Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 22:30 (evening of October 8, Monday). After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, departure at 01:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 183 and arrival in Havana at 07:30 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, transfer by private vehicle to our first-class hotel for breakfast.
We begin exploring Old Havana, famous for its Spanish colonial architecture and iconic 1950s American cars. Highlights include the Revolution Square, where Fidel Castro delivered his famous speeches, the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Havana, Malecon Boulevard, Colon Cemetery, Miramar, and Morro Castle with panoramic views of the city.
After our walking tour through Havana’s baroque-style UNESCO-protected streets, we return to the hotel for check-in. Dinner at Esquina D’ Fraile, followed by transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at 5* Gran Manzana Kempinski Hotel.

After breakfast, we depart for the Viñales Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site and renowned tobacco-growing region. This stunning valley lies between the mountains of Pinar del Rio, formed by massive rock formations believed to be over 250 million years old.
Upon arrival, we visit the town center, tobacco fields, and Benito’s famous tobacco farm, where guests can purchase authentic Cuban cigars. We explore the Cueva del Indio cave by small boats and enjoy lunch at Finca Paraiso Restaurant in the heart of the valley.
After lunch, we visit the 120-meter-long Mural de la Prehistoria, painted by Cuban artist Leovigildo González Morillo in 1961. After a photo break with panoramic valley views, we return to Havana. Dinner at Yarini Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, we travel to one of Cuba’s most beautiful cities: Cienfuegos, founded by French settlers in 1819 and protected by UNESCO since 2005. We explore José Martí Park, the nearby Tomas Terry Theater, and the stunning De Valle Palace, plus the Colegio de San Lorenzo government buildings.
After lunch at Cienfuegos Yacht Club, we continue to Trinidad—a colonial gem known for its well-preserved 18th–19th-century architecture and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We cool down with a Canchánchara, a cocktail of lime juice, honey, and Cuban rum. After hotel check-in, we enjoy dinner at Los Conspiradores Restaurant. Accommodation at 5* Iberostar Grand Trinidad Hotel.

Following breakfast, we travel to Santa Clara, a pivotal site in the Cuban Revolution, where Che Guevara famously derailed an armed train. Along the way, we pass sugarcane fields.
In Santa Clara, we visit the armored train museum park, the mausoleum of Che Guevara—who was executed in Bolivia in 1967 and later buried here—and the engraved farewell letter monument. Lunch at Los Caneyes Restaurant.
We then continue to Varadero, home to one of the Caribbean’s most stunning beaches, with 20 uninterrupted kilometers of white sand. Dinner and accommodation at an all-inclusive hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure to relax on the beach or take advantage of the all-inclusive services at the hotel. Lunch and dinner included.

After breakfast, enjoy some final beach time before check-out. In the afternoon, we travel back to Havana. Upon arrival and hotel check-in, dinner is served at Atelier Restaurant. Transfer to the hotel afterward. Accommodation at 5* Gran Manzana Kempinski Hotel.

Following breakfast, we start our Havana tour with a ride in colorful Classic American Cars, imported before 1958 and still in use due to the U.S. embargo.
We visit the open-air gallery neighborhood decorated by Cuba’s “Picasso,” José Fuster. Next, we explore Hamel Street, known for its modern art scene. Then we visit Che Guevara’s house, offering panoramic views of Havana.
Lunch at Los Mercaderes Restaurant.
We continue our tour with a stroll along Prado Boulevard and visit the Museum of the Revolution, once a palace under Batista’s rule and now Cuba’s largest museum. Here, we see relics from the Cuban independence and revolutionary eras.
The day ends with free time at San José Craft Market, perfect for buying Cuban art and souvenirs. Return to the hotel. Dinner at Vista Mar. Overnight stay.

After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Havana José Martí International Airport. Departure at 09:00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 183, including a technical stop in Caracas (1.5-hour layover onboard) before continuing to Istanbul.

Arrival in Istanbul at 08:55 local time after a 17-hour flight. Welcome home!