CENTRAL AMERICA Riviera Maya
TREASURES OF MEXICO 16 Days from £1895 pp twin share with flights
A comprehensive and great value journey through a country of contrast, historical legacy and beautiful vistas.
DAY 1 – Fly to Mexico Virgin Atlantic fl ight from London Gatwick to Cancun, continue with Aeromexico to Mexico City, for 3 nights at the Holiday Inn Mexico City Zocalo.
Monte Alban Chiapas
DAYS 2/3 – Mexico City Sightseeing in Mexico City, visiting Xochimilco, the Anthropological Museum and the Historic Centre. Also discover the Basilica of Guadalupe and the vast Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at Teotihuacan.
DAYS 4 to 6 – Oaxaca
Drive to Oaxaca, visiting the colourful town of Puebla en route. Spend 3 nights at Casa Conzatti. Explore this colonial and leafy city, as well as the evocative hilltop temple of Monte Alban above the town. Visit more of the nearby attractions including the weavers of Teotitlan de Valle, the temple of Mitla and Tule.
DAY 7 – Tehuantepec Drive through the Sierra Madre to Tehuantepec for 1 night at the Hotel Calli, to break the journey to Chiapas.
DAY 8 – San Cristobal de las Casas
Continue into Chiapas, stopping for a boat ride in the impressive Sumidero Canyon, before an overnight at the Mansion del Valle. Afternoon tour of this tranquil town.
YUCATAN PENINSULA Separating the Caribbean from the Gulf of Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula is blessed with natural beauty, golden beaches and some of the most important Mayan sites in the Americas. Here you can fi nd the stunning ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum, as well as the colonial gems of Mérida and Campeche.
MERIDA
Capital of the Yucatan Peninsula, Merida was founded by the Spanish in 1542. Built on the site of an old Mayan settlement, it is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Americas. Its historic centre, liberally sprinkled with galleries, museums and beautiful colonial buildings, is ideal for exploration.
DAYS 9/10 – Palenque Visit San Juan Chamula, a village known for its blend of Catholic and indigenous beliefs and customs, before continuing for 1 night at the Ciudad Real Palenque. Visit the Mayan ruins at Palenque. Surrounded by jungle, Palenque is considered by many to be the most impressive of all the archaeological sites in Mexico, and is unquestionably evocative, with mist-enshrouded ruins atop jungle-covered hills.
DAY 11 – Campeche
Drive to Campeche for a tour of this UNESCO listed fortifi ed city with its piratical history. Overnight at the Plaza Campeche.
DAY 12 – Uxmal and Merida Transfer to Uxmal for a tour of the ruins, including the Pyramid of the Wizard. Afterwards, continue to Merida for a city tour. Overnight at the Holiday Inn Merida.
DAY 13 – Chichen Itza and Cancun Visit the UNESCO listed ruins at Chichen Itza, voted as one of the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’. Continue to Cancun for 2 nights at Omni Cancun Hotel.
DAY 14 – Cancun Day at leisure to relax by the sea.
Special Somewhere
CENTRAL AMERICA ODYSSEY TOUR - FROM £2995PP New for 2013, this group journey traverses some of Central Americas most fascinating destinations. Discover the Mayan wonders of Mexico before entering Guatemala to explore the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site of Antigua City and Indian cultures. The journey continues into the smallest country in Central America, Belize, here we discover the jungle temples before heading north onto Tulum and Cancun.
DAYS 15/16 – Fly to the UK Fly from Cancun directly to London Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic.
02 Feb ‘13 £1895
10 Aug ‘13 £2095
16 Feb ‘13 £1895
14 Sep ‘13 £2045
23 Mar ‘13 £1945
12 Oct ‘14 £1995
11 May ‘13 £1895
02 Nov ‘14 £1995
27 Jul ‘13 £2145
23 Nov ‘14 £1995
CANCUN EXTENSION
Why not extend your stay in Mexico with a few additional days on the beach at Cancun or further along the coast at the Riviera Maya. These stunning beaches offer some much needed relaxation after your Mexican travels. 3 nights from £295 per person.
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