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DAY 1: MIAMI ARRIVAL DAY Travelers will be arriving independently to Miami and gathering at the pre-night Miami airport hotel. In the evening, join the group in attending a welcome briefing to get you prepared for your Havana-Varadero Seascape Discovery. Your Tour Director will be available to answer any questions you may have and will invite you to a welcome cocktail to get better acquainted with your traveling companions. DAY 2: HAVANA ARRIVAL DAY After your morning arrival in Havana, you'll be transferred to the city center where you'll enjoy a panoramic overview of the city including Vedado, University of Havana, Malecon, Revolution Square, and the Capitol Area. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Jardin de los Milagros before heading to the Montalván Art Gallery and Studio. Interact with the artists and learn about their work as well as the challenges young artists face in Cuba today. In late afternoon, you'll check in at your hotel and later enjoy a welcome dinner at El Litoral. INCLUDED MEALS: Lunch, Dinner DAY 3: HAVANA After breakfast at the hotel, walk through Old Havana's historic center with a local historian or architect and learn about Havana's recent restoration projects and the history of the city. You'll also visit the four major squares in Old Havana. Next, partake in an interactive visit to the Santo Angel Neighborhood and the "Arte Corte" Community Project (comprising a barber shop, art galleries, private businesses, an elderly center, and a children's park). After lunch at the local paladar, El Giaro, visit the Jose Fuster community project in Jaimanitas "Fusterlandia." Fuster is known as the Picasso of the Caribbean. Exchange with the artist and local residents of all ages and learn about how this project has impacted the local community. Return to the hotel in late afternoon to freshen up before a visit to Las Tres Monedas (local lounge owned by the famous artist, Kadir), Admire Kadir's works of art on display while you enjoy two included drinks and appetizers at the bar. Later, you will be picked up at Las Tres Monedas by an antique car to enjoy a panoramic tour of Havana before being taken to dinner at La Casa Restaurante. INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4: HAVANA-VIÑALES-HAVANA After an early breakfast at the hotel, you'll depart for Pinar del Rio. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Cuban countryside, stopping at the viewpoint Los Jazmines Hotel. Visit a local tobacco farm in Viñales to learn about tobacco production and the drying process, and interact with the farmer and his family. Next, visit a local organic garden and enjoy an abundant country lunch overlooking the Viñales Valle del Silencio. Enjoy lunch and learn about organic farming practices in Cuba. Next, visit la Cueva del Indio for a boat ride through an underground river. Interact with locals in Viñales quaint town center, with its colorful homes and friendly people. You'll arrive back at the hotel in the early evening and then enjoy dinner at La California. INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5: HAVANA After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning exchange with students and at the University of Havana. Next, visit the area of Marianao and interact with members of the Habana Compas Dance Group. Attend one of their rehearsals to experience the energy of this modern dance troupe. After lunch at the El Aljibe restaurant, you'll visit the Kamil Bullaudey Art Studio, and then the Angeles del Futuro Community Project that teaches young children acrobatics to prepare them for the Cuban circus. Interact with the children and learn about the neighborhoods they come from and their strict daily rehearsals. This evening's dinner will be at the Restaurant Mediterraneo. INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6-9: CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE