Highlights
Arrive at the Benito Juarez Mexico City International Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Mexico City. |
In the morning, go on a tour of Mexico City by a private car. Stay overnight in Mexico City. |
After breakfast, you'll travel to the Shrine of Guadalupe, one of the most famous shrines in Mexico. You'll then continue to the archaeological site of Teotihuacan, where you'll admire its monumental pyramids and temples. You'll stop by an arts and crafts center before heading back to your hotel. Stay overnight in Mexico City. |
After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Mexico City landmarks. You'll see many symbolic sites of Mexico City, including the World Trade Center, Olympic Stadium and the lava gardens of San Angel. After the tour, you'll travel to Xochimilco, where you'll ride in an Aztec boat. Next, visit the colonial district of Coyoacan and admire its historic mansions and impressive paintings at the Church of Saint John the Baptist. |
After breakfast, tour the city of Cuernavaca, a favorite escape for Mexico City residents. While here, you'll have the chance to see the Palace of Cortes, which was built by Hernan Cortes and is considered one of the most historic buildings in Cuernavaca. You'll also visit the restored Cuernavaca Cathedral. Then continue to the city of Taxco, known for its silver mining. You'll visit the church of Santa Prisca before returning to Mexico City. Stay overnight in Mexico City. |
In the morning, travel to the small town of Huejotzingo, where you'll visit the monastery of San Miguel, one of the oldest monasteries in the Americas. Then, continue to the city of Puebla. Here, you'll see the Chapel of Rosary, Convent of Santa Monica, the Onyx and Talavera ceramic factories, and the majestic cathedral located in the main city square. Stay overnight in Mexico City. |
Private transfer to Benito Juarez International Airport. |
What You Can Expect
This comprehensive tour provides an excellent and convenient way to see the historical and cultural features of Mexico City, as well as other important destinations in central Mexico. Begin your 5-day adventure with a private tour around Mexico City, where you'll see all major attractions. Stay in a 3 or 4 or 5-star Mexico City hotel for six nights, and enjoy breakfast at your accommodations.
During the rest of your five full days, travel to many historical and cultural sites, including the Shrine of Guadalupe and the Teotihuacan pyramids. Take a ride on an Aztec boat at Xochimilco. Discover Cuernavaca, a favorite weekend getaway for Mexico City locals, and pick up fabulous silver jewelry at Taxco. You’ll visit one of the oldest monasteries in the Americas before strolling through the gorgeous UNESCO-listed city of Puebla.
See Itinerary below for details of your activities each day.