Mexico Vacations

Unforgettable Mexico

Duration
16 days
Departures
Sundays, year-round
Route
Mexico City round trip

Trip highlights

  • Xochimilco trajinera ride and Plaza de Garibaldi evening
  • Mina de las Dos Estrellas and Tlalpujahua handcrafted Christmas decorations
  • Tequila distillery visit
  • Guanajuato World Heritage city with Pípila funicular
  • Sanctuary of Atotonilco and San Miguel de Allende (UNESCO)
  • Monte Albán Zapotec site
  • Sumidero Canyon boat navigation
  • Agua Azul waterfalls walk
  • Palenque Mayan city
  • Included flight Mérida-Mexico City

Day-by-day itinerary

1Mexico City

Arrive in Mexico's vibrant capital, where a transfer takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.

2Mexico City

A sightseeing tour reveals the capital's highlights, followed by a transfer to the Basilica of Guadalupe. In the afternoon, float through the canals of Xochimilco aboard a flower-bedecked 'trajinera' boat. The evening brings a transfer to the mariachi-filled Plaza de Garibaldi, with dinner included.

3Mexico City — El Oro de Hidalgo — Mina de las Dos Estrellas — Tlalpujahua — Pátzcuaro

Travel to the picturesque Pueblo Mágico of El Oro de Hidalgo, then tour Mina de las Dos Estrellas, a site showcasing the region's mining past. Next comes Tlalpujahua, famed for its handmade Christmas ornaments, before the day ends in Pátzcuaro, one of Mexico's loveliest colonial cities.

4Pátzcuaro — Morelia — Cuitzeo del Porvenir — Guadalajara

Depart for Morelia, capital of Michoacán, and continue to Cuitzeo del Porvenir on the shores of Mexico's second-largest lake. The route finishes in Guadalajara, the Jalisco capital where both Mariachi music and Tequila were born.

5Guadalajara — Tequila — Guadalajara

Explore Guadalajara including the UNESCO-listed Cabañas Hospice, then head to the town of Tequila for a stroll and lunch. An included distillery visit shows how the iconic spirit is produced before you return to Guadalajara with free time.

6Guadalajara — Guanajuato

Arrive in Guanajuato and spend the afternoon on a city tour of this stunning World Heritage university town, with its steep hillsides, narrow alleys, and historic churches. A cable car ride is included, lifting you to the 'el Pípila' monument for a spectacular panorama.

7Guanajuato — Dolores Hidalgo — Atotonilco — San Miguel de Allende — Querétaro

Cross the mountains to Dolores Hidalgo, cradle of Mexican independence, then visit the Sanctuary of Atotonilco and the gorgeous UNESCO city of San Miguel de Allende. By afternoon you'll reach the lively colonial city of Querétaro.

8Querétaro — Tula — Puebla

Set out for Tula, the ancient Toltec capital, where entry to the archaeological site is included. Afterwards, arrive in Puebla, a historic city known for colonial architecture and an animated zocalo.

9Puebla — Monte Albán — Oaxaca

Travel to Oaxaca, arriving late morning, then ascend to Monte Albán — the grandest of the Zapotec cities overlooking the Oaxaca Valley — with admission and a guided tour included. Back in Oaxaca, enjoy free time in this fascinating Aztec-rooted city.

10Oaxaca — San Pablo Villa de Mitla — Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Pass through mountain landscapes and charming villages to the Pueblo Mágico of San Pablo Villa de Mitla. After crossing the Oaxacan sierras and enjoying an included lunch, you'll arrive in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, capital of Chiapas.

11Tuxtla — Sumidero Canyon — Chiapa del Corzo — Zinacantan — San Juan de Chamula — San Cristobal

Take a thrilling boat trip through the sheer walls of the Sumidero Canyon, followed by a walk through Chiapa del Corzo. You'll then visit Zinacantan and San Juan de Chamula, villages where Mayan customs remain deeply rooted. Arrival in San Cristobal de las Casas, a beautiful colonial city, with free time.

12San Cristobal — Ocosingo — Agua Azul — Misol Ha — Palenque

Wind through the mountainous interior of Chiapas, home to traditional Mayan communities, with a stop in Ocosingo. Entry to Agua Azul National Park and lunch are included, followed by a walk among the cascades of Misol Ha. Continue to Palenque, where dinner is included.

13Palenque — Campeche

Discover the magnificent Mayan archaeological site of Palenque before crossing Tabasco toward the Gulf of Mexico. The day ends in Campeche, the fortified colonial port city, with dinner included.

14Campeche — Mérida

Continue into Yucatán and arrive in Mérida, a capital rich in colonial and Mayan heritage. An evening transfer to the Zócalo is included, giving you time to explore and enjoy dinner, and the afternoon is free to wander at your own pace. Overnight in Mérida.

15Mérida — Mexico City (flight)

After some final time discovering Mérida, transfer to the airport for the included regular flight back to Mexico City, where the touring portion of your journey concludes upon arrival.

16Mexico City

Enjoy breakfast before services officially end. Note that the transfer from the hotel to the airport is not included.

What's included in the price

  • Europamundo General Services: bus with English-speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and continental breakfast
  • Arrival transfer
  • City tour in: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Mérida
  • Boat: Xochimilco (Mexico City), Sumidero Canyon
  • Evening transfer: Plaza de Garibaldi (Mexico City), Zócalo in Mérida
  • Transfer: Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City
  • Ticket admission: Mina de las Dos Estrellas, Cabañas Hospice and Mundo Cuervo Tequila Distillery in Guadalajara, Sanctuary of Atotonilco, archaeological site of Tula, Agua Azul National Park, archaeological site of Palenque
  • Funicular: Pípila in Guanajuato
  • Flights included: Mérida-Mexico City
  • 2 lunches: Oaxaca, Agua Azul
  • 3 dinners: Mexico City, Palenque, Campeche

International flights and the final hotel-to-airport transfer are not included. Final transfer hotel-to-airport not included. Internal flight Mérida-Mexico City included.

Make it your own

Request any of these flexible options in the booking form — we'll arrange them with the operator at no booking fee.

Rotary Routes

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Stop Yes

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Sector Yes

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