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Mexico | Roundtrips
Roundtrips | Mexico
COLONIAL & CLASSICO PLUS
Day 1: Mexico City
You will be welcomed in Mexico City International
Airport and transferred to your designated hotel
and accommodation.
Day 2: Mexico City
Take breakfast then visit the places that best represent
this huge metropolis with a population of over 20
million: The Palacio Nacional (the National Palace) on
the Plaza de la Constitucion, or the murals depicting
Mexico’s history; painted by the renowned fresco painter
Diego Rivera and the Metropolitan Cathedral; the
largest church in Latin America. The Plaza de las Tres
Culturas displays building work from the pre-Spanish,
colonial and modern eras. One place that can not be
missed is the market for arts and crafts. Continuing
further we will visit the elegant boulevard Paseo de la
Reforma with its El Ángel de la Independencia (Angel
of Independence), Chapultec Park with its castle; in
which once lived Emperor Maximilian I and is currently
occupied by the Mexican president, the lake, the National
Assembly and the Anthropological Museum.
Day 3: Mexiko City
Take breakfast, then a city tour will begin at the
Basilica de Guadalupe, one of the most visited
sites by Catholics in the world. Here you will
the find the altar of Juan Diego with its depiction
of holy icon, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
We will then continue further to an arts
and crafts workshop in Teotihuacan,
where you will be shown how the
local artists produce textiles and
jewellery out of materials such
as obsidian and jade. Visit the
Sun and Moon Pyramids, the
Temple of Quetzalcoatl,
the Avenue of the Dead
and Temple of the
Jaguar.
Day 4:
Mexiko City - Morelia - Patzcuaro
Depart for Morelia. There we will take a short break,
thereafter continuing our city tour with the visiting
of the following landmarks: Guadalapita Church, the
cathedral, the Government Palace, the Plaza de Armas
and the aqueduct. Built in 1790 to supply the city with
water, it possesses over 250 arches and stands 10 m
tall. We will then continue to Patzcuaro.
Day 5: Patzcuaro - Guadalajara
After breakfast we will take a sightseeing tour of
Patzcuaro, including the Basilica de Nuestra Senora de
la Salud, the House of Eleven Courtyards, the Gertrudis
Bocanegra Library, Vasco Plaza and the market. We
will then continue to Guadalajara.
Day 6: Guadalajara - Tlaquepaque
After breakfast you will go sightseeing in Guadalajara,
including: some residential areas, the cathedral
and the government building, the Teatro Degollado
(Degollado Theatre, currently the cultural centre of
the city), Plaza Tapati, Templo Expiatorio (Expiatorio’s
Temple) and the Mercado Libertad (Freedom Market).
We will then take an excursion to Tlaquepaque, a small
town famous for its arts and crafts, beautiful ceramics
and glasswork. An evening meal will be included in one
of the typical local restaurants.
Day 7: Guadalajara - Guanajuato
Take breakfast then depart to Guanajuato. There we will
undertake an all day sightseeing tour, partly on foot: El
Pipila Monument; El Pipila being one of the first heroes
of the War of Independence, Iglesia de la Valenciana
(Church of Valencia); a glorious colonial building and
fine example of Mexican baroque architecture, the
university, the Teatro Juarez (Juarez Theatre); an impressive
structure in which various architectural styles
blend together, as well as La Alhondiga de Granditas,
a former stronghold of the colonial era and currently a
museum. Visit the Hidalgo Market, squares and alleys,
like the famous Callejon de Beso. An evening meal will
be served, not included in the price. Return to the hotel.
Day 8:
Guanajuato - San Miguel de Allende
Take breakfast then depart for San Miguel de Allende.
We will visit the church; dedicated to the archangel
Michael, with its Neo-Gothic façade, it displays a
wonderful example of 17th century architecture.
We will then continue to the town hall, the Institute
for Arts and Culture and the former home of General
Ignacio Allende, one of the pivotal figures in the
War of Independence. Return to the hotel.
Day 9:
San Miguel de Allende -
Queretaro - Mexiko City
Take breakfast then depart to Queretaro, where you
will go by foot to the Casa de le Corregidora (Corregidora
House) and the houses of the Marques de la Villa
del Aguila and Count of Sierra Gordo. We will also visit
the impressive 1280 m long aqueduct, with its arches
measuring over 23 m; it is a masterwork of 18th century
engineering. Going further we will visit Cerros de
las Campanas, where in 1867 the emperor Maximilian
I was executed. Lunch will be served not included in
the price. You will then have some free time and
return to Mexico City.
Day 10:
Mexiko City - Cuernavaca - Taxco
Take breakfast and travel by modern motorway to
Cuernavaca, the “City of Eternal Spring”, with its
pleasant all year round climate. After a brief visit to
the cathedral we will continue to Taxco, the centre of
Mexico’s silver industry. Located here are Mexico’s
most distinguished silver mines, with artistic works of
silver readily available everywhere. We will stop by at
a silversmith’s, where we learn about silver mining and
other processes involved. We will then take lunch. This
beautiful colonial district is situated on a mountainside
and is a national monument. We will then visit the central
plazas and the Santa Prisca Cathedral. Accommodation
provided in Taxco.
Day 11: Taxco - Acapulco
Take breakfast then at 8.00am we will depart for the
port at Acapulco. Accommodation provided in the hotel.
After lunch you will have free time.
Day 12-13: Acapulco
Take breakfast, then you will have free time to
choose from a variety of excursions.
Guadalaja
Day 14: Tlaquepaque
Acapulco -
Mexiko City
Take breakfast then
you will have free time until
bus departure. The journey from
Guanajuato
Patzcuardo
Morelia
Acapulco to Mexico City is first class and
included in the price. On arrival you will be transported
to a hotel of your choice.
Day 15: Abreise aus Mexiko City
Breakfast then depart to Mexico International Airport.
MINI YUCATAN
Day 1: Arrive in Cancun
You will be welcomed at the airport and transferred
to your designated hotel.
Day 2: Cancun - Cichen - Merida
You will depart from Cancun, visiting Chichen, with lunch
included. You will then continue to your hotel in Merida.
Day 3: Usmal & Kabah
Visit the archaeological sites, lunch provided there.
Day 4: Merida - Cancun
Transfer on a first class bus to Cancun.
Acapulco
Day 5: Ankunft in Cancun
Transfer from the hotel to Cancun airport.
San Miguel de Allende
Queretaro
Mexico
Mexico City
Cuernavaca
Taxco
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