16 days
9 places
11
Round trip
"This two-week Cuba tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Cuba, especially if this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. You’ll see the highlights, dive into the culture, and make unforgettable memories.
If you have more than 16 days, we can make the trip even more immersive with extra stops and unique experiences. Let’s create your perfect Cuban adventure!"
We recommend taking a little extra time to truly experience Cuba. That’s why we’ve put together a Cuba highlights tour that takes you to the most exciting places and gives you a well-rounded impression of the country—all in just two weeks. Maybe this is exactly what you're looking for. But if you’re only interested in certain destinations from the list, we can also create a completely customized trip just for you. Let’s plan your perfect adventure through Cuba highlights.
Experience the best of Cuba highlights in two unforgettable weeks. Start in Havana, explore the lush Viñales Valley, and visit the historic towns of Trinidad, Camagüey, Bayamo, and Santiago de Cuba.
Enjoy a mix of culture, nature, and history, with plenty of time to relax on the white beaches of Playa Girón, Playa Larga, and Cayo Coco. This itinerary is designed to give you the best of Cuba highlights, balancing adventure with relaxation for an unforgettable experience.
Today your individual trip through Cuba begins and we are already waiting for you at the airport to take you to your first accommodation. After the long flight, arrive and acclimatize. In the evening, enjoy a few delicious daiquiris on one of Havana’s many roof terraces and stroll along the Malecón, the famous beach promenade.
The next day you have time to get to know the city better. For example, take an exciting city tour through Havana – on foot and in a vintage car. You explore the famous old town on a city tour with a English-speaking guide before, after a delicious lunch, you can watch the hustle and bustle of the Caribbean city from the window of a genuine vintage car. A must when visiting Havana!
On the third and fourth day of your 2-week Cuba tour, you have time to explore Havana on your own. Let yourself be overwhelmed by the charm of Havana. The Rum Museum of the Havana Club, the market hall with many stalls or the famous Malecon – we know many great places in Cuba’s capital and have the right tips for you.
If you feel like it, you can also take great day trips in the area around Havana. For example, we would be happy to organize a day trip to Viñales, the so-called Valley of Tobacco. There you can not only admire the magnificent nature, go on a horseback ride or a hike, but also learn many interesting facts about Cuban tobacco production. On a tobacco plantation, a local tobacco farmer will introduce you to the art of cigar rolling.
On your individual trip through Cuba, you will travel today to the historic Bay of Pigs on the south coast of Cuba. In the “Museo Memorial Comandancia de la FAR” you will receive detailed information about the defense against the attempted invasion of 1961.
A crocodile breeding farm and the Laguna del Tesoro, an open-air museum with replicas of the houses of the pre-Columbian Taíno culture, are among the cultural highlights. Of course, you can also linger on the beautiful beaches of Playa Girón or Playa Larga or snorkel on the surrounding reefs.
Your individual trip through Cuba takes you to Trinidad today, a tranquil place where you can practically breathe in the nostalgic flair of Cuba. The charismatic colonial city has a very well-preserved city center full of magnificent colonial buildings and has a lively music and cultural scene ready for your evening entertainment. In the evening, listen to the rhythmic sounds in the local Casa de la Música and enjoy a few refreshing cocktails.
If you would like to learn more about the history of Trinidad, a city tour with a German-speaking guide is worthwhile. The area surrounding the colonial city also offers many beautiful destinations. Plan your days as you wish and enjoy the culture, beaches and beautiful national parks in Trinidad on your individual trip through Cuba.
You continue your individual journey through Cuba and arrive today in the paradisiacal Cayo Coco. Cayo Coco’s beaches are particularly characterized by their crystal-clear, flat shores. The numerous different animal and plant species are under special protection, which is why only gentle tourism is permitted on Cayo Coco. You can therefore marvel at intact coral reefs, mangrove forests, swamp areas and, with a little luck, even observe some flamingos in their natural environment.
The next stop on your individual trip through Cuba is Camagüey – city of the “Tinajones” (clay pots), the capital of the province of the same name and the third largest city in Cuba. Camagüey has many picturesque streets and alleys and only a few tourists find their way here. In 2008, the historic old town of Camagüey was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The importance of the city lies in the special layout of its streets. These are very winding, unlike what was usual during the Spanish colonial period. The labyrinthine layout of the city has its origins in a time when the residents had to fight pirate attacks and the winding paths offered the population protection from the invaders. We recommend a tour through the labyrinth of streets in a bicitaxi, a type of Cuban rickshaw.
Today, on your individual trip through Cuba, you will discover the small town of Bayamo. The provincial capital impresses with its great history. Important battles of the War of Independence against the Spanish crown were fought here, among other things. Bayamo also has a lot to offer culturally.
If you are in Bayamo on a Saturday evening, you should definitely not miss the big festival “Noches de la Cubanía Bayamesa”. It takes place from 6 p.m. and lasts until the early morning. Food stalls, bars, music – half of Bayamo meets here. It doesn’t get more authentic than this.
Bayamo is also a good starting point for hikes in the Sierra Maestra. You can either go on a hike to the Comandancia de la Plata, the former command center of the Cuban revolutionaries around Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, or climb the Pico Turquino, Cuba’s highest mountain. The entrance to the national park is in Santo Domingo, 50 km away.
Santiago de Cuba can safely be described as the liveliest city on the island. It is nestled in a unique natural setting of turquoise sea, lush mountains and small beach bays. It is not only the friendly residents that make this city unique, it is also Havana’s strongest competitor in terms of literature, music and politics. The nightlife of the capital of the east is also very popular with the locals. After all, Santiago is considered the home of the Cuban dance style “Son”.
We recommend a city tour through Santiago’s picturesque city center. If you want to be active on your individual trip through Cuba, a hiking trip to the nearby La Gran Piedra is also worthwhile.
Depending on your flight times, you will be picked up from your accommodation and taken to the airport in Holguín. Full of new impressions, your individual trip through Cuba ends today and you take the flight home. You return home refreshed and full of wonderful memories. Alternatively, you can fly from Santiago de Cuba back to Havana and take your return flight from there.
It is advisable to take a supply of cash in dollars with you. You can also withdraw money from ATMs using credit cards. However, depending on the current availability of cash, this can involve waiting times. It is therefore advisable to carry enough cash with you. With the right credit card, withdrawing money abroad is even free of charge. It is advisable to take several credit cards with you. In general, Visa cards work better at ATMs than Mastercards. If withdrawing money from ATMs does not work, it is possible to withdraw money at the bank counter by presenting your passport. However, this often involves long queues. Credit cards from US credit companies are generally not accepted at ATMs. It is therefore advisable to stock up on enough cash, as you should not rely on the number and functionality of ATMs in Cuba.
The Cuban power grid operates on 110 V/60 Hz alternating current. Sockets and plugs are American-style, so bringing an adapter is highly recommended. There are a few 220 V sockets. It is important to know that Cuba suffers from power shortages. In order to save electricity, power cuts are carried out, especially outside of tourist centers, which can also lead to disruptions in the water supply and communication.
The following generally applies to trips to Cuba: the hotels listed in the offer are subject to availability at the time of booking. Unfortunately, there is no 100% guarantee for the hotels specified. If the hotels we advertise are fully booked, we reserve the right to accommodate travelers in hotels of equivalent quality. In Cuba, overbooking often leads to last-minute hotel changes. We appeal to your cultural understanding here.
If you value specific hotels (and are less flexible), it is advisable to book early. The better accommodations are booked up quickly, especially in high season. We therefore recommend booking at least six months before the start of your trip. Cuba is currently a very popular travel destination. Demand is very high, but capacity is very limited. However, we would like to point out that hotel changes can occur even if you book early. The state booking system in Cuba, which most agencies use, is very complex. Booking individual services can take some time. Please be understanding and have a little patience.
If you have any questions or problems during your trip, first contact the emergency numbers provided in your travel documents. You can reach our office in Havana at this number. If you have any questions for the Cuban Embassy, you can use the following contact details:
In Germany
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba
Stavangerstrasse 20, 10439 Berlin
Email: consulberlin@t-online.de
Homepage: www.botschaft-kuba.de
In Austria
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba
Kaiserstrasse 84 Vienna 1070
Email: secembajador@ecuaustria.at
Homepage: www.ecuaustria.at
In Switzerland
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba
Gesellschaftsstrasse 8, Bern 3012
Email: consulcuba.berna@bluewin.ch
For emergencies that need to be dealt with locally, such as if you have lost your passport, you can always contact your respective embassy in Cuba:
German Embassy Havana
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Calle 13, No. 652, esq. B, Vedado, Havana, Cuba
Phone: +53 7 833 25 69
Emergency telephone number: +53 5280 5942 (can also be reached via SMS and WhatsApp if necessary)
Swiss Embassy in Cuba
Embassy of Switzerland
5ta Avenida no. 2005, between 20 and 22, Miramar, Playa, Havana, Cuba
Phone: +53 7 204 26 11
Austrian Embassy Havana
Embassy of Austria
Avenida 5ta A No. 6617, esq. a calle 70, Miramar, Havana, Cuba
Phone: +53 7204 28 25
For round trips within the country, foreign tourists primarily consider buses (Viazul), organized bus tours, but also rental cars, although bus trips are less problematic in terms of road safety.
Cuba is suffering from power shortages. In order to save electricity, power cuts are carried out, especially outside of the tourist centers (important for individual travelers!), which can also lead to disruptions in the water supply and communication.
Cubans require a permit from the authorities for any kind of private business. For this reason, and because of the risk of robbery, private taxis that do not belong to an official taxi company and are not marked accordingly are expressly warned against. Likewise, you should ask for official permission before staying in private homes (even if you are an acquaintance), otherwise both parties (host and guest) risk getting into trouble with the police.
Casas Particulares: In Cuba it is different from most countries in the world. A Cuban is not allowed to simply accommodate tourists in his house. To do this, locals in Cuba need a license. Anyone who acquires this license is allowed to rent out rooms in their house and call their home a “Casa Particular”. All Casas Particulares are registered and can be recognized by the white/blue sign on the outside wall. Here, as in every hotel, all travelers are noted. The families need your ID and your tourist visa for this. The state hotels are an alternative if you are looking for a place to sleep. But not for gaining an insight into Cuban culture.
Travelers should make copies of their documents and keep valuables in different places or in a safe.
It is best to avoid taking photographs of queues of shoppers, dilapidated houses, etc., as the people involved may react angrily. In addition, military facilities (restricted areas and buildings) and official vehicle convoys may not be photographed. Not all military facilities or restricted areas in Cuba are fenced off or clearly recognizable as such. Instructions or requests from guards and security personnel should be followed without fail.
Smoking is prohibited in enclosed public spaces (e.g. shops, cinemas, offices, taxis, buses). In restaurants, smoking is only permitted in specially designated smoking areas.
“Even if small quantities of drugs are found for personal use, drastic penalties can be expected. Possession of small quantities by foreigners is also punished as drug smuggling. The penalty for this is four to thirty years in prison, and in particularly serious cases the death penalty is imposed. For criminal prosecution following traffic accidents, see above under road traffic.
Visitors should refrain from political activity, as this can be punished with long prison sentences.”
The Cuban currency is called Peso Cubano or CUP. Until January 2021, in addition to the CUP, there was also the Peso Convertible (CUC), which was only for tourists.
The safest way to exchange money is in the hotel, in the Casa, in official exchange offices or banks, although you should expect long queues at the latter. It is best to take cash in euros with you and exchange it for Cuban pesos directly at the airport.
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