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Overview
Discover the legacy of the Aztec, Mayan and Spanish empires on this outstanding tour of Mexico’s finest sites. Explore magnificent pyramids and temples, colourful colonial cities with their indigenous influences, and the natural beauty of valleys, canyons, waterfalls and tropical rainforests.
Itinerary
Days 1: Fly to Mexico City
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Mexico City with British Airways. Transfer to the Galeria Plaza Hotel for 3 nights. (N)
Day 2: Mexico City
Full-day city tour, including the Zócalo (main plaza), the murals of Diego Rivera, the National Cathedral and the Anthropological Museum. (B, L)
Day 3: Teotihuacán
Morning visit to the historic Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Continue to the pyramids of Teotihuacán, dating back 2,000 years. (B, L)
Day 4: Fly to Oaxaca
Fly to Oaxaca, a beautiful colonial city, and take an afternoon tour. Stay 2 nights at the Parador San Miguel. (B)
Day 5: Monte Albán
Morning visit to the impressive ancient Zapotec capital of Monte Albán. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to the ruins of Mitla. (B)
Days 6-7: Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez, via Mexico City • San Cristóbal de las Casas
Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez, via Mexico City. Take a
boat along the Grijalva river to the Sumidero
Canyon. Continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas
for 2 nights at the Hotel Diego de Mazariegos.
The next morning, tour this town and nearby
indigenous villages. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 8: Agua Azul waterfalls • Palenque
Drive from the cool highlands to the tropical
lowlands and Palenque, via the waterfalls of
Agua Azul. Stay 1 night at the Chan Kah Resort.
(B, L)
Day 9: Palenque • Campeche
Morning tour of Palenque, one of the greatest
Mayan sites. Afternoon drive to Campeche via
the scenic Sabuncuy coast (5 hours). Overnight
at the Hotel Plaza Campeche. (B, L)
Day 10: Kabah • Uxmal • Mérida
In the morning, drive to the Palace of Masks
at Kabah and then head to Uxmal for a tour of
the Mayan ceremonial centre. In the afternoon
continue to Mérida and stay at the Casa del
Balam for 2 nights. (B, L)
Day 11: Mérida
Morning walking tour of the city. (B)
Day 12: Chichén Itzá
Transfer to Chichén Itzá and tour the ancient
Mayan city. Overnight at Hacienda Chichen. (B)
Days 13-14: Fly to London
Transfer to Cancun for a direct overnight flight to London with British Airways. (B) (N)
