Day 1
Mexico City arrival
Mexico City Downtown & Templo Mayor walking tour
Anthropology Museum “Mexica Hall” visit

*Welcome to Mexico City!
Upon arrival to Mexico City International Airport, you will be Greeted by our representative and the driver then, transferred to your hotel in Mexico City
 
After a couple of hours resting at the hotel, 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 Visit the National Palace (outside temporarily closed to the public) Get to know the rich Mexican history of Zocalo, like the Mexicans call it h ere, we will visit Templo Mayor”, archaeological site in the Heart of the City o ur 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 transfers back to the hotel
 
Overnight Hotel in Mexico City
Meals None

Day 2
Xochimilco “floating gardens” trajinera
Frida Kahlo “Blue House” Museum
& Coyoacan walking tour

Today, we will visit the “floating gardens” in Xochimilco This is a unique place in the world “ like Mexico City, on top of the laggon Experience a trajinera local boat ride, and admire the colorful side of Mexico during the trajinera ride, enjoy Live Mariachi music, the most traditional all over Mexico as well as the most famous Mexican music all over the world.
 
We will make a stop for lunch (not included) in a local restaurant.
 
Our journey will continue with a visit to “La Casa Azul”, Frida Kahlo Museum It is a historic house and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo In 1957 the famous Mexican painter Diego Rivera donated the home to honour Frida’s legacy Located in Coyoacán in Mexico, the museum contains a collection of art work by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and other artists along with the couple's Mexican folk art, pre Hispanic artifacts, photographs, memorabilia, personal items, and more The collection is displayed in the rooms of the house which remains much as it was in
the 1950 s It is the most popular museum in Coyoacan and one of the most visited in Mexico City.
 
After visiting the Museum, our tour will continue in Coyoacan traditional “ neighbourhood full of life...!
Our journey will end with transfers back to the hotel

Overnight Hotel in Mexico City
Meals Continental breakfast in the hotel in Mexico City

Day 3
Teotihuacan tour
Basilica de Guadalupe visit
“El Angel de la Independencia” photo stop

*Today, after breakfast, meet your local tour guide in the main entrance of your hotel 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 make a stop to enjoy lunch (not included) 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 make 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 transfers back to the hotel
 
Overnight Hotel in Mexico City
Meals Continental breakfast in the hotel in Mexico City

Day 4
Puebla “UNESCO World Heritage” walking tour Capilla del Rosario “Golden House” visit

Puebla is famous for being scene of a number of battles, the most notable, the battle of Puebla or “Batalla de 5 de Mayo”.
 
We will see why UNESCO put Puebla on its World heritage list. We will tour around the historic downtown “Zocalo” (main square) and see the major landmarks; among others, the Puebla Cathedral. We will visit the City Hall as well and the “Biblioteca Palafoxiana” (Palafoxiana Library), nowadays museum, which was founded in 1646. It was the first public library in Mexico, sometimes consider the first in the Americas. We will hear incredible stories and real facts from some of the books kept here..
Our tour will continue with a visit to Capilla del Rosario, “Golden House”; it is attached to the Church of Santo Domingo. It is called this way because the Altar is covered with 23.5K and the walls are in 21K gold, work of art of the 17th century. It is one of the most prominent examples of the New Spanish Baroque and one of the greatest artistic-religious achievements in Mexico. The chapel is full of symbolisms, where each element represents something related to the Catholicism and Dominican Order beliefs. It was described in its time as the Eighth Wonder of the World by Friar Diego de
Gorozpe.

We will make a stop to enjoy a delicious traditional lunch (not included) with typical food and the tasty famous “mole poblano”, Mexican dish prepared with numerous kind of Mexican chili and chocolate among others.
 
Then, a quick visit to the “ market, where traditional handicrafts and souvenirs are sold, to proceed with 4 hours road trip to the beautiful Colonial City of Oaxaca, located in the state of the same name.
 
Overnight Hotel in Oaxaca City
Meals Continental breakfast in the hotel in Mexico City

Day 5
Monte Alban & Mitla tour
Arrazola, Alebrijes “ town visit
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.
 
After, our journey will go to the nearby indigenous village of Arrazola, famous for its wood carving handicrafts known as Alebrijes This small town is where the history of Alebrijes now, traditional Mexican handicraft and souvenir started The art is handed down thru generation to generation These artist do not use a pattern, or photos, or mold to work from to complete this art! You will be amazed at the attention to detail and colors that are used and of course, you can buy your souvenirs practicing your negotiation skills A place that is worthy to visit!
 
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 (not included), 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 transfers back to the hotel
 
Overnight Hotel in Oaxaca
Meals Continental breakfast in hotel Oaxaca

Day 6
Oaxaca City walking tour
Oaxaca - Cancun direct flight (Not included)

After breakfast and check out from the hotel, we will see why this beautiful peaceful Spanish Colonial town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Then, short time for souvenir shopping, to proceed with transfer to Oaxaca Airport to take a domestic flight to Cancun International Airport (not included).
At arrival to Cancun Airport, our representative will Meet Greet us, to continue with transfer to the hotel in Playa del Carmen (or Cancun if previously requested) to spend a coupe of days on the beach
 
Overnight Hotel in Playa del Carmen (or Cancun if previously requested)
Meals Continental breakfast in hotel Oaxaca

Day 7
Tulum & Cenotes tour

Our trip will continue with a visit the impressive archaeological site of Tulum, an icon of the Mayan culture in the Mexican Caribbean, whose location is unique on the coast of Quintana Roo Enjoy spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea from a privileged spot and contemplate the turquoise color of the ocean 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.
The, enjoy lunch (not included) in a local restaurant to proceed with a visit to Cenote Tortuga Here, we will have 2 hours guided tour visiting 4 different cenotes onsite, and of course, having the opportunity to cool of the heat swimming.

Overnight Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Meals Continental breakfast in the hotel in Playa del Carmen

Day 8 & 9
Playa del Carmen beach day

Today, 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
Optional private group tours (+€)
*Tulum Cenotes 4 cenotes)
*Chichen Itza, Saamal Cenote Valladolid
*Coba Cenote
*Isla Mujeres like locals

Optional shared tours     
*Chichen Itza,
*Isla Mujeres Trimaran
*Tulum Xel Ha All inclusive
*Xcaret and so many more
Overnight Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Meals Continental breakfast in hotel in the Playa del Carmen

Day 10
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)
Meals Continental breakfast in the hotel in Playa del Carmen
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*if you feel like adding more fun and relaxing days on the beach, or tours, ask your YUCATAN TRAVELS Rep.
Suggestions are All inclusive Resorts beach days in Tulum,
Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel Island Isla Mujeres Bacalar or Holbox
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