Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México (MEX), Capitán Carlos León S/N, Mexico City, 15620, Mexico (Pick up at Mexico City International Airport (AICM))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Regente), Hotel (NH Reforma), Hotel (Galeria Plaza), Hotel (Marquis Reforma)
Optional Activities
- Explore hotel surroundings
- Use hotel facilities
- Day 2
Mexico City
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bellini revolving restaurant with local drink included and panoramic views of Mexico City)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Regente), Hotel (NH Reforma), Hotel (Galeria Plaza), Hotel (Marquis Reforma)
Included Activities
- Mexico City historic center tour including Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and National Palace
- Anthropological Museum visit
- Dinner at Bellini revolving restaurant with panoramic city views
- Plaza Garibaldi visit with Mariachi music and traditional dances
Optional Activities
- Explore Anthropological Museum area independently after 5-hour guided visit
- Lunch at museum restaurant
- Return to hotel independently after museum visit
Landmarks Zocalo Metropolitan Cathedral National Palace Anthropological Museum Plaza Garibaldi 
- Day 3
Mexico City
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Regente), Hotel (NH Reforma), Hotel (Galeria Plaza), Hotel (Marquis Reforma)
Included Activities
- Drive through Insurgentes Avenue and viewing of major landmarks including bullfight ring, University of Mexico, and Olympic Stadium
- Xochimilco canals and floating gardens boat tour in traditional trajinera
- Coyoacan area tour including sixteenth-century mansions and Church of San Bautista
- Frida Kahlo Museum (The Blue House) visit
Optional Activities
- Purchase snacks and drinks before boarding trajinera for lunch while cruising
- Hire Mariachi bands for performance during boat tour
Landmarks Insurgentes Avenue Xochimilco Coyoacan Church of San Bautista Frida Kahlo Museum - Day 4
Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Mexico City
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Regente), Hotel (NH Reforma), Hotel (Galeria Plaza), Hotel (Marquis Reforma)
Included Activities
- Plaza de las Tres Culturas and Tlatelolco archaeological zone visit
- Basilica of Guadalupe visit including atrium and interior
- Teotihuacan archaeological site tour including Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, feathered snails, Citadel, and Temple of Quetzalcoatl
Optional Activities
- Lunch at typical restaurant
Landmarks Plaza de las Tres Culturas Tlatelolco Basilica of Guadalupe Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon Temple of Quetzalcoatl - Day 5
Mexico City to Oaxaca
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mision Oaxaca), Hotel (Hotel Victoria), Hotel (Hotel Parador de la Alcala), Hotel (Hotel Oaxaca Real)
Optional Activities
- Explore Oaxaca surroundings
- Use hotel amenities
- Day 6
Oaxaca
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mision Oaxaca), Hotel (Hotel Victoria), Hotel (Hotel Parador de la Alcala), Hotel (Hotel Oaxaca Real)
Included Activities
- Monte Albán archaeological zone visit including main square and pyramids
- Monte Albán museum visit
- San Antonio Arrazola Alebrijes carving demonstration and workshop tour
- San Bartolo Coyotepec black mud pottery demonstration and workshop tour
Landmarks Monte Albán San Antonio Arrazola San Bartolo Coyotepec - Day 7
Oaxaca
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mision Oaxaca), Hotel (Hotel Victoria), Hotel (Hotel Parador de la Alcala), Hotel (Hotel Oaxaca Real)
Included Activities
- Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman visit and walking tour
- Oaxaca city streets walking tour including galleries, craft stores, and restaurants
- El Mercado Benito Juárez folklore market visit
- 20 de Noviembre market visit
Optional Activities
- Purchase traditional crafts, black clay, Alebrijes, Mole, Tlayudas, Mezcal, Chocolate, Quesillo, and Chapulines at markets
Landmarks Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman El Mercado Benito Juárez 20 de Noviembre Market - Day 8
Oaxaca to Merida
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Del Gobernador), Hotel (Gamma by Fiesta Inn El Castellano), Hotel (Mision de Fray Diego), Hotel (Residencial Merida), Hotel (Villa Mercedes by Curio)
Optional Activities
- Explore Merida surroundings
- Use hotel amenities
- Day 9
Merida
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Yucatan menu prepared during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Del Gobernador), Hotel (Gamma by Fiesta Inn El Castellano), Hotel (Mision de Fray Diego), Hotel (Residencial Merida), Hotel (Villa Mercedes by Curio)
Included Activities
- Merida local market visit with tasting of traditional dishes and local fruits
- Merida cooking class at local home with traditional menu preparation
- Day 10
Merida
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at traditional restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Del Gobernador), Hotel (Gamma by Fiesta Inn El Castellano), Hotel (Mision de Fray Diego), Hotel (Residencial Merida), Hotel (Villa Mercedes by Curio)
Included Activities
- Cuzama cenotes visit at Santa Barbara with three cenote sites in Homun
- Lunch at traditional restaurant
Optional Activities
- Travel by truck or bicycle to cenotes (choice of transportation method)
Landmarks Cuzama Cenotes Santa Barbara Cenotes 
- Day 11
Merida
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at typical restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Del Gobernador), Hotel (Gamma by Fiesta Inn El Castellano), Hotel (Mision de Fray Diego), Hotel (Residencial Merida), Hotel (Villa Mercedes by Curio)
Included Activities
- Uxmal archaeological site tour including Pyramid of the Magi, House of the Governor, Temple of the Masks, and Quadrilateral of the Nuns
- Museum of Chocolate visit with history of cacao and ancient Mayan chocolate-making methods
- Lunch at typical restaurant
Landmarks Uxmal Pyramid of the Magi House of the Governor Temple of the Masks Quadrilateral of the Nuns 
- Day 12
Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun or Riviera Maya
- End point
- Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico (Drop off in Cancun or Riviera Maya area, 19:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant around Chichen Itza)
Included Activities
- Chichen Itza archaeological site tour including Kukulkan Temple, Great Ball Court, Skull Platform, Sacred Cenote, Temple of the Warriors, Ossuary, Nunnery, and Caracol observatory
- Lunch at local restaurant around Chichen Itza
Landmarks Chichen Itza Kukulkan Temple Great Ball Court Sacred Cenote Temple of the Warriors Caracol 
