Day 1: México CityWelcome at airport México City. Transfer to centrally located hotel. Overnight.
México City is located in the Valley of México, sometimes called the Basin of México. This valley is located in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt in the high plateaus of south-central México. It has a minimum altitude of 2,200 meters (7,200 feet) above sea level and is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes that reach elevations of over 5,000 meters.
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Day 2: City Tour and Teotihucán Pyramids (B)Breakfast at hotel.
Morning, drive out of México City to reach the village of Teotihuacán about 60km northeast of the capital. Visit the most impressing archaeological site of the central highlands: Teotihuacán (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage) surprises with the citadel, the Quetzalcoatl Temple, the Road of the Dead, Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, as well as the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl and the Jaguar Temple. Do not miss the inspiring pre-Hispanic paintings, hidden in some of the less visited parts of the site. Afterwards visit the Center of Mexico City (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage) with Zocalo main square, National Palace and Mural Paintings of Diego Rivera, Metropolitan Cathedral and view (from outside) on former Aztec Main Temple's ruins. Return to your hotel.
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Day 3: México City- Mérida (B)Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast head towards the airport for your flight to Mérida. In Mérida meet and greet by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure.
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Day 4: Uxmal & Kabah (B)Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast head towards the Puuc region to visit the amazing sites of Kabah, with the Temple of the Masks, and Uxmal with the Nunnery, the Gouverneur´s Palace, Pyramid of the Wizard. Rest of the evening at leisure.
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Day 5: Mérida - Chichén Itzá - Cancún (B, L, D*)Breakfast at hotel.
Morning departure after breakfast from the hotel in Mérida and drive into the Yucatán península. After 3 hrs you will reach the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage). Have a guided visit over approx. 2hrs, to see the great Kukulkan Pyramid, the giant Pelota Ball Game court, Temple of the Warriors with Chac Mol sculpture, Observatory and Complex of the 1000 columns, among others. Afterwards for lunch, drive for 30 minutes to the Hacienda Selva Maya. Enjoy lunch and a swim in the clear water cenote. Cenote is a water sinkhole in the porous limestone underground of Yucatan peninsula. It has very clear and refreshing water. Afterwards continue to Cancún and check into your hotel. Dinner is already part of All Inclusive at hotel.
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Day 6: Tulum (All incl. at hotel)All Inclusive Service at overnight hotel (not any meal nor beverage included during visit-excursion)
After breakfast departure from your hotel, and drive for approx. 2 hrs along the coast region down to the archaeological site of Tulum, beautifully built by the pre-Hispanic Maya culture on high rocks over the white beach and turquoise colored crystal-clear water of the Caribbean Sea.
Return to hotel around midday. Resting time of day free at leisure.
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Day 7: Cancun – Airport Cun (B**)**Breakfast as last possible meal from All Incl. Service at hotel before check-out (latest by midday).
Transfer to the Cancun´s airport.
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