Cuba, blending the enchanting spirit of Latin America with its revolutionary past, invites you on an unforgettable journey through streets where time stands still. Starting from the colorful colonial houses of Trinidad, you will breathe in the elegant atmosphere of Cienfuegos' French-inspired streets and follow the trail of Che Guevara in Santa Clara. On this route that shapes Cuba's history, each city tells its own story: freedom, resistance, and a passion for life. At the heart of the tour is the capital, Havana; a city that will captivate you with its vintage American cars, salsa rhythms, and revolutionary murals. While resting on the beaches of Varadero in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, you will connect with the warm people of Cuba and its rich culture. The "Full Experience Cuba Tour" is not just a vacation; it offers an unforgettable exploration woven with culture, history, and emotions.

• Round-trip economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul (IST) to Havana (HAV) and back, • Airport taxes • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 5* hotels in Havana • 2 nights all-inclusive accommodation in 5* hotels in Varadero • 1 night room + breakfast accommodation in a Casa in Trinidad • Panoramic city tours of Havana, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Cienfuegos • Airport-hotel-airport transfers • All transfers by private bus • Professional Turkish-speaking guiding and assistance services • Hotel taxes • TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance • Travel and health insurance (surcharge applies for individuals over 65 years)

• Lunch and dinner not specified in the program • Visa fee and service charge (50 USD per person) • Evening activities and optional tours • All personal expenses and hotel extras • International departure tax • Museum and archaeological site entrance fees • Excludes driver tips and gratuities

ABOUT CASA ACCOMMODATION:

In Cuba, it is the practice for locals to rent out their homes by meeting the standards set by the government. The homes are equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms (not shared), clean sheets, towels, and breakfast items such as milk, coffee, tea, cheese, bread, butter, and eggs. Staying in Casa accommodations, which are houses where local residents once lived, is considered one of the greatest experiences in Cuba.

 

PARTICIPATION CONDITION

This trip is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the start of the tour. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be communicated to you through your agency.

VISA

Ordinary Passport - Visa required                         

Green Passport - No visa required

Service Passport - No visa required 

You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel and is not older than 10 years.

HEALTH

There are no vaccination requirements for entry into Cuba. We do not foresee any health threats when dining at good restaurants and hotels in the region. However, we recommend exercising caution when you are not with the group; always drink bottled water, avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, consume only well-cooked meat and fish, and eat fruits with peels, like bananas and pineapples.

FLIGHT DURATIONS

Istanbul  - Havana 12 hours 35 minutes

Havana - Istanbul 16 hours

The flight from Havana to Istanbul will have a stop in Caracas. The waiting time in Caracas will be 1 hour and 35 minutes, and passengers will not disembark.

OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Optional tours and activities are organized by our local agency with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, the trips may not take place, or the prices, content, and vehicles used for optional tours/activities may vary according to the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of optional tours/activities may be subject to change by the guide depending on the status of museums, archaeological sites, or venues being open/closed and weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used beyond the indicated distances.

Triple rooms are available depending on the hotel's availability, and in these types of rooms, the bed provided for the 3rd person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or known as coach beds, participants booking the 3rd person and/or child in the reservation are deemed to have accepted the potential cramped conditions and bed types in the rooms.

Child discounts apply only to one (1) child accompanying two adults and who fits the age group specified in the pricing section.

The breakfasts included in the tour program are served in accordance with the culinary culture of the country and generally consist of a limited menu known as continental breakfast, which includes butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate room allocated for the group.

CURRENCY

The currency of Cuba is the Cuban Peso (CUC). It is advisable to have Euros (EUR) and US Dollars (USD) with you.

TIME ZONE

There is a -7 hour difference between Cuba and Turkey. When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 05:00 in Cuba.

CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS

We recommend wearing easily removable t-shirts, both short and long-sleeved shirts, cotton pants, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket and sweater for the evenings. Additionally, you can bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for potential noise, camera, video camera, and their chargers and spare memory cards. During winter, we suggest you bring clothes that allow easy movement and keep you warm.

FOOD CULTURE

In Cuba, chicken, seafood, and black beans are quite common. Local spices are used in dishes, but you will find that the meals we have during the tour are suitable for your taste.

SHOPPING

You can buy cigars from Cuba. Aside from souvenirs, shopping products are limited. HOW MANY CIGARS CAN I BRING BACK FROM CUBA? You can bring back two boxes of cigars without a receipt. Any quantities beyond that will be confiscated at customs. You can bring cigars worth up to 2,000 Euros with a receipt.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Having a valid passport and/or (for destinations/passports requiring a visa) obtaining a visa does not guarantee entry into the country. Passport control officers have the authority to deny you entry. The agency is not responsible for this situation; the responsibility lies with the passenger.

The agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays in scheduled and charter flights, or the times may change before the existing trip and flight. The agency is obliged to inform you of these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers acknowledge and accept that flight details may change when purchasing the tour. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and service fees.

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are organized for general introduction purposes within the cities and are conducted as panoramic tours with guidance from inside the vehicle, excluding entrance to museums and archaeological sites, lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours. Panoramic tours, as well as other tours indicated in the program, will not take place if local authorities do not permit visiting or if the event-related closed roads prevent it from happening, likewise if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, the agency is not responsible for not being able to conduct these tours. Some tours may have to be done using public transportation or on foot in areas where road access is restricted or prohibited.