Day 1

Departure from Europe

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

Day 2

Mexico City Downtown & Templo Mayor private 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.

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.
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

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

Cuernavaca & Taxco tour

After early breakfast, we will head southwards to arrive at Cuernavaca, "the city of eternal springtime" whose warm climate attracts visitors year-round.

Once in Cuernavaca, we will begin our tour, admiring the colonial style and beautiful squares of the historic center, stopping at the Cathedral, (founded by the Franciscan Monks who came to Mexico, and considered one of the oldest in America) as well as Cortés Palace, (residence of conquistador Hernán Cortés, which today contains the Cauhnáhuac Museum. Temporarily closed. If opened, we will have a quick visit inside).

The tour continues towards Taxco, a colonial city found on a hill with winding cobbled streets and cozy squares. Passing through its historic center we will be captivated by the regal feel of Taxco, whose palaces, squares, streets, and buildings seem to be frozen in time. And we will visit the major religious building in the region, the Santa Prisca, one of the largest churches in Mexico.

After the tour, the group will enjoy lunch (not included) in a local restaurant; and then, free time for souvenir shopping and continue exploring Taxco ay your own pace.

Taxco is considered the world's silver capital, and the silver mines and artisanal shops are unmissable: here you can buy local silver products at a very reasonable price.

Our journey will finish with transfer to the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Taxco.
Meals: Continental breakfast in the hotel in Mexico City.

Day 5

El Rosario “"El Rosario" Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
(Seasonal from November to March)

Today, after early departure from the hotel, and almost 5 hours trip on the road, our trip will continue with El Rorario Monarch butterfly Sanctuary (Reserve); one of the most important in the central highlands of Michoacán, Mexico; a climb up from the mountain town of Angangueo.

Our local guide will lead us the way to admire this beautiful seasonal natural event. This reserve is open from November to March every year, when the butterflies migrate from the beautiful forest from Canada to Mexico.

This is a once in a lifetime natural experience you cannot miss…!

Then, we will enjoy lunch (not included) in a local restaurant to continue our trip towards San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.

Day 9 & 10

Puerto Vallarta free days at leisure

These days relax on the beautiful beaches in Puerto Vallarta (Beach hotel + €)
Forget about schedules and enjoy the day, the sun, the beach and your loved ones.

Overnights: Hotel in Puerto Vallarta Downtown (Beach hotel + €)
Meals: Continental breakfast in the hotel in Puerto Vallarta.

Day 11

Departure from Puerto Vallarta International Airport

Transfer to Puerto Vallarta International airport for departure (Suggested domestic early flight to Mexico City for international connections).
Meals: Continental breakfast

Day 12

Arrival in Europe

Home arrival in Europe

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