Mexico
Cosmopolitan Mexico City, Aztec and Mayan Pyramids
Zocalo Tour - 12 Night Itinerary
Explore Aztec and Mayan pyramids, small villages, cosmopolitan Mexico City and the Yucatan peninsula with colonial history and a wide variety of stunning beach resorts.
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Travel Highlights
- Visit the essential and distinct regions of Mexico at a leisurely pace
- Discover cosmopolitan Mexico City and enjoy a range of tours and excursions
- Choose from Aztec Pyramids, world-class museums, the Floating Gardens and more
- Stay in the colonial city of Merida
- Explore the Mayan ruins, nature reserves and sleepy countryside of the Yucatan
- Visit the famous archaeological site at Chichen Itza before the crowds arrive
- Relax on the idyllic Caribbean beaches of Playa del Carmen
Tour Route
- Mexico City - 4 Nights
- Merida - 4 Nights
- Chichen Itza and Playa del Carmen - 4 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Mexico City
4 NightsDay 1 - Fly to Mexico City
Days 2-4 - Optional excursions
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Fly to Mexico City
Depart on a daytime flight to Mexico City, arriving the same evening. On arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 4 night stay.
Sunday, 25 May 2025
Optional excursions
There is much to explore and enjoy in Mexico City and its surrounding areas.
We have a full range of optional optional excursions available including city tours of Mexico City's colonial and Aztec heritage.
Visits include the magnificent pyramids of Teotihuacan, the Anthropolgy Museum, the Chapultepec park and the Zocalo main square.
Monday, 26 May 2025
At leisure
Explore Mexico City at your own pace.
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
At leisure
Explore Mexico City at your own pace.

Zocalo Central
This hotel offers good value and a very good location on a side street by the Plaza, Zacalo, Cathedral and Presidential Palace. The area is the centre of Mexican life in the city with numerous shops, bars, restaurants, and people.
The rooms are modern, well decorated, relatively small but with fresh warm colours, with private…

La Casona
A delightful colonial house which retains its charm and grandeur by the careful restoration and décor. The antique collection of its Swiss owners decorate the rooms and halls, warm Mexican hues colour the walls and hardwood covers the floors.
The rooms all have air-conditioning, heating and en suite bathrooms. There is a gym, roof patio…

Condesa DF
The Condesa DF was built in 1928 in French neoclassic style and updated by its owners with a completely new interior. Located in a tree lined street in the trendy Condesa district, the hotel has a rooftop bar, terrace with sofas and treetops all around. The interior patio restaurant serves breakfast and Japanese/Mexican modern cuisine.…

Las Alcobas
Las Alcobas is a modern centrally located boutique hotel in the trendy, chic area of Polanco close to Reformat and Vondesa.
The hotel has 35 comfortable rooms, each on the small side but very well equipped with special lighting and a bathroom with a menu of five different spa baths that can be prepared for…

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
The 5* Four Seasons Hotel is ideally situated on the Paseo de la Reforma (near Chapultepec Park and the museums), an ideal base to explore one of the world's largest and most dynamic capitals.
There are 240 guest rooms with modern amenities and some overlook the courtyard and fountains. The Reforma 500 restaurant offers a…

Merida
4 NightsDay 5 - Fly to Mérida
Days 6-8 - At Leisure in Merida
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Fly to Merida
Transfer to the airport and flight south to Mérida in the Yucatán peninsula where you will be met and taken to your hotel for 4 nights.
Thursday, 29 May 2025
At leisure in Merida
You have 3 days at leisure to explore colonial Merida, the surrounding countryside, visit Haciendas, explore "Cenotes", admire colonial architectire at Izamal and the ancient Maya archaeological sites of Uxmal & Kabah.
Friday, 30 May 2025
At leisure
Explore Merida and the surrounding countryside at leisure.
Saturday, 31 May 2025
At leisure
Explore Merida and the surrounding countryside at leisure.

Casa del Balam
El Hotel Casa del Balam is one of the oldest and most distinguished hotels in Merida and the Yucatan Peninsula, but also one of the few original Mexican Art Deco houses left in the colonial city. Newly renovated, this historic mansion has been carefully outfitted with today's modern comforts and conveniences. The Casa del Balam…

Hacienda Mérida
Located in the heart of the colonial centre, the Hacienda Mérida is a luxury Boutique hotel, recognised for more than 15 years as one of the best hotels in the city.
Built in a late 18th century, this historic property has been designed to provide guests with a uniquely local experience; a haven of serenity,…

Chable Yucatan
Chable Yucatan is a small luxury hotel set in the jungle about 40 minutes drive from Merida, close the the village of Chochola where the jungle shelters the largest group of white tail, gray tail and red deer in the Yucatan. The location is also ideal for exploring the beautiful landscapes of the Celestun River,…

Chichen Itza and Playa del Carmen
4 NightsDay 9 - Chichen Itza
Days 10-12 - Playa del Carmen beach
Day 13 - Departure
Day 14 - Arrive in the UK
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Chichen Itza
Early morning departure to visit the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá. We arrive well before the crowds of tourists arrive enabling relaxed exploration of this most important and well preserved Mayan religious centre.
In the afternoon, continue to the Caribbean coast for 4 nights at your chosen hotel or resort by the beach at Playa del Carmen.
Monday, 02 June 2025
Playa del Carmen beach
Relax and enjoy the facilities of your chosen hotel and, of course, the golden white sandy beaches on the Caribbean coast.
Tuesday, 03 June 2025
Relax on the beach
At leisure on the coast.
Wednesday, 04 June 2025
Relax on the beach
At leisure on the coast.
Thursday, 05 June 2025
Departure
Transfer to Cancún airport for your overnight flight home.

Illusion Boutique
Illusion Boutique Hotel is a small hotel in the centre of Playa del Carmen, between the main street "Quinta Avenida" and the beach, which is located only a 2 minute walk walk down the road. It is ideal for everyone who likes to be within walking distance of all the attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and…

Mahekal Beach Resort
Nestled between lush tropical gardens, a pristine white sand beach and the turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea, Mahékal is one of the most picturesque Hotels in Playa del Carmen.
The 121 rooms are divided into three sections, each with a different atmosphere - Caribe Ocean, Caribbean Garden view and Aventura Ocean. All rooms have…

Le Reve
Hotel Le Reve is a charming boutique hotel located on the secluded area of Xcalacoco, 7 km north of Playa del Carmen. With a magnificent white sand beach and stunning turquoise blue waters, this is the perfect scene for a romantic retreat. Le Reve has a contemporary minimal style which is reflected in the white…

Fairmont Mayakoba
Located within an incredible 240 acres of tropical forest and designed around crystal clear waterways, the Fairmont Mayakoba has the sense of a grand Mexican home. The grounds and gardens are something special, with golf carts to get around the site and trails to explore.
The 401 beautifully appointed air-conditioned bedrooms and 34 beach and lagoon…

Esencia
Originally built as a private home for an Italian Duchess, the Esencia is located on the Xpu-Ha beach, in Mexico's Riviera Maya, away from the bustle and crowds. Enjoy a two-mile stretch of white powder sand and against a sea of crystal blue water, surfaces Esencia, the essence of simplicity, elegance and beauty.
Spacious accommodations,…

Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa
The Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa is a secluded, luxurious hideaway on Mexico's historical Yucatan Peninsula, nestled on the edge of the turquoise Caribbean and protected by 200 acres of jungle preserve. Only 30 minutes from Cancun's International Airport.
The Maroma has 65 rooms, suites and a four bedroom villa tucked among lush gardens, cooled and…

Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita
The Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita boutique resort is set on 14 acres on the Riviera Maya with its own private beach. It is located in the heart of Puerto Morelos, near the well-preserved Puerto Morelos National Marine Park, which is one of the largest barrier reefs in the world.
Its superb Mexican architecture combines with…

Hip Hotel Tulum
The Hip Hotel Tulum is the perfect choice for travellers seeking a base to explore the ruins of Tulum, which are only 0.6km from the hotel. Located on the edge of Tulum on its own gorgeous Caribbean beach, the chic Hip Hotel Tulum offers peace, tranquility and a certain infectious style. The staff have a…

Chable Maroma
Chablé Maroma is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and offers a contemporary, luxurious stay in on Maroma beach, a glorious stretch of white sand in the Riviera Maya.
The hotel has air-conditioned King Villa's or Double Villa's on the second floor of the main building, all with views of the gardens,…
Price Guidelines
Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
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Travel Dates | 31 Dec -17 Mar, 12 Oct-11 Dec | 18 Mar-19 July, 12 Dec-30 Dec | ||||
Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £2,586 | £4,469 | £4,755 | £2,715 | £4,598 | £4,852 |
Single Traveller - Own Room | £3,163 | £5,841 | £6,647 | £3,662 | £6,079 | £6,862 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 14 Days / 12 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- Internal flight, as described
- Accommodation and breakfast
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as show
- Exclusive list of restaurant suggestions
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