Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Mexico City
You'll arrive at Benito Juarez International Airport where a driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. This is just travel and settling in, no organized activities or guide today. Get comfortable at your hotel and rest up for the days ahead.
- Day 2
Mexico City
After breakfast, you'll spend the day touring Mexico City's main attractions. The Historic Center has the National Palace with Diego Rivera's murals and the Zocalo, plus you'll see the Templo Mayor and Metropolitan Cathedral. In the afternoon, head to Chapultepec Park and then over to Zona Rosa where there are plenty of restaurants and shops to wander through.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of National Palace with Diego Rivera murals
- Visit to Constitution Square (Zocalo)
- Visit to Aztec Templo Mayor
- Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
- Tour of Chapultepec Park
- Tour of Zona Rosa
Landmarks/POIs National Palace Constitution Square (Zocalo) Templo Mayor Metropolitan Cathedral Chapultepec Park Zona Rosa - Day 3
Mexico City to Querétaro to San Miguel de Allende
Following breakfast, you'll head out toward Querétaro to explore its colonial downtown with its historic mansions and aqueduct. From there, continue to San Miguel de Allende to visit the Parroquia de San Miguel de Archangel church and the Holy House Chapel. The rest of your afternoon is free to browse through handicraft stores, try restaurants, and check out the local bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Querétaro Historic Monuments Zone
- Visit to Aqueduct of Querétaro
- Visit to Convent of the Crosses
- Visit to Parroquia de San Miguel de Archangel
- Visit to Holy House Chapel
Optional Activities
- Explore handicraft stores in San Miguel de Allende
- Dining and bar experiences in San Miguel de Allende
Landmarks/POIs Querétaro Historic Monuments Zone Aqueduct of Querétaro Convent of the Crosses Parroquia de San Miguel de Archangel - Day 4
San Miguel de Allende to Dolores Hidalgo to Guanajuato
After eating breakfast, you'll travel to Dolores Hidalgo, the birthplace of Mexican Independence and where composer José Alfredo Jimenez was from. Then move on to Guanajuato, a UNESCO site where you can see the University, Juarez Theater, and the Museum of the Mummies. You'll also walk through the famous kissing alley and visit Diego Rivera's house here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Dolores Hidalgo
- Visit to Guanajuato historic city
- Visit to University of Guanajuato
- Visit to Juarez Theater
- Visit to Museum of Don Quixote
- Entrance to Museum of the Mummies
- Visit to Kissing Alley
- Visit to Diego Rivera's house
- Visit to Alhóndiga de Granaditas
- Visit to Regional Museum of Guanajuato
Landmarks/POIs Dolores Hidalgo University of Guanajuato Juarez Theater Museum of Don Quixote Museum of the Mummies Kissing Alley Diego Rivera's House Alhóndiga de Granaditas Regional Museum of Guanajuato - Day 5
Guanajuato to Zacatecas
Following breakfast, you'll head to Zacatecas, sitting at 8,100 feet and recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural and Historic Heritage Site. Walk through the colonial architecture and see the Cathedral with its Mexican baroque design. The real highlight is taking an aerial cable car down into the historic El Eden Mine for something you won't find in most places.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Zacatecas historic district
- Visit to Zacatecas Cathedral
- Descent into El Eden Mine via aerial cable car
Landmarks/POIs Zacatecas Cathedral El Eden Mine - Day 6
Zacatecas to Guadalajara
After breakfast, you'll travel to Guadalajara, the birthplace of tequila and mariachis. The day focuses on touring the cultural and historic areas including Plaza Tapatia, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Government Palace, and the Degollado Theater, which is quite impressive to see in person.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Guadalajara historic center
- Visit to Plaza Tapatia
- Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit to Government Palace
- Visit to Degollado Theater
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Tapatia Guadalajara Metropolitan Cathedral Government Palace Degollado Theater - Day 7
Guadalajara to Vicente Fernandez's Ranch to Pátzcuaro to Morelia
Starting with breakfast, you'll visit Vicente Fernandez's Ranch and the Tres Potrillos souvenir store to see the ranch and pay respects at his tomb. Later you'll head to Pátzcuaro, known as 'the door to heaven' in the local language, where you can visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Health and the House of the Eleven Patios. Before dinner, take a trip out to the Island of Janitzio, then come back for dinner downtown with traditional music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Vicente Fernandez's Ranch
- Visit to Tres Potrillos souvenir store
- Visit to Basilica of Our Lady of Health in Pátzcuaro
- Visit to House of the Eleven Patios
- Visit to Pátzcuaro historic center
- Visit to Island of Janitzio
Optional Activities
- Dining at portals downtown with typical and international dishes
Landmarks/POIs Vicente Fernandez's Ranch Basilica of Our Lady of Health House of the Eleven Patios Island of Janitzio - Day 8
Pátzcuaro
After breakfast, you'll spend more time in Pátzcuaro, a Magic Town famous for colonial charm and crafts. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Health, the House of the Eleven Patios, and wander through the historic colonial district. Your afternoon is open to relax at bars and restaurants where they serve local dishes and traditional music plays at the downtown gathering spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of Our Lady of Health
- Visit to House of the Eleven Patios
- Visit to Pátzcuaro historic colonial district
Optional Activities
- Explore Purépecha artisan crafts in wood, wrought iron, basketry, and embroidery
- Dining at downtown portals with typical dishes and traditional music
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of Our Lady of Health House of the Eleven Patios - Day 9
Morelia to Mexico City
Following breakfast, you'll explore Morelia, a UNESCO Cultural and Historic Heritage site known for its colonial buildings made from pink cantera stone. You'll see the Cathedral, Government Palace, Clavijero Palace, and Plaza de Armas. Also visit the Guadalupita Temple with its Indian baroque decoration, check out the Aqueduct, and stop by the Sweet Market for traditional candies. From there, you'll return to Mexico City for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Morelia Cathedral
- Visit to Government Palace
- Visit to Clavijero Palace
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Guadalupita Temple at San Diego Convent
- Visit to Aqueduct
- Visit to Mercado de Dulces (Sweet Market)
Optional Activities
- Browse traditional local handicrafts
Landmarks/POIs Morelia Cathedral Government Palace Clavijero Palace Plaza de Armas Guadalupita Temple at San Diego Convent Aqueduct Mercado de Dulces (Sweet Market) - Day 10
Departure from Mexico City
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Mexico City airport at the right time to catch your return flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
