Eagle Journey: New Itinerary for 2013
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One of the most comprehensive group tours to Mexico 2013 and 2014, this holiday provides quality and luxury while staying in comfortable hotels throughout. Starting in the megalopolis of Mexico City, travel to colonial cities and the Yucatán peninsula, visiting Mayan ruins, Aztec sites and colourful markets on this 2 week escorted tour in Mexico.
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Summary of nights: 15 days, 14 nights: Mexico City 3; Oaxaca 3; San Cristóbal 2; Palenque 2; Campeche 1; Mérida 2; Chichén Itzá 1.
- Mexico City, buzzing capital brimming with history and world-class museums.
- An unexpected variety of natural landscapes from rocky desert to tropical forests.
- Relax in Oaxaca - city of colonial charm in a serene mountain setting.
- San Cristóbal de las Casas: graceful blends of colonial and indigenous culture.
- 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
UK clients depart on a direct flight arriving Mexico City the same day.
Day 1 Overnight at a hotel in the capital.
Days 2-3 Explore Mexico City, its museums and markets.
Day 4 Drive via the famous city of Puebla to Oaxaca.
Days 5,6 Visit the pre-hispanic sites of Monte Albán and Mitla.
Days 7,8 Fly to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Visit local villages.
Days 9,10 Drive to Palenque, explore this magnificent site.
Day 11 Continue to Campeche on the Gulf of Mexico.
Day 12 Drive and fly to Mérida in the Yucatán Peninsula.
Day 13 Visit Mayan site of Uxmal or wildlife at Celestún.
Day 14 Discover Chichén Itzá.
Day 15 Depart on international flight or extension.
UK clients taking the direct flight from Cancún arrive home the following day, Thur.
Tour Profile
Transport: 1 flight (longest 4hrs with connections), 6 road journeys (longest 7 hrs with stops).
Accommodation: Tourist class superior hotels with local character.
Meals: Breakfast daily.
Included excursions: Mexico City tour including Museum of Anthropology; Teotihuacán; Oaxaca walking tour; Monte Albán; Mitla and Tule; Sumidero Canyon; San Juan Chamula and Zincantán; Misol-ha and Agua Azul; Palenque; Uxmal; Chichén Itzá.
A few days to spare?
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 Chichén Itzá, Mexico's most famous archaeological ruins
 Mexico City's Zócalo is one of the largest city squares in the world
 Two inhabitants of Oaxaca in traditional dress
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