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SUGGESTED HOTELS
  • MEXICO CITY - CASA BLANCA****
  • PATZCUARO - MISION PATZCUARO CENTRO****
  • GUADALAJARA - HOTEL PLAZA DIANA****
  • GUANAJUATO - HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS GUANAJUATO****
  • QUERETARO - DOUBLETREE BY HILTON QUERETARO****
  • LA HABANA CUBA - MELIA HABANA HOTEL*****
  • CIENFUEGOS - RANCHO LUNA****
  • TRINIDAD - HOTEL MEMORIES TRINIDAD DEL MAR**** OR SIMILAR
ATTRACTIONSMEXICO CITY - MORELIA - JANITZIO - PATZCUARO - CHAPALA - TLAQUEPAQUE -  GUADALAJARA - GUANAJUATO - DOLORES HIDALGO - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE - QUERETARO - TEOTIHUACAN - HAVANA - GUAMA - CALETA BUENA - GIRON - CIENFUEGOS - TRINIDAD

MEALSBREAKFAST - 13 | LUNCH AND DINNER AS PER THE ITINERARY


Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 MEXICO CITY

Meals

  • Arrival at Mexico City, meet and greet at the airport.
  • Transfer to the hotel.
  • Check in to the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Mexico City.
DAY 2 MEXICO CITY

Meals

  • Post breakfast proceed to the Mexico City tour.
  • Visit the Plaza of Three Cultures, and the historic center in which the Zócalo (main square) and Metropolitan Cathedral stand out.
  • Also, visit the main Aztec temple, Chapultepec Park, the “Paseo de la Reforma” Avenue and the other main avenues of this impressive city.
  • Later visit the Basilica of Guadalupe (the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas where the Virgin of Guadalupe is found).
  • Afternoon, proceed to neighbourhood of Xochimilco, where we take a trip in a "trajinera," one of the flower-draped boats.
  • Later transfer to Plaza de Garibaldi, explore the restaurants and bars where tacos and tequila are served, and the Mariachis sing (Dinner is included).
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Mexico City.
DAY 3 MEXICO CITY - MORELIA - JANITZIO - PATZCUARO

Meals

  • Post breakfast, depart from Mexico City, and transfer to Morelia, then visit its magnificent cathedral (UNESCO World heritage site).
  • Head towards the beautiful lake Pátzcuaro, we embark and travel to the island of Janitzio, 25 minutes of crossing, we will arrive at the picturesque village full of life and craft shops.
  • Later proceed for Patzcuaro city tour, a beautiful colonial village, and basilica of our Lady of Health and the house of the eleven courtyards, today’s craft center.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Patzcuaro.
DAY 4 PATZCUARO - CHAPALA - TLAQUEPAQUE - GUADALAJARA

Meals

  • After breakfast, move to Lake Chapala (the largest natural lake in Mexico), time for a stroll in this small touristic city by the lake.
  • Head towards Guadalajara, enroute we will stop at TLAQUEPAQUE and explore its streets full of shops and craftsmen.
  • Arrival at Guadalajara check in to the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Guadalajara.
DAY 5 GUADALAJARA

Meals

  • Post breakfast, we will visit Guadalajara, the morern metropolis with its colonial historic center, cathedral, market, Tapatia square.
  • Later, visit the Cabañas Hospice (UNESCO World Heritage).
  • We will continue to the next town of Tequila, we have included admission to the MUNDO CUERVO distillery, where you can see how this well-known Mexican beverage is manufactured (entrance and tasting included).
  • There will be time for a stroll in the charming town of Tequila.
  • Back to the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Guadalajara.
DAY 6 GUADALAJARA - GUANAJUATO

Meals

  • After breakfast move to Guanajuato.
  • Arrival at Guanajuato, then we have a city tour of Guanajuato, visit its narrow streets, its churches, and we have also included a cable car ride to admire the view from “el Pípila”.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Guanajuato.
DAY 7 GUANAJUATO - DOLORES HIDALGO - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE - QUERETARO

Meals

  • Post breakfast head towards Dolores Hidalgo, city that is the cradle of Mexican independence.
  • Later move to San Miguel De Allende, city of regal architecture and cobbled street (World Heritage Site). Time for a stroll.
  • Afternoon, we will visit the Atotonilco Sanctuary, well known for the “Century of God and the Patria”, World Heritage site (sometimes it will not be possible to visit inside due to the retreats that take place there).
  • Transfer to Queretaro, its very beautiful colonial. Explore its busy restaurants and pedestrian streets.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Queretaro.
DAY 8 QUERETARO - TEOTIHUACAN - MEXICO CITY

Meals

  • Post breakfast, move to Teotihuacan in Náhuatl, “the place where men become gods”. We will have time to admire the pyramids of the sun and the moon.
  • Arrival at the Mexico City, check in to the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Mexico City.
DAY 9 MEXICO CITY - HAVANA

Meals

  • Post breakfast, transfer to the Mexico City airport to take flight to La Havana.
  • Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
  • Then proceed for a ride in a vintage car across the Malecón to the bastion of San Carlos, then attend the cannon shooting ceremony (Admission included).
  • Return to the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 10 HAVANA

Meals

  • After breakfast, proceed to the Havana city tour.
  • Then visit Colonial Havana (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a panoramic tour of Revolution Square and the University.
  • Later proceed to a boat trip across the bay in the little boat to Regla, then visit church of the Virgin of Regla.
  • Rest of the time is for leisure.
  • Evening those who wish may optionally attend the famous Tropicana cabaret-show.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Havana.
DAY 11 HAVANA - GUAMA - CALETA BUENA - GIRON - CIENFUEGOS

Meals

  • Post breakfast, depart from Havana proceed to the south of the island.
  • Arrival at Guama, visit to the crocodile farm, boat trip is included to admire this national park.
  • Proceed to the village of Taina, see a little more about the population that existed before the arrival of the Europeans.
  • Move to CALETA BUENA, where lunch is included, and you can swim, see its cenotes or snorkel.
  • After that in GIRON, we will visit the Girón Beach Museum which tells us about the Bay of Pigs invasion and the revolution.
  • Continue our journey to Cienfuegos, “the pearl of the south”. A colonial city with its beauty.
  • Then walk through its French neoclassical colonial streets.
  • Dinner and over night stay at the hotel.
DAY 12 CIENFUEGOS - TRINIDAD

Meals

  • Post breakfast, move to Trinidad (100km from Cienfuegos to Trinidad).
  • Arrival at Trinidad and visit Cuba’s most beautiful and best-preserved colonial city, a true “open-air museum” (world heritage site).
  • Then, visit the Temple of Santería Yemayá, its offering of fruit, water, and stones, tells us about this religion and beliefs.
  • Later, move to the resort hotel at ancon beach (lunch included).
  • Free time for leisure to enjoy on your own at Caribbean Sea on this imposing beach.
  • Night, transfer to the cathedral to enjoy the “place of music” and its little restaurants with Cuban music.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Trinidad.
DAY 13 TRINIDAD

Meals

  • After breakfast, move to Manacaiznaga (the center of the sugar zone that brought Trinidad prosperity), then visit the 44 metre tower that was used to watch over the slaves in the ancient time.
  • Later proceed to Guachinango by a historic train with its old wooden carriages that slowly runs through the hacienda, Enroute to Guachinango stop at Fenota (which was a sugar mill and is now a museum).
  • Arrival at Guachinango (a beautiful area of hills we will have time to relax over, lunch included).
  • Return to Trinidad by an old train, where you can relax at the hotel during leisure time.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Trinidad.
DAY 14 TRINIDAD - HAVANA

Meals

  • Post breakfast, return to Havana at 16:30.
  • Transfer to the airport to board the flight back home with beautiful memories.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: MEXICO CITY, GUADALAJARA, GUANAJUATO, TEOTIHUACAN, Havana, TRINIDAD
  • Boat: Boat trip in Xochimilco in Ciudad de México, to the island of Janitzio in Patzcuaro lake. Havana, Guama.
  • Evening transfer: Plaza de Garibaldi in Ciudad de Mexico., Tlaquepaque neighbourhood in Guadalajara, Fortress of St. Carlos in Havana
  • Transfer: Basilica of Guadalupe in Ciudad de Mexico
  • Ticket admission: Cabañas Hospice and Mundo Cuervo Tequila Distillery in Guadalajara, To the Sanctuary of Atotonilco , archaeological site of Teotihuacán , Fortress of St. Carlos in Havana , Crocodile farm in Guama, Giron Beach Museum , Temple of Santería Yemaya in Trinidad , Fenota sugar mill museum
  • Train: Manaca Iznaga Hacienda
  • Funicular: Ascent to the Pípila in Guanajuato
  • Flights included: Mexico- La Habana.
  • 1 Dinner Included in: MEXICO CITY.
Exclusions
  • Any airfares.
  • GST 5 % and TCS 5% on the total billing. 
  • Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements may come into effect prior to departure. 
  • Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket. 
  • Porterage, Tips, laundry, telephone charges, all items of personal nature, and food and drinks not forming part of the group menus. 
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in the ‘What your Tour Price includes box. 
  • Taxes as applicable are to be paid extra on the total tour price. 
  • If the payment is through Credit Card, extra charges 2.5% on the total billing. 
  • Lunch and Dinner which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Cost Excludes shore excursions. 
  • Please note in case you require us to reapply for a visa - charges will be additional. Kindly contact us for exact details. 

Tour Info

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Benchmark will be not liable for any decision by the consulate or Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
  • Maximum 3 adults allowed per room. As a Third person in a Triple room, most of the hotels used roll-away beds and room size may be the same as the Double room. 
  • Additional supplements on account of fuel hikes as and when received would be applicable with immediate effect. 
  • Once an air ticket is issued, a date change penalty will be applicable. Check with our Sales Officer for the applicable charges.
  • The rights to vary, amend, alter, or withdraw any itinerary, departure or excursion rests entirely with the company. Due to the demand of an airline, the in / out points may change. Services, however, will remain unchanged. 
  • In Group Packages, Arrival and Departure Sectors may change due to the availability of flights. Group Size of 20 Passengers and below travelling together Driver cum Guide will be provided. Group Size of 20 Passengers and above travelling together Separate driver and Separate guide will be provided.
  • Itinerary is subject to change due to operational constraints if any. 
  • Indian dinners and local meals are pre-set, and a-la-carte is not possible. 
  • Any damage caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers. 
  • The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss of baggage, loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown, or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangements due to weather conditions, strikes, war, the threat of war, quarantine or any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers. 
  • The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delays or changes in schedules of train, aeroplane, bus, ship or any other services. 
  • The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible because in some city’s coaches are restricted.  
  • On days when certain attractions, sights, monuments, museums, etc. are closed, the Tour Manager reserves the right to amend the Itinerary / cancel the visit. 
  • There are no refunds for any services i.e., meals, sightseeing, etc. Not utilized on your tour. For convenience.
  • The flight change/cancellation fees vary based on airline rules and currency conversion rates. For exact cancellation/change fee, please do call us. 
  • Partly utilized ticket and No-Show tickets cannot be cancelled. 
  • Flight seat Guarantee: - Subject to availability at the time of booking. 
  • Domestic ticket is completely Non-Refundable. 
  • Standard Check-In time at the Hotel is -1200hrs - and Check-Out time is 1100hrs - 1200hrs. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and the hotel might charge you extra for it. 
  • For Hotel change/cancellation fee, vary based on hotel rules and currency conversion rates. For exact cancellation/change fee, please call us. 
  • Children aged 12 years or above years are fully charged by the hotel. 
  • Refunds shall be processed within 20 Working Days, from the date request receipt.
  • Coach used for transfers & sightseeing will be provided only as per itinerary and not at disposal.
  • Benchmark will make sure that your MEXICO AND CUBA tour & vacation will be memorable with this MEXICO AND CUBA Tour & holiday package.

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