Overview
Destination:
Mexico,
Start:Mexico City, Mexico
Finish:Guadalajara, Mexico
Finish:Guadalajara, Mexico
Duration:10 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Tripcode:
147100
Travel Period
January 2028 - December 2028
Discover Mexico through the places, people and traditions that define it. From Mexico City’s historic heart and the canals of Xochimilco to San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Guadalajara and Tequila, this journey connects you with the country’s Aztec heritage, regional flavours and living culture. Stay in a restored colonial building, meet local hosts, make tortillas by hand, learn the craft of alebrijes and visit the birthplace of tequila. Along the way, explore landmark sites, vibrant towns and the stories that continue to shape Mexico today.
Sightseeing highlights
- Explore Teotihuacan, the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, and a local Tequila distillery
- Visit Casa Azul, Templo Mayor, Basilica de Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque
- Discover Mexico City, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara
- Cruise the UNESCO-listed canals of Xochimilco on a colorful trajinera
Iconic Experience
- Mexico City: Visit Frida Kahlo’s Blue House in Coyoacán, where the artist was born, lived and worked. Explore the house and garden at your own pace, seeing personal items, artworks and rooms that reflect her life and artistic identity.
- Mexico City: Walk through the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace and Templo Mayor. You’ll see how the city developed from the former Aztec capital into the Mexico City of today.
- San Miguel de Allende: Visit the Basilica de Guadalupe, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. You’ll see a place of major religious significance in Mexico, where faith, national identity and centuries of devotion come together.
- San Miguel de Allende: Explore Teotihuacán with a Local Specialist, walking along the Avenue of the Dead to see the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of Quetzalpapálotl. As you move through the site, you’ll gain a stronger understanding of the scale, symbolism and lasting significance of this ancient city.
- San Miguel de Allende: Join your Travel Director for a walk through San Miguel de Allende, from the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel and its pink neo-Gothic spires to the hidden courtyards and colonial streets that give the city its distinctive character.
- Guanajuato: Explore Guanajuato on foot with your Travel Director, from its steep alleyways and flower-filled plazas to the subterranean roads built to manage flooding. As you move through the city, you’ll get a better feel for the unusual layout and hillside setting that make Guanajuato unlike anywhere else in Mexico.
- Tequila: Visit a local distillery for lunch and learn how the region’s best-known spirit is made, from the work of the jimadores to the ageing process behind each style. With a Local Specialist, taste blanco, reposado and añejo and understand what gives each one its distinct character.
- Guadalajara: Discover Guadalajara through its architecture, public art and historic landmarks, from the Metropolitan Cathedral to the murals of José Clemente Orozco in the Government Palace. You’ll see how the city’s civic buildings and artistic heritage reflect its importance in the cultural life of Jalisco.
Dive Into Culture
- San Miguel de Allende: Meet the Trejo family for a hands-on paper-mache workshop and learn a craft passed down through four generations. As you make your own alebrije or mask, you’ll get closer to the techniques, skill and family tradition behind this distinctive Mexican art form.
What's Included
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- A Trafalgar bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Rio de Janeiro to Iguazú and Iguazú to Buenos Aires, including porter service at all airports
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Dates & Pricing
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Your Itinerary
Bienvenido Mexico
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Mexico City Sightseeing and Coyoacán
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Experience Xochimilco
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The Valley of Mexico to San Miguel de Allende
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Discover San Miguel de Allende
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Through Sierra de Guanajuato
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Tequila Tasting and on to Guadalajara
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Explore Historic Guadalajara
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Adiós Guadalajara
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Tripcode: LMEGM28
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