This journey runs from Istanbul to Havana and on through Cuba and Mexico. Old Havana's colonial squares lead to the tobacco fields of Vinales Valley and the cobbled streets of Trinidad, then to Mexico City's Zocalo Square, the Kukulkan Pyramid at Chichen Itza and the Caribbean coast of Cancun. The route brings together the colonial heritage and ancient civilisations of both countries.
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Classic American cars in Havana and Maya pyramids in Mexico meet on this eleven night Cuba and Mexico tour. Havana city tour, the Vinales valley with its tobacco fields, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santa Clara fill the first half. After a tour of Mexico City the group flies to Cancun, visits Chichen Itza and Valladolid, and keeps a free day by the Caribbean coast. Both the Caribbean and the Aztec heritage meet in one trip.
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Classic car tour
American convertibles from the '50s cruise through the streets of Havana.
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Chichen Itza
The Kukulkan Pyramid, the Temple of the Jaguar and the Temple of the Warriors.
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Sacred cenote swim
A swim in a cenote considered sacred by the Maya.
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Planning your budgetA Cuba e-visa for ordinary passport holders costs 50 USD per person, and a recommended gratuity of 120 USD per person for local guides and drivers, along with drinks and free-day meals, are not included in the tour price. See details →
We meet our Our guests at Istanbul Airport at 11:30.
The line shows the order of overnight stops; it is not the actual road or flight path. Map: Natural Earth, GeoNames.
01DAY 1: ISTANBUL - HAVANA | Journey to the Heart of the CaribbeanEvening arrival and a first taste of Cuba's tropical warmth.
Havana · night 1
Arrival in Havana
We meet our Our guests at Istanbul Airport at 11:30. We depart at 15:50 on a direct flight with Türk Hava Yolları and arrive in Havana at 21:30. After being welcomed on arrival, we check in to our hotel. On our first night in Cuba, we feel the warmth of the tropical climate.
Flight details for TK 183 are Istanbul (IST) - Havana (HAV), 15:50 - 21:30.
We stay at the 4-star Hotel NH Capri or a similar hotel.
02DAY 2: HAVANA CITY TOUR and CLASSIC CARS | A Breeze of NostalgiaHabana Vieja, the Malecon and Revolution Square by classic car.
Havana · night 2
Old Havana and classic cars
We start the day exploring the narrow, interconnected streets of Old Havana (Habana Vieja), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Catedral and San Francisco Square, where we see examples of colonial architecture. Then we take a city tour in classic American convertibles from the '50s. Along the way, we explore Havana's waterfront, Malecon, and Revolution Square (Plaza de la Revolución). In the evening, you can stop at La Bodeguita del Medio, one of Hemingway's favorite spots.
The day's planned activities are the Classic Car Tour and the Old Havana Walking Tour.
Accommodation is at the 4-star Hotel NH Capri or a similar hotel.
03DAY 3: VINALES VALLEY and PINAR DEL RIO | The Story of Nature and TobaccoTobacco farms, the Los Jazmines viewpoint and a cave boat ride.
Havana · night 3
Vinales Valley and tobacco fields
After breakfast, we leave Havana and head to Vinales Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit the fields where tobacco used in cigar production is grown and learn about cigar making from local farmers. We view the limestone hills known as Mogotes from the Los Jazmines terrace. We then take a boat ride along the underground river in Cueva del Indio cave.
The day's planned activities are a Tobacco Farm Tour, views from Los Jazmines and a Cave Boat Tour.
We have lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the valley.
Accommodation will be at NH Capri Havana or similar 4-star hotels.
04DAY 4: CIENFUEGOS and TRINIDAD | Colonial JewelsJose Marti Square, Tomas Terry Theatre and Trinidad's Plaza Mayor.
Trinidad · night 4
Cienfuegos and Trinidad
We leave Havana early in the morning and head towards Cuba's southern coast. First, we visit Cienfuegos, founded by French settlers and known as the Pearl of the South for its architecture. After seeing Jose Marti Square and Tomas Terry Theatre, we continue to Trinidad, known for its cobbled streets. The city's colourful houses and Plaza Mayor reflect its colonial past.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant during the tour.
We spend the night at the 4-star Brisas Trinidad del Mar hotel or similar colonial hotels.
05DAY 5: SANTA CLARA - HAVANA | A Symbol of an EraThe Che Guevara Mausoleum and the Armoured Train museum.
Havana · night 5
Santa Clara's revolution sites
After breakfast, we depart for Santa Clara, the most important strategic location of the Cuban Revolution. During our visits to the Che Guevara Mausoleum and the Museo Memorial El Tren Blindado at the historic site of the “Armored Train” raid, we learn about Cuba's recent history. After the visits, we return to the capital, Havana, in the evening.
We stay at the 4-star NH Capri Havana or similar hotels.
06DAY 6: HAVANA - MEXICO CITY | Journey to the Land of the AztecsA panoramic city tour and dinner of Mexican dishes.
Mexico City · night 6
On to Mexico City
On our last morning in Havana, we have free time for souvenir shopping. We then transfer to the airport and fly to Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, on an Aeromexico scheduled flight. Departure from Havana (HAV) is at 16:15, and arrival in Mexico City (MEX) is at 18:35.
On arrival, we take a panoramic city tour in the private vehicle waiting for us. After the tour, we head to a local restaurant in the city centre for dinner, where we sample Mexican dishes.
We stay at the 4-star Barceló Mexico Reforma or a similar hotel.
07DAY 7: MEXICO CITY | The Aztecs and Colonial HeritageZocalo Square, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Anthropology Museum.
Mexico City · night 7
Aztec and colonial Mexico City
We begin the day by exploring Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. First, we visit Zocalo Square, one of the world's largest squares in the city center, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. We then take a panoramic look at the National Palace, which reflects Mexico's history. After lunch at a local restaurant, we explore thousands of years of history at the National Museum of Anthropology, where artifacts from Aztec and Maya cultures are displayed.
Our visit program includes Zocalo Square, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace and the Museum of Anthropology.
We stay at the 4-star Hotel NH Collection Mexico City or a similar hotel.
08DAY 8: MEXICO CITY - CANCUN | Return to the CaribbeanSettling in on the Caribbean coast with free time to relax.
Cancun · night 8
Arrival in Cancun
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport and fly to Cancun. After a flight of approximately 3 hours, we arrive in Cancun on Mexico's Caribbean Sea coast. After checking in at the hotel, the rest of the day is free time. Guests can sunbathe on the beaches or relax and use the hotel's amenities.
The Aeromexico flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Cancun (CUN) operates from 09:30 - 12:55.
Accommodation is at the 4-star Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown or a similar hotel.
09DAY 9: CHICHEN ITZA and VALLADOLID | The Seven Wonders of the WorldThe Kukulkan Pyramid, a sacred cenote swim and Valladolid.
Cancun · night 9
Chichen Itza and a cenote swim
Today, we set off early in the morning to explore the ancient city of Chichen Itza, an important center of Maya civilization and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. We visit the Kukulkan Pyramid, the Temple of the Jaguar and the Temple of the Warriors to learn about the Maya's work in mathematics and astronomy. We then stop for a swim in a Cenote (a natural water well) considered sacred by the Maya. Afterwards, we visit the town of Valladolid, known for its colonial architecture.
We have lunch at a traditional Maya restaurant.
We spend the night at the 4-star Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown or a similar hotel.
10DAY 10: CANCUN | Free Time on Turquoise ShoresA full free day for boat trips, snorkelling or simply relaxing.
Cancun · night 10
Free day in Cancun
This additional day in the tour program offers a full day of free time to relax in Cancun's waters and enjoy the Caribbean. Guests can take boat tours, go snorkeling or shop for Mexican art items in Cancun's markets. Our guests can spend the day relaxing or taking part in these activities.
Accommodation will be at the 4-star Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown or a similar hotel.
There will be no guided tour today. Guests can plan their day as they wish.
11DAY 11: CANCUN - ISTANBUL | Return JourneyFinal beach time, then a night flight home.
Cancun · night 11
Overnight flight to Istanbul
After breakfast, we spend some final time enjoying the sun and sea until midday. At the time set by our guide, we transfer to the airport and begin our return journey to Istanbul on a direct Turkish Airlines flight. After spending the night on board, we arrive in Istanbul on the morning of day 12, bringing our tour to an end.
Flight details for TK 184 are Cancun (CUN) - Istanbul (IST), 14:40 - 10:40 (+1).
Our arrival is scheduled for 10:40 on the morning of day 12.
12DAY 12: ISTANBUL | arrival 10:40The tour closes on arrival in Istanbul.
Arrival in Istanbul
We arrive. Our tour ends.
OUTBOUND & RETURN
Flight details
Outbound · 27 January 2027
IstanbulIST · 15:50
TK 183
HavanaHAV · 21:30
Return · 6 February 2027
CancunCUN · 14:40
TK 184
IstanbulIST · 10:40
Times are local, taken from the programme. Baggage allowance is given in your booking documents.
STAYS IN 5 CITIES
Where will you stay?
Hotel NH Capri 4★ ve benzerleri · Brisas Trinidad del Mar 4★ ve benzerleri · Barceló Mexico Reforma 4★ ve benzerleri · Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown 4★ ve benzerleri
On this tour there is no such thing as an "extra tour"; all the main excursions are included in the package price.
International flights: Istanbul - Havana outbound and Cancun - Istanbul return economy class flight tickets with Turkish Airlines.
Regional flights: the Havana - Mexico City and Mexico City - Cancun connecting flights operated by Aeromexico.
Accommodation: 10 nights in total in 4-star hotels in the cities specified in the programme (Havana, Trinidad, Mexico City, Cancun).
Meal plan: the breakfasts taken at the hotels throughout the programme, together with the 3 lunches and 1 dinner stated in the itinerary.
Cuba city tours: the Havana classic car tour, Pinar del Rio, the Vinales Valley, Cienfuegos, colonial Trinidad and the Santa Clara revolution tours.
Mexico city tours: the Mexico City full-day city tour, visits to the Zocalo, the National Palace and the Museum of Anthropology.
Ancient city and nature discoveries: the ancient city of Chichen Itza, one of the seven wonders of the world, a visit to a sacred Mayan cenote and a tour of Valladolid.
Entrance fees: all museum, archaeological site and ancient city entrance fees specified in the programme.
Transfers: all airport-hotel transfers and intercity transport in luxury private vehicles.
Guiding: a professional Turkish-speaking guiding service accompanying our group throughout the tour.
Insurance: overseas travel health insurance (included in the compulsory package).
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Personal expenses and items collected by the official authorities are not included in the tour price:
Personal expenses: minibar use at the hotels, telephone, spa services and all personal shopping.
Drinks: all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks not included at the table with lunches and dinners.
Free-time meals: the dinners not stated as included in the programme and the lunches on free days.
Official payments: the departure tax for travel abroad.
Gratuities: the recommended gratuity of 120 USD per person in total, collected on behalf of the group for the work of the local guides and drivers.
Visas
CUBA: no visa is required for holders of a green passport (special passport).
An e-visa is required for holders of a maroon passport (ordinary passport) and is arranged by our agency. The e-visa fee is 50 USD per person. MEXICO, holders of a maroon passport (ordinary passport): a Mexican e-visa is required. The Mexican e-visas of our guests holding a maroon passport are obtained by us free of charge.
Holders of a green passport (special passport): Mexico requires a visa. However, if our guests hold a valid United States, United Kingdom or Canada visa as at their travel dates, they do not need to obtain a separate visa for Mexico and may travel without one.
There are two options for holders of a green passport who do not hold a valid United States, United Kingdom or Canada visa: an individual visa application must be made to the Mexican consulate.
For application details you should contact the relevant consulate or embassy. If the guest obtains a maroon passport, the Mexican e-visa can be obtained by us free of charge.
IMPORTANT NOTE: guests holding a different passport must check the visa requirements that apply to their own country.
We present all the tour programmes on our website as sample programmes, to give you an idea of the planned flow of the tour in question. In line with the principle of protecting our guests' comfort and the quality of the tour, adjustments may be made to the flow of the programme, flight times, accommodation points and the order of visits in response to operational requirements, changes in airline schedules, local conditions and force majeure. All such adjustments are made under our control, where deemed necessary, and in a way that preserves the general content and scope of the tour.
Outbound · 27 January 2027
