Cuba & Mexico Tour with Turkish Airlines for 10 Days - 2026
ISTANBUL AIRPORT MEETING, 22:00
On the day of the trip, please pay attention as the flight time is after midnight at 02:10. In the evening, we will meet at 22:00 at the EJDER TURIZM office in the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After the ticket and passport procedures, we will begin our journey to Havana with a Turkish Airlines flight. Overnight will be on the plane.
DAY 1: ISTANBUL - HAVANA THY flight time: 01:55
We arrive in Havana, the capital of Cuba, at 07:45 in the morning. We are welcomed at the airport and start our tour accompanied by our guide.
We arrive in Havana at 07:45. After our passport procedures, we transfer to the city center with our private vehicle. If the rooms are available, we check in; if not, we leave our luggage in the hotel’s baggage room.
Then we begin our city tour of Havana. We will explore historical squares such as Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza Vieja, and Plaza de San Francisco de Asiz. While walking through the colorful streets of Old Havana, we will see classic American cars from the 1950s. The Revolution Square, Capitolio Building, and Hemingway’s famous bars will be some of the places we visit.
We will have our lunch at a local restaurant. After the tour, we will proceed to our hotel to rest. Free time in the evening.
Overnight at the 4-star Hotel NH Capri Havana or similar in Havana.
DAY 2: PINAR DEL RIO – VINALES VALLEY TOUR (LUNCH INCLUDED)
After our breakfast, we set off to explore one of Cuba's most beautiful natural wonders, the Vinales Valley. This area, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is famous for its tobacco fields, caves, and impressive rock formations.
During our tour, we will visit cigar farms to learn about tobacco production. Then we will go up to Los Jazmines Hill to enjoy a panoramic view of the Vinales Valley. We will have our lunch at El Palenque Restaurant. After lunch, we will enter the Cueva del Indio cave and cross the river inside by boat. Next, we will see the giant rock paintings at Mural de la Prehistoria.
In the afternoon, we will return to Havana and go to our hotel.
DAY 3: HAVANA – TRINIDAD
This morning, after breakfast, we will depart to explore Trinidad, one of Cuba’s best-preserved colonial cities. This unique city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, welcomes us with its colorful houses, historical squares, and unparalleled atmosphere.
Our first stop will be Cienfuegos!
On the way, we take a break in the town of Cienfuegos. This city is the only one in Cuba to bear the French influence, and it stands out with its wide boulevards, old theater, and colonial architecture. We will visit the Jose Marti Square, Tomas Terry Theatre, and the Cienfuegos Cathedral among our main stops.
We will have our lunch at a local restaurant and then continue our journey to Trinidad.
Trinidad Tour
Upon our arrival in Trinidad, we will explore Plaza Mayor, Canchánchara Bar, and the colonial streets of the city on foot. Known for its colorful buildings and old cars, Trinidad will offer us one of Cuba’s most authentic atmospheres.
Overnight in Trinidad!
Our hotel: Brisas Trinidad del Mar 4*
DAY 4: SANTA CLARA – RETURN TO HAVANA
After breakfast, we set off towards Santa Clara. This place is one of the essential stops of the Cuban revolution and houses Che Guevara's mausoleum.
Our visiting points in Santa Clara:
Plaza Ernesto Che Guevara & Che Mausoleum – We visit the graves of Che Guevara and his comrades, who became symbols of the Cuban revolution.
Tren Blindado (Armored Train Monument) – We see the area where the historic train attack by Che Guevara and his comrades was carried out in 1958.
Return to Havana:
In the early afternoon, we head back to Havana and arrive in the city in the evening. After checking into the hotel, we will have free time.
Overnight at the 4-star Hotel NH Capri Havana or similar in Havana.
DAY 5: HAVANA - MEXICO CITY FLIGHT & DINNER INCLUDED OVERNIGHT
After breakfast, we will have free time. At the time determined by our guide, we will depart from our hotel and transfer to Havana Airport. At 16:15, we will fly from Havana to Mexico City.
We arrive in Mexico City at 18:35 local time and transfer to the city center with our private vehicle. After having dinner at a local restaurant, we will check into our hotel and rest.
Overnight at the 4-star Hotel NH Collection Mexico City or similar.
DAY 6: FULL DAY TOUR OF MEXICO CITY (LUNCH INCLUDED)
Today, we will explore Mexico City, the capital of Mexico! After our breakfast, we will start our full-day tour.
Places we will see during our tour:
Zocalo Square & Metropolitan Cathedral – We will visit Mexico’s largest square and its historic cathedral.
National Palace & Diego Rivera Murals – We will see the famous artworks depicting Mexican history.
Chapultepec Park & National Museum of Anthropology – We will explore the most important collections related to the Aztecs and Mayans and discover the history of the region.
We will have our lunch at a local restaurant.
After the tour, we will return to our hotel and rest. Free time in the evening.
Overnight at the 4-star Hotel NH Collection Mexico City or similar.
DAY 7: MEXICO CITY – CANCUN FLIGHT & FREE TIME
After breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to the airport early in the morning.
At 09:30, we will have a direct flight from Mexico City to Cancun.
We arrive in Cancun at 12:55 local time and transfer to our hotel with our private vehicle.
Today is free time. Guests can relax on the hotel beach, enjoy the Caribbean Sea, or go for a stroll in the city center.
Overnight at the 4-star Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown or similar.
DAY 8: CHICHEN ITZA & VALLADOLID TOUR (LUNCH INCLUDED)
Today, we will set off early to explore Chichen Itza, one of the new 7 wonders of the world.
Tour content:
Chichen Itza Archaeological Site – We will explore the Kukulkan Pyramid, Jaguar Temple, and Temple of the Warriors, which bear the traces of Toltec and Maya cultures.
Cenote Visit – We will stop at a cenote, a natural water well considered sacred in Maya rituals. Guests who wish can swim here.
Valladolid Town – We will visit this historical town, famous for its colorful colonial-era houses and narrow streets.
We will have our lunch at a traditional Maya restaurant.
After the tour, we will return to Cancun in the late afternoon. Free time and relaxation.
Overnight at the 4-star Wyndham Garden Cancun Downtown or similar.
DAY 9: CANCUN – ISTANBUL FLIGHT
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart the hotel at the specified time and transfer to Cancun Airport.
At 14:40, we will have a direct flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines.
Overnight on the plane.
DAY 10: ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 10:35 local time. After the passport and luggage procedures, our tour comes to an end.
We hope to see you on the next Ejder Turizm trip!
What's Included
Not Included
Personal expenses
Dinner (one included, others left as free time)
Lunch (free on non-included days)
Extras at hotels (mini bar, spa services, etc.)
Tips recommended at $120 per person
International exit fee
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