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In the captivating country of Mexico, emerald jungles, sapphire-blue waters, and powdery white sands converge with towering ancient temples and charming colonial towns. However, a visit to Mexico is as much about its fascinating history and rich culture as its idyllic landscapes. . This comprehensive takes you to spectacular Mayan sites, uncovering the history of Mexico’s ancient civilizations—the Zapotecs, Mixtecs, and Aztec —and delve into the influence of Spanish settlers.
Day 1: UK to Mexico City
Head to the airport using Titan’s door-to-door service for your flight to Mexico City. On arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Hotel Historico Central, Mexico City****
Day 2: Mexico City
This morning, head out on a tour of Mexico City. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace. Then, you’re free to explore independently, perhaps heading to the National Museum of Anthropology, a great introduction to the sites you’ll be visiting throughout your visit to Mexico.
Breakfast | Hotel Historico Central****
Day 3: Teotihuacan & Guadelupe
Visit the ruins of the Aztec city of Teotihuacan this morning. Walk along the ‘Avenue of the Dead’ and view the spectacular Sun Pyramid. Return to Mexico City, visiting the Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe, to view its image of the miraculous Virgin Maria.
Breakfast | Hotel Historico Central****
Day 4: Puebla
Travel to Puebla, a well-preserved colonial city. On arrival, visit the Cholula archaeological complex, home to the Great Pyramid of Cholula. Head into the city for a tour this afternoon.
Breakfast | NH Puebla Centro Historico***1/2
Day 5: Oaxaca
Leave Puebla and travel to Oaxaca.
Breakfast | Hotel Casa Conzatti****
Day 6: Monte Alban
Start the day with a visit to Monte Alban, the region’s most important archaeological site. Then, return to Oaxaca for a walking tour of the central district.
Breakfast | Hotel Casa Conzatti****
Day 7: Tehuantepec
After breakfast, head to Santa Maria del Tule to see the famous Tule Tree, believed to be 2,000 years old. Continue to Mitla, a sacred burial site for the Zapotecs. Continue on to Teotitlan del Valle, a village well-known for its rugs and blanks. End the day with a drive to Tehuantepec, where you’ll stay overnight.
Breakfast | Hotel One Salina Cruz***
Day 8: San Cristobal
Travel to Tuxtla Gutierrez where you’ll board a boat for a tour along the Grijalva River and through the Sumidero Canyon. Continue on to San Cristobal de las Casas.
Breakfast | Casa Vieja Hotel****
Day 9: San Juan Chamula & Zinacantan
This morning, visit the Tzotzil villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan to learn about the lives of their communities. Return to San Cristobal in the afternoon for a walking tour.
Breakfast | Casa Vieja Hotel****
Day 10: Palenque
Leave San Cristobal and travel through forested valleys to reach Palenque
Breakfast | Ciudad Real Palenque****
Day 11: Palenque
Head to the ruins of Palenque today, with plenty of time explore. Return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.
Breakfast | Ciudad Real Palenque****
Day 12: Campeche
Travel to the coastal city of Campeche where, on arrival in the afternoon, you’ll take a orientation tour and visit the Fuerte de San Miguel Museum
Breakfast | Hotel Plaza Campeche****
Day 13: Kabah, Uxmal & Merida
Today’s first destination is Kabah, where you can view a large collection of statues depicting the rain god Chac. Then drive to the Mayan site of Uxmal to visit the temples, the Pyramid of the Wizard and the Quadrangle of the Nunnery. Then, head to city of Merdia.
Breakfast | Hotel El Castellano, Gamma by Fiesta Inn****
Day 14: Izamal & Valladolid
Travel to Valladolid today, stopping en route in Izamal to visit the Convent of San Antonio de Padua.
Breakfast | Hotel Real Hispano****
Day 15: Chichen Itza
Visit Chichen Itza this morning, seeing the Pyramid of Kukulcan, the Temple of the Warriors and the Sacred Cenote. Transfer to Cancun airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Breakfast
Day 16: UK
Arrive back in the UK and transfer home using Titan’s door-to-door service
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