Pope 2012


“The Catholic Church in Cuba . . .is the depository of an extraordinary spiritual and moral heritage which        has contributed to definitively forging the Cuban "soul", giving it its own character and person."                      HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI, 2009

"May Cuba, with all its magnificent potential, open itself up to the world, and may the world open itself up to Cuba" HIS HOLINESS JOHN PAUL II 1998

Be one of the few to join His Holiness Benedict XVI on this historic visit to Cuba.     The pilgrimage takes place during Cuba’s Marian Jubilee Year and the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of the blessed image of Our Lady of Charity of Cuba. It will be Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit to Cuba and the first papal visit to Cuba in 14 years.  Mark this momentous occasion by joining the pilgrims to this remarkable country. If you’re organizing the visit for your parish group then please visit our groups’ page by clicking here

INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULE

As an individual you will benefit from the support of our experienced travel advisors and from a schedule of planned and free time The focus of the trip will be participating in the papal activities in Havana. However, our Cuba experts have created the best timetable to ensure you can fully appreciate the ‘soul, character and personality’ of this vibrant nation.

ACCOMMODATION

With our expertise we have identified two superb accommodation options most suited to this pilgrimage. 

5 star Melia Habana or Hotel Quinta Avenida 
6 days 5 nights 

4 Star Hotel Panorama
6 Days 5 Nights 


YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:

  •   Accommodation for 5 nights  at the Hotel of your choice:
    • 5 * Melia Habana OR Hotel Quinta Avenida
    • 4* Hotel Panorama
  • Round trip by air Miami - Havana
  • Visa
  • Daily breakfast at hotel
  • Daily dinner at hotel  
  • 1 Gala Dinner in one of the most important squares of Havana
  • Papal activities in Havana
  • City tour of Old Havana and Modern Havana
  • Luxury Motor coach transportation to all events
  • Full Guide Service
  • Professional program management
  • Medical Insurance in Cuba 

BOOKING YOUR PILGRIMAGE

To guarantee your participation in the Papal visit, follow the instructions below.  YOUR RESERVATION WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED UNTIL WE RECEIVE THE DEPOSIT AND PAPERWORK

  • You will be asked to provide information about the travelers (Please have your passport handy)
  • Once you have entered your information you will be asked to select your rooms
  • Once you have selected your rooms you will submit your information to the travel Service provider Cuba Tours and Travel
  • When you submit your reservation you will get the instructions emailed to you.
  • Please print out the attached file 
  • Mail the requested information along with your deposit or payment.

 

WHY TRAVELERS & PILGRIMS CHOOSE US

Cuba Tours and Travel has over ten years experience organizing trips to Cuba, making us the first choice for discerning visitors. Both seasoned and inexperienced travelers will enjoy the delights of this incredible country. Then there is the added significance of participating in an occasion of historic importance, not only to Cuba but to members of the Roman Catholic Church across the globe.

Cuba Tours and Travel’s impressive reputation means you can plan your trip with confidence and focus on your pastoral care whilst we use our considerable knowledge of the region to ensure all legal requirements are met.

  • We are fully licensed by the US government and maintain all of the permits we need to operate both here and in Cuba.
  •  We follow every applicable US and Cuban law regulating travel to and from Cuba, plus those activities you are allowed to undertake while you are there
  • We are owned and operated by a dedicated team of Cuban-American travel experts and maintain offices and representatives in Los Angeles, Miami,
  •  We pride ourselves in offering over 10 years of exceptional travel experience to Cuba.
  • We boast a high level of customer satisfaction from both institutional and individual customers, and we aim to create the dream vacation for you. 
  • We are recognized for our professionalism, and subscribe to the strict ethical guidelines of American Society of Travel Agents.
  • We offer a user friendly, state-of-the-art reservation and travel management system.