Day 1 Arrive Mexico
Welcome At Mexico city airport by our representative and private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle/coach meet assist and transfer to your Hotel.
Overnight in Mexico
Day 2 Mexico
The Morning City Tour Will Concentrate On The Area Of The Zocalo. It Will Include Visits To The 18th Century Cathedral, The National Palace With The Famous Murals By Diego Rivera And There Will Be An Option For Those Who Wish To Visit The Ruins Of The ‘Templo Mayor’ (Not Included In The Price).
This Is A Recently-Discovered Ruin Of An Aztec Temple Next To The Cathedral And It Also Has A Small Museum. The Afternoon Will Be Devoted To The Museum Of Anthropology, Considered The Best Of Its Kind. It Displays Many Treasures Of The Different Pre-Hispanic Mexican Cultures.
Overnight in Mexico.
Day 03 Mexico
The Tour Will First Stop At The Plaza Of 3 Cultures, So-Called Because Of The Ruins Of An Aztec Temple, A Church From The Spanish Conquest And A ‘Modern’ Housing Estate All To Be Seen In The Area.
The Tour Continues To The Basilica Of Guadalupe – The Most Important Religious Shrine In All Mexico And America’s Pilgrimage Center, The People Can Appreciate The Old Basilica As Well As The Newer Building. Then The Tour Continues To The Imposing Pyramids Of Teotihuacan, Probably The Greatest Vestige Of The Aztec Empire, Where The People Will Visit The Two Pyramids Of The Sun And The Moon, The Temple Of Quetzatcoatl, Walk Along The ‘Avenue Of The Dead’ And Also Visit The Museum. Overnight in Mexico.
Day 04 Mexico – Merida (By Flight)
Transfer to the airport for your connecting flight to Merida/Yucatan. On arrival welcome by our local representative and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Merida.
Day 05 Merida
City tour of Merida visiting the Cathedral, the Regional Museum of Anthropology and History, the Montejo Residence as well as the Zocalo and the Market. Duration approx. 3 hrs. Early afternoon tour to Uxmal (UNESCO World Heritage) including the best Light & Sound Show in Mexico, where you can admire the impressive drama of the history of this amazing people. The Mayan town of Uxmal, in the Yucatan, was founded in about 700 AD and had about 25,000 inhabitants.
Its buildings, which date from between 700 and 1000, are arranged according to astronomical knowledge of the period. The Pyramid of the Soothsayer, as the Spanish called it, dominated the ceremonial centre which comprises carefully-designed buildings richly decorated with symbols and with sculptures depicting Chaac, the rain god. Overnight in Merida.
Day 06 Merida
Excursion to celestun, a 59,000 ha wide natural reserve about 90 km from Merida. In a tropical setting at a river entering the Gulf of Mexico you will observe pink flamingos, cormorants and other species in their natural habitat. Overnight in Merida.
Day 07Merida – Chichen Itza (By Road) (122 kms / 1 hrs 23 mi appx )
Drive to picturesque colonial village of Izamal, where the main square of the Monastery of S. Anthony of Padua is the 2nd largest arcade place in the world next to St. Peter’s square in Rome. After a short visit continue to the Pyramids of Chichen-Itza, UNESCO World Heritage and one of the most important religious sites of the Mayan culture, where you will see the pyramid Kukulcán, the ball game court, the observatory and other buildings.
This site is one of the most impressive testimonies to the Mayan-Toltec civilization of the Yucatan (10th to 15th centuries). It contains some of the most outstanding examples of Central American architecture, combing Mayan construction techniques.
Overnight in Chichen Itza.
Day 08 Chichen Itza – Riviera Maya (By Road) (298 kms / 3hrs appx )
Transfer to the Riviera Maya at the Mexican Caribbean, visiting on route Tulum, unique Mayan fortress on the coast, which castle and temple prove influences of Toltec’s and other cultures. Overnight in Riviera Maya,
Day 09 Riviera Maya
Day free for leisure at one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico with very fine, white sand and the Caribbean turquoise blue water. Playa del Carmen, 60 km from Cancun, was originally a typical fisher-men’s village, which has prospered to become the most bohemian town at the Riviera Maya. Besides of excellent beaches at the Mexican Caribbean, Playa del Carmen is characterized by a charming city centre with pedestrian zones with plenty boutiques and restaurants; street cafés and bars invite for strolling and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Overnight in Riviera Maya
Day 10 Riviera Maya
Day free for leisure.
Overnight in Riviera Maya,
Day 11 Riviera Maya – Cancun (By Road) (80 km /2 hrs appx)/Dep. Cancun
Departure transfer to onward destination.
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| City | Nights | Hotels |
| Mexico | 3 | Krystal Grand |
| Merida | 3 | Villa Series Inter continental |
| Chichen Itza | 1 | The Lodge at Chichen |
| Riviera Maya | 3 | The Fairmont Mayakoba |
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Accommodation as per the program.
- Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
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Entrance fees.
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Air Ticket: Mexico – Merida
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Local English speaking guide.
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All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
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All taxes.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.