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 Holbox, Riviera Maya or Playa del Carmen
Tour Route
- Mexico City - 4 Nights
- Merida - 4 Nights
- Chichen Itza - 1 Night
- Beach Resort stay in Holbox, Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya - 3 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
Day 2 - Optional city tour & excursion to Tiotihuacan
Day 3 - At leisure
Day 4 - At leisure
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- Accommodation
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 including breakfast.

Thursday, 18 June 2026
Optional city tour and excursion to Teotihuacan
There is much to explore and enjoy in Mexico City and its surrounding areas.

We have a full range of optional excursions available including city tours of Mexico City's colonial and Aztec heritage.

Visits include the magnificent pyramids of Teotihuacan, the Anthropology Museum, the Chapultepec park and the Zocalo main square.


Friday, 19 June 2026
At leisure
Explore Mexico City at your own pace.


Saturday, 20 June 2026
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
Day 6 - At leisure in Merida
Day 7 - At leisure
Day 8 - At leisure
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- Accommodation
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.

Monday, 22 June 2026
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.




Tuesday, 23 June 2026
At leisure
Explore Merida and the surrounding countryside at leisure.

Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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
1 NightDay 9 - Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza
Early morning departure to visit the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá. We arrive mid-morning to explore the most important and well preserved Mayan city and religious centre. Chicken Itza covers a large area with several buildings and pyramids. Sun cover is essential; the site has a restaurant and support centre allowing you to spend a few hours. Should you wish to have more time, we can arrange for you to stay at a nearby hotel with pool and gardens. With more time you, may also wish to experience the "cenote" sink-hole Ik-Il for a swim


In the afternoon, transfer to your chosen hotel in Chichen Itza for a 1-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Villas Arqueologicas Chichen Itza
Located in colonial style buildings surrounded by lush forest, Chichén Itzá Archaeological Villas offer a comfortable base to explore Chichen Itza.
Choose from standard, deluxe or suite rooms. All are air-conditioned, with private bathroom, hair dryer, safe, free Wi-Fi and a desk.
Public areas include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and spa.
The rates include…
Hacienda Chichen
Hacienda Chichen Resort is a boutique Spa hotel within a private 200 hectares of Maya Jungle Reserve, dedicated to wildlife conservation and reforestation. The hotel is directly next to the Chichen Itza site.
There is a choice of colonial style cottages, all located in the lovely gardens. All are air-conditioned with private bathroom, terrace, hammock,…
Beach Resort stay in Holbox, Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya
3 NightsDay 10 - Travel to Holbox, Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya
Day 11 - Relax on the beach
Day 12 - At leisure
Day 13 - Fly back to the UK
Day 14 - Arrive in the UK
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- Accommodation
Travel to a beach resort in Holbox, Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya
This morning, transfer by car to your chosen beach resort the car free island of Holbox, Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya for a 3-night stay including breakfast. Relax and enjoy the facilities of your chosen hotel and, of course, the golden white sandy beaches on the Caribbean coast.

Saturday, 27 June 2026
Relax on the beach
At leisure on the coast.

Sunday, 28 June 2026
At leisure
At leisure on the coast.
Monday, 29 June 2026
Fly back to the UK
Transfer to Cancún airport for your overnight flight home.
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
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…
Catalonia Playa Maroma
Located 20 kilometres from Playa del Carmen on the beach at Punta Maroma, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean, this is a place surrounded by jungle mangroves offering breathtaking views of the Caribbean. There are 376 rooms distributed in six two-story buildings, decorated in vibrant colours, palapa roofs with private…
Casa Sandra
Casa Sandra is a small boutique hotel with a warm, cozy and hospitable atmosphere located directly on the beachside. The six rooms are air-conditioned, with king size beds and private bathroom. All rooms have sea views.
The walls of the rooms and public areas are adorned with spirited art in every corner, creating a pristine getaway will…
Nomade Hotel
Nômade Holbox is an adults-only 30-room beach-haven that brings to life the wisdom, medicine and magic of water herself. The wellness programming is designed to bring guests into daily connection and presence from heart-expanding yoga classes on the ocean-deck to private wataflow sessions with in-house sirens. Profound experiences await at this unique holistic beachfront hotel…
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…
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…
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…
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | April - June & September - November | December - March & July - August | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £3,082 | £3,812 | £5,222 | £3,580 | £4,318 | £5,726 |
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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HIGHLIGHTS - 15 June 2026
MEXICO - History, Beach, Mayan Pyramids & Lifestyle
PERU - Machu Picchu, Andean Landscapes, Historic Heritage
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR - Friendly Wildlife on the Islands
BRAZIL NATURE - NEW Atlantic Forest Birdwatching Trails
BRAZIL IMPERIAL - NEW Brazil Royal Family Heritage
HONEYMOONS & CELEBRATIONS - "en Tete-a-Tete"
TRAVEL INSURANCE essential comprehensive cover