Mexico: Past and Present
7 days/6 nights
$575
P/P Double Occupancy
In this trip you’ll be able to explore two different worlds: the old mysterious Mexico and the new cosmopolitan Mexico. Which one’s more exciting? We think both are fascinating…but that’s for you to decide in this exciting trip!
Day 01 Arrival to Mexico City
Upon arrival to Mexico City International airport, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. Lodging at the Tulip Inn in Mexico City
Day 02 City Tour (B)
Around 9:00 am, you’ll have a guided city tour. You’ll visit the historical center, “The Zocalo”, the Cathedral, National Palace and the Palace of Fine Arts. You’ll get a complete impression of one of the biggest cities in the world by driving along the Reforma Avenue to Chapultepec Park, to the residential area of the City. Then, you’ll visit the Anthropology Museum, one of the World’s 10 best museums (closed on Mondays). The tour lasts about 6 hours. Lodging at the Tulip Inn in Mexico City
Day 03 Teotihuacán (B)
At around 9:00 am, you’ll have a guided tour to the famous Teotihuacán pyramids. Along the way, visit the Guadalupe Shrine. Upon arrival to the archaeological site, you’ll have some time to climb the pyramids - at your own risk! In Teotihuacán, you’ll see one of the largest standing pyramids ever built, The Pyramid of the Sun, said to have been completed around the year 100 CE. Also, you’ll see the Moon Pyramid, Quetzalcoatl temple and the fortresses. This once flowing metropolis now exists only in ruins and is one of the most popular archaeological sites in Mexico. The tour lasts about 5 hours. Lodging at the Tulip Inn in Mexico City
Day 04 Free Day (B)
Today, spend the day at your leisure. We suggest either an excursion to Cuernavaca or Taxco (not included). Lodging at the Tulip Inn in Mexico City
Day 05 Mexico / Merida (B)
In the morning, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Merida. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a three hour guided tour to the “White City”. The tour includes a visit to the Zocalo, the Cathedral and the Paseo Montejo. Merida is the largest city and the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan. It is home to nearly one million people and is great base camp for anyone ready to visit the many different archaeological sites that the state has to offer. Lodging at Los Aluxes in Merida
Day 06 Uxmal & Kabah (B, L)
Today, you’ll have an excursion to the archaeological site of Uxmal. Located 78 kilometers (about 49 miles) from Mérida, Uxmal is one of the most well-known and well-preserved Mayan cities in the world. Here you can find a great tourist center, restaurants, and some of the most astonishing Mayan remains in existence. Then, visit the small but very interesting archaeological site of Kabah, famous for its Palace of the Masks. Kabah is another of the many Mayan archaeological sites located on the Yucatan Peninsula. The Palace façade is adorned with 250 elaborate stone masks as well as numerous intricate statues. Afterwards, lunch is included. Lodging at Los Aluxes in Merida
Day 07 Chichén Itzá / Cancun (B, L)
Today you’ll visit one of Mexico’s best highlights: Chichén Itzá. Known for its vast Mayan ruins, it’s located in the north central part of the Yucatan Peninsula and is home to countless structures dating back to the first century CE. Recently added to the list of Wonders of the World, Chichén Itzá has been a popular stopover for tourists from all ends of the world. The visit includes the most prominent buildings, like the Castillo, the Ball Court the Observatory, the Temple of the Warriors and the Nunnery. Lunch is included. Afterwards, you’ll take a 3,5 hour bus ride to Cancun. The bus will drop you off at your hotel. (Accommodations in Cancun not included).
Prices Include
- 6 nts lodging in the suggested hotels mentioned (or similar)
- Excursions as described
- Shared transfers and English speaking guide throughout the itinerary
- Meals mentioned: 6 breakfasts and 2 lunches
Prices Do Not Include
- Services not mentioned
- Extras and personal expenses
- Tips
- Domestic or International flights
Notes
- Rates are per person - double occupancy
- This tour can depart daily
- The rates are valid from January 5 to December 15 2008
- Rates are subject to change
