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Mexico's Magical Colonial Cities

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 Trip Length
9 Days
 Trip Starts
Mexico City
 Trip Finishes
Guadalajara
9 Day Mexico's Magical Colonial Cities Itinerary (Globus)
Countries Explored: Mexico
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Land Journey
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
YG

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Globus 9 Day Mexico's Magical Colonial Cities. For centuries, Mexico’s signature mole Poblano has dazzled the palate with its dizzying number of surprising ingredients, including fruit, chocolate, and chili peppers among the list of twenty or more components to the savoury sauce. The varied sights and sounds of Colonial Mexico have the same astonishing effect on those who venture down its cobblestone streets and narrow alleyways. For it’s here that you can see Baroque architecture reminiscent of the Old World, museums that rival Europe’s finest, and even...read more a pyramid wider than any in Egypt.

With visits to five UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the pink-spired, 17th-century church of San Miguel de Allende, this tour of Mexico takes you back in time while leading you to some of today’s most magnificent scenery. From the rainbow-lined sidewalks of Guanajuato to the inviting plazas of Guadalajara, you’ll be shimmying to mariachi music, sipping mezcal and margaritas, and shouting everyone’s favourite word, Tequila!

Itinerary

Welcome to Mexico! Schedule flights to arrive by 4 pm in time to meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome drink. A transfer from Mexico City International Airport to your hotel is included.

MEXICO CITY: Folklorico Ballet Show at the Palace of Fine Arts. Guided sightseeing includes Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, the historic centre (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) featuring the Zócalo, the National Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and Templo Mayor (the great temple of the Aztec capital). Free time this evening. (B/L)

CHOLULA: Guided sightseeing includes the famous Church of the Lady of Remedies, which sits atop the largest pyramid in the world.

PUEBLA: Visit the historic centre (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Cathedral, and the Parián craft market, followed by lunch at a local restaurant to sample Poblano molé (a traditional regional dish). (B/L)

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE: Walking tour includes the historic main square with Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and 17-century church known for its soaring pink spires. Free time this afternoon. (B/D)

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE: Visit to the Fabrica la Aurora includes a local artist interaction. Free time the remainder of the day. (B)

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in San Miguel de Allende with a visit to its artisan shops and cafés. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

DOLORES HIDALGO: Orientation walk through Dolores Hidalgo, the birthplace of Mexico's Independence.

GUANAJUATO: Walking tour includes the historic centre (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Basilica, the University, and the famous Callejón del Beso (the Alley of the Kiss). See the city's underground streets and panoramic views from atop El Pipila. Free time this evening. (B/L)

TLAQUEPAQUE: Orientation walk and visit to Paco Padilla's Taller de Cerámica (ceramic workshop) includes a hands-on ceramics experience. Lunch at a local restaurant includes a traditional mariachi show and music.

GUADALAJARA: Free time this evening. (B/L)

TEQUILA: Guided visit to the Agave Landscape (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and orientation walk through the city centre. Guided tour of the Mundo Cuervo (Jose Cuervo) distillery includes a tequila tasting before lunch at a local restaurant.

GUADALAJARA: Farewell dinner. (B/L/D)

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. A transfer to the Guadalajara International Airport (Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Airport) is included. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 2 Dinners

  • Mexico City NH Hotel Mexico City Reforma (First-Class)
  • San Miguel de Allende Hotel Real de Minas (Moderate First-Class)
  • San Javier Hotel Ex Hacienda San Xavier (Moderate First-Class)
  • Guadalajara Doubletree by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico (Superior First-Class)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Prices & Dates

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