Experience Cuba: A Mission, Ministry, and Immersion Tour | 2024 - 2025 Departures
Join us to Experience Cuba: A Mission, Ministry, and Immersion Tour starting at $2,898* from Miami, FL, on the dates below. You will see Havana, Old Havana, the Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, Hemingway’s house, visit house churches, meet the local pastors, hear their stories, Pinar del Rio province, the Vinales, Marianao Methodist Church, Fusterlandia, Methodist Evangelical Seminary, Fort of San Carlos, and much more!
Why Cuba?
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See the exploding growth of the Cuban church
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Witness the Holy Spirit in action
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Support & encourage the church in Cuba
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Develop an understanding of the Cuban people
Logistics
- We will utilize tourist visas, not religious visas, so we will not be allowed to preach or teach using this visa.
- We will have local Cuban staff who will coordinate with local churches and the tour company.
- VIP airport service to assist with passport control and customs upon arrival.
Suitcase Ministry
We will ask each group to bring specific items that the Cuban church has asked for. Distribution will be through the denominational office to address local needs.
Nov. 13 - 19: School Supplies
Dec. 4 - 10: Toiletries & Feminine Products
Jan. 22 - 28: Medicines
Feb. 19 - 25: School Supplies
Mar. 19 - 25: Toiletries & Feminine Products
Apr. 30 - May 6: Medicines
What’s Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Domestic Airfare
- Entrance and Program Fees
- First Class Hotels
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- Guided Tours
- Hotel Gratuities
- Overseas Airport Transfers
- International Airfare
- Administrative Fee
^ Additional Baggage & Optional fees may apply.
† If air purchased through EO.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Depart the USA & Arrive in Havana
Depart your home city and travel to Havana. After completing visa and immigration procedures in Havana, continue to your hotel for check in and dinner. You will have an orientation presentation by a representative of the Cuban Methodist Church this evening.
Day 2 Old Havana and Hemingway
Today, we will visit Old Havana. Visit the Plaza de San Francisco de Assisi Plaza and contemplate his message and influence in this evolving situation. See Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Cathedral and the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary. Visit Hemingway’s house before returning to your hotel.
Day 3 House Church and Methodist Church Visits
Experience the growth of Cuban Methodism when you visit house churches in San Jose and Guines, Mayabeque province. Meet the local pastors, hear their stories and deepen your understanding of the growth of the church here. Visit the Methodist Center, where a guest speaker will further explain the work of the Methodist church in Havana and across Cuba. Continue to the Christ of Havana statue before visiting the picturesque Fort of San Carlos.
Day 4 House Church Visits in Pinar del Rio
Travel to the west of Cuba and visit Pinar del Rio province and its rural countryside. Visit house churches in Loma de Candelaria and La Conchita and meet with pastors and leaders over lunch. Drive through the beautiful landscapes of the Vinales while our staff and your guide help you process and reflect upon your day’s activities. Return to Havana for overnight and dinner.
Day 5 Sunday Worship at Marianao Methodist Church & Fusterlandia
Depart for Sunday worship at Marianao Methodist Church. Time permitting, visit the Methodist nursing home across the street from the church before the service. After the service, enjoy lunch with a family and a translator. Then, travel to the quirky, colorful, and fascinating Fusterlandia before returning to the hotel.
Day 6 Methodist Evangelical Seminary and Havana
Visit the Methodist Evangelical Seminary and learn how pastors are equipped to lead the local church. After your morning visit, you will travel to the state capitol in the heart of Havana to set the stage for understanding the church’s unique challenges in the midst of a transitioning country. Visit the local market while conversing with its artisans to learn how/if the growing church influences their lives. Enjoy a 2-hour panoramic vintage car ride. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 Reflection Time & Return Home
Enjoy a group reflection time with a representative from the Methodist Church of Cuba. Depart for the airport for your flights home.
Departure Dates
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025From $2898* Register Now!
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025From $2898* Register Now!
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025From $2898* Register Now!