Cuba Tour with Tropic Turkish Airlines 9 Days All Inclusive 2026
ISTANBUL AIRPORT MEETING, 22:00
On the day of the tour, please pay attention to the date information as the flight departure time exceeds midnight. We meet at 22:00 in the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport with the officials. After our ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Havana with Turkish Airlines scheduled flight. Overnight will be on the plane.
DAY 1: ISTANBUL – HAVANA
THY Flight Time: 02:10 – Arrival: 07:45
We arrive in Havana, the capital of Cuba, in the morning hours. After passport procedures, we start our panoramic and walking city tour accompanied by our guide. We are traveling back in time in UNESCO-protected Old Havana, where the American classic cars from the 50s and 60s are still used in daily life, with its colonial architecture.
We explore iconic sites such as Modern Havana, the Vedado district, the Revolution Square, Capitolio, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral, and Plaza San Francisco. We soak up Havana's cultural atmosphere as we pass by La Bodeguita del Medio and Floridita bars, frequented by Hemingway. You will have ample opportunities to take photos while witnessing groups dancing to vibrant Latin rhythms on the streets. We have our lunch during the tour.
At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight in Havana.
Our hotel: Hotel NH Capri 4 or similar*
Lunch will be provided.
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DAY 2: HAVANA – PINAR DEL RIO & VINALES VALLEY
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour to Pinar del Rio & Vinales Valley with our guide.
On this tour, we head towards the Vinales region, known for Cuba’s famous tobacco fields. While enjoying the lush scenery of the Caribbean nature along the way, we first visit a tobacco farm where traditional cigar production takes place. Then, we enjoy the view of the Vinales Valley from Los Jazmines Hill, which offers one of the most beautiful panoramas of the region.
We continue our tour with lunch at a local restaurant called El Palenque. Afterwards, we visit Cueva del Indio (Indian Cave), where we will paddle through a river inside the cave. We will view the famous open-air fresco called Mural de la Prehistoria, painted on a giant rock surface. Our program concludes with a short visit to a Cuban family home, and we return to our hotel in Havana.
Overnight in Havana.
Our hotel: Hotel NH Capri 4 or similar*
Optional tour – Lunch included.
Tour duration: Full day
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DAY 3: HAVANA – “CHE TOUR”
After breakfast at the hotel, those who wish can join the full-day "Che's Havana" themed tour with our guide.
In this special tour, we will trace the footprints of Che Guevara in Havana, visiting places that shed light on Cuba's revolutionary history. Some stops included in the program:
The Revolution Museum
The neighborhoods where Che lived
The Che statue in Revolution Square
The surroundings of El Cañonazo fortress
Casa de la Amistad where the rebels gathered and its surroundings
Murals dedicated to Che in Vedado
Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant during the tour. Guests may choose to spend the evening at their leisure. Overnight in Havana.
Our hotel: Hotel NH Capri 4 or similar*
Lunch will be provided.
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DAY 4: HAVANA – CIENFUEGOS – TRINIDAD
After breakfast, we depart from the hotel and head towards Cienfuegos. The city of Cienfuegos, known for its French architecture, stands out with its peaceful atmosphere on the Caribbean coast. Here, we visit attractions such as Jose Marti Park, Palacio de Valle, and the historical theater.
After having lunch in Cienfuegos, we continue our journey towards Trinidad. Upon arrival, we take a short walking tour of the city center. In the evening, we check into our hotel, which is located in a picturesque setting amidst nature.
Our hotel: Brisas Trinidad del Mar 4*
Lunch will be provided.
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DAY 5: TRINIDAD – SANTA CLARA – VARADERO
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Santa Clara. In Santa Clara, a symbol city of the Cuban Revolution, we will visit the mausoleum and museum of revolutionary leader Ernesto Che Guevara, the Armored Train Monument symbolizing the revolution, and the main square.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant in Santa Clara. After the tour, we continue our journey to Varadero, regarded as the jewel of the Caribbean coast. A short photo stop will be made at Cuba's highest highway bridge in the Matanzas region during the approximately 4-hour journey.
Upon arriving in Varadero, we check into our beachfront hotel that operates on an all-inclusive concept. Dinner and overnight will be at our hotel.
Our hotel: Sol Palmeras 4 or similar*
Lunch will be provided.
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DAY 6: VARADERO – RELAXATION & BEACH ENJOYMENT
Today is a full day of relaxation and vacation. You can take advantage of the all-inclusive concept offered by our hotel and enjoy the sea on the pristine beaches. If you wish, you can participate in water sports or animations organized by the hotel.
Dinner and overnight will be at our hotel.
Our hotel: Sol Palmeras 4 or similar*
DAY 7: VARADERO – HAVANA
After breakfast, we check out of the rooms and transfer back to Havana. The journey will take approximately 2.5 hours. After arrival in Havana, you can enjoy your remaining hours at leisure.
Overnight in Havana.
Our hotel: Hotel NH Capri 4 or similar*
DAY 8: HAVANA – ISTANBUL
In the early morning, we check out from the hotel and transfer to Havana José Martí International Airport. Our return journey to Istanbul begins at 09:10 with Turkish Airlines' scheduled flight.
(A short stop for refueling will be made in Caracas during the return flight from Havana to Istanbul; passengers will remain on the plane during this time.)
Overnight on the plane.
DAY 9: ISTANBUL – ARRIVAL
After our long journey with Turkish Airlines, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 08:30 in the morning.
Economy class flight tickets for Istanbul – Havana – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
Airport taxes
7 nights accommodation:
4 Nights in Havana: NH Capri 4* or similar
1 Night in Trinidad: Brisas Trinidad del Mar 3*
2 Nights in Varadero: Sol Palmeras 4* or similar
All transfers specified in the program
Havana city tour and full-day "Che's Havana" themed tour with lunch
Full-day tour to Pinar del Rio – Vinales Valley (with lunch)
Santa Clara and Trinidad tours
5 lunches specified in the program
Guiding services (in Turkish)
EXCLUDED SERVICES
EXCLUDED SERVICES
Cuba visa (Tourist Card) – provided, 50 USD
Personal expenses
Drinks during meals
Tips and hotel porter services (average 80 USD per person)
The meeting at Istanbul Airport will take place the night before the departure day at 22:00 since the flight is after midnight.
It is mandatory for the passport to have a validity of at least 6 months upon entry to Cuba.
A converter adapter is required for electrical outlets.
Internet access in Cuba is limited and controlled. Generally, paid Wi-Fi cards are used in hotels.
The "all-inclusive" concept is applicable at the 4-star hotel in Varadero. Other hotels offer breakfast included.
Long-distance road travels will take place during the tour (averaging 3–5 hours).
Throughout the tour, all activities are organized with the guidance of a tour leader, and it is recommended that our passengers adhere to the daily sightseeing schedule.