Mexico’s Colonial Heritage
Duration: 12 days
From: AUD $1275
Product Type: Tailored Tours
Region: Mexico
Countries Visited: Mexico
Locations: Mexico City, San Miguel Allende, Guanajuato, Zacatecas, Guadalajara, Patzcuaro, Puebla
General Info
Join us on our extended tour through Mexico’s colonial history. Visit the colonial gems of San Miguel Allende, Guadalajara & Guanajuato as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Listed cities of Morelia & Zacatecas.
Itinerary
Day 1 Mexico City
Arrive Mexico City & transfer to your hotel
Day 2 Mexico City
Full day tour of Mexico City including the Zocalo, Cathedral & National Palace. Continue to the Teotihuacan Ruins to see the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon with visits to the Plaza of Three Cultures and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe en route. (B)
Day 3 Mexico City/San Miguel Allende
Depart for Queretaro where you will visit the Aquaduct, Santa Clara Convent and the historic centre. We continue to San Miguel Allende for an afternoon tour of the city & overnight. (B)
Day 4 San Miguel Allende/Guanajuato
Depart for Delores del Rio, birthplace of Mexico’s Independence movement. Continue on to the beautiful city of Guanajuato, a maze of alleys and plazas, and enjoy a city tour. (B)
Day 5 Guanajuato/Zacatecas
Depart for the UNESCO World Heritage city of Zacatecas. Visit the stunning baroque Cathedral and enjoy panoramic views from La Bufa Hill. Return to the historic centre by cable car. (B)
Day 6 Zacatecas/Guadalajara
Depart for Guadalajara the capital of state of Jalisco, where tequila and mariachi were born. We visit Tlaquepaque en route, renowned for its beautifully made handcrafts. (B)
Day 7 Guadalajara
Morning tour of the city, including the Government Palace, Cathedral & the Plaza del la Rotonda. Continue to the town of Tequila to learn about the production of Mexico’s most famous export! (B)
Day 8 Guadalajara/Patzcuaro
Continue to Patzcuaro and enjoy a tour of the city, built in 1534 and with a very different colonial flavour from the region’s other cities. (B)
Day 9 Patzcuaro/Mexico City
Depart for Morelia where we visit the 18th century Church of Gualupita built in the traditional Churrigueresco style. Continue to Mexico City after a visit to Morelia’s market.
Day 10 Mexico City
Day at leisure to relax and explore.
Day 11 Mexico City
Full day tour to Puebla, with a visit to the archaeological site of Cholula en route. Famous for its hand painted ‘talavera’ tiles & ceramics, Puebla’s tiled streets, balconies and plazas are a constant reminder of this famous craft. (B)
Day 12 Mexico City
Transfer to the airport for your onwards flight
Prices
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| First Class | $1275 |
Guaranteed departures every Monday with a minimum of two passengers
Please note that airfares are not included- contact Contours Travel for current specials
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Historic centre of Mexico City
- UNESCO Heritage Listed ruins of Teotihuac
- Overnight in beautiful San Miguel Allende
- Visit Delores del Rio, birthplace of Mexico's independence
- Explore the colourful streets of Guanajuato
- UNESCO World Heritage Listed city of Zacatecas
- Ride the cable car in Zacatecas for stunning panoramic views
- Browse Tlaquepaque's beautiful handcrafts
- Learn how Mexico's most famous export, tequila, is produced
- Full day tour of Puebla, renowned for the production of talavera tiles & ceramics
INCLUSIONS
- 11 nights accommodation
- Transfers to/ from hotels with bilingual guides
- All overland transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Meals as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees included
