13 Day Mexico's Mayan & Aztec Illumination
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Tour Itinerary
Campeche , Cancun , Chichen Itza , Merida , Mexico City , Palenque , Puebla , Veracruz
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Mexico
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mexico City, Mexico. Transfer to the hotel. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Mexico City
DAY 2, Saturday - Mexico City, Museum of Anthropology, Xochimilco
The morning starts with a visit to the National Museum of Anthropology. Learn from the vast collection of archaeological treasures from pre-Hispanic civilizations before continuing to Xochimilco. The floating gardens or "Chinampas" of Xochimilco have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After returning to the hotel, the rest of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening at dinner, celebrate your arrival to Mexico
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - Mexico City, Teotihuacan, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Begin the day at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Stop for lunch on the way to Teotihuacán, the archaeological site that was once the largest city in the pre-Columbian Americas. Visit the Jaguar Temple before continuing to the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and the Avenue of the Dead flanked by temples and palaces. Spend the evening at leisure
Overnight: Mexico City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4, Monday - Colonial Puebla
Leaving the city, head for the colonial town of Puebla. En route, you may view the towering snow-capped volcanoes of La Malinche, Popocatepetl, and IztaccÃhuatl. Arrive in the Centro Historico de Puebla. Admire views of the cathedral, a wealth of beautiful churches, and more than 1,000 colonial buildings adorned with the Talavera ceramic tiles for which the city is famous. Following lunch, the afternoon is on your own to explore
Overnight: Puebla
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5, Tuesday - Romantic Veracruz
This morning, continue your journey to Veracruz, founded by the conquistador Hernan Cortes upon his landing in the early 1500s. After lunch, take a walking tour of the downtown. The evening is yours to enjoy the main plaza
Overnight: Veracruz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6, Wednesday - La Venta Park, Palenque
On the long drive from Veracruz to Palenque stop in Villahermosa's outdoor La Venta park where you view the displayed giant Olmec heads from the settlement of La Venta. The Olmecs are known as the earliest major civilization in Mesoamerica. Continue to the town of Palenque and check into the hotel
Overnight: Palenque
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7, Thursday - Palenque, a National Treasure
Today, visit the temples of Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On your tour, view the highlights, including the Temple of the Cross Group, the Temple of Inscriptions, and the Grand Palace. It was here that archaeologists discovered the tomb of the Mayan King Pakal. Visit the museum before returning to your hotel. Dinner this evening is a gastronomic experience in pre-Hispanic fusion cuisine
Overnight: Palenque
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Friday - Historic Campeche
Depart this morning for the UNESCO World Heritage city of Campeche. Stop for lunch, before arriving to the port town originally built as a walled fort to thwart pirate attacks. This afternoon, take a walking tour of the colonial-era city with its Baroque Spanish architecture. Spend the evening at leisure
Overnight: Campeche
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 9, Saturday - Uxmal, Merida
Today, visit the archaeological site of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dating back to 600 AD. Examples of Puuc style architecture can be seen at the terraced Governor's Palace with its 20,000 intricately carved stones that create an image of fine lace. Here, you also view the majestic Pyramid of the Magician and the four rectangular buildings of the Nunnery Quadrangle. After lunch, continue to Mérida for an orientation walk of the Centro Historico. Later, meet a local family in their home. Share a home-cooked dinner and hear about local customs and daily life in Merida
Overnight: Merida
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10, Sunday - Explore Merida
Today's exploration of the city begins at the Plaza de la Independencia, bordered by the fortress like 16th century Merida Cathedral that was built using relics from ancient Mayan temples. See the city's distinctive architecture as you arrive at the 15th century Casa Montejo. Walk to Palacio de Gobierno and view the collection of murals depicting the conquest of the Yucatan. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Merida
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 11, Monday - Travel to Chichen Itza
Continue exploring the Yucatan's ancient and colonial towns today with a visit to Izamal, one of Mexico's "Pueblos Magicos" or Magical Towns. After lunch, stroll the central square, a colonial gem, with its rows of colorful historic buildings, before continuing to Chichén Itzá
Overnight: Chichén Itzá
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12, Tuesday - Chichen Itza, Cancun
Today, rise early to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá. This metropolis, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the principal ceremonial center of the Yucatan. Learn about the history of Chichén Itzá and the unusual beliefs and rituals that defined this ancient Mayan civilization. Later, travel to Cancun, Mexico's resort city bordering the Caribbean Sea. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, bid adios to your Tour Manager at dinner
Overnight: Cancun
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13, Wednesday - Depart Mexico
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Highlights
Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
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Not Included:
Gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Accommodation Details:
Triple rooms consist of two double/queen beds for three persons; where available, a fee may be charged by the hotel for the addition of a cot/rollaway.
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Quinta Real Puebla
This first class hotel is located in the historical city center of Puebla City.
Emporio Veracruz
This tourist class hotel is located in Veracruz, overlooking the port.
Hotel Villa Mercedes
This tourist class hotel is a short drive away from the archaeological site of Palenque.
Gamma Campeche Malecon
This tourist class hotel is located in Campeche, near the historic downtown.
Villa Mercedes Merida, Curio Collection by Hilton
This first class hotel is ideally located in central Merida.
Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows
This tourist class hotel is located amidst the temples of Chichen Itza.
Occidental Tucancun
This first class hotel is located on the beach in Cancun.
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