DAY 1: ARRIVE IN MEXICO CITY
Thursday
Arrive in Mexico City, the nation's vibrant capital, and transfer to your hotel. The tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM. Meals: N/A Overnight: México City

DAY 2: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY & HISTORIC CENTER
Friday
7:00 am
Breakfast included at the hotel. (We are starting breakfast early to depart ahead of schedule and beat city traffic).
The day begins with a tour of the world-famous National Museum of Anthropology, the largest museum in Mexico. Discover one of the world's finest collections of pre-Hispanic treasures. of archaeological treasures from pre-Hispanic civilizations. After lunch, take a tour of Mexico City's Centro Historico and stop at the Zócalo (Central Square) to view the National Palace. Travel past the Art Nouveau Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Celebrate your first evening in Mexico with a welcome dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: México City.

DAY 3: BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE & CHAPULTEPEC CASTLE
Saturday
7:00 am
Breakfast at the hotel, included.
Your journey starts at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's most revered religious site. Admire the grand architecture and learn about the deep spiritual significance of this landmark. Next, ascend through cobblestone paths to explore Chapultepec Castle, perched atop Chapultepec Hill. From here, admire panoramic views of Mexico City. Discover its rich history as the former residence of Mexican emperors and presidents. Stroll through the opulent interior, adorned with murals and impressive art collections. Following lunch, return to the hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: México City.

DAY 4:
HISTORIC CHOLULA & PUEBLA
Sunday
7:00 am
Breakfast at the hotel, included.
Travel to Cholula with its more than 3,000 years of history. The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios sanctuary dominates the skyline at the top of the Great Pyramid. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then tour the city filled with churches built in mixed architectural styles, encompassing Gothic, Renaissance, Churrigueresque, and Neoclassical elements. Continue to Puebla, and upon arrival, check into the hotel. The evening is free to explore on your own Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Overnight: Puebla.

DAY 5: COLONIAL PUEBLA
Monday
7:00 am
Breakfast included at the hotel.
This morning, tour the Centro Historico de Puebla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View the Basilica Cathedral of Puebla, comprised of Neoclassical and ancient Roman architecture, and the colorful colonial buildings adorned with Talavera ceramic tiles, for which the city is famous. The balance of the day is at leisure Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Puebla.
DAY 6: JOURNEY TO OAXACA
Tuesday
7:00 am
Breakfast at the hotel, included.
Depart Puebla and travel to Oaxaca, a bastion of indigenous culture and colonial history, stopping for lunch along the way. Arrive at the hotel in the afternoon with time to settle in. Then, take an orientation walk with your Tour Manager, followed by dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Oaxaca.

DAY 7: DISCOVER CULTURAL OAXACA
Wednesday
7:00 am
Breakfast at the hotel, included.
Spend a leisurely morning in Oaxaca, or join an optional excursion to Monte Albán archaeological site. Tour the archaeological complex, filled with pre-Columbian temples, pyramids, and tombs. Learn about the indigenous Zapotec civilization that once thrived in this region, with origins dating back 2500 years. Afterward, return to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a walking tour through streets lined with lavish colonial mansions and historical buildings, deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conclude the tour at the local market with stalls brimming with textiles, jewelry, fresh produce, and more. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Oaxaca Optional: Half day Monte Albán with lunch (AM).

DAY 8: MITLA, TEOTITLAN DEL VALLE, MEZCAL DISTILLERY
Thursday
7:00 am
Breakfast at the hotel, included.
Begin the day with a drive to the archaeological site of Mitla. View the intricate stone mosaics adorning the walls of the ruins. Proceed to the Zapotec village of Teotitlan del Valle and observe a weaving demonstration before sharing lunch at the artisan's home. Later, visit a Traditional Mezcal distillery and learn about the process of producing this alcoholic drink. Conclude your visit with a tasting. En route to Oaxaca, stop to visit Santa Maria del Tule, home to one of the oldest trees in the world, estimated to be at least 2,000 years old. Tonight, bid adios to your Tour Manager at dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Oaxaca.

DAY 9:
DEPART MEXICO
Friday
7:00 am
Breakfast at the hotel, included.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast