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HABANOS CIGAR FESTIVAL
HAVANA, CUBA - Feb. 2010
The most important reunion of cigar lovers in the world in one of the most interesting colonial cities in the New World – Havana, Cuba.
A week long orgy of the senses (well, taste anyway) with cigar experts.
Hotel Saratoga, Havana
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Day 1:
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'LA BIENVENIDA' ~ THE WELCOME
For passengers flying with Virgin Airlines from Gatwick, UK, meet at Havana airport and private transfer to the classic Hotel Nacional where you will spend 7 nights B&B.
Welcome cocktail on the terrace of the Hotel Nacional.
Dinner at El Templete, a great restaurant by the port. |
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Day 2:
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'LA FABRICA' ~ CIGAR FACTORY
Registration at the Convention centre for conferences for those wishing to attend (not included).
After a leisurely breakfast, we proceed in 1950’s American classic cars to visit the famous Partagas factory for a tour of all the cigar making processes, followed by a cigar & cocktail in the VIP room.
We then conduct a tour of the modern H. Upmann factory. There will be ample opportunity and seasoned (well-aged) advice on purchasing cigars in the Factory shops and we will do a tour of some excellent shops.
Lunch at the lovely courtyard restaurant of La Mina in the historic part of the old city with live Cuban country music.
Free afternoon at leisure.
Welcome night to inaugurate the festival with cigars, cocktails, canapés and entertainment.
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Day 3:
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'LA TIERRA' ~ THE LAND
Breakfast followed by day trip to the Tobacco Plantations of Vuelta Abajo and visit the Vinales valley. Lunch included.
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'EL COMERCIO' ~ THE BUSINESS
Trade fair opens. Transport to visit the trade fair and see the Exhibition (entrance payable locally).
Evening dinner at the famous Cuban restaurant, El Ajibe.
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Day 5:
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'NOCHE FIESTA'
Special evening at 18:30 Colonial Club.
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La Guarida Restaurant |
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'LA CENA DE DEGUSTACION ~ GALA DINNER
Breakfast followed by visit to Hemingway's farmhouse, La Finca Vigia, outside of Havana with an excursion to Cojimar fishing village and lunch at the famous Las Terrazas restaurant overlooking the estuary.
Evening special Gala dinner
(not included – will cost about US$ 500).
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Day 7:
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'DIA DE PLACER' ~ DAY OF PLEASURE
Free day at leisure. Optional visit to the Playas del Este beaches.
Evening meal at the renowned paladar private restaurant, La Guarida
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Day 8:
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'ADIOS' ~ FAREWELL
Transfer to the airport for departure home or extension of holiday.
Hasta la Vista!
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Prices: |
Ground package only (flight not included):
Seven nights Hotel Nacional B&B, all events, transport and meals mentioned in itinerary (not including Gala Dinner) - from £1,100 per person sharing double; £1,200 in single room.
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Flights: |
Flights can be arranged from UK with the following airlines: Cubana, Virgin, Air France or Iberia.
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