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Mexico Cuba Tour with Turkish Airlines for 12 Days
1. DAY – Monday, 27 April 2026
Istanbul ✈ Mexico City – Arrival & Full-Day City Tour
We depart from Istanbul to Mexico City on Turkish Airlines flight TK181 at 01:45. After an approximately 13-hour direct flight, we arrive in Mexico City at 07:00 local time.
After airport procedures, we transfer to the city center by private vehicle and immediately begin our tour:
🏙️ Mexico City Panoramic City Tour
On this introductory tour after arrival, we will see:
- Zócalo Square (UNESCO)
- National Palace (exterior) – Diego Rivera’s famous murals
- Metropolitan Cathedral – the largest cathedral in the Americas
- Panoramic view of the Tenochtitlan Aztec ruins
- Torre Latinoamericana area
- Reforma Boulevard and the “Angel of Independence”
- Chapultepec Park and castle area, panoramic view
- Short walks and photo stops depending on city traffic conditions
Around midday, we take a short break at one of the area’s favorite restaurants.
(Optionally, taco – pozole – mole tasting can be added.)
🛎️ Hotel Check-in – Centro Histórico
In the afternoon, we transfer to our hotel in the Centro Histórico area, the heart of Mexico City.
📍 Accommodation: Centro Histórico – 4★ hotel
2. DAY – Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Teotihuacan Pyramids – Flight to Cancun
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Teotihuacan Ancient City, Mexico City’s most important archaeological treasure.
🏛️ Teotihuacan – Pyramids of the Sun and Moon
In this ancient city listed by UNESCO, we will explore:
- Pyramid of the Sun (Pirámide del Sol)
- Pyramid of the Moon (Pirámide del Luna)
- Avenue of the Dead (Calzada de los Muertos)
- Temple of Quetzalcoatl
with a guided tour.
🍽️ Lunch
We enjoy a set-menu Mexican lunch in a cave restaurant or a local boutique venue in the Teotihuacan area.
✈️ NLU International Airport Transfer
After our tour, we transfer directly to Felipe Ángeles Airport (NLU).
Flight:
NLU → CUN
Departure: 16:50
Arrival: 20:00
(Nonstop – 2 hours 10 minutes)
🏨 Arrival in Cancun & Hotel Check-in
Upon arrival in Cancun at 20:00 local time, we transfer to our hotel by private vehicle and check in.
📍 Accommodation: Cancun – central 4★ – 2 nights
3. DAY – Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Chichén Itzá & Cenote & Valladolid – Full-Day Tour
Today we discover Yucatán’s most important world heritage sites.
🗿 Chichén Itzá (UNESCO – New 7 Wonders of the World)
- Kukulkán Pyramid
- Great Ball Court
- Sun Calendar stones
- Sacred Cenote (Cenote Sagrado)
💧 Cenote Swimming Break
Swimming or a photo stop in an underground freshwater cave.
🏘️ Valladolid Colonial Town
Colorful streets, San Servacio Cathedral, and a short walk in the main square.
🍽️ Lunch
Buffet or set menu featuring regional Yucatán cuisine.
In the late afternoon, return to Cancun and free time.
📍 Accommodation: Cancun
4. DAY – Thursday, 30 April 2026
Cancun ✈ Havana – Arrival & City Tour with Lunch
Early in the morning, we transfer by private vehicle to Cancun Airport.
✈️ Flight
CUN → HAV
Departure: 06:45
Arrival: 08:50
After a flight of about 1 hour, we arrive at José Martí International Airport in Havana. After passport and baggage procedures, we are welcomed by our guide and head to the city center.
🏛️ Havana Panoramic + Walking City Tour
Havana, the capital of Cuba, has a unique atmosphere with its colonial architecture, traces of revolutionary history, and colorful streets.
🌆 Places to Visit:
- Vedado District & Revolution Square – Che & Camilo monuments, José Martí Tower
- Malecón Seafront Boulevard – the city’s most famous seaside road
- Capitolio – Havana’s symbol
- Hemingway’s favorite spots (Bodeguita del Medio, Floridita – exterior)
- Old Havana (Habana Vieja) – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Plaza de la Catedral
- Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, Obispo Street walk
🍽️ Lunch – at a local restaurant
🏨 Hotel Check-in – NH Capri 4★ or similar
5. DAY – Friday, 1 May 2026
Havana – May 1 Revolution Celebrations
Today is a very special day in Cuba: May 1 – Workers’ Day and the Revolutionary Parade.
To experience this major event, which is attended by hundreds of thousands of Cubans every year, we depart very early in the morning.
🌅 05:30 – Departure for Revolution Square
We leave the hotel at 05:30 and head by private vehicle to the Plaza de la Revolución area.
Upon arrival at the parade area, we proceed with the guide toward the marching point among the large crowds.
Here we witness:
- Enthusiastic Cuban processions
- Flags, anthems, and the revolutionary spirit
- Interaction with local people
- “Viva Cuba – Viva la Revolución” slogans
- The historic parade atmosphere beginning with the first light of dawn
Note: The May 1 parade begins in the early morning; thousands gather in the square at sunrise. The program will be organized fully in accordance with Cuba’s official schedule.
🇨🇺 08:30 – Breakfast at the hotel & rest
After the ceremonies, we return to the hotel and have our late breakfast.
The rest of the day is free.
☀️ Free Day – Enjoy Havana
📍 Accommodation: NH Capri La Habana 4★
6. DAY – Saturday, 2 May 2026
Viñales Valley – Tobacco Farms – Cave Boat Tour (Full Day)
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Viñales Valley, located west of Havana and one of Cuba’s most enchanting natural areas. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.
🌄 Arrival in Viñales – Scenic Terrace Photo Stop
We stop at one of the best viewpoints where we can admire the valley’s unique karst hills (mogotes) panoramically and enjoy the scenery.
🌱 Tobacco Field and Cigar Farm Visit
Viñales is known as the place where the world’s finest cigar tobacco is grown.
In this section:
- Visit traditional tobacco drying houses (Casa del Tabaco)
- Learn about the drying and fermentation process of tobacco leaves
- Local farmer’s cigar-rolling demonstration
- Freshly rolled cigar offered to those who wish
- An authentic experience that reflects the culture of the region
🚣♂️ Indian Cave – Underground River & Boat Tour
Then we go to the famous cave of Viñales, Cueva del Indio.
- Cave walk
- 10–12 minute motorboat ride on the underground river
- An atmosphere full of both nature and adventure
🍽️ Lunch – Village Restaurant (Included)
We have a local lunch featuring tropical fruits, black beans and rice (congrí), sautéed vegetables, grilled chicken/meat options, and Caribbean desserts.
🎨 Mural de la Prehistoria – Colorful Rock Painting
A short photo stop in front of this iconic giant rock mural in the valley.
🚐 Return to Havana
We head back to Havana in the late afternoon.
📍 Accommodation: NH Capri La Habana 4★ or similar
7. DAY – Sunday, 3 May 2026
Havana → Cienfuegos (Sightseeing) → Trinidad – Overnight Stay
(Includes Lunch & Dinner)
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from Havana to Cienfuegos. The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours.
Cienfuegos – City Tour of the “Pearl of the South”
Cienfuegos, located on the Caribbean coast and famous for its French architecture, is one of Cuba’s most elegant port cities.
📍 Places to Visit:
- Parque José Martí – colonial square
- Terry Theater – a historic opera house famous for its interior
- Catedral de la Purísima Concepción
- Paseo del Prado – the city’s longest and widest boulevard
- Malecón Seafront – photo stop
- Palacio de Valle – a jewel of Cuban architecture (photo stop)
🍽️ Lunch – Included in Cienfuegos
We have a Caribbean cuisine lunch at a restaurant with panoramic views in the harbor area.
🚐 Cienfuegos → Trinidad Transfer
🍽️ Dinner – Included in Trinidad
🏨 Accommodation – Trinidad
📍 Brisas Hotel Del Mar 3★
8. DAY – Monday, 4 May 2026
Trinidad – City Center Tour
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour to explore Trinidad’s UNESCO-protected colonial center.
🏘️ Trinidad City Tour
- Plaza Mayor
- We will visit Casa de la Música, famous for live music. We will have cocktails and live music.
- Romantic Museum or Archaeology Museum
- Colonial mansions (panoramic)
- San Francisco Monastery Tower (photo point)
- Walk through colorful streets
- Handicraft market
- Santería culture and local workshops
- Photo stops
🎶 Afternoon – Free Time
Guests can stroll through Trinidad’s streets, relax in cafés, or spend time in the lively music square.
📍 Accommodation: Hotel Del Mar 3★ – Trinidad
9. DAY – Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Trinidad → Santa Clara Visit → Varadero – 4★ All Inclusive Hotel
(Lunch Not Included / Dinner Included in AI System)
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart Trinidad and head to Santa Clara, one of the most important cities in Cuba’s revolutionary history.
The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
⭐ Santa Clara – Che Guevara Mausoleum & Armored Train Monument
🕊️ Che Guevara Memorial Complex
- Che Guevara Mausoleum
- Museum section (Che’s life and revolutionary era)
- Photo stop in the monumental square
🚂 Tren Blindado (Armored Train) Monument
Dedicated to the operation that changed the course of the revolution in 1958, this monument includes:
- A model of the revolutionary forces’ train attack
- Historic railcars
- Short walk and guided explanation
🚐 Santa Clara → Varadero Transfer
After our Santa Clara tour, we head to Varadero in the afternoon.
The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.
🏖️ Check-in at Our 4★ All Inclusive Hotel in Varadero
- Buffet dinner
- Unlimited drinks (according to the hotel’s AI concept)
- Pool, beach, activities
- Beach walk, live music, resort entertainment programs
10. DAY – Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Varadero → Havana Return – Musical Dinner at El Guajirito
After breakfast, we leave our hotel in Varadero and return to Havana by private vehicle.
After an approximately 2-hour journey, we arrive in the city center.
Following hotel check-in and a short rest break, we prepare for our evening program.
🎶 El Guajirito – Musical Dinner (Included)
In the evening, accompanied by our guide, we go to El Guajirito, one of Havana’s most enjoyable and group-friendly musical venues.
This venue is famous for its Buena Vista Social Club Tribute performances:
- Live Cuban orchestra
- Old-school rhythms
- Entertaining stage performance
- Group menu & fast service
- Local flavors (chicken/fish/meat options)
- Tropical desserts
- 1 drink included
Guests will enjoy dinner and experience the legendary “Buena Vista” atmosphere live.
📍 Accommodation: NH Capri La Habana 4★
11. DAY – Thursday, 7 May 2026
Havana ✈ Istanbul – Return Journey
After breakfast at the hotel, we make our final preparations in Havana.
We transfer to Havana José Martí International Airport with our guide.
After baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK183.
✈️ Flight Information
TK183
Havana (HAV) → Istanbul (IST)
Departure: 08:50
Arrival: 08:35 (+1)**
We spend the night on the plane.
12. DAY – Friday, 8 May 2026
Arrival in Istanbul
We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 08:35 local time.
After passport and baggage procedures, our tour comes to an end.
Round-trip airline tickets with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul → Mexico City / Havana → Istanbul
Domestic flight in Mexico: Mexico City (NLU) → Cancún (CUN)
Caribbean flight: Cancún → Havana
All airport–hotel–city transfers included in the program
All accommodations specified in 4★ hotels
All city tours and excursions specified in the program
Full-day Teotihuacan Pyramids tour
Mexico City city tour & Guadalupe Basilica
Full-day Chichén Itzá & Cenote tour (departing from Cancún)
Havana city tour (with lunch)
Participation in the May 1 Revolution Walk
Full-day Viñales Valley tour (with lunch)
Full-day Trinidad tour (with lunch – day 8)
Santa Clara city tour (Che Mausoleum & Train Blindado)
Cienfuegos tour
El Guajirito – Buena Vista Social Club tribute dinner
Breakfasts at the hotels
Lunches and dinners specified in the program
Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
Private vehicle and driver service throughout the trip
Mandatory travel insurance
Cuba Visa: 50 euros. Mexico Online Visa (free for burgundy passport holders). Green passport holders must obtain a paid visa for Mexico from the consulate (Istanbul & Ankara).
Personal expenses
Additional tours specified (optional activities)
Tips (guide–driver – recommended total 80 USD / person)
Exit fee for leaving the country
Alcoholic drinks taken during meals
Special circumstances not covered by insurance
