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Tour Code:YYE9
Length: 11 Days
Tour Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Single Supp.: $828
Triple Room Disc.: $94

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Start Date	End Date	Brochure Land & Air	Brochure Land Only	Our Price (Land & Air)	Our Price (Land Only)	Quote
Wed, Dec 31, 1969	Wed, Dec 31, 1969			Call Us	Call Us	Quote

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: Mexico

City Highlights: Cancun, Merida, Valladolid

Tour Itinerary

Explore the history of ancient civilizations during this grand Yucatan vacation. Spend the first night of your trip in beautiful Cancun. Then tour the beachfront ruins at Tulum. This stunning 12th-centruy site, once inhabited by the Mayas and Toltecs, is set atop coastal cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Your tour then takes you to the Mayan city of Coba, an important Mayan city during the 8th and 9th centuries, en route to legendary Chichen Itza. During your stay in Chichen Itza, built by the Maya between 600 and 900 AD, visit the Ball Court, El Castillo, and the Cenote Sagrado. Next, stop in Izamal, a classic Mayan religious site, on the way to Uxmal with its famous ruins. Visit the Palace of Masks in Kabah before reaching Merida, the capital of the Yucatan state. In Merida, enjoy a city sightseeing tour, visit the cathedral, and learn more about the Mayan culture at the Museum of Anthropology and History. On to the Mayan city of Ek Balam and its enormous pyramid. Stop in the charming town of Valladolid before returning to Cancun for three full days of leisure. In Cancun, partake in water sports, take a trip to Isla Mujeres, or just relax on the beach. What a great way to end your vacation to the ancient civilizations in Mexico's Yucatan.

Day 1: Arrival in Cancun, Mexico.
(Sun.) Welcome to Cancun! This evening, enjoy a 7 pm welcome reception and meet your traveling companions. (WR)

Day 2: Cancun–Tulum–Coba–Chichen Itza.
(Mon.) First, we’ll visit the beachfront ruins of TULUM. This stunning 12th-century site, once inhabited by the Mayas and Toltecs, is set atop coastal cliffs overlooking the Caribbean. From here it is a short drive to COBA, an important Mayan city during the 8th and 9th centuries. Although it had an estimated population of 50,000, it was abandoned for unknown reasons. The present-day village straddles Lago Coba and is surrounded by dense jungle. In the late afternoon, arrive at Chichen Itza, where the renowned Mayaland Hotel is your home for the next two nights. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Chichen Itza.
(Tue.) A full day to explore this most important and strategic ancient city. CHICHEN ITZA was built by the Maya between 600 and 900 AD, abandoned by the end of the 10th century, and re-established in the 11th and 12th centuries, possibly by the Toltecs. The site sits amid 3 miles of cleared forest scrub. Visit the BALL COURT, site of many human sacrifices; EL CASTILLO, a formidable building dedicated to the high priest; and the CENOTE SAGRADO, the sacred well once filled with priceless treasures offered to the gods. This evening, enjoy the SOUND & LIGHT SHOW at Chichen Itza. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Chichen Itza–Izamal–Uxmal.
(Wed.) Today we drive to Izamal, a charming town that was once a classic Mayan religious site and later a center of the Spanish attempt to Christianize the Maya. Tour the Convent, built between 1549 and 1562, and visit the local market before enjoying lunch at an area restaurant. This evening, enjoy an exciting SOUND & LIGHT SHOW. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Uxmal–Kabah–Merida.
(Thu.) This morning we visit UXMAL. Built during the Classic Period, Uxmal is the most famous of the ruins in the Puuc region. Its architecture is considered one of the masterpieces of the old civilization. Later, visit KABAH, a small but interesting archaeological site famous for its PALACE OF MASKS. Journey on to Merida, capital of the Yucatan state and its colonial heart. This evening, take a stroll around this friendly town and explore some of the interesting shops and restaurants. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for the best way to spend your evening. (B,L)

Day 6: Merida.
(Fri.) Conquered in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo, Merida remained under Spanish control for the next 300 years. This morning’s city tour showcases a variety of European architectural styles by visiting the CATHEDRAL, the zocalo (main square), and the elegant Paseo Montejo boulevard. Later, visit the MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY & HISTORY with its excellent displays of Mayan artifacts from various sites in the Yucatan. Enjoy leisure time this afternoon to relax in your centrally located hotel, shop for local wares, or maybe visit nearby museums such as the Museum of Popular Art, showcasing Mayan art, handicrafts, and clothing. (B,L)

Day 7: Merida–Ek Balam–Valladolid–Cancun.
(Sat.) Today we visit the enormous Acropolis pyramid inside the Mayan site of EK BALAM. Meaning “black jaguar,” Ek Balam was at the height of its importance as a Mayan city during the Late Classic Period (600-900 AD). When the Mayas abandoned the site, it went under cover as the dense low-lying jungle of the Yucatan engulfed it. Found by archaeologists and adventurers, its restoration has been ongoing since 1997. Next we visit the charming town of Valladolid before making our way back to Cancun. This evening your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner. (B,D)

Day 8: Cancun.
(Sun.) Continue your stay at your Cancul hotel, the Omni Cancun.

Day 9: Cancun.
(Mon. & Tue.) Spend two more days in this world-renowned playground for sun and fun. Maybe take a trip out to Isla Mujeres or partake in some of the many water sports along the coast of Quintana Roo. For wildlife enthusiasts, there is the nearby sanctuary on Isla Contoy or the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. (B daily)

Day 10: Cancun.
(Mon. & Tue.) Spend two more days in this world-renowned playground for sun and fun. Maybe take a trip out to Isla Mujeres or partake in some of the many water sports along the coast of Quintana Roo. For wildlife enthusiasts, there is the nearby sanctuary on Isla Contoy or the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. (B daily)

Day 11: (Wed.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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What's Included

Cancun:
Welcome reception; farewell dinner

Tulum:
Sightseeing

Coba:
Sightseeing

Chichen Itza:
Sightseeing; visit Ball Court, El Castillo, and Cenote Sagrado; sound & light show

Uxmal:
Sightseeing; sound & light show

Kabah:
Visit the Palace of Masks

Merida:
City sightseeing; visit the cathedral and Museum of Anthropology & History

Ek Balam:
Sightseeing

Note:

Maximum enjoyment of the “Treasures of the Yucatan” vacation requires walking on uneven pathways.

MEALS
Welcome reception (WR), American breakfast daily (B), 5 lunches (L), and 4 three-course dinners (D), including a farewell dinner in Cancun.

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Accommodations

Cancun Omni Cancun Hotel (D), Chichen Itza Hotel Mayaland (F), Uxmal Hacienda Uxmal (F), Merida Hyatt Regency (D)

Single Room Supplement:
$828.

Triple Room reduction per person:
$94.

Extra nights in Cancun:
Feb & Mar: in single room $290; in twin room $175; in triple room $145.
Apr-Nov: In single room $210; in twin room $135; in triple room $115.

2010 prices and itineraries subject to change.

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