Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico CityOptional Activities
- Explore nearby surroundings at your own pace
- Use hotel facilities
- Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bellini, Mexico City's only revolving restaurant, offering panoramic views of the city skyline alongside a menu of traditional Mexican and international dishes, including a local drink)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mexico City's historic centre including Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and National Palace
- Visit to National Museum of Anthropology (approximately five hours)
- Dinner at Bellini revolving restaurant with local drink included
- Visit to Plaza Garibaldi with traditional drink included
Optional Activities
- Explore the area independently after the morning tour
- Lunch at a nearby restaurant
- Hire live Mariachi bands at Plaza Garibaldi
Landmarks Zócalo Metropolitan Cathedral National Palace National Museum of Anthropology Plaza Garibaldi - Day 3
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise aboard a traditional trajinera at Xochimilco
- Exploration of Coyoacán colonial area and Church of San Bautista
- Visit to Frida Kahlo Museum (The Blue House)
Optional Activities
- Purchase snacks and drinks for lunch on board the trajinera
- Hire live Mariachi bands for performance on the trajinera
Landmarks Insurgentes Avenue Plaza de Toros México National Autonomous University of Mexico Olympic Stadium 1968 Xochimilco Church of San Bautista Frida Kahlo Museum (The Blue House) - Day 4
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Plaza de las Tres Culturas with panoramic views of the esplanade and archaeological zone
- Exploration of the Basilica of Guadalupe including the atrium and basilica interior
- Guided tour of Teotihuacan archaeological site including temples of Quetzalpapalotl and the Feathered Snails, Pyramid of the Moon, Citadel, Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and Pyramid of the Sun
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a traditional restaurant (not included)
Landmarks Plaza de las Tres Culturas Basilica of Guadalupe Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon Temple of Quetzalcoatl - Day 5
Mexico City to Oaxaca
Mexico City to Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the charming surroundings
- Use hotel facilities
- Day 6
Oaxaca
Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Monte Albán archaeological site with exploration of central plaza and pyramids
- Visit to on-site museum at Monte Albán
- Tour of San Antonio Arrazola to learn about Alebrijes carving tradition
- Visit to San Bartolo Coyotepec to learn about black clay pottery craftsmanship
Landmarks Monte Albán San Antonio Arrazola San Bartolo Coyotepec - Day 7
Oaxaca
Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Oaxaca city
- Visit to Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
- Visit to Mercado Benito Juárez
- Visit to 20 de Noviembre market
Optional Activities
- Browse and purchase local crafts such as black clay pottery and alebrijes
- Browse and purchase regional products including mole, tlayudas, mezcal, chocolate, quesillo and chapulines
Landmarks Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán Mercado Benito Juárez 20 de Noviembre Market - Day 8
Oaxaca to Mérida
Oaxaca to Mérida- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the local area
- Use hotel facilities
- Day 9
Mérida
Mérida- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional menu prepared during hands-on cooking class)
Included Activities
- Visit to a bustling Merida market with exploration of traditional dishes and regional fruits
- Hands-on cooking class in a local home with preparation of a traditional menu
- Day 10
Mérida
Mérida- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a traditional local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Cuzama cenotes with choice of truck or bicycle travel
- Visit to all three Santa Barbara cenotes
Landmarks Cuzama Cenotes Santa Barbara Cenotes - Day 11
Mérida
Mérida- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Uxmal archaeological site including Pyramid of the Magician, Governor's Palace, Temple of the Masks, and Quadrangle of the Nuns
- Visit to Museum of Chocolate with exploration of cacao origins and traditional Mayan preparation methods
Landmarks Uxmal Pyramid of the Magician Governor's Palace Museum of Chocolate - Day 12
Mérida to Cancun or Riviera Maya
Mérida to Cancun or Riviera Maya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a nearby restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza including Kukulkan Temple (El Castillo), Great Ball Court, Skull Platform, Sacred Cenote, Temple of the Warriors, Ossuary, Nunnery and Church, and Caracol observatory
Landmarks Chichen Itza Kukulkan Temple (El Castillo) Great Ball Court Sacred Cenote Temple of the Warriors Caracol Observatory
