10 days tour

Collage Of World Metropolis & Mayan World

Collage Of World Metropolis & Mayan World

This tour includes:

Flights

Domestic flights (Mexico City - Mérida) with national airlines incl. fees in economy class International flights available on request

Guide

Group tour in a vehicle appropriate to the group size as per itinerary Locally changing, German-speaking tour guide

Accommodation

9 nights in the mentioned or equivalent middle class hotels (UG1X) Gratuities for porters and room cleaning in the hotels

Others

Entrance fees, city tours and sightseeing as per itinerary travel guide

Transport

Transfers according to itinerary

Meals

9x breakfast, 2x dinner No categories/exclusive for our guests, Round trip/individual extensions, Round trip/air-conditioned coach, Meals/daily breakfast included

Not included:

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Collage Of World Metropolis & Mayan World

  • Day 1 Day 1: Mexico City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Mexico City

      (Thursday) After arrival at the airport in Mexico City. Welcome by your local tour guide and transfer to the hotel. 3 nights in Mexico City at the Hotel Plaza Florencia (middle class, national category: 3 stars).

  • Day 2 Day 2: Mexico City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Mexico City

      (Friday) Today you start with a city tour and get to know the sights of this metropolis of millions: the Paseo de la Reforma boulevard, the Palacio de Bellas Artes opera house, the angular Torre Latinoamericana and the Zócalo with the government palace and the gigantic cathedral. You will then travel to the Coyoacán district in the south of Mexico City. The quiet streets and squares invite you to stroll and stroll, while the many cafés, restaurants and bars provide an oasis in the otherwise hectic urban jungle. Passing the Aztec stadium, you will finally reach Xochimilco, where you can relax on a boat trip in one of the colorful "trajineras" and watch the hustle and bustle on the canals. (Breakfast)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Mexico City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mexico City

      (Saturday) This day is free for you to get to know the gigantic city and the surrounding area better. We recommend the following optional excursion, for example, which can only be booked on site (approx. USD 80): Trip to the archaeological site of Teotihuacán, the "City of the Gods", with its imposing pyramids of the sun and moon and the Quetzalcóatl temple. These pyramids, rediscovered by the Aztecs, are located around 60 km north of Mexico City. On the drive towards the northern end of the city, you will get a better overview of the enormous size and diversity of this city. On the way, you will stop at the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the most important place of pilgrimage in Latin America, and get to know it during a tour. (Breakfast)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Mexico City - MÉRida
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Mexico City - MÉRida

      (Sunday) After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to Mexico City airport and flight to Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the "white city", as the locals call it due to its predominantly white-colored buildings, on your own. 2 nights in Mérida at the Hotel Gran Real Yucatán (middle class, national category: 3 stars). (Breakfast.)

  • Day 5 Day 5: MÉRida
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: MÉRida

      (Monday) Today you and your tour group join the Yucatán round trip and visit Mérida with its typical Mexican main square, the Zócalo, the cathedral and the Paseo de Montejo boulevard. With its trees and magnificent villas, the Paseo Montejo is somewhat reminiscent of the Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City or the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. During a visit to a traditional market, you can buy beautiful handicrafts made by the local population. Afterwards, you will travel to the small fishing town of Celestún on the Gulf of Mexico and take a boat trip on the Celestún lagoon, where you may be lucky enough to spot hundreds of pink flamingos. (Breakfast)

  • Day 6 Day 6: MÉRida - Campeche
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: MÉRida - Campeche

      (Tuesday) After breakfast, drive to the Hacienda Yaxcopoil, whose museum provides an interesting insight into past eras in Mexico. Continue to Uxmal with a visit to a Yucatecan village. In Uxmal you will see one of the most important Mayan excavation sites: visit the Pyramid of the Magician, the Nunsโ€™ Quadrangle, the Ball Court and the Governorโ€™s Palace. You then continue your journey to Campeche, a tranquil harbor town on the Gulf of Mexico. One night in Campeche at the Hotel Tukan Siho Playa (middle class, national category: 3 stars). (breakfast, dinner)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Campeche - Palenque
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Campeche - Palenque

      (Wednesday) After a city tour through the newly restored old town of Campeche, a magnificent port city from the colonial era and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the tour continues to Palenque. On the way, you will go on a hike through the jungle to learn lots of interesting facts about the local flora and fauna. 2 nights in Palenque at the Hotel Tulija (middle class, national category: 3 stars). (breakfast)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Palenque
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Palenque

      (Thursday) Today you will visit the unique ceremonial site of Palenque, hidden between tall jungle trees, with its famous Temple of Inscriptions and the Palacio, whose characteristic four-storey tower may have served as an observatory. In the afternoon, drive to the beautiful waterfalls of Agua Azul or Misol Há in the mountains of Chiapas, an impressive natural spectacle. Dinner in a local restaurant. (Breakfast, dinner)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Palenque - Chetumal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Palenque - Chetumal

      (Friday) Your destination today is Chicanná, a Mayan site in the Rio Bec style with a fabulous temple district with grotesque faรงade decorations. Admire temple no. 2 with its monster mask faรงade. Then drive into the jungle bordering Belize and visit the archaeological zone of Becán. The special and unique feature of this site is a moat that encircles the Mayan site. Arrival in Chetumal in the afternoon. One night in Chetumal at the Hotel Continental Caribe Bay (middle class, national category: 3 stars). (breakfast)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Chetumal - CancÚN
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Chetumal - CancÚN

      (Saturday) Drive to the Bacalar lagoon, which will impress you with its many different shades of blue. Then continue on to Tulum, where you will visit the Mayan site built in a spectacular location directly on the Caribbean coast. Afterwards, continue towards Cancún and transfer to a connecting hotel of your choice (to be booked separately) on the Riviera Maya, in Playa del Carmen and Cancún or the Caribbean islands and end of the round trip. Exception: the transfer to the islands is not included. The round trip ends at around 5 pm, so an onward flight from Cancún is only possible from 9 pm. (breakfast)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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