Smithsonian Journeys 2017

SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS / THE AMERICAS
Rumba dancer
Cuba by Land and Sea
A Full Island Discovery
Featuring Six Nights Aboard the 64-guest Le Ponant
CRUISE
11 days from $7,295
Includes $1,000 early booking savings
Limited Availability! Book Now!
Feb. 11–21, 2018
Gulf of Mexico
Havana
Pinar
del Rio
Cienfuegos
FLORIDA
Miami
Straits of
Florida
Caribbean Sea
Santa Clara
Trinidad
CUBA
Le Ponant
Overnight
Featured Site
Air
Ship
Motorcoach
Santiago
de Cuba
Take a deep look into Cuba’s culture and geography through our new
cruise exploration—from Santiago de Cuba in the east to Havana and
Pinar del Rio in the west—as you enjoy the comforts of our sailing
yacht and an oceanfront hotel stay in Havana.
Highlights Include
Unique Panel Discussion: Learn more about the complexities
of Cuba from a panel of experts in Miami, then fly to Cuba the
next morning.
Santiago de Cuba: Explore this vibrant city for three days. You’ll
trace the history of the island’s religious and Afro-Cuban traditions
as well as the Spanish-American War and Cuban Revolution. Visit
the World Heritage site of Castillo San Pedro de la Roca and see the
15th-century Casa de Diego Velázquez, the oldest house in Cuba.
Trinidad: Delve into the arts and history of this colonial town, a
World Heritage site. Tour a museum showcasing Trinidad’s history
and watch rumba and salsa performances at an outdoor music center.
Cienfuegos: Gain insight into Ernesto “Che” Guevara in nearby
Santa Clara, the gateway to Cuba’s historically and agriculturally rich
central region.
Havana: Meet with people engaged in urban cultural issues; visit
Hemingway’s home, Finca Vigía; and take a guided tour of Old
Havana to hear about the preservation of its art and architecture.
Pinar del Rio: Spend a day in the Viñales Valley, a World Heritage
site known for Cuba’s agricultural efforts and western landscapes.
Learn about local organic farming from a farmer and his family, who
also host you for a home-style lunch.
Le Ponant: As you explore eastern Cuba, return each afternoon to
this sleek, three-masted sailing ship. The four-deck deluxe vessel
features welcoming cabins, ample deck space, two restaurants, indoor
and outdoor lounges, a bar, and small library. Following your cruise,
spend three nights along the Havana seafront at the elegant Melia
Habana in Miramar. Find more details on our website.
Space reserved for 50 Smithsonian Journeys guests.
Smithsonian Journeys Expert
Guillermo Grenier–Havana-born sociologist with expertise in
Latin American and Cuban sociocultural studies.
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