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

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Details

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

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America

Attractions

  • Mexico City

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

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for Mexico
Welcome to Mexico City, a thriving metropolis and the nation’s capital, transfer to the hotel. Tonight, an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM introduces you to the exciting journey that awaits you in Mexico. After a Welcome Drink with your f...
DAY 2, Thursday - 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, Friday - Historic Cuernavaca, Atlixco, Drive to Puebla
Leaving the city, travel to Cuernavaca, the capital of the state of Morelos. Embark on a walking tour of its historic center. View Plaza de Armas, admire the magnificent architecture, a blend of Gothic and Moorish style of the Palacio de Cortes and the 16th century Cathe...
DAY 4, Saturday - Colonial Puebla
This morning, tour the picturesque Centro Historico de Puebla. Admire gorgeous views of the stunning cathedral, a wealth of beautiful churches, and colonial buildings adorned with Talavera ceramic tiles for which the city is famous. Balance of the day is at leisure, or j...
DAY 5, Sunday - Travel to Oaxaca
Depart Puebla and travel to Oaxaca, a bastion of indigenous culture and colonial history. The drive will take you through craggy mountains, remote villages, valleys, and volcanoes looming on the horizon. Stop for lunch along the way and later continue your drive to Oaxac...
DAY 6, Monday - Explore Cultural Oaxaca
Spend a leisurely morning in Oaxaca today, or join the optional to Monte Albán archaeological site, an ancient center of Zapotec and Mixtec culture. After a short drive, arrive at the impressive pre-Columbian ruins, located on a mountaintop with stunning views of the Oax...
DAY 7, Tuesday - Mitla, Teotitlan del Valle, Mezcal Distillery
Begin the day with a drive to the archaeological site of Mitla, which means “place of the dead”, known for its unique architecture. Admire the intricate stone mosaics that adorn many of the walls of the ruins. Proceed to the Zapotec village of Teotitlan del Valle and obs...
DAY 8, Wednesday - Depart Mexico
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price per day$350
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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Optional Activities
Half Day Cholula with lunch A short drive from Puebla transports you to the city of Cholula with its more than 3,000 years of history. After lunch at a local restaurant, begin the exploration of the city and marvel at the Mexican Baroque style churches. Continue to the Great Pyramid, the largest pyramid in the world. There will be free time to wander through its tunnels, visit the church of los Remedios at the top and admire panoramic views of the area. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $49 Half Day Monte Alban with lunch Explore the extraordinary archaeological site of Monte Albán, an ancient center of Zapotec and Mixtec culture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a short drive, arrive at the impressive pre-Columbian ruins, located on a mountaintop with stunning views of the Oaxaca Valley. Tour the complex, filled with temples, pyramids, a ball court, magnificent tombs to learn about the Zapotec culture. Enjoy lunch in Centro Historico before returning to the hotel. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $49
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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