bilingual (Italian, Spanish, French, English), On some departure dates, services may be shared with Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American tourists.
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Mexico City
Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, available evening,
Giorno 2 — Mexico City
American breakfast, full day tour of Mexico City and, Short stop at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico and the largest pilgrimage center in Latin America., continuation to, You will visit what remains of this city planned on a gigantic scale by the Aztecs, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the imposing Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon connected by the Avenue of the Dead along 2 km, the Temple of the Butterflies, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and the Citadel., lunch at a restaurant, I return to the hotel and the evening is free.,
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Giorno 3 — Mexico City → Veracruz
American breakfast, departure for, The journey through the Sierra Madre, from Mexico City to Papantla in the state of Veracruz (3 hours), is one of the most scenic in Mexico. The Ixtaccíhuatl volcano disappears behind you and the perennial snows of Pico de Orizaba come into view, while the corn and maguey fields of the western slope give way to pine and cypress forests and pastures on the eastern slope, one of the wettest and most lush regions in the country. Papantla is famous for its vanilla plantations, the scent of which lingers in the air, but it is also one of the last strongholds of the pre-Hispanic Totonac culture. A visit to the nearby archaeological site of El Tajin, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a testament to a civilization that predates the Aztecs. Abandoned around 1000 AD, it was accidentally discovered only in 1785 and remains one of the most enigmatic sites in all of Mexico; it is also unknown which people built it. The most impressive buildings are the Pyramid of the Niches, originally painted in red and black; Temple No. 5 and the ball court, with bas-reliefs depicting kings and gods, one of the 12 game courts discovered in the city. A small museum reconstructs the layout of El Tajin and preserves remains of columns, friezes, and sculptures found during excavations., continue to Veracruz, The journey from El Tajin takes about 4 hours and for the most part runs along the Gulf of Mexico., hotel accommodation,
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Giorno 4 — Veracruz → Puebla
American breakfast, city tour, Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz was the first city founded by the Spaniards in Mexico in 1519, but the impression it gives today is not so much its historical relevance, but its vitality. Veracruz is the largest Mexican port on the Gulf of Mexico and one of the liveliest and most pleasant cities in Mexico, especially in the evening when the outdoor cafes around the main square fill up and the sound of marimba and mariachi and norteño groups fills the air., departure for, During the journey, visit the Hacienda El Lencero; built in 1525, it is the oldest inn for travelers between the port of Veracruz and the new capital, Mexico City., at free time for lunch (not included), Capital of the state of Veracruz, Xalapa is a pleasant city with lush vegetation, located scenically between the Cofre de Perote volcano (4282m) and the Pico de Orizaba. The city is home to the exceptional Museum of Anthropology, second only to the one in Mexico City. Visit the museum, with particular attention to the rooms dedicated to the pre-Hispanic Totonaca, Olmec, and Huastec cultures. Then continue to Puebla, following the ancient route of Cortes (2 hours)., hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 5 — Puebla → Mexico City
American breakfast, city tour, Built by the Spaniards ten years after the conquest of Mexico, Puebla has beautiful churches and fascinating buildings with polychrome ceramic facades, particularly the Chapel of the Rosary in the Church of Santo Domingo, one of the greatest expressions of Mexican Baroque. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., lunch at a restaurant, continuation to, hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 6 — Mexico City → San Cristobal de las Casas
American breakfast, airport transfer, Flight to, Transfer to Chiapa de Corzo, about 55 km / 1 hour from San Cristobal, starting point for the picturesque navigation of the Grijalva River in the Sumidero Canyon, the largest natural wonder in Chiapas. You descend the river between walls of rock up to 1000 m high, waterfalls, dense vegetation; with a bit of luck you can see monkeys and crocodiles, as well as pelicans, herons and cormorants., lunch at a restaurant, continue to San Cristobal de las Casas, hotel accommodation, available evening,
Giorno 7 — San Cristobal de las Casas
American breakfast, In the morning, visit the market, one of the most typical in the region, and the baroque church of Santo Domingo. Visit the nearby indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinancantan, with very lively and authentic Mayan traditions, especially in San Juan, in the church of San Giovanni Battista, the epicenter of the Tzotzil Mayan religion that combines with Catholic rituals, one of the most intense sacred sites in all of Mexico., You will be hosted by a Zinacantecan family to prepare an authentic tortilla and taste the pox, the Mayan tequila., I return to the city and have the rest of the day available.,
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Giorno 8 — San Cristobal de las Casas → Palenque
American breakfast, departure to Palenque, short stop at, Starting from 26/12/2023, there will be a small snack at the hotel before departure at around 5:30 in the morning. Breakfast will be provided during the stop in Ocosingo, at a local restaurant.
The Agua Azul waterfalls live up to their name (blue water) only during the dry season, from November to April. During the rainy season, especially in July and August, the color of the water changes from turquoise to brown, but the volume is greater and the spectacle is still remarkable., packed lunch, continue to Palenque, hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 9 — Palenque → Campeche
American breakfast, In the morning, visit to the archaeological area of Campeche., Immersed in the forest, Palenque is considered the most beautiful Mayan city-state of the archaic period. Archaeological excavations have only uncovered a small part of the large center, but within the visitable quadrilateral, the richness of the remaining buildings allows us to imagine the ancient splendor of this priestly and warrior center, at the forefront of architecture and engineering, and a refined center of art without rivals in the pre-Columbian world, as evidenced by the funerary ensemble of Pakal, found in the Temple of the Inscriptions. Palenque is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., continue to Campeche, Lunch along the bus journey with a packed lunch., Upon arrival, there will be a panoramic tour of the city., Campeche (from the Mayan toponym Ah Kin Pech - "place of snakes and ticks") is a coastal colonial town with pastel-colored houses and powerful defensive walls around the port, which was targeted by French, Dutch, and English pirates in the 17th century. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site., hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 10 — Campeche → Merida
American breakfast, departure to Merida, En route visit to the archaeological site of, UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ceremonial site of Uxmal is one of the masterpieces of Maya civilization. Particularly significant are the Pyramid of the Magician and the Governor's Palace, spectacular buildings with fascinating decorative details., Lunch is served at the ancient and fascinating Hacienda San Pedro Ochil, halfway between Uxmal and Merida., afternoon visit of Merida, Capital of the Yucatan region, Merida is a city with colonial buildings, pleasant parks, lively central streets, open-air concerts of popular music, and a vast craft market. Stop in the main square where the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, and the Casa de Montejo overlook., hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 11 — Merida → Riviera Maya
American breakfast, departure to Riviera Maya, Along the route, visit the archaeological site of Chichen Itza., UNESCO World Heritage Site, halfway between Merida and Cancun, Chichen Itza is one of the largest and most complete archaeological finds in Mexico. It is estimated that during its peak period of splendor (10th-12th centuries), this center of Maya-Toltec culture was inhabited by half a million people. Its grandeur is also evidenced by the size of its most famous buildings, which rise on the well-maintained grassy area of the archaeological site: the pyramid El Castillo, the Ball Court, the Sacred Cenote used for human sacrifices, the Observatory, and the Temple of the Warriors., lunch at a restaurant, The visit includes a stop off at the Samaal cenote: enjoy a swim in this beautiful natural pit of karst origin., late night arrival at Riviera Maya, hotel accommodation, All-inclusive treatment,
Giorno 12 — Riviera Maya
American breakfast, transfer to Cancun airport
end of the tour Expected Hotels
1 Mexico City: Barceló Mexico Reforma
2 Veracruz: Hotel Emporio
3 Puebla: NH Puebla
4 Mexico City: Barceló Mexico Reforma
5 San Cristobal de las Casas: Sombra del Agua
6 Palenque: Villa Mercedes
7 Campeche: Gamma Campeche Malecon
8 Merida: Courtyard by Marriott Merida
9 Riviera Maya: Barcelo Maya Grand
Hotels may be replaced with others of the same category without prior notice.,
Notes
ROOMS: The rooms are always and only for 1 or 2 beds. The terms triple, quadruple, family room refer solely to the number of occupants, who will be accommodated in the existing beds (maximum 2 beds). An additional bed (rollaway), even if requested at the time of booking, is always subject to availability and payment of a local supplement. Requests for rooms with a double bed or twin beds, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, on higher or lower floors, etc., are always subject to availability and are never guaranteed.
DISABLED: passengers with various types of disabilities can participate as long as they are self-sufficient. In fact, the means of transportation are not equipped with ramps to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and for insurance and safety reasons, neither the driver nor the conductor are authorized to assist passengers. Therefore, the presence of a travel companion who can provide all the necessary assistance is mandatory. Any wheelchairs must be of standard size, foldable, and must fit in the luggage compartment (general information subject to the rules and acceptance of the local service provider). Reservations are always upon request.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category.,
Starts from
12 days / 20 nights - from Mexico City to Riviera Maya,
Price includes
Accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), American breakfast always, lunches and dinners according to the program., domestic flights if specified, bilingual (English-speaking) local courier / guide, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, Porterage at the airport and hotel, 1 piece of luggage per person.,
Price does not include
Unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, tourist tax for each entry into Mexico, flights and airport taxes, opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance,
