Mexico is a fascinating experience characterised by deep-rooted traditions, bustling colonial cities, sleepy villages and the stunning archaeological sites of the Maya and the Aztecs. Huge, historical, local, musical, overwhelming, intimate, Mexico is a land of spectacular contrasts. From ancient pyramids to modern skyscrapers, from sleepy pueblos to gargantuan cities, from 10,000 kms of coastline to jungles and waterfalls. Mexico is a world in itself.
Our 'Classic Mexico' itinerary combines the vibrant street life of Mexico City with some of the country's colonial towns and villages and imposing Mayan sites set amidst dense green jungle. This means you can tick off culture, activities and wildlife in a superb 14 night itinerary.
Your accommodation for the 14 nights will include:
- Mexico City -  2 nights Bed & Breakfast
- Oaxaca - 3 nights Bed & Breakfast
- San Cristobal de las Casas -  2 nights Bed & Breakfast
- Palenque - 2 nights Bed & Breakfast
- Campeche -  2 nights Bed & Breakfast
-  Mérida -  3 nights Bed & Breakfast
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast                        
 
                        
    
        Day 1 - Day of arrival - Mexico City
 Flight from the UK into Mexico City. Transfer to Hotel La Casona.
                  Overnight at the Hotel La Casona
 
            
                 La Casona, Mexico City
                La Casona, Mexico City
             
     
    
        Day 2 - Half day guided city tour
         Half day guided city tour including the wonderful Museum of Anthropology.
          Overnight at the Hotel La Casona
 
            
                 Palacio de Bellas Atres, Mexico city
                Palacio de Bellas Atres, Mexico city
             
     
    
        Day 3 - Fly to Oaxaca
 Transfer to airport. Fly to Oaxaca, transfer to hotel Casa Catrina 
                  Overnight at Casa Catrina
 
            
                 Oaxaca, Mexico
                Oaxaca, Mexico
             
     
    
        Day 4 -  Half day guided tour to Monte Albán
         Half day guided tour to Monte Albán – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
          Overnight at Casa Catrina
 
            
                 Pyramids at Monte Alban
                Pyramids at Monte Alban
             
     
    
        Day 5 - Day at leisure
         Spend the day at your leisure. The main square is just a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
          Overnight at Casa Catrina
 
            
                 Casa Catrina, Oaxaca
                Casa Catrina, Oaxaca
             
     
    
        Day 6 - Fly to Tuxtia Gutierrez
 Transfer to Oaxaca airport. Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez. Take a boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon. Continue to San Cristobal de las Casas. Casavieja
                  Overnight at San Cristobal de las Casas
 
            
                 Sumidero Canyon
                Sumidero Canyon
             
     
    
        Day 7 - Guided tour of the colonial town centre
          Guided tour of the colonial town centre and its nearby Indian villages.
          Overnight at San Cristobal de las Casas
 
            
                 Meet the locals
                Meet the locals
             
     
    
        Day 8 - Transfer to Palenque
 Transfer to Palenque visiting Agua Azul waterfalls en-route.
                  Overnight at Quinta Chanabnal
 
            
                 Agua Azul waterfalls
                Agua Azul waterfalls
             
     
    
        Day 9 - Guided tour of Palenque
          Guided tour of Palenque, one of the most imposing Mayan sites set amid dense green jungle.
          Overnight at Quinta Chanabnal
 
            
                 Palenque
                Palenque
             
     
    
        Day 10 - Campeche
 Travel to historic Campeche –UNESCO World Heritage city. 
                  Overnight at Puerta Campeche
 
            
                 Campeche
                Campeche
             
     
    
        Day 11 - Guided tour to Uxmal
         Full day guided tour to Uxmal one of the most important sites of Mayan culture and Kabah with its amazing Palace of Masks.
          Overnight at Puerta Campeche
 
            
                 Mayan settlement in Uxmal
                Mayan settlement in Uxmal
             
     
    
        Day 12 - Merida
         Continue to the charming city of Mérida
          Overnight at the Hacienda Merida
 
            
                 Merida
                Merida
             
     
    
        Day 13 - Guided tour of Chichen-Itza
         Take a guided tour of the ancient Mayan city including lunch – Chichen-Itza
          Overnight at the Hacienda Merida
 
            
                 Chichen Itza
                Chichen Itza
             
     
    
        Day 14 - Day at leisure
         Day at leisure to explore this interesting colonial city or visit the Celestun Biosphere Reserve.
          Overnight at the Hacienda Merida
 
            
                 Celestun Biosphere Reserve
                Celestun Biosphere Reserve
             
     
    
        Day 15 - Day of departure
 Transfer to Cancun airport (or alternatively fly from Merida to Mexico city) for your return flight back to the UK