LIFE-CHANGING GROUP EXPERIENCES OF CUBA AND ICELAND

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Join an upcoming cultural tour!

Akureyri Iceland harbor

THE CULTURE & LANDSCAPES OF NORTH ICELAND ~SPACES STILL AVAILABLE~

  • JULY 27 - AUGUST 3, 2025

  • 3 nights in Reykjavik, 1 in Siglufjordur, 1 night in Akureyri, and 2 nights in Myvatn

    Private concerts of premiere Icelandic music

    Whale watching boat ride & elf initiation

    Natural hotsprings & spa

    Visits to Iceland’s geologic wonders: waterfalls, sulfur springs & canyons

Colon Cemetery Havana Cuba tour

HAVANA WITH THE FLORIDA TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ~PRIVATE TOUR~

  • OCT 24-28, 2025

    PRIVATE TOUR

  • 4 nights in private boutique hotels in Havana

    Discover Havana’s rich architecture, history, and culture with expert-led tours

    Visits to local art studios and the Museo de Artes Decorativas

    Live jazz music performances

    Scenic 1950s convertibles ride & exceptional cuisine

Cuban medical students tour

CUBA WITH VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE, BERKSHIRES ~PRIVATE TOUR~

  • March 12-18, 2026

  • Five nights at the privately owned boutique hotels and one night at select bed & breakfasts in Viñales

    Presentations and Q&A sessions with medical professionals

    Private and public dance & orchestra performances

    Dinner party at Havana Light Neon Workshop

    Walking tour of Havana’s historic center

Sicily tour with Project Por Amor

SICILY WITH THE PRESERVATION RESOURCE CENTER ~ SOLD OUT ~

  • SEPT 27-OCT 7, 2025

  • Ten nights in Palermo, Agrigento, Siracusa, and Catania

    Walking tours of Palermo's central historic core, Ortygia, Ragusa Ibla, Modica, and Taormina

    Tours of archeological sites

    Mt Etna 4X4 volcano tour

    12 expert local guides with specialties in architecture, archeology, history, cuisine, art, music

HAVANA JAZZ & CULTURE WITH PROJECT POR AMOR

  • Jan 27 - Feb 2, 2026

  • 6 nights at privately owned luxury boutique hotel Casa Italia

    Admission to six premium festival performances throughout Havana

    Excursion to the Viñales countryside

    Visits to local art studios, museums and dance performances

    Scenic 1950s convertibles ride & exceptional cuisine

Valley of the Temples tour Sicily

TRAVEL TO SICILY WITH PROJECT POR AMOR ~SOLD OUT~

  • April 14-24, 2026

  • Ten nights in Palermo, Agrigento, Siracusa, and Catania

    Walking tours of Palermo's central historic core, Ortygia, Ragusa Ibla, Modica, and Taormina

    Tours of archeological sites

    Mt Etna 4X4 volcano tour

    12 expert local guides with specialties in architecture, archeology, history, cuisine, art, music

CUBA: ARCHITECTURE WITH THE PRESERVATION RESOURCE CENTER

  • OCT 30 - NOV 6, 2025

  • A FEW SPOTS LEFT, BOOK SOON!

    4 nights in Havana and 2 nights in Trinidad with afternoon in Cienfuegos

    Focus on architecture and preservation

    Private concerts and artist studio visits

    Lectures and discussions with Cuban experts

    Luxurious accommodations & exceptional cuisine

Jazz street musicians Havana Cuba

HAVANA MUSIC WITH LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE & FREDDY VILCHES ~PRIVATE TOUR~

  • JAN 27 - FEB 2, 2026

  • Six nights at the privately owned Hotel Alameda

    Exclusive dinners with live music at private artist venues

    Private visits to the city’s cigar factory, art museums, and organic farm

    Curated selection of 6 Jazz Plaza Festival concerts

    Classic 1950s convertible ride and a scenic city tour

Customize Your Own Group Itinerary

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La Guarida Paladar Havana Cuba

Invite your group or organization:

Patrons & board members

Loyal fans

Alumni travel

High school & university students

Museums & arts organizations

Theater & dance companies

Bands & orchestras

Cultural institutions

Art galleries

Friends & family

Professional groups (architects, lawyers, administrators)

Corporate events

Conferences

On a specialized tour focusing on:

Music

Dance

Architecture & preservation

Neon & vintage

Photography

Contemporary art

Literature & film

Nature & ecology

Afro-Cuban or Jewish culture

Sustainable agriculture & cuisine

Law (CLE credit)

Humanitarian support

Festivals

To nurture, educate, and fundraise:

Share a once-in-a-lifetime experience with friends or family

Nurture membership & donor relationships

Provide educational experiences for students

Build bridges & develop international partnerships

Fund professional artists’ travel & production costs

Corporate incentive

Raise money for projects back home

Have fun and be inspired by our world!

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WE’RE YOUR CONNECTION TO ICELAND AND CUBA

Travel on an insider tour customized to your interests. Fundraise for your institution through a fun world-class educational adventure. Offer your students an opportunity to perform abroad. Host a foreign professional exchange. Shoot a film, record an album, or develop a creative project with international artists. Connect with innovators, leaders, and brands. Project Por Amor is your expert ground team.

We’re proud to join Sustainable Travel International, a global network committed to making tourism a force for good. This mission-driven organization works with communities and businesses to protect vulnerable destinations and promote responsible travel. Learn more at www.sustainabletravel.org.

Organizations we work with

  • Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth
  • Cal Arts
  • American Composers Forum
  • Lewis & Clark College
  • Stripe payments
  • Mexican American Bar Association
  • Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
  • Cascadia Composers
  • Chicago Children's Choir
  • Couturier Gallery
  • International Arts and Artists
  • La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
  • Museum of Latin American Art
  • MONA
  • OBERLIN COLLEGE & CONSERVATORY
  • National Children's Chorus USA
  • SLP
  • Preservation Hall Foundation
  • Skirball Cultural Center
  • Tectonic Theater Project
  • TCG
  • Zenon Dance
  • Hopkins Public Schools
  • Lewis & Clarke College
  • Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
  • EOS study tours logo
  • Carleton College logo
  • Grinnell College logo
  • Colorado College logo

Check out some our previous itineraries!

Project Por Amor Feature

Last December, we led 32 travelers, including actress Julie Carmen, on a journey to Cuba to celebrate her great-grandfather, José Manuel “Lico” Jiménez Berroa (1851–1917). An Afro-Cuban pianist and composer known as the “Ebony Liszt,” Lico’s pioneering work defied the racial barriers of his time. Our tour revived his nearly forgotten legacy and brought his descendants together across generations. Watch the highlight reel here, and visit www.licojimenez.com to explore his music and an upcoming documentary.

A Trip of a Lifetime.

  • "What a fabulous experience. Sage introduced us to amazing artists, musicians, journalists, storytellers, delicious food, remarkable architecture & breathtaking landscapes. What a fantastic introduction to incredible Iceland."

    Peggy Fariss, Disney Executive Imagineering

  • “Project Por Amor is quite different than your normal tour operator in the personal touch that shows up in every piece of the agenda. They care deeply about each and every one learning what they came to Cuba for.”

    Maura O’Neil, former Chief Innovation Officer of USAID

  • “My favorite high school memory was traveling to Cuba during my senior year during spring break with the band. I got to experience so many new things and it truly was a life-changing trip for me. I developed a deeper understanding of Cuban culture and music and getting to experience it all with my peers was incredible and something I'll never forget.”

    Kaelyn Pecha, Spring Lake Park High School Band

  • "I had an extraordinary trip to Southern Iceland with Project Por Amor. All of the details of the trip were finely thought out to provide an exceptional experience. I greatly appreciated the intimate experiences of visiting artist studios and homes for conversation, viewing visual art and listening to musical performances. The landscapes were amazing and otherworldly as well."

    Elizabeth Wilcox

  • "Our experience in Cuba met and exceeded expectations. If we’d visited Cuba on our own we wouldn’t have had the opportunities and adventures afforded us. Every day was packed with fascinating education, beautiful music, connection with the people, architecture and art, and so much good healthy food!"

    Melinda Soules

  • "This trip to Cuba was honestly the best travel experience I've ever had. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, the activities were all amazing, and the leaders were beyond expectations. I can't recommend this tour enough. It was a great honor to participate in this once in a lifetime adventure. Thank you!"

    Kathleen Elliot

  • "Five star all the way. Superb planning, timing and interests. Great leaders, lectures, sights, food, hotels experiences and transportation. Cannot imagine a better introduction and understanding of Cuba than we were able to attain from this travel opportunity. The other travelers in the program were an integral part of making the tour such a memorable experience. Thank you!"

    Loren Rice

  • “The trip was drenched in the beauty of Cuba and its lovely people with continual exposure to their music and art.”

    Larry Yeatman, M.D.

  • "There are barely enough superlatives to describe how special Por Amor tours are. We have now done both Cuba and Iceland. Each is made special by the personal connections with local musicians, artists and others. Food is excellent, hotels are clean and comfortable and sometimes luxurious. And if our two experiences are typical, their groups are composed of the nicest most interesting people. Five stars are not enough to indicate how special both the Iceland and Cuba trips are."

    Richard Lempert, Constitutional Law Professor

  • "Project Por Amor delivered to perfection. Sage and his team are extremely professional and organized. From the hotels to visas everything was handled smoothly. His on the ground tour guide was exceptional and we got an intimate experience of Cuban life and culture. We ate at family owned delicious restaurants, saw numerous behind the scenes music and dance performances and art experiences. Sage also took us to some optional extras: arts shows and art fair. The trip was well curated and mindful in giving local merchants our business. Our trip also included UNESCO heritage town Trinidad which was absolutely beautiful. We came back in love with CUBA. Thank you Sage and Project Por Amor."

    Nomita J

  • "Visiting Cuba with Project Por Amor exceeded my expectations in all travel aspects: accommodations, bus travel, architecture tours, music performances and dining! The entire week was curated for a group who loves architecture, music, culture and a strong culinary scene, and Sage and his team provided everything we were looking for. Our tours were interesting, beautiful and informative. We left Cuba with an understanding of Cuba's history and culture and had authentic experiences with its people and way of life. I do not think any other travel group could provide the outstanding experience we had. I highly recommend to anyone, regardless of any age or background."

    Amanda B

  • "A fantastic tour company! We spent 1 week in Iceland (Reykjavík and the southern coast) and it was so enriching and beautiful. Everything was wonderfully organized, accommodations and food were great, and Sage has connections with local artists that really enrich the experience. Would recommend to anyone interested in Iceland and curious about the culture."

    Alexandria P

  • "My wife and I found this tour to be an excellent way to experience Cuba. The accommodations, food and activities were excellent, well paced and thought out. The guides were very helpful always, but allowed us free time to explore on our own. We would definitely travel again with Project Por Amor."

    Kevin W.

  • "My husband and I went on a one week trip to Cuba with Project Por Amor. It was exceptional. Well organized, terrific guides, lots of activities. Our needs were all anticipated and met. We got a good overall understanding of the country and its people. Would highly recommend!!"

    Dee M.

At Project Por Amor, our vision is to be the premier conduit for profound cultural exchange, enriching the lives of our guests through deep, immersive experiences that bridge generations and geographies. We invite our guests into the heart of Cuban and Icelandic cultures by connecting travelers directly with the soul of these nations—its people, art, music, heritage, and their unique points-of-view. We envision a world where travel transcends leisure and becomes a transformative journey toward global understanding and lifelong learning. Our commitment is to provide meticulously curated travel experiences that seamlessly blend exploration with education and entertainment, to not only celebrate but also preserve the cultural legacies of our destinations.