Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Mexico City
You'll arrive in Mexico and get transferred to your hotel. The afternoon brings contact from your guide once you've had time to settle in and freshen up.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Blanca)
- Day 2
Mexico City and Teotihuacan
After breakfast you'll head to Plaza of the Three Cultures, then drive out 40 km to Teotihuacan to see the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Citadel, and Avenue of the Dead. There's a stop at a local artisan center along the way, and you'll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe before returning. The rest of your day is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Blanca)
Included Activities
- Visit Teotihuacan archaeological site with entrance included
- View Pyramids of the Sun and Moon
- Visit Temple of Quetzalcoatl
- Explore the Citadel
- Walk along the Avenue of the Dead
- Stop at local artisan center
- Visit Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Landmarks Plaza of the Three Cultures Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon Temple of Quetzalcoatl Citadel Avenue of the Dead Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe 
- Day 3
Mexico City to Queretaro
Your morning is free in Mexico City. After lunch you'll transfer to the bus station for the 200 km journey to Queretaro, arriving by evening and checking into your hotel. The city itself dates back to 1531 and has a UNESCO World Heritage center with colonial architecture and baroque churches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real De Minas Tradicional), Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Queretaro)
Landmarks Historic Center of Queretaro Aqueduct of Queretaro 
- Day 4
San Sebastian de Bernal and Tequisquiapan
You'll visit San Sebastian de Bernal, a pueblo located at the base of the world's third-largest monolith, where textile artisans work. Then it's on to Tequisquiapan with its cobblestone streets and artisan market known for woven baskets. Your guide leads the way, and you'll stop at San Patricio Winery and Bocanegra Cheese Cellar for tastings and learn about cheese production and high-altitude winemaking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real De Minas Tradicional), Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Queretaro)
Included Activities
- Visit San Sebastian de Bernal Pueblo Mágico
- Explore Tequisquiapan
- Guided tour of local history
- Visit San Patricio Winery with wine tasting
- Visit Bocanegra Cheese Cellar with tasting and education
Landmarks San Sebastian de Bernal Monolith of Bernal Tequisquiapan 
- Day 5
Queretaro and Hacienda Atongo
Take the morning to explore more of Queretaro on your own. In the afternoon you'll head 40 km out to Hacienda Atongo, a seventeenth-century estate where local actors perform theatrical pieces about the property's history. You'll tour the main buildings and vineyard, then enjoy a drink made from wine produced there before heading back to Queretaro.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real De Minas Tradicional), Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Queretaro)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hacienda Atongo with theatrical performances
- Wine tasting from estate-produced wine
Landmarks Hacienda Atongo - Day 6
Tula and Puebla
You'll travel to Tula, the ancient Toltec capital, to see the four-meter-tall Atlantean warrior statues, pyramids, palaces, and carved columns. Then it's on to Puebla, a historic city known for its culinary traditions, colonial buildings, and ceramics. You'll check out the Renaissance cathedral and main square before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Point By Sheraton Puebla)
Included Activities
- Visit Tula archaeological site with admission included
- View Atlantean figures and Toltec monuments
- Explore Puebla historic center
Landmarks Tula Archaeological Site Atlantean Figures Puebla Cathedral Main Square of Puebla 
- Day 7
Oaxaca and Monte Alban
The drive takes you through mountainous regions and you'll arrive in Oaxaca by late morning. An included visit to this UNESCO World Heritage city follows, then you'll head up to Monte Alban, a Zapotec site 400 meters above the valley. After the guided tour you'll return to Oaxaca with free time to walk around and explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Conzatti), Hotel (Oaxaca Real)
Included Activities
- Visit Oaxaca UNESCO World Heritage city
- Visit Monte Albán archaeological site with admission included
- Guided tour of Monte Albán
Landmarks Oaxaca Historic Center Monte Albán 
- Day 8
San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Start your day early and head out toward San Pablo Villa de Mitla, a small Pueblo Mágico where you'll walk around the 16th-century Church of San Pablo and wander through its quiet streets. From there, the drive continues through Oaxaca's mountains toward the Isthmus, and lunch is included somewhere along the way. You'll arrive in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas's capital, by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Tuxtla Gutierres), Hotel (Fiesta Inn Tuxtla Fashion Mall)
Included Activities
- Stroll near the 16th-century Church of San Pablo in San Pablo Villa de Mitla
- Explore the picturesque rustic streets of San Pablo Villa de Mitla
Landmarks Church of San Pablo 
- Day 9
Sumidero Canyon, Indigenous Villages, and San Cristobal
A boat journey takes you through Canon del Sumidero, a canyon almost 1 km deep and 14 km long. You'll walk around Chiapa del Corzo before visiting Tzotzil Indian villages. In Zinacantan you'll see traditional dress and weaving workshops, then visit San Juan Chamula's church which blends Christianity with pre-Columbian traditions. The day ends in San Cristobal de las Casas with the afternoon free to explore this colonial city founded in 1528.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diego De Mazariegos)
Included Activities
- Boat journey through Cañon del Sumidero
- Visit Chiapa del Corzo
- Visit Zinacantán Tzotzil Indian village
- Visit San Juan Chamula church
Landmarks Cañon del Sumidero Chiapa del Corzo Zinacantán San Juan Chamula Church San Cristobal de las Casas 
- Day 10
Departure from San Cristobal
You'll transfer from San Cristobal to Tuxtla Gutierrez airport for your included flight back to Mexico City. Your tour services conclude here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
