Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
You'll arrive in Mexico and get transferred to your hotel to get settled in. Your guide will reach out to you later in the afternoon to touch base and go over what's coming up next.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Blanca)
- Day 2
Teotihuacan
After breakfast, you're heading to Teotihuacan, which sits about 40 km outside Mexico City. There you'll see the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and walk along the Avenue of the Dead. Before that you'll check out the Plaza of the Three Cultures in the city itself. You'll also stop by a local artisan center and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the way back. The rest of your day is free to relax or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Blanca)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Teotihuacan archaeological site
- Visit Plaza of the Three Cultures
- Visit Pyramids of the Sun and Moon
- Visit Temple of Quetzalpapalotl
- Visit the Citadel
- Visit Avenue of the Dead
- Stop at local artisan center
- Visit Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Landmarks/POIs Teotihuacan Plaza of the Three Cultures Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon Temple of Quetzalpapalotl Citadel Avenue of the Dead Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe 
- Day 3
Tepoztlan - Cuernavaca - Taxco
This morning after breakfast you're traveling to Tepoztlán, a wellness-focused town with great views of green hillsides. You'll have time to walk through the streets and check out the artisan market there. From there, head to Cuernavaca to see the Palace of Hernán Cortés, the cathedral, and some nice gardens, plus you'll have time for lunch. Later you'll continue on to Taxco, a colonial mountain town known for its silver craftsmanship. You'll get to explore the town before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Posada La Mision)
Optional Activities
- Explore Tepoztlán streets and artisan market
- Visit Palace of Hernán Cortés in Cuernavaca
- Visit Cuernavaca Cathedral
- Explore Cuernavaca gardens and parks
- Explore Taxco colonial streets and silver crafts
Landmarks/POIs Tepoztlán Palace of Hernán Cortés Cuernavaca Cathedral Taxco 
- Day 4
Chilpancingo - Acapulco
After breakfast, you're driving through mountains to Chilpancingo, where you'll visit a regional museum with large murals showing Mexico's history. Then you'll head to Acapulco to spend time on the beach and have lunch at local spots. In the afternoon, you can visit La Fortaleza, a 17th-century fort that was built to protect against pirates. After that, you'll transfer to your hotel and have free time to unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El Cano), Hotel (Aristos)
Included Activities
- Visit regional museum in Chilpancingo de los Bravo
- Entrance to La Fortaleza, Acapulco
Optional Activities
- Relax on Acapulco beach
- Lunch at beachfront restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Chilpancingo de los Bravo Acapulco La Fortaleza 
- Day 5
Acapulco to Zihuatanejo
You're traveling 230 km along the Pacific Coast to Zihuatanejo after breakfast. From there, you'll take a short 10-minute boat ride out to Playa Las Gatas, which you can only reach by water. You'll spend time swimming, relaxing, and grabbing lunch at restaurants on the beach. The boat takes you back later and you'll settle into your accommodation with free time left in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ixtapa Palace)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Playa Las Gatas (10 minutes)
- Swimming and beach time at Playa Las Gatas
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurants on Playa Las Gatas
Landmarks/POIs Zihuatanejo Playa Las Gatas 
- Day 6
Lake Patzcuaro - Janitzio - Patzcuaro
The landscape shifts as you head into the green mountains of Michoacán. You'll visit Lake Pátzcuaro and take a 30-minute boat journey to Janitzio island, where the Purépecha community lives and practices traditional butterfly-net fishing. There's lunch at local restaurants and you can walk through traditional streets. If you want, you can climb up to the statue of José María Morelos for views. The boat brings you back to Pátzcuaro, a colonial town with pre-Hispanic roots and artisan markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mision Patzcuaro Centro), Hotel (Best Western Plus Posada Don Vasco)
Included Activities
- Boat journey to Janitzio (30 minutes)
- Explore Janitzio island
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants in Janitzio
- Climb to statue of José María Morelos
- Explore Pátzcuaro colonial town and artisan markets
Landmarks/POIs Lake Pátzcuaro Janitzio Statue of José María Morelos Pátzcuaro 
- Day 7
Morelia - Cuitzeo - Guadalajara
You're heading to Morelia this morning, the capital of Michoacán and a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its pink stone architecture. You'll see the cathedral, Plaza de Armas, and a university founded back in 1540, with free time to explore and grab lunch. Next you'll go to Cuitzeo del Porvenir near Mexico's second-largest lake to visit the 16th-century Ex-Convent of Santa María Magdalena. Later you'll arrive in Guadalajara in the evening, a vibrant colonial city famous for mariachi music and tequila.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Plaza Diana)
Optional Activities
- Explore Morelia Cathedral and Plaza de Armas
- Visit Morelia University
- Visit Ex-Convent of Santa María Magdalena in Cuitzeo
- Explore Cuitzeo cobblestone streets
- Lunch in Morelia or Cuitzeo
Landmarks/POIs Morelia Morelia Cathedral Plaza de Armas Morelia University Cuitzeo del Porvenir Ex-Convent of Santa María Magdalena Guadalajara 
- Day 8
Tequila - Guadalajara
This morning you're touring Guadalajara's colonial historic center, seeing the cathedral, a market, and Tapatía square. You'll also visit the Cabañas Hospice, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. After that, you're heading to the town of Tequila to tour the Mundo Cuervo distillery and learn how tequila is made, including a tasting. You'll have free time to walk around and have lunch before heading back to Guadalajara.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Plaza Diana)
Included Activities
- City tour of Guadalajara
- Visit Guadalajara Cathedral
- Visit Guadalajara Market
- Visit Tapatía Square
- Entrance to Cabañas Hospice
- Entrance to Mundo Cuervo Tequila Distillery
- Tequila distillery tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Stroll and lunch in the town of Tequila
Landmarks/POIs Guadalajara Cathedral Guadalajara Market Tapatía Square Cabañas Hospice Mundo Cuervo Tequila Distillery - Day 9
Guadalajara to Guanajuato
You're traveling to Guanajuato and arriving around midday. In the afternoon, you'll take a city tour of this university town that's a World Heritage site. You'll explore its steep slopes, narrow streets, and churches. There's also a cable car ride up to El Pípila viewpoint where you can look out over the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Guanajuato)
Included Activities
- City tour of Guanajuato
- Funicular ascent to El Pípila
Landmarks/POIs Guanajuato El Pípila 
- Day 10
Dolores Hidalgo - Atotonilco - San Miguel de Allende - Queretaro
You're heading through mountains to Dolores Hidalgo, the birthplace of Mexican independence. You'll visit the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, known as the Sanctuary of God and Country and a World Heritage site. From there you'll go to San Miguel de Allende to explore its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets at your own pace. Later you'll arrive in Querétaro, a colonial city with a nice plaza, restaurants, and pedestrian streets to walk around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real De Minas Tradicional), Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Queretaro)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Sanctuary of Atotonilco
Optional Activities
- Explore Dolores Hidalgo
- Explore San Miguel de Allende
- Stroll Querétaro's downtown and colonial architecture
Landmarks/POIs Dolores Hidalgo Sanctuary of Atotonilco San Miguel de Allende Querétaro Plaza de Armas 
- Day 11
Hacienda Atongo - Queretaro
This morning you have free time in Querétaro to explore this UNESCO World Heritage city founded in 1531 with historic importance to Mexico's independence. You can walk the cobbled streets, check out colonial squares with colorful buildings, visit the 18th-century aqueduct, and browse gardens and markets. In the afternoon, you're heading 40 km away to Hacienda Atongo, a 17th-century estate. There you'll get a guided theatrical tour with actors playing historical characters, explore the vineyard and buildings, watch performances, and have a drink made from estate wine before heading back to Querétaro.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real De Minas Tradicional), Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Queretaro)
Included Activities
- Guided theatrical tour of Hacienda Atongo
- Wine drink tasting at Hacienda Atongo
Optional Activities
- Explore Querétaro's downtown and colonial architecture
- Visit 18th-century aqueduct
- Explore Querétaro's gardens and markets
Landmarks/POIs Querétaro Hacienda Atongo 
- Day 12
San Sebastian de Bernal - Tequisquiapan
You're visiting San Sebastián de Bernal, a charming pueblo mágico at the base of the world's third-largest monolith and home to textile artisans. Next is Tequisquiapan, famous for mineral water spas and colonial buildings on cobblestone streets. You'll take a guided tour through the town, see artisan markets especially known for handmade woven baskets, visit the San Patricio Winery, and tour the Bocanegra Cheese Cellar to learn about cheese production and high-altitude winemaking, with regional wine tastings included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real De Minas Tradicional), Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Queretaro)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tequisquiapan
- Visit San Patricio Winery and Bocanegra Cheese Cellar
- Regional wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore San Sebastián de Bernal
- Visit textile artisans in San Sebastián de Bernal
- Browse Tequisquiapan artisan markets and woven baskets
Landmarks/POIs San Sebastián de Bernal Monolith of Bernal Tequisquiapan San Patricio Winery Bocanegra Cheese Cellar - Day 13
Queretaro to Mexico City
You're taking a regular bus back to Mexico City for about a three-hour journey. Your assistant will be waiting when you arrive to take you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Blanca)
- Day 14
Mexico City
Breakfast is included this morning. The tour ends here. Note that your transfer from the hotel to the airport is not included, so you'll need to arrange that separately.
- Meals
- Breakfast
