Mexico's Ancient Civilizations
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- Tour Operator
- Caravan Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2023
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Mexico City | Mexico City : Welcome to the glory of old Mexico. Revel in the splendor of the ancient Olmec, Nahua, Aztec, and Maya civilizations. Visit the colonial cities of Puebla, Veracruz, and Merida. Fly to Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Transfer on your own using the airport's taxi service. Rates are fixed based on city zones. Pay for your taxi ticket in advance at the booth inside the airport terminal and then go outside and stand in line for your official verified taxi. Enjoy a two-night stay at your downtown Mexico City hotel, 7,349 feet above sea level. Rooms are available for check-in after 4:00 p.m. Dinner is on your own. Join Caravan for an 8:00 p.m. welcome briefing. |
| Day 2 | Mexico City | Teotihuacan, Museum of Anthropology : Morning visit to Teotihuacan, one of Mexico's grandest archaeological sites. Teotihuacan was built by the Nahua. See the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Walk the Avenue of the Dead, flanked by temples and palaces. Lunch. Then, visit Mexico City's world-famous National Museum of Anthropology. See the immense Aztec Calendar Stone and other priceless archaeological treasures. Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 3 | Veracruz | Puebla, Veracruz : Morning drive to Puebla. This colonial city is famous for its hundreds of churches. Visit the nearly 400 year old Basilica Cathedral of Puebla, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Stroll the ZOcalo park and plaza in Puebla's historic center. Lunch. Next, drive via the scenic coffee growing region of Xalapa to the port city of Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico. For centuries, Veracruz has been a melting pot in the Americas for people of Caribbean, European, and African descent. Explore Veracruz's romantic colonial plaza, the oldest in Mexico. Listen to lively music from strolling mariachis, serenading guitarists, and marimba bands. Dinner is on your own. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Day 4 | Palenque | La Venta, Palenque : Morning drive along Veracruz's scenic waterfront. Then, continue through mango orchards and pineapple fields. Travel through the lush vegetation of Mexico's coastal wetlands. Lunch is on your own. Photo stop at La Venta Park. See the mysterious Olmec heads. These giant stone carvings are up to twelve feet tall. The Olmec preceded the Nahua, Maya, and Aztec civilizations by thousands of years. Continue to Palenque for a relaxing two-night stay at your hotel. Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Palenque | Palenque : Morning visit to Palenque. Here ancient Mayan ruins are set against dense jungle foliage. See the Main Plaza and the Temple of the Inscriptions and the Governor's Palace. Marvel at the four-story tall observation tower, unique in the Mayan world. Lunch is on your own. The rest of the day is at leisure. Explore the tropical gardens of your hotel or relax by the pool. Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Merida | Campeche, Merida : Head north through the state of Campeche. Enjoy lunch along the Gulf of Mexico. Then, continue to Merida, Yucatan's capital and cultural center. Enjoy a two-night stay at your modern hotel in downtown Merida. Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Merida | Uxmal, Merida : Morning drive by the beautiful mansions of Montejo Boulevard 'Paseo Montejo' to Merida's historic center. See Plaza de la Independencia and see the imposing Merida Cathedral, built over a sacred Maya site with reclaimed temple stone. Continue to the Mayan ruins of Uxmal. See the Pyramid of the Magicians, the Nunnery Quadrangle, and the Turtle House. Lunch is on your own. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Cancun | Chichen Itza, Cancun : This morning, head east across the Yucatan peninsula. Visit Chichen Itza. See the Castle Pyramid. Visit the Ballcourt and the Group of a Thousand Columns. Lunch at a Spanish style Hacienda set in a private jungle preserve. Continue to Cancun and your hotel near the airport. Farewell dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 9 | Cancun | Cancun : Your tour ends this morning at your hotel. Transfer by hotel courtesy shuttle to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico. Breakfast begins at 6 a.m. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. Muchas Gracias! Meals: Breakfast |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Mexico City : Barcelo Mexico Reforma
- Veracruz : Gran Hotel Diligencias
- Palenque : Hotel y Spa Mision Palenque
- Merida : Courtyard by Marriott Merida
- Cancun : Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Cancun Airport
- Disclaimer
Plus Tax & Fees: Double $243; Triple $236; Single $296
Hold Space Free up to 3 Days
Then, $300 deposit per person.
Full payment due 60 days prior to start of tour.
Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan.
