TRAVEL TIP! Mexico City is a fascinating place and many world class museums can be found here including the Anthropological Museum, Frida Kahlo Museum, Templo Mayor Museum, Bellas Artes Museum and Leon Trotsky’s house to name a few. Our sightseeing program in Mexico City is quite full so if you have an interest in visiting any of these museums we would recommend booking at least 2 nights pre tour accommodation to give you time to see those places that may be of particular interest to you.

Bienvenido a Mexico! On arrival in vibrant Mexico City, we will be met and transferred to our hotel.

We begin with a tour of this bustling capital city. We visit the Zocalo, the main city square, which is constructed out of the stones of ancient palaces and temples, the Plaza de la Constitucion and the National Palace.

Tonight we'll enjoy a group welcome dinner.

After breakfast, we visit the site of Teotihuacan, considered one of the most impressive and mysterious archaeological sites in Mexico. The city was established in 100BC and the name Teotihuacan roughly translates as ‘Birthplace of the Gods’. It is known for its pyramid structures, well-preserved murals and the impressive Temples of the Sun and the Moon. We also visit the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, arguably the most important Christian pilgrimage site in Latin America.

Today we travel to Puebla, A UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. The historic downtown area remains a Spanish colonial treasure and is filled with 17th and 18th century European architecture. Puebla is famous for its Baroque-style churches, local ceramics and delectable dishes, including the Mole Poblana sauce - watch out, it’s a bit spicy! In the afternoon we continue on to beautiful Oaxaca.

Enjoy a walking tour of Oaxaca's main plaza and historic old town this morning, visiting the Church of Santo Domingo, Cortés House and the Temple of San Juan de Dios. In the afternoon we'll admire the pyramids and tombs at Monte Alban, the spiritual capital of the Zapotecan people. The ruins extend over three mountain ranges that converge in Oaxaca’s central valley. These mountain ranges are home to some of the most spectacular natural wonders in all of Mexico.

This morning we depart for Mitla, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Oaxaca region. We'll see 'The Tule', an impressive tree considered to be the oldest in the world, a mezcal factory and nearby Teotitlan del Valle. After lunch, we travel to Tehuantepec, a city known for its women and their traditional dress, which was adopted by the artist Frida Kahlo.

We travel to Chiapa de Corzo before arriving in San Cristóbal de las Casas. En route we enjoy a cruise through the Sumidero Canyon.

Driving through lush green valleys, we head back down the mountain to Palenque. Along the way we visit the beautiful Agua Azul waterfalls.

Our entire morning is dedicated to the nearby ancient Mayan site of Palenque, which boasts several magnificent pyramids, covered in parts by lush tropical jungle. In the afternoon, we make our way to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Campeche. This old Spanish colonial city was founded in 1540, and retains some of the city walls which once protected it from pirates and buccaneers.

An incredible day visiting Uxmal, considered the most important of all Mayan sites. After lunch, we continue to historic Merida, known as the ‘White City’ due to its colonial buildings. Here we enjoy a city tour that includes the Cathedral, Government Palace, Town Hall and the House of Montejo.

Today we visit the Celestún Biosphere Reserve. We'll enjoy a guided boat tour, admiring the hundreds of species of wild birds that call the area home, and search for its famous flamingos. Back in Merida in the afternoon, the rest of the day is at leisure.

Another amazing day of ancient sites! We explore Chichén Itzá, home to the enormous pyramid of Kukulkan. Voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this 27 metre tall pyramid was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Later, we arrive in the beach resort town of Playa del Carmen.

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Playa del Carmen. Relax on the beach, snorkel in the crystal clear waters, or explore the coast before a group farewell dinner this evening.

Today we begin our journey home.