Mexico Tour – Classic Mexico

This 14-day Mexico tour takes you from the vibrant capital Mexico City to the dreamlike beaches of the Riviera Maya. You will experience Mexico's diversity up close: from the imposing pyramids of Teotihuacán to the colonial splendour of Oaxaca and San Cristóbal de las Casas, and on to the mysterious Mayan sites such as Palenque and Chichén Itzá.

This journey through Mexico offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and nature. You'll start in Mexico City with guided tours of the main sights, before having the freedom to explore the country at your own pace with a rental car. The route will take you through various climate zones and landscapes – from the mountains of Oaxaca to the tropical rainforests of Chiapas and the coastal plains of the Yucatán. You'll visit impressive archaeological sites from various pre-Columbian cultures, stroll through charming colonial towns, and experience Mexico's vibrant culture. Stops such as a boat trip through the Sumidero Canyon or visiting traditional villages will complete your Mexican experience.

• Day 1: Arrival in Mexico City
• Day 2: Mexico City City Tour
• Day 3: Basilica of Guadalupe and Pyramids of Teotihuacan
• Day 4: Mexico City - Puebla - Oaxaca
• Day 5: Monte Albán and Mitla
• Day 6: Oaxaca - Tehuantepec
• Day 7: Tehuantepec - Chiapa de Corzo - Sumidero Canyon - San Cristóbal de las Casas
• Day 8: San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán
• Day 9: San Cristóbal - Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Villahermosa - Palenque
• Day 10: Palenque
• Day 11: Palenque - Campeche
• Day 12: Campeche - Uxmal - Celestún - Mérida
• Day 13: Mérida - Izamal - Chichén Itzá
• Day 14: Chichén Itzá - Tulum - Riviera Maya/Cancún

This classic Mexico tour gives you a perfect overview of the country's most beautiful landscapes and diverse history. In 14 days, you'll experience the highlights from the capital to the Caribbean coast.

Your journey through Mexico begins in the fascinating metropolis of Mexico City. On guided excursions, you'll discover the most important sights, visit the famous Basilica of Guadalupe, and explore the impressive pyramids of Teotihuacán. Afterwards, you'll pick up your hire car and drive via the colonial city of Puebla to Oaxaca.

In Oaxaca, one of Mexico's most beautiful colonial cities, you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and visit the spectacular Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán, which majestically perch atop a mountain peak. The route then takes you into the Chiapas highlands to San Cristóbal de las Casas, where you'll visit traditional indigenous villages and take a boat trip through the impressive Sumidero Canyon.

A special highlight of your Mexico tour is Palenque, where mysterious Mayan ruins lie amidst the tropical rainforest. Via the fortified colonial city of Campeche, you'll reach Yucatán and visit the Mayan site of Uxmal with its fantastic views from above.

The crowning finale is Chichén Itzá, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Here you will learn more about the different Mayan cultures and their fascinating history before your tour ends on the dreamlike beaches of the Riviera Maya.

Each stop on this journey through Mexico has its own charm – from the vibrant markets of Oaxaca and the colonial splendour of Mérida to the mystical ruin sites in the jungle. You'll embark on a journey through time, from the past to the present, and experience Mexico in all its facets up close.