Mexico
Mexico Tour – Classic Mexico
Description
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.
What awaits you
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.
Your route at a glance
- 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
Highlights of this trip
- Pyramids of Teotihuacan: The impressive Sun and Moon Pyramids of the mysterious Teotihuacan culture
- Oaxaca: Colonial splendour and vibrant markets in one of Mexico's most beautiful cities
- Monte Albán: Spectacular Zapotec ruins on a mountain peak with a fantastic view
- San Cristóbal de las Casas: Charming colonial city in the highlands of Chiapas
- Sumidero Canyon: Boat trip through the impressive gorge
- Palenque: Mayan ruins in the tropical rainforest
- Chichén Itzá: The famous world wonder and one of the most significant Mayan sites
- Colonial Cities: Puebla, Campeche and Mérida with their unique architecture
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.
Services
13 nights in the mentioned hotels, including taxes, American breakfast or buffet breakfast from day 2-14, shared transfer airport-hotel Mexico City, guided group excursions in Mexico City with a local English-speaking guide including entrance fees and transport on days 2 and 3, 11-day car rental Category C including unlimited mileage, full comprehensive insurance and taxes, travel documents, unlimited mileage, LDW insurance with no excess, SPLDW excess protection, third-party liability insurance for damage to third-party property, airport fee for pick-up or drop-off, additional driver.
- 13 nights in selected hotels with breakfast
- Guided excursions in Mexico City with an English-speaking guide
- 11 days car hire Category C with fully comprehensive insurance
- Airport transfer upon arrival in Mexico City
- Travel documents and 24-hour service
This classic Mexico tour offers you the perfect combination of culture, history, and adventure. With a rental car, you have the freedom to discover the country at your own pace, while the included services ensure a worry-free stay. From ancient pyramids to colonial cities – experience the diversity of Mexico on an unforgettable 14-day journey.
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