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Day 1 | Miami, Florida | Havana, Cuba Depart Miami for Havana. Upon arrival, check in to the ARTe Hotel Calle 2.

Tonight, gather for a Welcome Dinner at a local paladar, a privately owned and operated restaurant.Meet and mingle with locals on your first night inCuba while supporting Cuban entrepreneurialism.

Day 2 | HavanaEnrichment: Urban Planning and the Architectural Challenges in Havana.

Discovery: Enigmatic Old Havana. Enjoy your firstlook at this UNESCO World Heritage destination andits four main squares: Plaza de Armas, Plaza de SanFrancisco, Plaza de la Catedral and Plaza Vieja.Each vibrant plaza teems with men playing dominosand flea markets hawking leather goods, paintingsand more. Chat with the habaneros, local vendors,before continuing to Dador, an independently ownedclothing store founded by Cuban women, wherewe’ll learn about their experiences with starting and owning a female-led business in Cuba.

Discovery: Casa de la Cultura. Interact with staff and children at this community center, which promotes art, culture and literature within Cuba.

Savor dinner at a paladar, an example of Cuba’s incremental shift to a more free-market economy.

Day 3 | HavanaDiscovery: In-Depth Havana. Climb aboard an iconic convertible for a ride through Havana’s historic quarter. Peek beneath the hood, learning how the carsare maintained, including the challenges of getting access to necessities. Continue to the Sephardic

Cuba & its People

Above: Plaza de la Catedral, Havana

Havana

LANDJOURNEY

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Musician, Havana

Our Support for the Cuban People travel program is a carefully planned, immersive experience that delivers meaningful interactions between ourtravelers and Cuban residents while benefiting civilsociety. From our base in timeless Havana, enjoy rich experiences that will deepen your appreciationfor Cuba and its people. This exclusive program, developed by AHI Travel, is operated in accordancewith a Support for the Cuban People general licenseestablished by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.

Inspiring Moments

> Uncover Cuba’s heart and soul alongsideits charismatic people.

> Learn about the lives and experiences of Cubans during meaningful encounters and conversations.

> Talk with small business owners and local artists, learning about the path towardentrepreneurship in Cuba.

> Interact with Cuba’s varied arts community during visits with artists,dancers, craftsmen and musicians.

> Ride in an independently owned 1950s convertible along Havana’s Malecón.

> Visit a farm in Caimito, and learn about the owner’s vision to help Cuban farmersmake a living from their land.

> Enjoy a journey to Matanzas for insight intothe island’s remarkable Afro-Cuban culture.

> Experience Old Havana and its FortificationSystem, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Hebrew Center, where a member of Havana’s JewishCommunity welcomes us for a tour. Next, explore thecolorful Callejón de Hamel, a paint-splashed, music-filled alleyway that is a central part of Afro-Cuban culture, and learn about a variety of Afro-Cuban religions. After lunch, see the Christ of Havana monument, made from white marble.

Discovery: La Finca Vigia. Head outside of Havana to see the home of Ernest Hemingway.

Enrichment: U.S. and Cuban Relations.

Day 4 | HavanaEnrichment: Empowering Cuban Women.

Discovery: Inside an Art Studio. Tour Casa Fuster,a popular art studio, and talk with an artist about hiswork and the opportunities for local artists in Cuba.

Tonight, gather for a reception and dinner at the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba, a non-profit art and cultural institution dedicated to protecting and promoting Cuban artists. Meet independent localartists and learn about their artistic pursuits.

Day 5 | Matanzas | Havana

Discovery: Matanzas - The Slaves’ Route. Delveinto the cultural riches of Matanzas, or “the city ofbridges.” Cuba underwent a long period of slaveryfrom 1511 until 1886. Today, Afro-Cuban roots remain profound across the island, especially inMatanzas. Tour the San Severino Museum, a castlebuilt by slave labor to protect the city and bayagainst attacks. View objects and photos illustratingslavery times and learn about the history of the slavetrade, Plus, gain insight into how Afro-Cuban cultureis celebrated throughout Cuba in art, religion, music,language and other forms of expression.

Enrichment: Race and the Cuban Revolution.

Day 6 | HavanaEnrichment: Cuba’s Justice System.

Discovery: Cuban Dance. Visit Malpaso, a localdance studio, for a look into Cuba’s infectious dancescene. Meet the talented dancers and learn abouttheir experiences and commitments to their training.

After lunch at a paladar, the afternoon is at leisure.

Discovery: Norma Guillard. This Cuban socialpsychologist and adjunct lecturer at the University of Havana shares stories about her work. Watch“Maestra,” a documentary about female volunteerswho taught more than 700,000 Cubans to read and write during the Cuban Literacy Campaign.

Day 7 | Caimito | HavanaDiscovery: Caimito. Begin at an agromercado,a street market selling vegetables, fruits and varietiesof meats, rice and beans. Enjoy this opportunity to shop like a local. Continue through the country to Finca Marta, a farm started by agronomist Fernando Funes. He shares his vision for transformingthe Cuban farming model by using resource-efficient artisanal farming methods and his goals for helpingCuban farmers make a living from their land. Relaxover a lunch of locally sourced produce.

Enrichment: Rhythms of Cuban Music.

Discovery: Afro-Cuban Dance. Enjoy an intimategathering with local dancers. You may even try a fewsteps yourself and return home with a new skill!

Enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a family-owned paladar.

Day 8 | Havana | Miami, FloridaAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for the returnflight to Miami, Florida.

December 3-10 or December 10-17

Full Standard Room Price $5,045

Special Savings $250

Special Standard Room Price $4,795*

*Special price available for a limited time only. Call for details.

The Junior Suite category is an additional $100 per person, the Deluxe Suite category is an additional $200 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and include round trip air service from Miami to Cuba.

Single accommodations are not available on this program.

Program-specific terms and conditions are available on our website under the Pricing & Air Options tab on the trippage. You can also request a copy from our travel experts.

Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may change. Walking is required on many excursions.

Accommodations {with baggage handling}

– 7 nights in Havana, Cuba, at the first-class ARTe Hotel Calle 2, a privately owned boutique hotel.

Flights & Transfers {with baggage handling}

– Round-trip flights between Miami and Cuba and all deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land Program

Extensive Meal Program– 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners,

including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus a local beverage with dinner.

Your One-of-a-Kind Journey– Small group: Sized just right at 12 guests.– Discovery excursions highlight the local

culture, heritage and history.– Expert-led Enrichment programs

enhance your insight into the region.– AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive

to make a positive, purposeful impact in thecommunities we visit.

– Cuban visa.– Tipping of guides and drivers.

Above left: Vintage automobile, Havana | Above right: Artist’s studio

Explore Cuban culture through interaction with localCuban residents, artists and artisans, musicians, writers and entrepreneurs, which will directly benefitand support the Cuban people. This exclusive program, developed by AHI Travel, is operated in accordance with a Support for the Cuban Peoplegeneral license established by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control pursuant to 31 CFR section 515.574.

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