DAY 01: ARRIVE IN MEXICO

As you land in Mexico, our staff will receive you and take you to your hotel, and the rest of the day is free to relax or explore on your own. Spend the rest of the night at the hotel.

DAY 02: MEXICO CITY TOUR

Breakfast is provided at the hotel. With this exciting full-day tour, which includes the major sites and attractions of this vast metropolis, get ready to discover the magnificence of Mexico City.

Admire the city’s landmarks as you are taken along a scenic route and see the National Palace, the magnificent cathedral, the Angel of Independence, and the Fountain of the Goddess Diana, among many other attractions.

We hit the beautiful roads of Paseo de Reforma. This 12-kilometre stretch is lined with monuments to important Mexican historical figures and events like Christopher Columbus, the War of Independence, and the Aztec emperor Cuauhtemoc. Then we move on to see the stunning art nouveau masterpiece that is the Palace of Fine Arts along Avenida Juarez, which features a blend of ancient and modern structures. Take in the delicate beauty of the House of Tiles, an 18th-century mansion with a facade fully covered in blue and white tiles.

On the way to the great Zocalo square, where you can find a huge Mexican flag, you can see a variety of famous landmarks, including the main post office and the Bank of Mexico. You will see the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral as well as the Baroque National Palace, which features the famous frescoes by renowned artist Diego Riera.

We continue the next part of the tour by visiting artisan shops and the Revolution Monument before travelling to the historic Colonia Guerrero district and the majestic skyscrapers of the Financial District. Finally, if you choose the museum option, wander around the lovely Chapultepec neighbourhood, which is still controlled by the former Imperial Palace, and pay a visit to the National Museum of Anthropology, where you can see a magnificent collection of Aztec, Olmec, and Maya artefacts.

Highlights

• Admire the beauty of the House of Tiles
• Explore modern and historic neighbourhoods
• See the most symbolic landmarks in Mexico City
• Angel of Independence
• Diana the Huntress Fountain
• National Palace
• Metropolitan Cathedral
• Monument of Christopher Columbus
• Avenida Juárez
• Palace of Fine Arts
• House of Tiles
• Revolution Monument
• Chapultepec
• National Museum of Anthropology

Stay at a hotel in Mexico for the night

DAY 03: TEOTIHUACAN MORNING TOUR WITH TEQUILA TASTING

Breakfast is served at the hotel. On this tour, you can skip the crowds and make the most of your day by getting early entry to Teotihuacan, often known as the “City of the Gods.” You’ll also get a unique and unforgettable experience watching a magnificent sunrise above the Mesoamerican pyramids.

Spend some quiet time exploring this pre-Colombian monument early in the morning before the crowds arrive and be amazed by the Mesoamerican pyramids’ remarkable architectural features, as well as the Boulevard of the Dead, the Citadel Plaza, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and the Pyramid of the Sun.

The wonderful and mysterious ambience will enchant you as you and a few others roam around the area early in the morning before the gates open. Your tour will be fascinating and enhanced by the stories, anecdotes, history, and information provided by your guide on the most recent discoveries. Also, you’ll get time to climb the impressive Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and have privileged access to locations not often covered by other excursions.

Finish off the morning tour with a visit to an obsidian workshop where you can sample tequila and pulque, a traditional beverage from Central Mexico. Here, you can also get lunch and sample authentic Mexican flavours from a variety of cuisines.

Highlights

• Hear about the fascinating history and facts of the ancient site
• Climb the spectacular Pyramids of the Sun and Moon
• Fall in love with the mystical Teotihuacan in the glow of dawn
• Avenue of the Dead
• Citadel Plaza
• Temple of Quetzalcoatl
• Palace of Quetzalpapálotl
• Pyramid of the SunPyramid of the Moon

DAY 04: UNIVERSITY CITY TOUR AND FUN RIDE AT XOCHIMILCO

Breakfast at the hotel: Learn about Mexico City’s thriving brain, the neurological centre where the city’s biggest ideas are developed and the brightest brains of the next generation are fostered. During this tour, you will learn about the importance of Ciudad Universitaria, or University City, to Mexico’s intellectual and cultural life, as well as how it is one of the city’s architectural wonders. Your trip starts when you board the bus that picks you up from the hotel and takes you through the intriguing and lively streets of the federal area, or Distrito Federal. When you arrive at University City, take in the stunning vistas of the verdant campus landscape.

The campus of this institution is so beautiful that they have turned into a favourite weekend getaway for walks and picnics. Stretching out across no less than 10,000 square kilometres, its various walks, patios, roads, and gardens promise relief from the commotion of Mexico City, which is infamous for its human population.

After enjoying the diverse campus atmosphere, continue to your next destination, the beautiful floating garden canals of Xochimilco. These magnificent canals will fascinate you not only for their natural beauty but also for the colourful artificial decorations that surround them, which provide the surroundings with a hint of magic. With the upbeat twang of traditional Mexican music playing in the background, explore them on a traditional “trajinera.” Without a doubt, this is a fantastic and interesting way to discover and engage with Mexican culture.

Explore the 10,000 km2 of University City
Navigate the magnificent floating garden canals of Xochimilco
Immerse yourself in the cultural atmosphere and wander through its countless paths, patios, routes and gardens

Overnight stay at a hotel

DAY 05: DEPARTURE

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and board the flight home after an unforgettable tour.