Rich culture, colonial heritage & pre-Aztec pyramids
Travelling south we combine modern, cosmolitan Mexico City to explore the city, colonial heritage, markets and magnificent pre-Aztec pyramids.
Travel Highlights
- Experience the true Mexican national character in this three city tour
- Explore huge pre-Aztec Pyramids at Teotihuacan
- Discover cosmopolitan Mexico City and its large parks, perfect for strolling and cycling
- Enjoy the colourful colonial town of Puebla, with views to nearby volcanoes
- Be guided round the Zapotec archaeological site at Monte Alban
- Get to know culturally rich Oaxaca and enjoy a range of fascinating excursions
- Optional extension at a relaxing Pacific coast beach resort
Journey Breakdown
The Aztec Tour
Travel Itinerary
Mexico City & Teotihuacan Ruins
Day 1-3
Day 1 -3 Visiting huge pre-Aztec pyramids
Itinerary Description
Day 1 -3 Visiting huge pre-Aztec pyramids
Arriving in Mexico City on Friday allows you to visit the city at the weekends, when it is quieter and there are more cultural activities and markets. Staying until Monday, visit the huge pre-Aztec pyramids at Teotihuacan and the Saturday market. You may also chose to join local people and families for a walk in Chapultepec park or cycle on Avenida Reforma, which is closed to traffic on Sunday mornings. Then perhaps take a long lunch, and in the afternoon have tea and cakes, watching the world go by in Coyacan. There are excellent restaurants with superb fusion cuisine and hotels with spa, to enjoy. Stay longer to travel out of town and visit Cuernavaca. We have a range of half and full day excursions in Mexico City.
Puebla
Day 4 & 5
Day 4 - Enjoy the views of the volconoes
Day 5 - Oaxaca's colonial heritage
Itinerary Description
Day 4 - Enjoy the views of the volconoes
Today we drive to colourful Puebla, with great views of the volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl. On arrival, visit the colonial era centre, with beautiful examples of Baroque architecture, a stunning cathedral, the vibrant El Parian market and charming Los Sapos. After lunch we drive to Oaxaca, admiring the dramatic landscapes of the Sierra Madre on the way. Here we stay for 4 nights, with three full days to explore.
Day 5 - Oaxaca's colonial heritage
Visit Oaxaca and discover its rich indigenous and colonial heritage. We visit the Zapotec archaeological site at Monte Alban, featuring pyramids, the tomb of kings, an ancient ball game court and a star observatory.
Oaxaca & Giant Tree
Days 6 - 8
Day 6 - See Tule's giant tree
Day 7 - Excursion to the artisan town of Arrazola
Day 8 - Stay at a beach resort on the Pacific coast
Itinerary Description
Day 6 - See Tule's giant tree
Full day visit to the surrounding area. Visit Tule's giant tree, over 1,000 years old and whose branches embrace and cover a small church. We then head to Teotitlan, known for a long tradition of weaving cloth in colourful, intricate patters. The next stop is the archeological site at Mitla, which has superb stone relief patterns on the temple facades. We finish a full day at a Mexican liquor distillery, where you may wish to try some tequila.
Day 7 - Excursion to the artisan town of Arrazola
Today we have an excursion to the artisan town of Arrazola to see the colourful Alebrijes papier-mache figures, and the black clay pottery of Coyotepetec. Later we will visit the little known ancient tombs at Zaachila, and the impressive fortress-like monastery at Cuilapan.
Day 8 - Stay at a beach resort on the Pacific coast
Transfer to the airport. You may also take a short flight to extend your stay at a beach resort on the Pacific coast at Huatulco, Puerto Escondido or Puerto Angel.
Travel Details
Aztec
What's Included
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as shown
- EXCLUDES FLIGHTS
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as shown
- EXCLUDES FLIGHTS
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as shown
- EXCLUDES FLIGHTS
Price Breakdown
Prices are per person. Please request a quote for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
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| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | £1,126 | £1,633 | - | - | - | - |
| Multiple Travellers - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | €451 | €1,059 | - | - | - | - |
| Multiple Travellers - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
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| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Room | $463 | $1,122 | - | - | - | - |
| Multiple Travellers - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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