{"id":1831,"date":"2023-11-10T02:58:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T02:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?p=1831"},"modified":"2024-01-19T05:43:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T05:43:34","slug":"jazz-festival-havana-luxury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/jazz-festival-havana-luxury\/","title":{"rendered":"Jazz Festival Havana Luxury"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get ready for a week filled with the sounds of jazz! Meet iconic musicians at the <strong>Havana Jazz Festival<\/strong>, where local and international artists will ignite your soul with their performances. This gathering, held annually since 1979, is a feast of music that honors figures like Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and John Coltrane. Enjoy the cultural wonders of Havana, Cuba\u2019s bustling capital, as you visit different venues ranging from concert halls to street jams. As your week comes to an end, be lured by the final beats of the festival, leaving you with memories of Havana\u2019s musical heritage. Whether you\u2019re traveling solo, with a partner, or in a group, this itinerary ensures a complete immersion in the realms of jazz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62a2109da739e972ef2719a0.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1791\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62a2109da739e972ef2719a0.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1791\" class=\"wp-image-1791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62a2109da739e972ef2719a0.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62a2109da739e972ef2719a0-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62a2109da739e972ef2719a0-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62a2135882c4cc07c1319217.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1792\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62a2135882c4cc07c1319217.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1792\" class=\"wp-image-1792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62a2135882c4cc07c1319217.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62a2135882c4cc07c1319217-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62a2135882c4cc07c1319217-768x518.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/60b7cbde685be26f467203b5-1024x690.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1786\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/60b7cbde685be26f467203b5.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1786\" class=\"wp-image-1786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/60b7cbde685be26f467203b5-1024x690.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/60b7cbde685be26f467203b5-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/60b7cbde685be26f467203b5-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/60b7cbde685be26f467203b5.jpeg 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you arrive, our airport representative will meet you and guide you through customs to the VIP lounge, where you can wait for your luggage. After clearing customs, you will be greeted by your private driver and an English-speaking guide. Then, check in at a restored mansion from 1925, which offers a&nbsp;<strong>luxurious&nbsp;experience in Cuba<\/strong>.With&nbsp;<strong>personalized&nbsp;service<\/strong>, impeccable design and a range of room categories, this&nbsp;<strong>boutique hotel<\/strong>&nbsp;ensures a comfortable stay. The jazz festival credentials are included and your private concierge will welcome you and provide recommendations to enhance your&nbsp;<strong>customized vacation in Havana<\/strong>. A reservation will be made for you at Cinco Sentidos, one of the city\u2019s best new restaurants, known for its exceptional seafood and top wine list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3817781_1280-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1621\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3817781_1280-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1621\" class=\"wp-image-1621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3817781_1280-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3817781_1280-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3817781_1280-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3817781_1280-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/3.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1391\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/3.1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/cuba-west-to-east-luxury-itinerary-for-21-nights\/3-1-3\/\" class=\"wp-image-1391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/3.1.jpg 614w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/3.1-300x278.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-Havana-4233-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"travel to cuba\" data-id=\"1067\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/11-Havana-4233-e1606759651203.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/how-to-legally-travel-to-cuba-as-an-american\/11-havana-4233\/\" class=\"wp-image-1067\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Classicdaiquiri-Cocktail-recipe-Havana-club.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"356\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Classicdaiquiri-Cocktail-recipe-Havana-club.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/is-cuban-rum-the-best-rum-in-the-world\/classicdaiquiri-cocktail-recipe-havana-club\/\" class=\"wp-image-356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Classicdaiquiri-Cocktail-recipe-Havana-club.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Classicdaiquiri-Cocktail-recipe-Havana-club-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Classicdaiquiri-Cocktail-recipe-Havana-club-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/00-1140-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Havana's hippest, coolest cultural venues, bars, cafes and all-in-ones\" data-id=\"95\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/00-1140-2-e1606851479711.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/havanas-hippest-coolest-cultural-venues-bars-cafes-and-all-in-ones\/00-1140-3\/\" class=\"wp-image-95\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Explore the colonial history of the Cuban capital with a <strong>guided walking tour<\/strong> through the squares of Old Havana. Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site as you stroll through these historic locations. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain insights into the city\u2019s past during this approximately one-hour tour. Your <strong>tailored experience<\/strong> will end at El del Frente restaurant, where you can savor refreshing daiquiris on its rooftop terrace. Step into Havana\u2019s art scene with a visit to two Cuban artists in their studios. Customize the tour to your interests, whether it be photography, sculpture, or painting, and choose between well-known or emerging artists. Feel the rhythm of the city at the <strong>Havana Jazz Festival<\/strong>. Enjoy an array of jazz styles performed by Cuban artists like Ern\u00e1n L\u00f3pez-Nussa, Chucho Vald\u00e9s and Bobby Carcass\u00e9s at music venues like the Museo de Bellas Artes and Teatro Nacional de Cuba. Later, enjoy a dining experience at La Guarida. This paladar in the heart of the town offers the perfect stage to delight in culinary creations by esteemed chefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rumba-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"afro cuban rumba\" data-id=\"1498\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rumba-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/afrocuban-inspired-tour-of-western-cuba\/rumba\/\" class=\"wp-image-1498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rumba-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rumba-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rumba-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rumba-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rumba-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rumba-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC2584-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1497\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC2584.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/afrocuban-inspired-tour-of-western-cuba\/dsc2584\/\" class=\"wp-image-1497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC2584-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC2584-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC2584-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DSC2584.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.1..jpg\" alt=\"afrocuban religions\" data-id=\"1051\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.1..jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/women-and-people-of-color-empowerment-in-cuba-itinerary\/5-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-1051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.1..jpg 956w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.1.-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5.1.-768x789.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on a journey across the Havana harbor to Regla, a town known for its diverse Afro-Cuban religions. Visit the local church to learn about syncretism, followed by a tour of the recording studios of celebrated hip-hop stars. Next, you have a restaurant reservation at Paco\u2019s Mar in Old Havana, which offers delicious Caribbean dishes and unique signature cocktails. Their jumbo-sized daiquiri is certainly a must-try! Then, enjoy a <strong>classic car sightseeing tour<\/strong>, taking in iconic landmarks. Remember that our <strong>panoramic tours of Havana<\/strong> can be customized to meet your needs. Immerse yourself in the <strong>jazz festival of Havana<\/strong>, featuring a variety of jazz styles performed by well-known musicians like Jorge Luis Pacheco, Gast\u00f3n Joya, Laurent de Wilde and Mike del Ferro in various locations such as Sal\u00f3n Rosado de la Tropical and Teatro America. Finally, indulge in a dining experience at Costa Vino, a new wine restaurant known for its diverse selection and fusion cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC1425-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1627\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1627\" class=\"wp-image-1627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC1425-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC1425-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC1425-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC1425-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC1425-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/DSC1425.jpg 1668w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3285540_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1617\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1617\" class=\"wp-image-1617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3285540_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3285540_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3285540_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cuba-3285540_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1401\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/cuba-west-to-east-luxury-itinerary-for-21-nights\/11-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-1401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trumpet-player-in-havana-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1840\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trumpet-player-in-havana.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1840\" class=\"wp-image-1840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trumpet-player-in-havana-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trumpet-player-in-havana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trumpet-player-in-havana-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trumpet-player-in-havana-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trumpet-player-in-havana.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the world of our <strong>Hemingway\u2019s Havana tour<\/strong> in an open-top classic American car. From your accommodation lobby, we will take you to Coj\u00edmar, the fishing village where the literary titan wrote The Old Man and the Sea and dedicated his Nobel Prize to the local fishermen. Then, visit his villa, where you can see his personal belongings and the legendary boat he used for his sea getaways. After lunch at Sibarita, where you can savor exotic cocktails and great service, we will explore Cuban revolutionary history by visiting the Revolution Museum, Hotel Sevilla, a <em>bodega<\/em>, and Revolution Square. We also have a restaurant reservation for you at Otra Manera, a restaurant nestled in a 1950s mansion. Finally, head to the Havana Jazz Festival, where you can enjoy live music from Cuban and international musicians like Gonzalo Rubalcaba, David Faya, Karen Briggs and Sim\u00f3n Denizart in different places across the city, such as Teatro Mart\u00ed and Teatro Mella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/639a57b8471b1a11cd5b1472.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1782\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/639a57b8471b1a11cd5b1472.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1782\" class=\"wp-image-1782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/639a57b8471b1a11cd5b1472.png 600w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/639a57b8471b1a11cd5b1472-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1.Fl\u00e2ner-in-the-Old-City-of-Havana-Habana-Vieja.-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Old Havana street\" data-id=\"910\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1.Fl\u00e2ner-in-the-Old-City-of-Havana-Habana-Vieja.-scaled-e1606845196966.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/the-10-best-things-to-do-in-cuba\/1-flaner-in-the-old-city-of-havana-habana-vieja\/\" class=\"wp-image-910\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Havana-Beach-Luxury-Itinerary-for-European-and-UK-Market-Option-2-Hav-Trin-C.Guill-Hav-casas-boutique-OKjpg_Page14_Image1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"462\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Havana-Beach-Luxury-Itinerary-for-European-and-UK-Market-Option-2-Hav-Trin-C.Guill-Hav-casas-boutique-OKjpg_Page14_Image1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=462\" class=\"wp-image-462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Havana-Beach-Luxury-Itinerary-for-European-and-UK-Market-Option-2-Hav-Trin-C.Guill-Hav-casas-boutique-OKjpg_Page14_Image1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Havana-Beach-Luxury-Itinerary-for-European-and-UK-Market-Option-2-Hav-Trin-C.Guill-Hav-casas-boutique-OKjpg_Page14_Image1-300x125.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/106930326_2438114409813923_6041827321523176487_o-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"429\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/106930326_2438114409813923_6041827321523176487_o-e1606850534512.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/street-food-in-cuba\/106930326_2438114409813923_6041827321523176487_o\/\" class=\"wp-image-429\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join chef Diana on a <strong>food tour in Havana<\/strong> and discover how Cubans shop for fresh produce in the city\u2019s markets. Then enjoy lunch at J\u00edbaro, a funky new restaurant that serves national dishes with a twist. You will also have the chance to learn how to make a perfect mojito in a bartending lesson. Experience the Havana Jazz Festival, where you can listen to live music from local and foreign artists in different venues throughout the town. Don\u2019t miss the show by Chucho Vald\u00e9s, Ali Jackson and Ted Nash at Teatro Mella, a must-see for jazz lovers. Later, treat yourself to a reservation at Jama, a new restaurant that blends Cuban and Japanese cuisine with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Havana-Jazz-Festival-35-Sunday-Evening-Closing-Venues-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1841\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Havana-Jazz-Festival-35-Sunday-Evening-Closing-Venues-1.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1841\" class=\"wp-image-1841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Havana-Jazz-Festival-35-Sunday-Evening-Closing-Venues-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Havana-Jazz-Festival-35-Sunday-Evening-Closing-Venues-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Havana-Jazz-Festival-35-Sunday-Evening-Closing-Venues-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Havana-Jazz-Festival-35-Sunday-Evening-Closing-Venues-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Havana-Jazz-Festival-35-Sunday-Evening-Closing-Venues-1.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/008-900x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1842\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/008-900x600-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1842\" class=\"wp-image-1842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/008-900x600-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/008-900x600-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/008-900x600-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jazz_performers_550x366.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1843\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jazz_performers_550x366.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1843\" class=\"wp-image-1843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jazz_performers_550x366.png 550w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/jazz_performers_550x366-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover Cuba\u2019s elegant Art D\u00e9co architectural history on a <strong>personalized tour<\/strong>. Our guide will show you Havana\u2019s most remarkable Art D\u00e9co buildings, both public and private. Take part in the festival, which is a celebration of jazz music and a gathering of renowned musicians like Bobby Carcass\u00e9s, Aldo L\u00f3pez-Gavil\u00e1n and Karen Briggs. A wide range of jazz styles, from traditional to contemporary, will reverberate throughout the capital in places like Teatro Heredia or F\u00e1brica de Arte Cubano. Later, feast your eyes on the panoramic views from the Caf\u00e9 Laurent as you relish its Mediterranean fusion dishes. Also, Chef Iv\u00e1n invites you to join him as he shares his vision of Cuban cuisine with a Spanish influence.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12-Varadero-30-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"Varadero beach\" data-id=\"1241\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12-Varadero-30.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/havana-varadero-luxury-itinerary\/12-varadero-30\/\" class=\"wp-image-1241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12-Varadero-30-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12-Varadero-30-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12-Varadero-30-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12-Varadero-30-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12-Varadero-30.jpg 1970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Havana-Beach-Luxury-Itinerary-for-European-and-UK-Market-Option-2-Hav-Trin-C.Guill-Hav-casas-boutique-OKjpg_Page8_Image2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"452\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Havana-Beach-Luxury-Itinerary-for-European-and-UK-Market-Option-2-Hav-Trin-C.Guill-Hav-casas-boutique-OKjpg_Page8_Image2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=452\" class=\"wp-image-452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Havana-Beach-Luxury-Itinerary-for-European-and-UK-Market-Option-2-Hav-Trin-C.Guill-Hav-casas-boutique-OKjpg_Page8_Image2.jpg 721w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Havana-Beach-Luxury-Itinerary-for-European-and-UK-Market-Option-2-Hav-Trin-C.Guill-Hav-casas-boutique-OKjpg_Page8_Image2-300x125.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy a day of sun and sand on Havana\u2019s eastern beaches with a lobster lunch and Cuban delicacies. Relax on a sunbed with an umbrella and a welcome cocktail. Be part of the <strong>jazz music festival in Havana<\/strong>, where Cuban and foreign artists like Harold L\u00f3pez-Nussa, Ruy Adri\u00e1n L\u00f3pez-Nussa, Tiago Matos and J\u00falio Resende showcase a variety of jazz styles in locations like Centro Cultural Bertolt Brecht. Meet the musicians in the flesh when they perform a moment of leisure at F\u00e1brica de Arte Cubano, Jazz Caf\u00e9 or La Zorra y el Cuervo. By the way, Cuba Private Travel can arrange a <strong>customized jazz show<\/strong> just for you in one of these cultural hubs. For those who want a close encounter with the jazzmen, our travel agency can get you the best seats in the front row. Explore shows in diverse venues across the city and immerse yourself in the beat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your driver will collect you in Havana and transfer you to Jos\u00e9 Mart\u00ed Airport, thus ending your&nbsp;<strong>luxury vacations in Cuba.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for a week filled with the sounds of jazz! Meet iconic musicians at the Havana Jazz Festival, where local and international artists will ignite your soul with their performances. This gathering, held annually since 1979, is a feast of music that honors figures like Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and John Coltrane. Enjoy the cultural wonders of Havana, Cuba\u2019s bustling capital, as you visit different venues ranging from concert halls to street jams. 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