Explore Cuba & Mexico: 10-Day Cultural Tour

THY Flight Time: 15:50 - Arrival: 21:30 At 11:30, we meet with EJDER TURİZM representatives at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing our ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Havana on a Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. We arrive in Cuba's capital, Havana, in the morning. After passport procedures, we transfer to our hotel accompanied by our guide. Overnight stay in Havana. Our hotel: Hotel NH Capri 4 or similar* Overnight stay in Havana at the 4-star Hotel NH Capri Havana or similar.

As we stroll through the colorful streets of Old Havana, we will see classic American cars from the 1950s. Among the highlights are Revolution Square, the Capitolio Building, and Hemingway's famous bars. After our breakfast, we set off to explore one of Cuba's most beautiful natural wonders, Viñales Valley. This region, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its tobacco fields, caves, and impressive rock formations. During our tour, we will visit tobacco farms to learn about the production of cigars. Then, we will ascend to Los Jazmines viewpoint to enjoy the panoramic view of Viñales Valley. We will have our lunch at El Palenque Restaurant. After the meal, we will enter the Cueva del Indio cave and cross the river inside by boat. Following that, we will see the gigantic rock paintings at Mural de la Prehistoria. In the afternoon, we return to Havana and head to our hotel. Overnight stay in Havana at the 4-star Hotel NH Capri Havana or similar.

After our breakfast this morning, we set off to explore Trinidad, one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Cuba. This unique city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, greets us with its colorful houses, historic squares, and distinctive atmosphere. Our first stop is Cienfuegos! On our way, we take a break in the city of Cienfuegos. This is the only city in Cuba influenced by French culture, known for its wide streets, old theater, and colonial architecture. Key points of interest we will visit include Jose Marti Square, Tomas Terry Theater, and Cienfuegos Cathedral. We enjoy our lunch at a local restaurant and then continue our journey towards Trinidad. Trinidad Tour Upon our arrival in Trinidad, we explore Plaza Mayor, Canchánchara Bar, and the colonial streets of the city on foot. Famous for its colorful buildings and vintage cars, Trinidad offers us one of the most authentic atmospheres in Cuba. Overnight in Trinidad! Our hotel: Brisas Trinidad del Mar 4*

After our breakfast, we set off towards Santa Clara. This is one of the most significant stops of the Cuban Revolution and is home to the mausoleum of Che Guevara. Our points of interest in Santa Clara: Plaza Ernesto Che Guevara & Che Mausoleum - We will visit the graves of Che Guevara and his comrades, who have become symbols of the Cuban Revolution. Tren Blindado (Armored Train Monument) - We will see the site of the historic train ambush carried out by Che Guevara and his comrades in 1958. Return to Havana: In the early afternoon, we will head back to Havana and arrive in the city by late afternoon. After checking into the hotel, we will have free time. Overnight stay in Havana at the 4-star Hotel NH Capri Havana or similar.

After enjoying our breakfast, we will begin our city tour. We will explore historic squares such as Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza Vieja, and Plaza de San Francisco de Asiz. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant. At the time set by our guide, we will depart from our hotel and transfer to Havana Airport. We will fly from Havana to Mexico City at 16:15. Upon our arrival in Mexico City at 18:35 local time, we will transfer to the city center in our private vehicle. After having dinner at a local restaurant, we will check into our hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Mexico City at the 4-star Hotel NH Collection Mexico City or similar.

Today we will explore Mexico City, the capital of Mexico! After our breakfast, we will start our full-day tour. The places we will visit on our tour: Zocalo Square & Metropolitan Cathedral - We will visit Mexico's largest square and its historic cathedral. National Palace - We will see the iconic National Palace of Mexico from a panoramic viewpoint. Chapultepec Park & National Museum of Anthropology - We will explore the region's history by examining the most important collections related to the Aztecs and Mayans. We will have our lunch at a local restaurant. After the tour, we will return to our hotel to relax. Evening free time. Overnight at the 4-star Hotel NH Collection Mexico City or similar.

After enjoying breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to the airport early in the morning. At 09:30, we have a direct flight from Mexico City to Cancun. We will arrive in Cancun at 12:55 local time, after which we will transfer to our hotel in a private vehicle. Today is free time. Guests who wish can relax on the hotel beach, enjoy the Caribbean Sea, or take a stroll in the city center. Overnight in Cancun at the 4-star Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown or similar.

Today, we set off early to explore Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Tour itinerary: Chichen Itza Ancient City - We will discover the Kukulkan Pyramid, the Temple of the Jaguar, and the Temple of the Warriors, which carry the traces of Toltec and Maya culture. Cenote Visit - We will take a break at a cenote, considered sacred in Maya rituals. Guests who wish can swim here. Valladolid Town - We will visit this historic town famous for its colorful colonial houses and narrow streets. We will enjoy our lunch at a traditional Maya restaurant. In the afternoon, we will return to Cancun. Free time and relaxation. Overnight stay at the 4-star Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown or similar.

After enjoying breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we will depart at the scheduled time for a transfer to Cancun Airport. At 14:40, we will have a direct flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Overnight on the plane.

We arrive at Istanbul Airport (Istanbul Havalimanı) at 10:40 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we conclude our tour. We hope to see you on the next Ejder Tourism trip!