Highlights of Mexico
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Highlights of Mexico
Itinerary
Fly to Mexico City
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Mexico City with British Airways. Transfer to the Galeria Plaza Hotel for 3 nights. (N) Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Mexico City
Full-day city tour, including the Zocalo (main plaza), the National Cathedral, the Anthropological Museum and the gourmet San Juan Market. (B, L)
Teotihuacán
In the morning visit the Plaza of the 'Three Cultures' and continue to the pyramids of Teotihuacán, dating back 2,000 years. On your return stop at the historic Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. (B, L)
Fly to Oaxaca
Fly to Oaxaca, a beautiful colonial city, and take an afternoon tour. Stay 2 nights at the Parador San Miguel. (B)
Monte Albán
Morning visit to the impressive ancient Zapotec capital of Monte Albán. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to the ruins of Mitla. (B)
Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez - San Cristóbal de las Casas
Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez via Mexico city, and take a boat along the Grijalva River to the Sumidero canyon. Continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas for 2 nights at the Hotel Diego de Mazariegos. (B)
San Cristóbal de las Casas
In the morning, tour this colonial town and the nearby Mayan villages of Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula with a visit to a local family house. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Palenque
Drive from the cool highlands to the tropical lowlands and Palenque via the waterfalls of Roberto Barrios. Stay 1 night at the Chan Kah Resort. (B, L)
Palenque - Campeche
Morning tour of Palenque, one of the greatest Mayan sites. Afternoon drive to Campeche via the scenic Sabuncuy coast (5 hours). Overnight at the Castelmar Hotel. (B, L)
Kabah - Uxmal - Mérida
In the morning, drive to the Palace of Masks at Kabah and then head to Uxmal for a tour of the Mayan ceremonial centre. In the afternoon continue to Mérida and stay at the Hotel Palacio Maya for 2 nights. (B, L)
Mérida
Morning walking tour of the city. (B)
Chichén Itzá
Transfer to Chichén Itzá and tour the ancient Mayan city. In the afternoon visit Yokdzonot Cenote, a unique freshwater sinkhole considered sacred by the Maya, and take a refreshing swim while supporting the local community that runs it. Overnight at Hacienda Chichén and enjoy a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Fly to London
Transfer to Cancun for a direct overnight flight to London with British Airways. (B)
Arrive in London
Arrive London. (N)
Fly to Mexico City
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Mexico City with British Airways. Transfer to the Galeria Plaza Hotel for 3 nights. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Mexico City
Full-day city tour, including the Zocalo (main plaza), the National Cathedral, the Anthropological Museum and the gourmet San Juan Market. (B, L)
Teotihuacán
In the morning visit the Plaza of the 'Three Cultures' and continue to the pyramids of Teotihuacán, dating back 2,000 years. On your return stop at the historic Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. (B, L)
Fly to Oaxaca
Fly to Oaxaca, a beautiful colonial city, and take an afternoon tour. Stay 2 nights at the Na'ura Hotel (or similar). (B)
Monte Albán
Morning visit to the impressive ancient Zapotec capital of Monte Albán. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to the ruins of Mitla. (B)
Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez, via Mexico City
Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez via Mexico city, and take a boat along the Grijalva River to the Sumidero canyon. Continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas for 2 nights at the Hotel Diego de Mazariegos. (B)
San Cristóbal de las Casas
In the morning, tour this colonial town and the nearby Mayan villages of Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula with a visit to a local family house. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Palenque
Drive from the cool highlands to the tropical lowlands and Palenque via the waterfalls of Roberto Barrios. Stay 1 night at the Chan Kah Resort. (B, L)
Palenque - Campeche
Morning tour of Palenque, one of the greatest Mayan sites. Afternoon drive to Campeche via the scenic Sabuncuy coast (5 hours). Overnight at the Hotel Plaza Campeche. (B, L)
Kabah - Uxmal - Mérida
In the morning, drive to the Palace of Masks at Kabah and then head to Uxmal for a tour of the Mayan ceremonial centre. In the afternoon continue to Mérida and stay at the Hotel Palacio Maya for 2 nights. (B, L)
Mérida
Morning walking tour of the city. (B)
Chichén Itzá
Transfer to Chichén Itzá and tour the ancient Mayan city. In the afternoon visit Yokdzonot cenote, a unique freshwater sinkhole considered sacred by the Mayas, and take a refreshing swim while supporting the local community who runs it. Overnight at Hacienda Chichén and enjoy a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Fly to London
Transfer to Cancun for a direct overnight flight to London with British Airways. (B)
Arrive in London
Arrive in London. (N)
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Boat ride through the Sumidero canyon
- Visit an off-the-beaten path Yucatan cenote
- Witness local traditions on festival departures including Easter & the Day of the Dead
- Food tasting at Mexico City’s oldest gourmet market
- Become a guest at a small indigenous house and see how fresh tortillas are made
Important information
What's included
- 3- & 4-star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available
- Average group size - 12 people (max 18)
- Direct international flights with British Airways
- Internal flights
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 1 dinner
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Porterage at hotels
- Festival departures
Tour extensions
- Extensions
- Extensions
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