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Imagine Peace - Cuba Pilgrimage Culture, History, Art, Music,

Sacred Dance A Journey with Ellen Kennedy

Thursday April 19 – Wednesday April 25, 2018

7 days, 6 nights in Cuba. Trip package includes:

Hotels: Hotel Sevilla in the heart of the old city Round trip Air Miami/Havana/Miami Meals: 10 – B/6; L/2; D/2 Guided visit to the Bellas Artes museum by museum curator Guided tour of the Museum of the Revolution – To understand Cuba is

to understand the revolution Introduction to Afro-Cuban religion through lecture and dance Attendance at the rehearsal of Cuban Dance Company ISA – the national art school Experienced driver; modern A/C bus Professional English speaking Cuban guide Tips to wait staff at included meals Cuban Medical insurance Bottled water on the bus

NOT Included in trip package:

Domestic Air round-trip to Miami Gratuity to your Guide and Driver Cancellation insurance – please see registration form

ITINERARY Subject to Change – Meals: B = breakfast; L= lunch; D= dinner Day 1 – Thursday APRIL 19 – MIA-HAV (Included meals: D)

Groups to meet at Miami International Airport

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Late afternoon flight to Havana; Passage representative will assist you through check-in.

Check in to hotel Dinner – La Baracca on the patio of the hotel Nacional (included meal)

Day 2 – Friday 4/20 (B, L) Havana

Guided walking tour of Old Havana. Havana was of such value to the Spanish Empire that after its capture by the British in the 1700´s, Spain gave all of Florida and parts of Louisiana for its return.

Lunch at La Dominica (included meal)

Continued walking tour of Old Havana including a visit to the Cathedral

Guided visit to the Museum of the Revolution - to understand Cuba is to

understand its Revolution Dinner at leisure

Day 3 – Saturday 4/21 (B) Havana

A discussion of Afro Cuban religions and Santeria by local expert accompanied by authentic Santeria dancers and musical group. An opportunity to learn and to share

Remainder of the day and evening at leisure Dinner at your leisure to enjoy Havana’s many private

restaurants (Paladares) and the night life 8:30 pm - Optional Non Included Performance at the

National Theatre. Your guide will reserve orchestra seats for those wishing to attend. Cost is approximately $40 per person or other performance. Havana is a town full of activity

Day 4 – Sunday – 4/22 – Havana (B, L)

Guided tour of the Bellas Artes Museum – Cuba collection – the history of Cuba through its art – led by the museum curator of contemporary art

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Lunch at La Ferminia ( include meal) Visit to Fuster – considered by many the Gaudi of Cuba Evening at your leisure to enjoy the many private restaurants

(Paladares) and night life of Havana. Your guide will assist you with your selection

Optional Non Included Evening : Tropicana – a favorite show since the 30’s

Day 5 – Monday 4/23 (B, L) Havana Visit to the rehearsal of one of the many dance companies in Havana Lunch at (included meal) a private restaurant which tries to revisit the

traditional Cuban dishes Visit to Hemingway’s home in Cuba – La Finca Vigia – just as he left it.

He said of it – ‘the best place to work in the world’

Time to visit Cojimar the inspiration for his classic ‘ Old Man and the Sea”

ISA visit – Universidad de las Artes – Cuba’s main and most prestigious art school

Dinner at leisure Optional Activity – visit to the FAC –

housed in an old olive oil factory it combines theatre, gallery and dance house

Day 6 – Tuesday April 24 (B, D)

Visit to John Lennon Statue to celebrate peace through dance. Visit to Iglesia de San Francisco de Paula built in 1664 now a concert

hall containing lovely art by several of the most famous Cuban contemporary artists. The hospital, formerly attached to the church, was the first to accept woman of all races and economic status

Craft Market – the home of free enterprise in Cuba. For those willing to search there are some treasures to be found

Farewell Dinner at La Divina Pastora overlooking Havana (included meal)

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Day 7 – Wednesday April 25 (B) – HAVANA – MIAMI Visit to Plaza de la Revolution – site of the former Comandante – en –

Jefe’s seven-hour speeches and the Pope’s visits. Visit to a farmer’s market – where Cubans shop – your guide will try to

explain the ‘Cuban economy’ Transfer to the airport Flight to Miami

Price per person from Miami based on minimum of 15 full pay participants – please see registration form for details: DOUBLE OCCUPANCY- $ 3, 299 SINGLE OCCUPANCY- $ 3,834

Price is for payment by check - payment of either the deposit or balance by credit card will incur a 3% fee imposed by Credit Card Company – please see registration form

Deposit deadline: January 31, 2018 Balance payment deadline: March 2, 2018 Deposit payment amount: $475

NOTE: Completed registration forms must accompany your deposit.

Please see registration forms for details

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