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TMX01: 8 Days Private Tour of Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Puebla - Oaxaca - Merida - Chichen Itza - Playa del Carmen - Cancun
Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4-star hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4-star hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
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Day 1 Welcome Pick-up at Mexico City Airport
Zocalo Plaza, Mexico City
Free Time Suggestions:
Explore Zona Rosa's El Lugar del Mariachi! This renowned restaurant, a 10-minute Didi/Uber ride from your hotel, serves delicious Mexican fare at budget-friendly prices. Sample tacos, quesadillas, or chilaquiles - a true taste of Mexico! Evenings come alive with mariachi music, immersing you in the vibrant culture.
Accommodation: Hotel Zocalo Central or similar
Day 2 Visit Pyramids in Teotihuacan and Mexico City
After breakfast, our guide and the driver will take you to Teotihuacan, to visit the world-famous Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. Both pyramids were altars used by the Mayans for religious ceremonies, with colorful frescoes depicting grand scenes of labor and sacrifice. You can also climb the Pyramid of the Sun to see the entire ancient city of Teotihuacan. Later, return to Mexico City and head to Plaza de la Constitución, a landmark in the center of the old city. Also, we will visit the Capital's Cathedral and the National Palace. Finally we will send you back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Zocalo Central or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Zocalo Central or similar
Pyramids in Teotihuacan
Histroic Center of Mexico City
Day 3 Mexico City to Puebla, Historic Center Tour
Today, we will drive about 2 hours to Puebla, a famous ancient city in central Mexico. It was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1987 as a cultural heritage site. Full of colorful houses, it is a typical Spanish style city due to its colonial history. Here we will visit the famous Church of Santo Domingo (Templo de Santo Domingo), Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario), the central Zocalo, Puebla Cathedral (Catedral de Puebla), and the Amparo Museum (Museo Amparo). Finally, visit the Alley of the Frogs (Callejón de los Sapos) before checking into the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Purificadora or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: La Purificadora or similar
Heritage City of Puebla
Street Exorcists in Mexico
Day 4 Puebla to Oaxaca, Oaxaca City Tour
After breakfast, we will depart from Puebla to the beautiful Oaxaca City, arriving in about 4.5 hours. Upon arrival, we plan to go first to Square of Zocalo, then to the beautiful Templo de Santo Domingo, a 16th century Baroque church. The two 35-metre high bell towers next to the church are some of Oaxaca's most beautiful buildings. We'll also visit the Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca (Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca) inside the convent. The local cuisine is also well worth a try, and our guide will be happy to recommend some must-have snacks for you.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Quinta Real Oaxaca or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Quinta Real Oaxaca or similar
Day 5 Oaxaca: Monte Alban Archaeological Site
Today we will drive to the famous archaeological site Monte Alban, 10 kilometers southwest to the city of Oaxaca. We will come to its central square, which is surrounded by many buildings you can explore, such as pyramids, ceremonial altars and palaces. You will also see many impressive hieroglyphs, paintings and sculptures. After the visit, we will return to Oaxaca and you can enjoy a leisurely evening time.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Quinta Real Oaxaca or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Quinta Real Oaxaca or similar
Templo de Santo Domingo, Oaxaca
Monte Alban Archaeological Site
Day 6 Fly from Oaxaca to Merida
The driver will send you to Oaxaca airport today for a two-hour flight to Merida. When you arrive, our local representative will pick you up and escort you to the well-chosen hotel. You can move freely in the rest of the day. As the capital of Yucatan Province, Merida boasts a long and rich history and culture. At the same time, the various buildings here, such as churches and squares, all have a strong colonial style. You can visit the local bazaar, where there are many vendors selling fine knitting and handicrafts, and you can buy some for your families as gifts.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Casa Lucia Hotel Boutique or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Casa Lucia Hotel Boutique or similar
Day 7 Merida - Chichen Itza - Playa del Carmen
On the 7th day, we are going to Chichen Itza, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This world-famous Mayan ruins have long been a sacred place of pilgrimage for the Mayans. The most famous must-see is the Great Pyramid of Kukulkan, an exquisitely constructed monument of Mayan astronomical wisdom. In addition, there are also the Temple of the Warrior used to sacrifice human beings, a football field, and the world's earliest observatory - elliptic observatory worth visiting.
After visiting Chichen Itza, we will drive about 3.5 hours to Playa del Carmen. The white soft beach and green sea water make it a resort from the hustle and bustle. So you can relax both the body and mind.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel HM Playa del Carmen or similar
After visiting Chichen Itza, we will drive about 3.5 hours to Playa del Carmen. The white soft beach and green sea water make it a resort from the hustle and bustle. So you can relax both the body and mind.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel HM Playa del Carmen or similar
Pyramid of Kukulkan, Chichen Itza
Relax at the Beach of Playa del Carmen
Day 8 Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport, See-off
Cancun Beach Vocation, Yucatan, Mexico
Meals: Breakfast
For Your Information:
Craving adventure before your flight? Explore Playa del Carmen's wonders! Venture into Rio Secreto Nature Reserve‘s underground caves or snorkel in the Cenote Chaak Tun. For theme park thrills, extend your stay and discover Xcaret, Xplor, Xel-Ha, or Xenses. Prefer pure relaxation? We'll customize beach bliss – your vacation, your way.
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
Christmas & 2025 Special: 12% off - Book before Dec 31, 2024
Travelers | 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers |
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Year Round | USD5199 USD4575 | USD3649 USD3211 |
- Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
- The prices in red reflect 12% discount.
- The above prices are not applicable for Christmas and New Year.
Price Includes
- Economy class airfare of Oaxaca/ Merida
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
- Service of English speaking guides as per itinerary
- Service of private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for all tourist sites as per the itinerary
Price Excludes
- International flight into and out of Mexico
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- Mexico visa fee
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