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Get ready to immerse yourself in Mayan tradition and culture on this 14-day tour of Mexico’s most magnificent sites. Explore grand pyramids, ancient ruins, colourful colonial cities, indigenous towns and lush rainforest. Not forgetting Mexico’s most iconic site – Chichen Itza, one of the seventh wonders of the modern world.
Day 1: Fly to Mexico City
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Mexico City. Transfer to the Galeria Plaza Hotel for 3 nights.
(No meals)
Day 2: Mexico City
Full-day city tour, including the Zócalo (main plaza), the San Juan Market, the National Cathedral and the Anthropological Museum.
(Breakfast and lunch)
Day 3: Teotihuacán
Morning visit to the pyramids of Teotihuacán, dating back 2,000 years. On your return, stop at the historic Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalup
(Breakfast and lunch)
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.
(Breakfast)
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.
(Breakfast)
Days 6-7: Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez • 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 following morning tour this colonial town and nearby indigenous villages. Afternoon at leisure.
(Breakfast)
Day 8: Palenque
Drive from the cool highlands to the tropical lowlands and Palenque via the waterfalls of Agua Azul. Stay 2 nights at the Chan Kah Resort.
(Breakfast and lunch)
Day 9: Palenque – Campeche
Morning tour of Palenque, one of the greatest Mayan sites. Afternoon drive to Campeche via the scenic Sabuncuy Coast.
(Breakfast and lunch)
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.
(Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 11: Mérida
Morning walking tour of the city
(Breakfast)
Day 12: Chichen Itza
Transfer to Chichen Itza and tour the ancient Mayan city. In the afternoon, visit the Yokdzonot Cenote, a unique freshwater sinkhole where you can take a refreshing swim. Stay overnight and enjoy a farewell dinner.
(Breakfast and dinner)
Days 13-14: Fly to London
Transfer to Cancun for a direct overnight flight to London with British Airways.
(Breakfast)
Galeria Plaza, Mexico City (3 nights)
Hotel Diego de Mazariegos, San Cristobal de las Casas (2 nights)
Hotel Na’ura (or similar), Oaxaca (2 nights)
Chan-Kah Resort Village, Palenque (1 night)
Castelmar Hotel / Hotel Lopez Campeche, Campeche (1 night)
Hotel Palacio Maya, Merida (2 nights)
Mayaland Hotel (or similar), Chichen Itza (1 night)
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