“Chasing Churchill” in Cuba on sc Panorama Hosted by Celia Sandys & Hal Klepak - 4th - 14th February 2015 The cruise tour will be hosted by Celia Sandys, who accompanied her grandfather, Sir Winston Churchill, on some of his later travels. Navigating the waters of Cuba to retrace Sir Winston’s steps from his visits in 1895 and 1946 We will bring a unique experience to those people lucky enough to join us on this exciting educational trip. Starting in Havana we will travel to Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Santa Clara, take the train from Tunas de Zaza to Sancti Spiritus, visit La Reforma and Arroyo Blanco. Prices start from £3310 per person, and we are sure that this unique opportunity to experience Cuba will prove immensly popular, so we would invite you to book as soon as possible. DISCLAIMER: Due to U.S. law, this program is not available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. We are working with an authorised agent who offer educational programs to Cuba for U.S. citizens and will advise accordingly. away Chasing Churchill Call 0333 444 2355 (UK) email:- [email protected] © Churchill Heritage Your Expert Hosts Celia Sandys Celia Sandys has written five books about her grandfather. They cover various less known aspects of his life including “From Winston With Love and Kisses”, “The Young Churchill”, “Churchill Wanted Dead or Alive”, his thrilling adventures in the Boer War, and “Chasing Churchill - The Travels of Winston Churchill” which was made into a three part television documentary which Celia presented and was aired in the US and the UK. Having travelled with her grandfather, when a teenager, she has for the past ten years been leading tours in his footsteps to places he liked best. Hal Klepak Hal is Professor Emeritus of History and Strategy at the Royal Military College of Canada. He has his BA Honours International Relations from McGill University and his MA and PhD in History from the University of London. As a Latin American historian specialising in Cuba Hal has published three books on the country and is currently writing one on Churchill’s visit in 1895 which is one of the most important, and least documented period’s of Churchill’s life. sc Panorama Discover a three masted sailing cruiser which can accommodate up to 49 passengers in 25 cabins. The PANORAMA was launched in 1993 and was renovated in 2008. This ship offers the highest standard of accommodation, comfort and safety. During the day, life on board centers around the outdoor areas, the 2 bars and the sun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ship’s two lounges, the library, and have a drink while you listen to the piano. The swimming platform on PANORAMA’s stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit. Panorama’s cabins are located on all three decks and are finished with wooden furniture and light fabrics. Cabins on the Upper and Main Decks are equipped with windows while cabins on the Lower Deck are finished with portholes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge and safes. Detailed Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Havana Transfer to Hotel and enjoy welcome drinks followed by Dinner Midday Transfer to sc Panorama Arrive Depart Havana Depart 2 pm Day 5 At Sea en route to Cienfuegos Day 6 Arrive at Cienfuegos 9am Full day Tour of Havana to include: Day trip to Santa Clara - visited by WSC in 1895 Capitolio, Plaza de la Revolucion, with Spanish Forces Vedado, Malecon, El Morro, Cathedral Plaza, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Santa Clara’s historical centre with Lunch at Hotel Nacional where WSC stayed in 1946 Return to Cienfuegos Day 2 Breakfast at hotel and onwards to Revolution Museum followed Day 7 Cienfuegos by the Rum Museum. Enjoy the sites of Cienfuegos Drinks at Hotel Inglaterra, where WSC stayed in 1895 Day 8 Arrive Tunas de Zaza 11am Dinner at El Templete Overnight in Hotel Day 3 Breakfast at hotel 8pm On arrival Transfer to catch the 1pm train to Sancti Spiritus to arrive at 3pm; WSC described this as ‘the most dangerous journey ever undertaken’ Stay overnight in Sancti Spiritus at El Rijo Tour of Presidental Palace and Museum Day 9 Breakfast at Hotel Finca La Vigia (Hemingways’ House), where WSC was a guest in 1946 and enjoyed a Cigar Visit Jatibonico Museum and Battlefield at La Smoking Competition. Reforma where WSC was first shot at in 1895. Lunch at Las Terrazas de Cojimar Tour of Partagas Cigar Factory where WSC cigars were made Sloppy Joe’s for Cocktails Lunch hosted by Local Family Drinks at the British Ambassador’s Residence Dinner Onboard Dinner at a Parador Day 10 Day to see Trinidad and relax Day 4 Breakfast at Hotel; Morning at Leisure On to Arroyo Blanco and the Musuem and a drive back to meet Ship in Trinidad Day 11 Disembark the ship 9am travel to Airport for the flight home Enrichment Lectures/Talks will be given by Mr Timothy Cole Dr Gustavo Placer Antonio Martínez Rodríguez Jorge Jorge José Ramón Fernández Álvarez Colonel Pando Ada Rosa Alfonso Rosales H.E. The British Ambassador Academy of History of Cuba General Manager WSC butler in 1946 Aide to WSC in 1946 Spanish Defence Attaché Curator José Miguel Barzaga Maceo Dr Hedy Aguila Zamora Dr Maria Antonieta Jiménez Lourdes Maria Medez Vargas Curator Municipal Museum Leoncio Reyes (Grandson of Col Simon Reyes) Curator Municipal Museum Cigar Factory Manager Historian Historian - Sancti Spiritus Author of book on WSC Jatibonico La Reforma Arroyo Blanco sc Panorama 12 night Chasing Churchill Cruise Tour Suite Categories £’s per person Twin/Single Twin Porthole (C) 3310 6430 Twin Window (B) 3570 7010 3870 7700 Double Cabin with Window (A) Prices subject to availability. Terms & Conditions apply. 3 night All-Inclusive Beach Extension with all Transfers Suite Categories £’s per person Twin/Single Melia Las Antillas 259 329 Melia Valadero 269 349 Paradisus Varadero 369 499 Prices subject to availability. Terms & Conditions apply. Call:- +44 20 8248 2355 (UK) away Chasing Churchill email:- [email protected]