8 Day Central Mexico with Oaxaca

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Tour the world-famous National Museum of Anthropology, the largest museum in Mexico Explore Mexico City’s historic center including the National Palace and Palacio de Bellas Artes Visit Cuernavaca, the capital of the state of Morelos, known as the “City of Eternal Spring” A walking tour of Oaxaca, reveals lavish colonial mansions and historic buildings Admire the intricate stone mosaics that adorn many of the walls of the Mitla ruins Observe a weaving demonstration at Teotitlan del Valle, renowned for its weaving wares During the tour of a Mezcal distillery, learn about the process of producing it and enjoy a tasting †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    2 Mexico City, 2 Puebla, 3 Oaxaca

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transport
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Flights Miami-Mexico City, Oaxaca-Miami Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 7 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Mexico City 2 nights Puebla 3 nights Oaxaca Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 14 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of English-speaking local guides Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

Itinerary

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Mexico
Arrive in Mexico City, the nation's capital, and transfer to the hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM Overnight: Mexico City

DAY 2, Saturday - Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City's Historic Center
The day begins with a visit to the National Museum of Anthropology. Learn from the vast collection of archaeological treasures from pre-Hispanic civilizations. After lunch, take a tour of Mexico City's Centro Historico. Stop at the Zocalo (Central Square) to view the Nat...
DAY 3, Sunday - Historic Cuernavaca, Atlixco, Drive to Puebla
Travel to Cuernavaca, the capital of the state of Morelos. Embark on a walking tour of its historic center. After lunch, travel to Atlixco, located along the slopes of Popocatepetl volcano. Take an orientation walk of the downtown before continuing to Puebla. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. The evening is free to explore on your own Overnight: Puebla Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4, Monday - Colonial Puebla
This morning, tour the Centro Historico de Puebla. View the cathedral and colonial buildings adorned with Talavera ceramic tiles for which the city is famous. Balance of the day is at leisure, or join the optional Half Day Cholula with lunch. A short drive from Puebla tr...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Travel to Oaxaca
Depart Puebla and travel to Oaxaca, a bastion of indigenous culture and colonial history. Stop for lunch along the way and later continue your drive to Oaxaca. Arrive at the hotel in the afternoon. After time to settle in, take an orientation walk with your Tour Manager, followed by dinner Overnight: Oaxaca Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6, Wednesday - Explore Cultural Oaxaca
Spend a leisurely morning in Oaxaca, or join the optional to Monte Albán archaeological site. Tour the complex, filled with temples, pyramids, and tombs, and learn about the Zapotec culture. Afterward, return back to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a walking tour of Oa...
DAY 7, Thursday - Mitla, Teotitlan del Valle, Mezcal Distillery
Begin the day with a drive to the archaeological site of Mitla. View the intricate stone mosaics that adorn many of the walls of the ruins. Proceed to the Zapotec village of Teotitlan del Valle and observe a weaving demonstration before sharing lunch at the artisan's hom...
DAY 8, Friday - Depart Mexico
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $2,499
Price per day$312
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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