9 days in Cuba Itinerary

Cuba's capital and major commercial center, Havana manages to be very old and very modern at the same time.

Havana is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Malecón of Havana, make a trip to El Capitolio, steep yourself in history at Revolution Plaza Havana, and take a stroll through Christopher Columbus Cemetery (Cemetario de Colon).

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Havana trip itinerary maker website.

Seville, Spain to Havana is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Seville to Havana due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Seville in November, things will get a bit warmer in Havana: highs are around 33°C and lows about 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to drive to Varadero.

One of the largest resort towns in the Caribbean, Varadero boasts a 20 km (12 mi) long stretch of sand, lined with hotels and all-inclusive resorts.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Santa Elvira, then Head underground at Cueva de Saturno, then get advice or help at Convention Center Plaza America, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Varadero Beach.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Varadero trip planner.

You can drive from Havana to Varadero in 2 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or do a combination of train and taxi. In November in Varadero, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Cayo Largo.

The stress of modern life feels a million miles away when you holiday on Cayo Largo, a small and unspoiled resort island off the coast of Cuba.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Paraiso.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Cayo Largo trip maker tool.

Getting from Varadero to Cayo Largo by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Varadero in November, expect a bit warmer with lows of 26°C in Cayo Largo. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can catch the bus to Trinidad.

Built on sugar and seemingly preserved in molasses, the town of Trinidad attracts visitors with its well-aged 19th century architecture and rustic charm, showcasing the sounds, scents, and sights of days gone by.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): stroll through Valle de los Ingenios, see the interesting displays at Colonial Architecture Museum, kick back and relax at Ancon Beach, then see the interesting displays at Romance Museum, and finally make a trip to Plaza Mayor.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Trinidad travel route planner.

Traveling by bus from Cayo Largo to Trinidad takes 4.5 hours. November in Trinidad sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to drive to Cayo Guillermo.

A kay of the Jardines del Rey archipelago, Cayo Guillermo has become a popular international tourist destination, buoyed by the construction of luxury all inclusive resorts that dot the paradisal island.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Cayo Guillermo and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Pilar.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Cayo Guillermo day trip planner.

Getting from Trinidad to Cayo Guillermo by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, train, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. November in Cayo Guillermo sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C at night. On the 28th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Vinales.

Offering a taste of authentic rural life, Vinales remains a small agricultural town, dominated by surrounding low mountain ranges.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sun): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback and then appreciate the views at Valle de Vinales.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Vinales planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Cayo Guillermo to Vinales in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In November, daily temperatures in Vinales can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.