Announcement: “Chasing Churchill” In Cuba on S/C Panorama

“Chasing Churchill” in Cuba on s/c 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 £3579 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]
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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
Feb
4th
5th
6th
Arrive in Havana
Transfer to Hotel and enjoy welcome drinks
followed by Dinner
Arrive in Cienfuegos for 1pm to Embark
Arrive
Depart
7th
Cienfuegos
Overnight in Port Breakfast at hotel
8th Cienfuegos
Full day Tour of Havana to include:
Day trip to Santa Clara - visited by WSC in 1895 with Spanish Forces
Capitolio, Plaza de la Revolucion,
Vedado, Malecon, El Morro, Cathedral Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Santa Plaza, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas Clara’s historical centre
with Lunch at Hotel Nacional where WSC Return to Cienfuegos
11pm
stayed in 1946
9th
Arrive Casilda
9am
and onwards to Revolution Museum followed by the Rum Museum.
On arrival Transfer to Sancti Spiritus, by train if schedule allows. WSC described this as ‘the Drinks at Hotel Inglaterra, where WSC stayed most dangerous journey ever undertaken’
in 1895
Stay overnight in Sancti Spiritus at El Rijo
Dinner at El Templete
10th
Breakfast at Hotel
Overnight in Hotel
Visit Jatibonico Museum and Battlefield at La Reforma where WSC was first shot at in 1895.
Breakfast at hotel
Tour of Presidental Palace and Museum
Finca La Vigia (Hemingways’ House), where WSC was a guest in 1946 and enjoyed a Cigar Smoking Competition.
Lunch at Las Terrazas de Cojimar
11th
Tour of Partagas Cigar Factory where WSC cigars were made Sloppy Joe’s for Cocktails
12th Drinks at the British Ambassador’s Residence
13th Day at Sea en Route to Havana
Dinner at a Parador
7th Breakfast at Hotel; Transfer to Cienfuegos to join s/c Panorama
14th Disembark in Havana
9am
travel to Airport for the flight home
Lunch hosted by Local Family
On to Arroyo Blanco and the Museum and a drive back to meet Ship in Trinidad
Dinner Onboard
Day in Trinidad, Cuba and relax.
5pm
Cayo Largo
4pm
9am
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
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Odd cabin numbers are on Port (left) side which will be sea view whilst at sea.
Those cabins with double beds allow access only on one side as the other is against the wall.
10 night Chasing Churchill Cruise Tour
on s/c Pan Orama
3 night All-Inclusive Beach Extension
with all Return Transfers
Cabin Categories
£’s per person
Twin/Single
Twin Porthole (C)
3579
6999
Twin Porthole (B)
3339
7519
Melia Las Antillas
259
329
Double Cabin with Window (A)
4139
8119
Melia Valadero
Suite (A grade 3 & 5)
8278
N/A
Paradisus Varadero
269
369
349
499
Discounts Available for Group Bookings
Hotels (Standard Rooms)
Upgrades Available
£’s per person
Twin/Single
Prices subject to availability. Terms & Conditions apply.
Prices subject to availability. Terms & Conditions apply.
Call:- +44 20 8248 2355 (UK)
away Chasing Churchill email:- [email protected]
Cuba Post Cruise Hotel Stay
on All-Inclusive basis with Return Transfers
Hotel
4* Sol Sirenas
4* Sol Palmeras
4* Melia Las Antillas
5* Melia Varadero
5* Paradisus
Veradero
Room Type
£’s per person for 2 nights
Twin/Double
£169
Single
£209
Twin/Double
£189
Single
£229
Twin/Double
£199
SIngle
£249
Twin/Double
£199
Single
£259
Twin/Double
£269
Single
£359
Prices are subject to availability. Terms & Conditions apply
Call:- +44 20 8248 2355 (UK)
away Chasing Churchill email:- [email protected]