Grand Cuba Tour: 12 Days 13 Nights with Turkish Airlines
Summary Information
ABD Vizesi
12 Gece 13 Gün
İstanbul
Uçaklı
Küba
Half Board
Guide
Professional
TÜRSAB guide
Insurance
Mandatory travel
including insurance
Guarantee
Minimum participants
departure guaranteed
Support
Throughout the tour
24/7 WhatsApp
Duration
12 Nights 13 Days
Departure
Istanbul
Person
Max 44
Transportation
Uçaklı
Tour Description
1st Day — ISTANBUL ✈ HAVANA
1st DAY: ISTANBUL ✈ HAVANAAt 02:00, we depart for Havana on a direct flight with Turkish Airlines.
After approximately 13 hours of flight, we arrive in Havana in the morning. After passport procedures, we transfer to the city center with our private bus.
Our first stop is a panoramic city tour covering Havana's iconic points:
• Revolution Square (the place where Fidel Castro delivered historic speeches)
• Malecon Coastal Road
• Capitolio and Central Park
• Paseo del Prado
After completing this introductory tour enriched with photo stops, we check into our hotel.
We have dinner at our hotel or a local restaurant.
Accommodation: NH Capri 4★ – Havana
2nd Day — HAVANA – OLD TOWN & RUM MUSEUM
2nd DAY: HAVANA – OLD TOWN & RUM MUSEUMIn the morning: After breakfast, we set out to explore the streets of Habana Vieja (Old Havana), which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, on foot.
• Guided walking tour in historical areas such as Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas, and Obispo Street.
• Short breaks at famous bars like El Floridita and La Bodeguita del Medio, frequented by Ernest Hemingway.
In the afternoon: Visit to the Havana Club Rum Museum, where we will learn about the history of Cuba's famous drink, rum, and participate in a tasting event.
Evening: Free time. Optionally, a classic car tour of Havana can be arranged.
Accommodation: NH Capri 4★ – Havana
3rd Day — HAVANA – CIENFUEGOS – TRINIDAD
3rd DAY: HAVANA – CIENFUEGOS – TRINIDADIn the morning: After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Cienfuegos, following the Caribbean coasts (3-3.5 hours journey).
In the afternoon: Upon arrival in Cienfuegos, we have a city tour:
• Jose Marti Square • Palacio del Valle
• Coastal Boulevard & Theaters
In the afternoon: Arrival in Trinidad, which is protected by UNESCO and notable for its colorful colonial architecture. • City walk: Plaza Mayor, craft market, cobbled streets… Evening: Free time.
Accommodation: Hotel La Ronda 4★ – Trinidad
4th Day — TRINIDAD – SANCTI SPIRITUS – CAMAGÜEY
4th DAY: TRINIDAD – SANCTI SPIRITUS – CAMAGÜEYIn the morning: After breakfast, we depart from the hotel and head towards Camagüey via Sancti Spiritus.
In the afternoon: Arrival in Camagüey.
• Plaza San Juan de Dios,
• Colorful houses,
• Ceramic workshops, • Streets of handicrafts will be explored.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Gran Hotel Camagüey 4★
5th Day — CAMAGÜEY – SANTIAGO DE CUBA
5th DAY: CAMAGÜEY – SANTIAGO DE CUBAIn the morning: After breakfast, we set off for Santiago de Cuba (approximately 5 hours of enjoyable travel).
On the way, we pass through mountains, tropical valleys, and villages. In the afternoon: Upon arrival in Santiago, we have a city tour:
• Museum of the Revolution,
• Moncada Barracks, • Antonio Maceo Square, • Walking in historical streets.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Melia Santiago 4★
6th Day — SANTIAGO – CASTRO'S GRAVE & MORRO CASTLE
6th DAY: SANTIAGO – CASTRO'S GRAVE & MORRO CASTLEIn the morning: After breakfast, a full-day tour begins.
• Castillo del Morro: A military fortress overlooking the Caribbean Sea
• Santa Ifigenia Cemetery: The graves of important leaders like Fidel Castro and Jose Marti Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon: Free walking in Cespedes Square and the city center. Accommodation: Melia Santiago 4★
7th Day — SANTIAGO – BAYAMO – SANTA CLARA
7th DAY: SANTIAGO – BAYAMO – SANTA CLARAIn the morning: After an early breakfast, we embark on a long but cultural journey to Santa Clara via Bayamo.
In the afternoon: A comfortable route with breaks along the way. Santa Clara city tour:
• Che Guevara Mausoleum • Train Ambush Monument
• Parque Vidal and its surroundings Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: La Granjita 4★ – Santa Clara
8th Day — SANTA CLARA – VARADERO / ALL-INCLUSIVE PARADISE
8th DAY: SANTA CLARA – VARADERO / ALL-INCLUSIVE PARADISEIn the morning: After breakfast, we head towards the popular Varadero beach in the Caribbean.
After approximately 4 hours of travel, we arrive at our hotel and check in.
In the afternoon: Time to enjoy the hotel’s all-inclusive concept.
• Free beach – sun – sand enjoyment
Accommodation: Iberostar Bella Vista 4★ – Varadero
9th Day — VARADERO – BEACH ENJOYMENT
9th DAY: VARADERO – BEACH ENJOYMENTIn the morning: After an open buffet breakfast, a full day of free time. You can take advantage of the hotel facilities;
• Pool, sea, massage, spa
• Open buffet lunch and dinner, bars, activities
Accommodation: Iberostar Bella Vista 4★ – Varadero
10th Day — VARADERO – VINALES – HAVANA
10th DAY: VARADERO – VINALES – HAVANAIn the morning: After breakfast, we move to the Vinales Valley.
• Organic tobacco farm
• Cueva del Indio cave and boat tour • Photo stops in natural landscapes Lunch: Traditional meal at the farm.
In the afternoon: Return to Havana. For those interested, the Tropicana Show is optional.
Accommodation: NH Capri 4★ – Havana
11th Day — HAVANA – CLASSIC CAR TOUR & FREE TIME
11th DAY: HAVANA – CLASSIC CAR TOUR & FREE TIMEIn the morning: After breakfast, a 2-hour special tour with colorful classic American cars. • Enjoyable drive in areas like Vedado, Plaza de la Revolución, Miramar.
In the afternoon, shopping and free time in Havana.
Evening: Tropicana Show or local music events [optional] Accommodation: NH Capri 4★ – Havana
12th Day — HAVANA ✈ ISTANBUL
12th DAY: HAVANA ✈ ISTANBULIn the morning: Transfer to Havana Airport early in the morning. At 08:40, we depart for Istanbul with a connecting flight via Caracas with Turkish Airlines. We spend the night on the plane.
13th Day — ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
13th DAY: ARRIVAL IN ISTANBULAt 09:30, we arrive at Istanbul Airport.
As we leave the magic of the Caribbean behind, our tour ends with unforgettable memories.
** PLEASE INQUIRE FOR TWIN BEDS **
Program
Download Itinerary (PDF)Day 1 — 1st Day — ISTANBUL ✈ HAVANA
At 02:00, we depart for Havana on a direct flight with Turkish Airlines.
After approximately 13 hours of flight, we arrive in Havana in the morning. After passport procedures, we transfer to the city center with our private bus.
Our first stop is a panoramic city tour covering Havana's iconic points:
• Revolution Square (the place where Fidel Castro delivered historic speeches)
• Malecon Coastal Road
• Capitolio and Central Park
• Paseo del Prado
After completing this introductory tour enriched with photo stops, we check into our hotel.
We have dinner at our hotel or a local restaurant.
Accommodation: NH Capri 4★ – Havana
Day 2 — 2nd Day — HAVANA – OLD TOWN & RUM MUSEUM
In the morning: After breakfast, we set out to explore the streets of Habana Vieja (Old Havana), which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, on foot.
• Guided walking tour in historical areas such as Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas, and Obispo Street.
• Short breaks at famous bars like El Floridita and La Bodeguita del Medio, frequented by Ernest Hemingway.
In the afternoon: Visit to the Havana Club Rum Museum, where we will learn about the history of Cuba's famous drink, rum, and participate in a tasting event.
Evening: Free time. Optionally, a classic car tour of Havana can be arranged.
Accommodation: NH Capri 4★ – Havana
Day 3 — 3rd Day — HAVANA – CIENFUEGOS – TRINIDAD
In the morning: After breakfast, we leave our hotel and head towards Cienfuegos, following the Caribbean coasts (3-3.5 hours journey).
In the afternoon: Upon arrival in Cienfuegos, we have a city tour:
• Jose Marti Square • Palacio del Valle
• Coastal Boulevard & Theaters
In the afternoon: Arrival in Trinidad, which is protected by UNESCO and notable for its colorful colonial architecture. • City walk: Plaza Mayor, craft market, cobbled streets… Evening: Free time.
Accommodation: Hotel La Ronda 4★ – Trinidad
Day 4 — 4th Day — TRINIDAD – SANCTI SPIRITUS – CAMAGÜEY
In the morning: After breakfast, we depart from the hotel and head towards Camagüey via Sancti Spiritus.
In the afternoon: Arrival in Camagüey.
• Plaza San Juan de Dios,
• Colorful houses,
• Ceramic workshops, • Streets of handicrafts will be explored.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Gran Hotel Camagüey 4★
Day 5 — 5th Day — CAMAGÜEY – SANTIAGO DE CUBA
In the morning: After breakfast, we set off for Santiago de Cuba (approximately 5 hours of enjoyable travel).
On the way, we pass through mountains, tropical valleys, and villages. In the afternoon: Upon arrival in Santiago, we have a city tour:
• Museum of the Revolution,
• Moncada Barracks, • Antonio Maceo Square, • Walking in historical streets.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Melia Santiago 4★
Day 6 — 6th Day — SANTIAGO – CASTRO’S GRAVE & MORRO CASTLE
In the morning: After breakfast, a full-day tour begins.
• Castillo del Morro: A military fortress overlooking the Caribbean Sea
• Santa Ifigenia Cemetery: The graves of important leaders like Fidel Castro and Jose Marti Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon: Free walking in Cespedes Square and the city center. Accommodation: Melia Santiago 4★
Day 7 — 7th Day — SANTIAGO – BAYAMO – SANTA CLARA
In the morning: After an early breakfast, we embark on a long but cultural journey to Santa Clara via Bayamo.
In the afternoon: A comfortable route with breaks along the way. Santa Clara city tour:
• Che Guevara Mausoleum • Train Ambush Monument
• Parque Vidal and its surroundings Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: La Granjita 4★ – Santa Clara
Day 8 — 8th Day — SANTA CLARA – VARADERO / ALL-INCLUSIVE PARADISE
In the morning: After breakfast, we head towards the popular Varadero beach in the Caribbean.
After approximately 4 hours of travel, we arrive at our hotel and check in.
In the afternoon: Time to enjoy the hotel’s all-inclusive concept.
• Free beach – sun – sand enjoyment
Accommodation: Iberostar Bella Vista 4★ – Varadero
Day 9 — 9th Day — VARADERO – BEACH ENJOYMENT
In the morning: After an open buffet breakfast, a full day of free time. You can take advantage of the hotel facilities;
• Pool, sea, massage, spa
• Open buffet lunch and dinner, bars, activities
Accommodation: Iberostar Bella Vista 4★ – Varadero
Day 10 — 10th Day — VARADERO – VINALES – HAVANA
In the morning: After breakfast, we move to the Vinales Valley.
• Organic tobacco farm
• Cueva del Indio cave and boat tour • Photo stops in natural landscapes Lunch: Traditional meal at the farm.
In the afternoon: Return to Havana. For those interested, the Tropicana Show is optional.
Accommodation: NH Capri 4★ – Havana
Day 11 — 11th Day — HAVANA – CLASSIC CAR TOUR & FREE TIME
In the morning: After breakfast, a 2-hour special tour with colorful classic American cars. • Enjoyable drive in areas like Vedado, Plaza de la Revolución, Miramar.
In the afternoon, shopping and free time in Havana.
Evening: Tropicana Show or local music events [optional] Accommodation: NH Capri 4★ – Havana
Day 12 — 12th Day — HAVANA ✈ ISTANBUL
In the morning: Transfer to Havana Airport early in the morning. At 08:40, we depart for Istanbul with a connecting flight via Caracas with Turkish Airlines. We spend the night on the plane.
Day 13 — 13th Day — ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
At 09:30, we arrive at Istanbul Airport.
As we leave the magic of the Caribbean behind, our tour ends with unforgettable memories.
** PLEASE INQUIRE FOR TWIN BEDS **
Inclusions
- Round-trip economy class flight ticket from Turkish Airlines between Istanbul and Havana. Accommodation for a total of 11 nights in 4★ hotels in all cities included in the program. Accommodation offered as half board (breakfast + lunch or dinner). All-inclusive hotel accommodation in Varadero (including buffet meals, drinks, activities). Private road transfers between the airport and hotel and intercity transfers. Comfortable bus journeys lasting a maximum of 5-6 hours per day. Tours organized to Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Camagüey, Santiago, Santa Clara, Vinales, and Varadero. Visit to the Havana Club Rum Museum and rum tasting event. Tour of ceramic workshops and arts street in Camagüey. Visit to Castro's grave and Castillo del Morro in Santiago. Tobacco farm, cave, and boat tour in Vinales Valley. A half-day nostalgic tour in classic American cars in Havana. Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service. Entrance fees to all museums and archaeological sites specified in the program. Mandatory travel insurance.
Exclusions
- Departure tax for leaving the country. Cuba tourist visa (provided by Travel Enthusiasts – costs 50 USD). Lunch and dinner not included in the program. Personal expenses at hotels (minibar, phone, room service, etc.). Optional tours such as Cayo Blanco Catamaran Tour, Tropicana Show, live music nights. Tips (an average of 100 USD per person is recommended for guide, captain, and luggage handling services). International travel health insurance (if a more comprehensive policy is requested).
Additional Information
A visa for the USA is required for this tour.
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Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour, lasting 12 Nights 13 Days and departing from Istanbul, is suitable for guests looking to explore the Küba route, seeking comfortable transportation and a guided program. You can join as a family, couple, or group of friends.
Why should you choose this tour from İstanbul?
You can join the tour without wasting time with a single departure point from İstanbul and its surroundings. Transportation and program for tours departing from İstanbul are organized with the assurance of Gezi Tutkunları; you can check the page for current prices and departure dates or make a reservation.
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