Mexico - Magic Mexico 8 Days / 7 Nights

Magic Mexico

Thursday departures.

Day 1: Mexico - Puebla - Oaxaca (L)

Depart Mexico City, visit the gorgeously decorated Santa Maria Tonantzintla temple before reaching Puebla, "City of Angels". Tour of Puebla before heading to Oaxaca. Stay overnight.

Day 2: Oaxaca - Monte Alban - Mitla - Tule (B)

Visit the Monte Alban archaeological zone to see the remains of Olmeca, Zapoteca and Mixteca cultures. Travel onto Mitla and stop at the Tule Tree, one of the largest living beings in the world. City tour of Oaxaca on your return.

Day 3: Oaxaca - Sumidero - San Cristobal (B L)

Leave early for Tuxtla Gutierrez, the capital city of the State of Chiapas. Travel by boat along the Sumidero Canyon, with 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) at its highest point. Pass by Chiapa de Corzo to admire the Mudejar style fountain before reaching San Cristobal. Stay Overnight.

Day 4: San Cristobal De La Casas (B)

Explore local village life and customs such as archaic pagan-religious rites with trips to the typical Indian towns of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan.

Day 5: San Cristobal De Las Casas - Agua Azul - Palenque (B)

Head to Agua Azul Waterfalls to admire the turquoise colored waters and possibly stop at Misol-Ha, another beautiful waterfall before continuing to Palenque. Stay overnight.

Day 6: Palenque - Campeche (D)

Tour of Palenque, one of the most important Mayan archaeological sites, including King Pakal's Tomb before arriving in Campeche. Stay overnight.

Day 7: Campeche - Uxmal - Merida (B L)

Panoramic city tour of Campeche before visiting the ruins of Uxmal. Continue to Merida for a tour of "The White City". Stay overnight.

Day 8: Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun (B L)

Discover the most famous Mayan site in Mexico, Chichen-Itza. Visit the sacred well IKIL before a drop off in Cancun.

Includes:

• 7 nights accommodation in tourist class hotels
• Excursions as per itinerary
• Meals as specified (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner