A tour of the essential sights and culture of Mexico, taking in Mexico City, Teotihuacan, Merida and the Mayan ruins of Uxmal and Chichen Itza. Optional visit to Taxco and Cuernavaca.
Day 1:Arrive in Mexico
Day 2:Mexico city / City tour & Anthropology museum
Day 3:Mexico City / Shrine of Guadalupe & Teotihuacan
Day 4:Mexico City / Free day
Day 5:Mexico City - Merida / City tour (pm)
Day 6:Merida / Uxmal & Kabah
Day 7:Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun
Hotels used in this tour (hotels can be changed on request for most tours)
Day 1: Arrive in Mexico
Welcome and transfer from the Mexico City International airport to your hotel. Overnight in Mexico City.
Day 2: Mexico city / City tour & Anthropology museum
In the morning enjoy a guided city visit including the most important buildings in the historical centre located around the Zocalo, the Cathedral, the National Palace to admire the famous murals of Diego Rivera, continue to the modern part of the City, ending at the Anthropology Museum (closed on Mondays), one of the world’s 10 best museums. Overnight in Mexico City.
(Included meals: Breakfast)
Day 3: Mexico City / Shrine of Guadalupe & Teotihuacan
Morning guided excursion to the famous Teotihuacan Pyramids, an approximately five hour trip, starting with a visit to the Virgin of Guadalupe shrine, place of pilgrimage for millions of Mexicans and people from around the world. Continue north of the city to the Teotihuacan Pyramids to visit the Sun and the Moon Pyramids, the Quetzalcoatl Temple and the fortresses. Free time for those who like to climb to the top of the Pyramids. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Mexico City.
(Included meals: Breakfast)
Day 4: Mexico City / Free day
Day free for private activities. Overnight in Mexico City.
(Included meals: Breakfast)
Optional: Full day guided excursion to Cuernavaca, the ´City of the eternal spring´ and Taxco, the ´Silver City´.
Day 5: Mexico City - Merida / City tour (pm)
Morning tra
nsfer to the airport to take a flight to Merida. On arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon (or evening 7pm, depending on your flight), you will take a three hours guided tour through the White City of Merida, with Spanish and European architecture. The visit includes the Zocalo, the Cathedral and the Paseo Montejo. Overnight in Merida.
(Included meals: Breakfast)
Day 6: Merida / Uxmal & Kabah
Excursion to the archaeological site of Uxmal, its architecture is considered one of the masterpieces of the old civilization. Then, visit the small but very interesting archaeological site of Kabah. Return to Merida. Overnight in Merida.
(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 7: Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun
Today a fascinating excursion to Chichen Itza, one of the largest and best-maintained sites in Mexico. The visit includes the most prominent buildings, like the Castillo, the Ball Court the Observatory, the Temple of the Warriors and the Nunnery. Departure to Cancun for a four hours bus ride until the arrival to your hotel (Arrival around 8 pm / accommodation not included). Contact us for hotel and tours recommendations.
(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
