Eagle Journey
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One of the most comprehensive group tours to Mexico 2012, this holiday provides quality and luxury while staying in comfortable hotels throughout. Starting in the megalopolis of Mexico City, travel to the 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: 14 days, 12 nights: Mexico City 3; Oaxaca 2; San Cristóbal 2; Palenque 2; Mérida 2; Chichén Itzá 1.
- Mexico City, buzzing megalopolis 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 Cristobal 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
Day 1 Fly UK to Mexico City.
Days 2-3 Explore Mexico City, its museums and markets.
Day 4 Fly to Oaxaca.
Day 5 Visit the pre-hispanic sites of Monte Albán and Mitla.
Days 6,7 Fly to San Cristobal de las Casas. Visit local villages.
Days 8,9 Drive to Palenque, explore this magnificent site.
Day 10 Drive and fly to Mérida in the Yucatán Peninsula.
Day 11 Visit Mayan site of Uxmal or wildlife at Celestún.
Day 12 Discover Chichén Itzá.
Day 13 Fly Cancún - UK, arriving day 14.
A few days to spare?
Extend your trip by adding on a few days at the beginning or end of your tour on a tailormade, private basis. Click here to see our most popular extensions to the Eagle Tour or contact one of our consultants for more inspiring ideas.
Tour Profile
Transport: 3 flights (longest 6hrs with connections), 4 road journeys (longest 5 hrs).
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; Villages of San Juan Chamula and Zincantán; Sumidero Canyon; Misol-ha and Agua Azul; Palenque; Chichén Itzá. |  Two inhabitants of Oaxaca in traditional dress
 Mexico City's Zócalo is one of the largest city squares in the world
 Climb the Mayan steps for great views across the lesser visited site of Uxmal.
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