Accommodation

Hotels (8nts).

Meals

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Talavera Pottery Experience, Puebla Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Oaxaca Culinary Experience, Oaxaca Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca Your Foodie Moment: Introduction to Mexican Cuisine, Mexico City Your Foodie Moment: Mezcal Tasting, Oaxaca Your Discover Moment: Oaxaca. Arrival transfer. Sunrise Xochimilco Tour. CEO-led orientation walk of Mexico City’s historical centre. Teotihuacán Guided Tour. Museum of Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul). Monte Albán Guided Tour. Orientation walks in Puebla and Oaxaca with CEO. Free time in Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Transport

Private vehicle, boat, walking.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

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Others

ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Mexico City - Diego Rivera Mural Museum Visit (45MXN per person) - National Museum of Anthropology (95MXN per person) - Palace of Fine Arts Visit (95MXN per person) Cholula - Cholula Ruins Visit (85MXN per person) Oaxaca - Hierve el Agua Petrified Waterfall Visit San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Valley of Mitla Ruins Visit (950MXN per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Mexico City (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Mexico City (1D)

Arrive at any time, your arrival transfer is included. Enjoy an introduction to Mexican cuisine from a chef, and a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Transport:
- Arrival Transfer

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
- Introduction to Mexican Cuisine
Day 2 Day 2: Mexico City (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Mexico City (1B)

Rise early for a sunrise tour of Mexico City’s Xochimilco, a system of canals built by the ancient Aztecs. Navigate through colourful floating gardens on a brightly painted, flat-bottomed punt-a-boat coasting through the morning air. The waters are home to the critically endangered axolotl, a rather unusual amphibian native to Mexico with deep roots into Aztec mythology. At first glance it’s a race run by the local communities to save a quirky salamander, but experts in an article featured on National Geographic’s website feel it’s really about habitat restoration. After navigating the waters, the group will stop at a local farm for a traditional breakfast. Later, return to the city and join the CEO for an orientation walk of the historical center around the iconic main plaza (zócalo), before taking the rest of the day to explore on your own. Opt to visit one of the city’s stellar museums, such as the National Museum of Anthropology or the Palace of Fine Arts; or tour the murals of Diego Rivera, the renowned Mexican painter who spearheaded the Latin American fresco movement in the early half of the 20th century.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Sunrise Xochimilco Tour
- Mexico City Walking Tour
Day 3 Day 3: Mexico City (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Mexico City (1B, 1L)

Head to Teotihuacán for a guided tour of this ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage site. Little is known regarding when Teotihuacán, the "city of the gods," was constructed or by whom, but by the fifth century A.D. it had grown to become one of the most important cities in Central America. Explore these impressive pre-Aztec ruins and learn about the site’s iconic temples, the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. Enjoy a delicious lunch near the site before returning to Mexico City in the late afternoon.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Teotihuacán Guided Tour
Day 4 Day 4: Mexico City/Puebla (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Mexico City/Puebla (1B, 1L)

Head to the vibrant Coyoacán district, home to the Frida Kahlo Museum. Tour the Casa Azul or “blue house,” where the famed Mexican artist was born and spent her final years. National Geographic’s book “In Praise of Difficult Women” by Karen Karbo offers inspiring, in-depth profiles of women around the world who, like Frida Kahlo, pushed against the boundaries built by societal norms. After your visit, travel to Puebla and take a guided walk of the stunning city, backed by a soaring volcano, and renowned for its Spanish colonial architecture and culinary traditions. Mole poblano is said to have originated here! Enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Museum of Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul)
- Puebla Orientation Walk
Day 5 Day 5: Puebla (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Puebla (1B)

Enjoy a Talavera pottery demonstration with a local artist and learn about the historical and cultural significance of this Mexican ceramic tradition, brought to the New World by the Spanish in the 16th century. The rest of the day is yours to explore: choose to visit one of Puebla’s colourful markets; or discover the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid in the world.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Talavera Pottery Experience
Day 6 Day 6: Puebla/Oaxaca (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Puebla/Oaxaca (1B)

Depart for Oaxaca, an eclectic Mexican city where indigenous culture holds strong. Take an orientation walk with the CEO on arrival, visiting some of the iconic places in the city like the Santo Domingo cathedral, the main plaza (Zócalo) and the bustling local market. Settle into the hotel and set off on a free evening to choose from one of the many incredible restaurants in town.
The Oaxaca area is well known for its many artisans who make everything from pottery, to elaborate weavings, and mezcal (tequila’s cousin). Its also known for its culinary delights and you’ll have many opportunities to taste an array of Oaxacan cuisine.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Oaxaca Orientation Walk
Day 7 Day 7: Oaxaca (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Oaxaca (1B, 1L)

Set off in the morning for a guided visit of the nearby UNESCO archaeological site of Monte Albán, one of Mesoamerica’s most ancient cities. Founded around 500 B.C., Monte Alban was a Zapotec metropolis of pyramids, terraces and canals overlooking the city of Oaxaca and once served as the region’s capital until eventually being abandoned and re-occupied into the 14th century. Enjoy a delicious typical lunch at a local restaurant, complete with a demonstration and tastings of mezcal, a unique local beverage made from the agave plant. After, continue to an artisan community to learn about Alebrijes, fantastical folk figurines carved from copal wood and then brightly painted. Enjoy a free evening in Oaxaca to relax or head out for a night on the town.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Monte Albán Tour
- Mezcal Tasting
- Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
Day 8 Day 8: Oaxaca (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Oaxaca (1B, 1D)

Take advantage of a full free day to explore Oaxaca and its surroundings. Take an optional excursion to the petrified waterfall of Hierve el Agua, visit more ruins at Mitla, or simply wander the cobblestone streets of the city to discover its plazas, colourful architecture, and quaint cafes. This evening, the group will experience the culinary delights of Oaxaca with a local host. The culinary richness of Oaxaca has been featured on an episode of National Geographic’s “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted”, in which Ramsay explores the history and traditions of this Mexican city while learning how to make mole and tortillas from talented locals. During your experience the group will learn how to flip your own tortillas at a tortilla-making workshop. Continue to a local family’s kitchen to taste an array of delicious Oaxacan dishes and chat with your hosts about traditional cooking methods and food culture.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Oaxaca Culinary Experience
Day 9 Day 9: Oaxaca (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Oaxaca (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Journeys: Discover Mexico National Geographic Journeys

Day 1: Mexico City (1D)

Day 2: Mexico City (1B)

Day 3: Mexico City (1B, 1L)

Day 4: Mexico City/Puebla (1B, 1L)

Day 5: Puebla (1B)

Day 6: Puebla/Oaxaca (1B)

Day 7: Oaxaca (1B, 1L)

Day 8: Oaxaca (1B, 1D)

Day 9: Oaxaca (1B)

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