Day 1

Departure from Europe

Enjoy the flight from Europe to Mexico, the “Amigo Country”…

Day 2

Mexico City Downtown & Templo Mayor private group tour

& Anthropology Museum “Mexica Hall” visit

*Welcome to Mexico City!
After meeting and greeting by our Rep. in Mexico City International Airport, transfer to hotel in Mexico City. Because most flight from Europe come to Mexico City early in the morning, optional early check in to the hotel with breakfast is available (+ €).

After a couple of hours resting, experience life in one of the largest Cities in the World. Admire the so called “La Ciudad de los Palacios” (The City of Palaces). Tour the most important sites in Mexico City Downtown.
Visit the National Palace where Diego Rivera’s murals were painted. If the access is closed, we can admire more of its amazing painting work describing the history of Mexico since pre-Columbian times in the Museum of Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Palace).

Get to know the rich Mexican history of Zocalo, like the Mexicans call it; here, we Will visit “Templo Mayor”, archaeological site in the Heart of the City; our certified local guide Will share with you the amazing History of the foundation in this great nation in this very place.
Our tour Will continue visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral, consider the largest of the Americas.

Finally, we Will visit Mexico City Anthropology Museum where we Will tour the “Mexica Hall” consider the most important because of the priceless items displayed here.
Our journey Will end with private group transfers back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Mexico City
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 3

Teotihuacan private group tour
& Basilica de Guadalupe visit
“El Angel de la Independencia” photo stop

*Today, get ready to start with a journey full of History and traditions.

First, we Will tour the Ancient Mesoamerican City of Teotihuacan. This Archaeological site is worldwide known for its amazing Sun and Moon Pyramids, and the Avenue of the Death. We Will see small portion of its Murals that have been exceptionally well preserved.

We Will stop to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with its typical Mexican food. Then, we Will get to know the work process for tequila and pulque, traditional Mexican liquors. And of course, we Will have Tequila taste…!

On the way back to Mexico City, our next stop Will be at the beautiful Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe (Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe); Roman Catholic Church, National shrine of Mexico. The shrine was built near the Hill of Tepeyac where Our Lady of Guadalupe is believed to have appeared to San Juan Diego.

Finally, during Mexico City Panoramic tour in Reforma Avenue, one of the most beautiful Avenues in Mexico, we Will maque a photo stop at "El Angel de la Independencia", like the Mexicans name the iconic symbol of Mexico, built in 1910 to commemorate a century of independence.

Our journey will end with private group transfers back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Mexico City
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 5

Oaxaca City private group tour

After early departure from Puebla to Oaxaca, during our almost 5 hour on the road, we will have a brief stop on the way to admire the giant cactus, ideal for one of the best pictures of your trip to Mexico.

At arrival to Oaxaca, we will visit Benito Juarez Market for lunch. Among others, we will see and enjoy local products like Mole Oaxaqueño, Tlayudas, Mezcal, Chocolate, Quesillo, and Chapulines and the main aisle for tasting some of Oaxaca’s best cuisine.

Then, in the same market we will have a short time for souvenir shopping of traditional black clay handicrafts, alebrijes, and typical costumes from the 8 regions of the state of Oaxaca.

Our journey will procede with Oaxaca City walking tour, starting with a visit to the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, an example of Baroque architecture in Mexico.

Our tour will include a visit to the Regional Museum of Oaxaca and see exhibits of Mixtec and Zapotec archaeology including treasures from Grave No 7 of Monte Albán.

Our journey will continue to one of the main streets of Oaxaca until we reach the city center passing by museums, galleries, craft shops, and restaurants until we finally enjoy a mixture of band and Marimba music in Constitution Garden.

Finally, we will finish the day with private group transfer to your hotel in Oaxaca.

Overnight: Hotel in Oaxaca
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 6

Monte Alban & Mitla private group tour
& El Tule tree visit

*Our journey will start with Monte Alban tour, one of the most important and famous pre-Columbian archaeological sites in Mexico. The site is believed to be more than three thousand years old and has been inhabited by various Mexican cultures such as the Olmec, the Zapotec and the Mixteca.

Discover the various features of the complex including the main square, the ballgame court, the palace, the observatory and the Plaza of the Dancers, among others.

Our tour will continue to Mitla, the second-most important archaeological site in the state of Oaxaca, and the most important of the Zapotec culture.

We will make a stop to enjoy a delicious traditional lunch, to finish our tour with “El Tule” (the tree of Tule) located in the church grounds in the town center of Santa Maria del Tule. It is a Montezuma cypress or ahuehuete (meaning "old man of the water" in Nahuatl).

This tree is famous for its circumference of 42 meters and it is occasionally nicknamed the "tree of life" from the images of animals that are visible in the tree's trunk including jaguars and elephants.

Our journey will end with private group transfers back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Oaxaca
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 7

Direct flight to Cancun – Transfer to Playa del Carmen

Today, we Will take a domestic direct flight to Cancun (Not Included); then, proceed with tansfer to hotel in Playa del Carmen Downtown (Beach hotel + €)

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 8
Chichen Itza private group tour
Hacienda Selva Maya & Cenote Saamal visit
Valladolid “Magic Town” visit

*Bring your expeditionary spirit and let yourself go on this journey to the most iconic archaeological site of the Mayan World. Meet one of the New Wonders of the Modern World at Chichén Itza, Included as part of the UNESCO World Heritage. It is considered the most important Mayan site for its imposing vestiges, famous for the mathematical precision with which they were built.
During the tour, lead by an experienced certified guide, we Will visit among others the Temple of Kukulkan (Mayan feathered serpent deity) “El Castillo” (The Castle); the main ball court which is by far the most impressive and largest well-preserved ball court in ancient Mesoamerica.

Then, our tour Will head to Cenote Tsukan where at arrival we Will enjoy a delicious Yucatecan buffet lunch (drinks not included), to proceed with a visit to ist beautiful cenote onsite. Here, we Will have free time (1 hour) for swimming; so, do not forget to bring your swimming suit & towel. (Lockers not included).

After cooling off the heat of the Peninsula, we Will maque a stop at Valladolid, Yucatan. This beautiful town is considered “Pueblo Magico” (Magic Town) based on its natural beauty, cultural and historical relevance to the country.

Our tour will end with private group transfer to your hotel in Playa del Carmen

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen Downtown (Beach hotel + €)
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 9

Tulum & Cenote Tortuga private group tour

*Experience an adventure day combining two great activities in the Yucatan Peninsula, Tulum tour & Cenote Tortuga visit (4 cenotes).

After a nice trip on the road, we will arrive to Tulum. We will walk this impressive archaeological site icon of the Mayan culture in the Mexican Caribbean. Its location is unique, as it is right on the coast of Quintana Roo facing the Mexican Caribbean. Enjoy the spectacular views from a privileged spot and contemplate the turquoise color of the sea.

During our walking tour, explore this ancient ceremonial center and get to know the history of this place with a certified guide that will reveal secrets of this walled city.

After the walking tour, you will have free time to take the best photos onsite.

The tour will continue with a stop in a local restaurant in Tulum for lunch to proceed with a visit to Cenote Tortuga.

Once there, we will have a two-hour guided tour in 4 different cenotes: Wisho, Bell, Tres Zapotes & Jaguar Cenote.You will be amazed by the jade green colour and its crystalline waters that allow you to distinguish the bottom of the cenotes. Countless fish, birds and exuberant flora adorn the surroundings of each cenote where you will have plenty of time to swim and enjoy them.

Our journey will finish with private group transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen Downtown (Beach hotel + €)
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 10 & 11

Playa del Carmen free days at lesisure

These days, relax on the white sandy beaches in Playa del Carmen. Forget about schedules and enjoy the day, the sun, the beach and your loved ones.

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen Downtown (Beach hotel + €)
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 12

Departure from Cancun International Airport

Transfer to Cancun International airport for departure (Suggested late night flight departure to enjoy the beach as much time as possible). Overnight in the flight to Europe

Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 13

Arrival in Europe

Home arrival in Europe

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