Mexican Getaway with Acapulco

Arrive in Mexico City, where an included transfer brings you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in and begin discovering the capital.

Start with a visit to the Plaza of the Three Cultures before heading to the awe-inspiring archaeological zone of Teotihuacan. On the way back, stop at a local artisan center, then visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. After returning to the hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Journey to Tepoztlan, nestled beneath a lush hill crowned by a small pyramid, with time to wander. Continue to Cuernavaca to learn about the Hernán Cortes Palace and the cathedral, with free time for lunch. The day finishes in silver-town Taxco with a city visit and overnight stay.

Cross the mountains to Chilpancingo de los Bravos, where your guide leads a visit to the Regional Museum. Arriving in Acapulco, enjoy time at its famous beach before an included afternoon tour of La Fortaleza (San Diego Fortress). Afterwards, transfer to your hotel with free time to unwind.

Follow the Pacific coastline to the charming resort town of Zihuatanejo. An included boat ride carries you to Playa Las Gatas, where you can swim, relax, and enjoy lunch on the sand. Return by boat for your accommodation and free time.

Cross arid landscapes into the lush green mountains of Michoacán. At Lake Pátzcuaro, board a boat to Janitzio Island, heartland of the Purépecha people, where you can lunch, stroll the traditional streets, and optionally climb to the imposing statue of José María Morelos. Return across the water and end the day in Pátzcuaro.

Set out for Morelia, capital of Michoacán, then pause in Cuitzeo del Porvenir on the shores of Mexico's second-largest lake. The route concludes in Guadalajara, the Jalisco capital celebrated as the birthplace of mariachi and tequila.

Tour Guadalajara with included entry to the UNESCO-listed Cabañas Hospice, then drive to the picturesque town of Tequila for a stroll and lunch. A distillery visit is included, showing how the famed Mexican drink is crafted, before returning to Guadalajara for free time.

Arrive in Guanajuato for an included afternoon tour of this UNESCO World Heritage university city, famous for its steep slopes, narrow streets, and churches. A cable car ride up to the El Pípila viewpoint rounds out the visit with panoramic views.

Travel through the mountains to Dolores Hidalgo, birthplace of Mexican independence, then visit the Sanctuary of Atotonilco and the gorgeous UNESCO town of San Miguel de Allende. In the afternoon, arrive in the lively colonial city of Querétaro.

Head to Tula, ancient seat of the Toltecs, where you'll explore the archaeological site with admission included. Continue to Puebla, a historic city prized for its colonial architecture and vibrant zocalo.

Arriving in the Oaxaca area late morning, visit Monte Albán, the grandest of the Zapotec cities overlooking the Oaxaca Valley, with admission and a guided tour included. Return to Oaxaca with free time to wander this fascinating city of Aztec heritage.

A transfer takes you from Oaxaca to the airport for the included flight back to Mexico City, where the tour's services come to an end with memories to last a lifetime.