Day 1: Havana, Cuba
- Arrive in Havana, transfer to Claxon Hotel Boutique in El Vedado
- Welcome Dinner at a privately owned paladar with authentic Cuban cuisine
Day 2: Havana
- Guided tour of Old Havana with Afro-Cuban cultural focus and visit to Beyond Roots
- Visit Regla and Guanabacoa for insights into Santería and Ifá traditions
- Lunch at a Babalawo’s home, followed by a discussion on Cuba–U.S. relations
Day 3: Havana
- Meet Norma Guillard and view Maestra documentary on Cuba’s Literacy Campaign
- Explore Cuban art at the National Museum of Fine Arts and El Callejón de Hamel
- Evening talk on the Cuban health care system
Day 4: Havana
- Lecture on women’s roles in Cuba and visits to Jewish community center and dance studio
- Meet female entrepreneurs at eco-conscious shops in Old Havana
- Attend evening gathering at the Ludwig Foundation with local artists
Day 5: Matanzas
- Travel to Matanzas, birthplace of rumba and Afro-Cuban music
- Visit a sugar plantation and UNESCO Slave Route site; enjoy a local orchestra performance
Day 6: Havana
- Talk on race and the Cuban Revolution; visit a traditional agromercado
- Ride in a classic 1950s convertible along the Malecón
- Evening salsa and tango session with local dancers
Day 7: Las Terrazas (Rural Cuba)
- Visit eco-community of Las Terrazas; explore local sustainability and arts initiatives
- Return to Havana and enjoy a Farewell Dinner
Day 8: Depart Havana
- Transfer to airport for return flight to Miami and onward to home
Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions.