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Aztecs And Mayas - Cultural Treasures Of Mexico

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Summary of nights: 16 days 14 nights: Mexico City 4; Oaxaca 3; San Cristóbal 2; Palenque 2; Mérida 2; Chichén Itzá 1.

  • World-class Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City, a capital brimming with history.
  • Teotihuacán pyramids - ancient ceremonial temple complex close to the capital.
  • Relax in Oaxaca - mountain city of colonial charm.
  • The terraced Maya city at Palenque, with its handsome sculptures, towers and patios.
  • Jungle-clad cities of the Maya heartland, well-preserved pyramids, residences and carvings at Chichén Itzá and Uxmal.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Fly UK to Mexico City.
Days 2-4 Mexico City.
Day 5 Fly Oaxaca.
Days 6,7 Monte Albán and Mitla.
Day 8,9 Fly to San Cristobal de las Casas.
Days 10,11 Palenque
Day 12 Mérida in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Day 13 Visit Uxmal.
Day 14 Chichén Itzá.
Day 15 Fly Cancún - UK, arriving day 16.

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Tour Profile

Transport: 3 flights (1hr and 3 hrs), 4 road journeys (longest 5 hrs).
Accommodation: Good medium class hotels with local character.
Meals: Breakfast daily.
Included excursions: Mexico City tour including Museum of Anthropology; Coyoacán; Teotihuacán; Monte Albán; Mitla; Palenque; Chichén Itzá.







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