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Overview of the Mayan and Aztec Tour

 

 

Mexico has one of the largest tourism industries in the world. In 2005 it was the seventh most popular. The most notable tourist draws are the ancient Mesoamerican ruins, and popular beach resorts. The coastal climate and unique culture – a fusion of European (particularly Spanish) and Mesoamerican cultures; also make Mexico attractive.

 

 

Itinerary

 

Day 1. Mexico City
Arrival and transfer from the airport to the Hotel Century in Zona Rosa.

 

Day 2. Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Mexico City (B)
Breakfast, followed by guided tours of Teotihuacan, with its impressive Pyramids of the Sun, Moon and Quetzacoatl. Continue on towards the Basilica de Guadalupe. The city tour includes visits to the National Palace, Historical city centre and Chapultepec Park. Return to your hotel.

 

Day 3. Mexico City - Cuernavaca - Taxco - Mexico City (B)
After breakfast, journey on to Cuernavaca, the “ City of the Eternal Spring ” for a glimpse of the colonial city centre with its cathedral and fortress like Palacio de Cortes. Continuation through the fertile Morelos valley in the Sierra Madre Occidental where, hidden away, is Taxco, the famous silver city and pearl of Colonial Mexican Art. Return to Mexico City.

 

Day 4. Mexico City – Merida (B)
After breakfast transfer to the airport, for the flight to Merida. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel Caribe in Merida. Merida is an excellent base for exploring the Yucatan's Mayan treasures. Merida lies only 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the western Yucatan gulf coast. This is one of Mexico's most nostalgic colonial cities, similar to the city of Oaxaca. Merida combines colonial-era architecture with a rich Indian heritage. Many of the city's older buildings, date back to the 17th and 18th century, and have white and pastel exteriors and has earned the city its nickname, "White City".

 

Day 5. Merida - Uxmal – Merida (BD)
After breakfast, city tour of Merida. In the afternoon you will visit the pyramids of Uxmal, site of perhaps the finest of all Mayan cities, where you will also enjoy a sound and light show (8:30 pm). Afterwards return to your hotel in Merida.

 

Day 6. Merida - Chichen Itza – Cancun (BL)
After breakfast departure to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, where you will have a guided tour. This ancient city, dates back to 514 AD is the most well known of all Mayan archaeological sites.
In the afternoon, departure to Cancun and transfer to Hotel Oasis.

 

Day 7. Cancun - Xel-Ha - Tulum – Cancun (BD)
After breakfast departure to the waterpark of Xel-Ha and to the ruins of Tulum. In the evening return to Hotel Oasis.

 

Day 8. Cancun (BLD)
Free day at leisure.

 

Day 9. Cancun (BLD)
Free day at leisure.

 

Day 10. Cancun (B)
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

 

End of services

 

 

 

 

Dates/Prices

 

Tour dates are arranged on a private basis for a minimum of 2 people

 

WHAT IS  INCLUDED:

3 nights accommodation in Century México Hotel or similar

2 nights accommodation in Caribe Mérida at Hotel Caribe or similar

4 nights accommodation in Cancun at Grand Caribe Real (All inclusive package) or similar

Breakfast daily

All entrance fees

Local taxes

Full board services in Cancun

Arrival and departure transfers.

Tours in air conditioned minivan

English/Spanish Speaking Guides

Internal flight from Mexico City to Merida

 

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

International and domestic air tickets to and from Mexico City and associated taxes.

Meals not specified on the itinerary.

Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.

Mandatory Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.

Tips, baggage porterage and other extras not specified.

 

 

 

Photo's

   

 

Pyramid of the Sun

 

 

Cancun

Machu Picchu

Teotihuacan Mask

 

Chapitel de Calvario Church

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayan Aztec Tour

Trip Duration

15 Days, 14 Nights

Destination

Mexico

Activities

Sightseeing, Culture, Beach

When to go

All year

Best months

December, July, August

Minimum Numbers

2

Accommodation

Hotels

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