSupplier price £3,595
£3,495
Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026		Snapshot — confirm availability
12 November 2028Manchester16 daysSoloSupplier price £4,190
£4,065
Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026		Snapshot — confirm availability

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