9-Day All-Inclusive Cuba Tour from Istanbul

Our THY flight from Istanbul to Havana departs at 02:10 and arrives at 07:45. We arrive in Havana, the capital of Cuba, in the morning. After passport formalities, we begin a guided city tour combining a panoramic tour and a walk. In UNESCO-protected Old Havana, we see colonial architecture and classic American cars from the 50s and 60s that are still used daily. Starting in Modern Havana, we visit the Vedado district, Revolution Square, Capitolio, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral and Plaza San Francisco. We pass La Bodeguita del Medio and Floridita, bars that Hemingway frequently visited. We see groups dancing to lively Latin rhythms in the streets and have opportunities to take photos. We have lunch during the tour. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. We spend the night in Havana at Hotel NH Capri 4 or a similar hotel.

After breakfast, we set off with our guide on a full-day tour of Pinar del Rio & Vinales Valley. As we head towards the Vinales region, home to Cuba's tobacco fields, we take in the green Caribbean scenery along the way. First, we visit the tobacco fields and a farm where cigars are made using traditional methods. We then view Vinales Valley from Los Jazmines Hill. We have lunch at a local restaurant called El Palenque. Afterwards, during our visit to Cueva del Indio (Indian Cave), we take a boat ride along the river that runs through the cave. At our next stop, we see Mural de la Prehistoria, an open-air fresco painted on a large rock face. After a short visit to a Cuban family's home, we conclude the tour and return to our hotel in Havana. We spend the night in Havana at Hotel NH Capri 4 or a similar hotel. This full-day tour is offered at an extra charge. Lunch is included.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join a full-day guided tour themed around Che's Havana. During the tour, we will follow Che Guevara's footsteps in Havana and visit sites related to the history of the Cuban Revolution. Stops included in the itinerary are the Museum of the Revolution, the neighborhoods where Che lived, the Che statue in Revolution Square, the area around El Cañonazo Fortress, Casa de la Amistad and its surroundings where the rebels gathered, and the murals dedicated to Che in Vedado. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant during the tour. Guests who wish may enjoy free time in the evening. Overnight accommodation will be in Havana at Hotel NH Capri 4 or a similar hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Cienfuegos. Located on the Caribbean coast, the city is known for its French architecture and peaceful atmosphere. In Cienfuegos, we visit Jose Marti Park, Palacio de Valle and the historic theatre. After lunch in Cienfuegos, we continue our journey to Trinidad. On arrival, we take a short walking tour of the city centre. In the evening, we check in at our 4-star Brisas Trinidad del Mar hotel, surrounded by nature in a Caribbean setting.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Santa Clara. In Santa Clara, a symbolic city of the Cuban Revolution, we visit the mausoleum and museum of revolutionary leader Ernesto Che Guevara, the Armored Train Monument symbolizing the revolution, and the city square. We have lunch at a local restaurant in Santa Clara. After the tour, we set off for Varadero. During the journey of approximately 4 hours, we make a short photo stop at Cuba's highest highway bridge, located in the Matanzas region. Upon arrival in Varadero, we check into our beachfront hotel, where meals and drinks are included. We have dinner at the hotel and spend the night there. We stay at Sol Palmeras 4 or a similar hotel.

You can spend today relaxing and enjoying your holiday. You can enjoy our hotel's all-inclusive services and swim at the white sandy beaches. If you wish, you can take part in water sports or entertainment activities organized by the hotel. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at our hotel. We will stay at Sol Palmeras 4 or a similar hotel.

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and depart for our return transfer to Havana. The journey will take approximately 2,5 hours. Upon arrival, you will have free time to spend your remaining hours in Havana. Overnight stay in Havana. Our hotel will be Hotel NH Capri 4 or similar.

We check out of the hotel early in the morning and transfer to Havana José Martí International Airport. At 09:10, we begin our return journey to Istanbul on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. The Havana - Istanbul flight makes a short stop in Caracas for refuelling. Passengers remain on board during this stop. We spend the night on board.

After our long journey with Türk Hava Yolları, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 08:30 in the morning. Our Cuba tour ends here. See you on your next trip with Ejder Turizm.