Fuel up with another impressive breakfast spread at the hotel – you’ll need the energy for the morning’s engaging walking tour of the Four Plazas. These UNESCO-protected plazas – Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de San Francisco de Asís and Plaza de la Catedral – offer windows into Cuba’s long and eventful history. Take in architectural styles ranging from Spanish Colonial to Neoclassical to Baroque as you visit centuries-old fortresses, cathedrals and palaces. This is the heart of La Habana Vieja (Old Havana), where the strains of live music drift across public squares and into the private courtyards of historic houses, and enticing boutiques and galleries wait down every street.
Lunch will be at El Aljibe, which has previously welcomed diners including Matt Dillon, Jack Nicholson, and former US President Jimmy Carter. This is one of Havana’s most popular restaurants, famed for its closely guarded chicken recipe, which has been kept secret for almost 70 years.
Afterward, choose from three activity options:
Option 1: Those who have signed up in advance will have the opportunity to join a workshop about Cuba’s shifting LGBTQ landscape led by Dr. Alberto Roque Guerra, a prominent LGBTQ activist who works with CENESEX.
Option 2: Head out on a walking tour of Paseo del Prado, discovering what this iconic avenue looks like when the Pride party is over. The avenue’s famous fountain and opulent buildings date from the 18th century.
Option 3: Take the exclusive chance to visit some private artists’ studios. Again, you will need to sign up in advance for this activity.
Farewell Dinner Party
Tonight, our Cuban adventure draws to a close with a colorful farewell gala dinner Special treats will include a raffle, live entertainment from some of Cuba’s hottest musical acts, a performance by Cuba’s only gay choir, and many other surprises besides.
