This tour begins in the colonial streets of Havana, Cuba's capital, and continues through the tobacco fields of Vinales Valley, the historic square of Cienfuegos and Trinidad's Plaza Mayor before reaching the coast at Varadero. Over eight nights, the Che Museum, Ancon Beach and Havana's live street music bring together experiences that define Cuba, with the journey completed on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight.
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Seven nights link Havana with the Caribbean coast on this Cuba tour. The Havana city tour comes with lunch, and the Vinales Valley can be added as an optional full day. The route passes Cienfuegos and Trinidad to reach Ancon Beach, then continues to the Che museum in Santa Clara and to the Varadero coast. On the last day the group returns to Havana for an evening flight. Turkish speaking guidance is part of the programme.
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Old Havana
Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja and UNESCO protected colonial streets.
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Cigars in Vinales Valley
Tobacco fields and a visit to a local cigar farm.
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Varadero's coast
A night by the sea at an all-inclusive hotel.
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Planning your budgetThe Cuba visa fee (50 EUR, not required for a Turkish green passport), the departure tax for travel abroad (paid by the passenger), and the recommended 50 EUR gratuity for the guide, driver and waiters are not included in the tour price. See details →
On DAY 1, the THY flight from Istanbul to Havana is scheduled for 15:50 - 21:30. We start our tour in modern Havana, passing through the Vedado district, where Art Deco and modern architecture stand side by side, before continuing to Revolution Square.
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 THY flight time: 15:50 - 21:30An overnight flight and arrival in Havana.
Havana · night 1
Istanbul to Havana
On DAY 1, the THY flight from Istanbul to Havana is scheduled for 15:50 - 21:30. We meet at 11:50 at the tour office in the International Departures terminal at Istanbul Airport. After completing ticket and passport formalities, we depart for Havana on a Turkish Airlines flight. We will spend the day on board.
We arrive in Havana, the capital of Cuba, at 21:30. After being met at the airport, we transfer to our hotel to rest. We will stay at the 5-star Melia Cohiba or a similar hotel.
02DAY 2: HAVANARevolution Square, Old Havana and its historic squares.
Havana · night 2
Havana city tour
In the morning, we begin our guided Havana City Tour with lunch included. Havana suffered very little damage during the world wars and retains much of its original appearance. American cars from the 50s and 60s and examples of Spanish architecture are a common sight. Founded by the Spanish, the city takes its name from San Cristobal de la Habana.
We start our tour in modern Havana, passing through the Vedado district, where Art Deco and modern architecture stand side by side, before continuing to Revolution Square. Old Havana, 15 minutes from modern Havana, has colonial-style squares and buildings. After stopping at the Capitol building, we continue to the historic centre. We explore the old streets on foot, walking through Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de San Francisco. We wave to elderly residents smoking cigars and watching the street from weathered balconies hung with laundry. During the walk, you can photograph the streets and daily life, capturing the historic surroundings in black and white.
La Bodeguita del Medio and Floridita Bar are among the stops associated with Ernest Hemingway. In the old town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, music is part of daily life. Live bands are a common sight in cafés, streets, bars, hotels and restaurants. Bolero, cha-cha and maraca rhythms can be heard throughout the city, and the many Latin music groups reflect the importance of music to Cubans.
We have lunch during the tour and return to our hotel afterwards. Overnight at the 5-star Melia Cohiba or a similar hotel.
03DAY 3: PINAR DEL RIO - VINALES VALLEY TOUR (Extra tour)Optional tour of Vinales Valley and a cigar farm.
Havana · night 3
Pinar del Rio and Vinales
After breakfast, you can enjoy free time for the day. For guests who wish to join, a full-day Pinar del Rio-Vinales Valley tour with lunch will be arranged. We will first visit tobacco fields, learn how tobacco is grown and visit a local cigar farm in Vinales. After taking in the view of Vinales Valley from Los Jazmines Hill, we will have lunch at El Palenque Restaurant. We will explore Cueva del Indio Cave by rowing boat along the river inside. Then, at Mural de la Prehistoria, we will see the oil painting created by Leovigildo in its natural surroundings. Finally, we will make a surprise visit to a local family and return to Havana.
We will stay at the 5-star Melia Cohiba or a similar hotel.
04DAY 4: CIENFUEGOS TRINIDADCienfuegos' square, the old theatre and arrival in Trinidad.
Trinidad · night 4
Cienfuegos to Trinidad
After breakfast, we will travel by vehicle to CIENFUEGOS, a UNESCO World Heritage city, and visit the square and the old theatre. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will continue to Trinidad. At the end of the tour, we will return to our hotel in Trinidad.
Our hotel will be the 3-star Brisas Del Mar or similar.
05DAY 5: TRINIDAD - ANCON BEACHPlaza Mayor, Canchanchara Bar and Ancon Beach.
Trinidad · night 5
Trinidad and Ancon Beach
After breakfast at the hotel, we will take a city tour of Trinidad. We will walk through the historic streets and visit Plaza Mayor. We will taste a local cocktail at Canchánchara Bar. During the day, we will also go to Ancon Beach, where we will have the opportunity to swim. We will spend the night at our hotel.
06DAY 6: SANTA CLARA - VARADEROThe Che Museum, the armoured train monument and Varadero's coast.
Varadero · night 6
Santa Clara to Varadero
After an early breakfast, we depart for Santa Clara at 08:30. We visit Plaza Ernesto Che Guevara and the CHE Museum, which receive hundreds of visitors every day. We then explore the old railway tracks and the armoured train monument in central Santa Clara. After the tour, we have lunch at a local restaurant.
We then set off for Varadero. While passing through the Matanzas region, we stop near Cuba's highest highway bridge to take in the view. After a journey of approximately 4 hours, we reach the Varadero coastal area and check in at our all-inclusive hotel. There will be an opportunity to swim during the rest of the day. We stay overnight at an all-inclusive hotel in Varadero.
Our hotel is the 5-star Gran Aston Hotel or similar.
This tour provides 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast, 1 night of all-inclusive accommodation and 2 lunches.
Entrance fees for tours and visits, along with guide services, are included.
07DAY 7: VARADERO - HAVANAThe journey back to Havana.
Havana · night 7
Varadero to Havana
After breakfast, we depart for Havana. Our journey will take approximately 2,5 hours. Upon arrival in Havana, you will have free time. We stay overnight in Havana at the 5-star Melia Cohiba hotel or a similar hotel.
08DAY 8: HAVANAAirport transfer and the overnight return flight.
An overnight flight from Havana
Today we leave our hotel in Havana and depart for the airport at 19:15. Our return journey begins at 23:15 on a scheduled TURKISH AIRLINES flight. We spend the night on board. On the return flight from Havana to Istanbul, the aircraft stops in Caracas to refuel. Passengers remain on board during this stop.
09DAY 9 ARRIVAL IN ISTANBULLanding in Istanbul, where the tour ends.
