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DAY 3: HAVANA After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a walk through Old Havana to learn firsthand from an architect about the recent restorations and the historical importance of many of its glorious buildings. Visit the 4 major squares in Havana: Plaza Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Francisco. Next, meet with local dancers for an interactive salsa lesson. Enjoy a light lunch in the Santo Angel neighborhood within Old Havana, where community members will share stories on how their lives have recently changed with new opportunities and changes in local regulations. Then you'll head to the San Jose Craft Market to meet local artists before returning to the hotel. Venture out on your own for dinner, or join the group for an optional dinner and show, including the Buenavista Social Club Group. INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 4: HAVANA After breakfast at the hotel, begin your morning with an informative visit to a local health clinic and meet with a healthcare professional for an interactive discussion on Cuba's healthcare system. Next, you'll visit the Muraleando Community Project, where you'll see the impact of art and music on the lives of its residents. Then head to a local restaurant in the Vedado neighborhood before visiting a local artist in his home studio. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Enjoy another evening exploring some of the local eateries, or sign up for an optional evening to experience Havana's famous Cannon Firing Ceremony. INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 5: HAVANA–PINAR DEL RIO–HAVANA After breakfast at the hotel, you're off to Pinar del Rio Province for a unique day trip. The scenic drive takes you along some of Cuba's most beautiful countryside, including lush green landscapes and unusual limestone formations with steep hills. You'll stop in the heart of the Viñales Valley, where information on tobacco production will be shared and the art of cigar rolling will be demonstrated. Enjoy lunch at an organic garden overlooking the beautiful Valle del Silencio, then stop in the town center of Viñales. Enjoy locally grown organic produce and roasted meats served throughout these rural areas, and learn more about rural life in Cuba. After lunch, you'll make a quick stop in the town center of Viñales, with its colorful homes and friendly people, before heading back to Havana. After a brief break, enjoy a festive farewell dinner at one of Havana's most elegant restaurants for your last evening in Havana. INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6: DEPARTURE DAY After a hotel breakfast, you'll be transferred to the Havana Airport to board your flight to Miami. INCLUDED IN PROGRAM: • Round-trip Miami airport/hotel shuttle • Pre-trip briefing with welcome cocktail and 1 night accommodations at Miami airport hotel • Round-trip Miami/Havana charter flight • 4 nights hotel accommodations in Havana • Most meals and beverages–4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners • Gratuities for porterage, wait staff, local guide and driver • Activities and visits as indicated in the itinerary • Transportation with driver and local Cuban guide • 24-hour tour director to host welcome briefing in Miami and accompany the group • Cuban tourist visa and application fee • Cuban medical insurance (excluding pre-existing conditions) NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM: • Tips for housekeeping staff and tour director • Cuban departure tax of $25 USD, payable at Miami airport prior to departure • Optional AV-OK Total Vacation Security Plan including cancellation/change waiver • Some meals, see itinerary