COLOURFUL MEXICO & CUBA

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Havana & Vieja Habana
Explore Cuba’s colonial capital, from Plaza de la Revolución and Cathedral de San Cristóbal to the lively Malecon and iconic bars like Floridita.

Vinales Valley & Tobacco Farms
See the Mogote hills, visit tobacco plantations, admire the Mural of Prehistory, and enjoy a boat ride through Cueva del Indio.

Trinidad & Che Guevara Sites
Step back in time in Trinidad’s cobblestone streets, then visit Santa Clara’s Che Guevara Mausoleum and historic battle sites.

Teotihuacan & Guacamole Class
Climb the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, explore the ancient city, and enjoy a hands-on guacamole-making experience.

Chichen Itza & Cenote Swim
Visit the Pyramid of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza, then cool off with a swim in a natural cenote before relaxing on Cancun’s beaches.

ITINERARY

SINGAPORE

DAY 1 SINGAPORE – HAVANA, CUBA (VIA ISTANBUL)

Assemble at Changi Airport for our flight to Havana, Cuba’s colonial capital.

Havana

ISTANBUL

DAY 2 ISTANBUL – HAVANA, CUBA

On arrival, visit the neighbourhood of Vieja Habana with historic sites such as Palace of the Revolution, Plaza de la Revolution and Plaza de la Cathedral with its asymmetrical Cathedral de San Cristobal de la Habana. Admire the colonial architecture of the Gran Teatro del al Habana and National Capitol of Cuba. See the famous Floridita Bar and the La Bodeguita del Medio, both often frequented by famous personalities. See Havana’s oldest square, Plaza de Armas and travel along a stretch of Malecon Promenade.

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Plaza de la Cathedral

HAVANA

DAY 3 Havana: Vinales Valley NATIONAL PARK

Drive along the scenic “Ruta del Tobaco’ to lush Pinar Del Rio Province. Enjoy stunning views of the Mogote Valley, famous for its pin-cushion shaped hills, tobacco fields and vegetation. Visit a tobacco plantation and watch a cigar rolling demonstration. Continue to Vinales Valley National Park, a World Cultural Landscape. Visit The Mural of Prehistory to see a 120m rock painting on the wall of a hillock. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Cueva del Indio River.

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The Mural of Prehistory

HAVANA

DAY 4 Havana – CIENFUEGOS – Trinidad

Travel south to one of Cuba’s most quaint cities, Cienfuegoes, where we can see the restored plaza ‘Parque Jose Marti’ and the impressive Moorish palace of the ‘De Valle’ family. The beautiful route from Cienfuegoes to Trinidad lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Escambray Mountains. Trinidad, Cuba’s oldest and most enchanting ‘outdoor museum,’ offers a vivid glimpse into the country’s history, highlighted by the Spanish colonial architecture of the Plaza Mayor.

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Parque Jose Marti

TRINIDAD

DAY 5 Trinidad – Santa Clara – HAVANA

Exploring Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is like stepping back in time, with its beautifully restored buildings and cobblestone streets reflecting the town’s colonial charm and prosperity from the 17th to 19th centuries during the sugar and slave trades. From there, travel to Santa Clara, a vibrant university town and the site of Che Guevara’s final guerrilla battle in 1958, where you can visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum and Monument—featuring his final letter to Fidel Castro—alongside the Museo Histórico de la Revolución and the site of the decisive battle against Batista’s forces, before returning to Havana.

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Che Guevara Mausoleum

HAVANA

DAY 6 HAVANA – MEXICO CITY

Enjoy a ride in a classic car around Havana before we proceed to the airport for our flight to Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.

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Havana Street scene with classic cars

MEXICO CITY

DAY 7 MEXICO CITY

This morning, visit Chapultepec Forest, one of Mexico City’s most iconic green spaces, home to the world-renowned National Museum of Anthropology, featuring pre-Columbian artifacts like the Stone of the Sun, Olmec colossal heads, and Aztec and Mayan temple reconstructions. In the afternoon, explore Coyoacán, a charming colonial-era neighborhood whose lively main square is filled with street vendors, musicians, and artisans.

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With Mariachi Music Dinner

Chapultepec Forest

MEXICO CITY

DAY 8 MEXICO CITY

Embark on an excursion to the mysterious Teotihuacan, the ‘City of the Gods,’ built in 300 BC and one of North America’s most impressive archaeological sites. The energetic can climb the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon for spectacular views of the ancient city, renowned for their size, precise construction, and astronomical alignment. Cool off with a fun guacamole-making class, gathering fresh ingredients, learning preparation techniques, and tasting your creations. Return to Mexico City to explore historic Plaza Santo Domingo, the nearby Zócalo with the Metropolitan Cathedral—the largest in Mexico—and stroll along Madero Street, admiring its beautifully restored houses, cafes, and restaurants.

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City of Gods

MEXICO CITY

DAY 9 MEXICO CITY: Tula & Tepotzotalan

Drive to Tula in Hidalgo to explore Tula Grande, the ancient Toltec capital, featuring impressive ruins, temples, palaces, ball courts, and the iconic Atlantean warrior figures with elaborate headdresses and weapons. Continue to the 16th-century Arcos del Sitio aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of massive stone arches vital for sustaining colonial settlements and agriculture. End the day in Tepotzotlán, a charming Pueblo Mágico nestled in the Sierra de Tepotzlan foothills, where the National Museum of the Viceroyalty showcases Mexico’s rich historical heritage.

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Tula Grande

MEXICO CITY

DAY 10 Mexico City – MERIDA

Embark on a short flight to Merida, the vibrant capital of the Yucatan Peninsula. Bask in the city’s rich Mayan and colonial heritage. Admire the colonial architecture from the 17th & 18th century around Plaza Grande. See imposing mansions which gave the city the nickname of the ‘White City’ from the use of white limestone and paint along Paleo Montejo.

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Plaza Grande

MERIDA

DAY 11 MERIDA – CHICHEN ITZA – CANCUN

This morning, visit Chichen-Itza, the second most visited archaeological site of Mexico. The historical site includes buildings such as the Observatory, the jaguars Temple, the Sacred Well, the Ball Court and most importantly, the Pyramid of Kukulkan. This pyramid measures 24m high and is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. One of the best ways to cool down is a visit to a cenote. The Yucatan Peninsula has an estimated ten thousand of these water-filled sinkholes naturally formed by the collapse of limestones. Cenotes are important to the Mayans as they are their main water source.

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Chichen Itza

CANCUN

DAY 12 CANCUN

Enjoy the day at leisure to enjoy Cancun’s white sandy beaches and the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Visit El Centro to explore local markets and traditional restaurants. The hotel zone is also home to some of the city’s busiest malls.

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Cancun

CANCUN

DAY 13 Cancun – Singapore

Bid farewell to Mexico and travel home with fond memories of the sights, sounds, and stories we have collected on this incredible journey.    

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Colorful Souvenir Ceramic Mexican Peasants Hats Sombreros San Miguel de Allende

SINGAPORE

DAY 14 ENROUTE TO SINGAPORE 

Welcome back to Singapore. We hope you have had an enjoyable vacation with Dynasty Travel, and we look forward to our next trip together!

Singapore

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