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Summary of nights: Mexico City 3, Oaxaca 2, San Cristóbal 2, Lake Atitlán 3, Antigua 2, Tikal 1, Antigua 1.

• Fabulous Mexico City, a historic crossroads of vibrant cultures.
• The evocative colonial mountain towns of Oaxaca and San Cristóbal de las Casas.
• Enchanted Lake Atitlán, ringed by forest-clad volcanoes and Mayan villages.
• Antigua, one of Latin America’s most delightfully restored colonial cities.
• Tikal, the Mayan Empire’s greatest legacy, where gigantic pyramids pierce the canopy of bird-filled rainforest.
  

Holiday itinerary

Day 1 Fly to Mexico arriving in the evening.
Day 2 City tour including the world famous Museum of Anthropology.
Day 3 Visit Teotihuacán, a vast city of ancient pyramids.
Day 4 Travel by bus to the colonial town and gastronomic centre of Oaxaca.
Day 5 Walking tour of the town, optional visit to nearby Mayan site of Monte Albán.
Day 6 Fly and drive to San Cristobál de las Casas, a colourful town in the heart of Chiapas.
Day 7 Visit nearby Mayan villages, steeped in tradition and local customs.
Day 8 Travel by bus into Guatemala to Lake Atitlán.
Day 9 Excursion to Chichicastenango, Central America's most famous market town.
Day 10 Explore the lakeside villages, or just relax with the stunning backdrop of volcanoes.
Day 11 Travel by bus to Antigua, a lively and welcoming colonial town.
Day 12 Explore the surrounding area.
Day 13 Fly from Guatemala City to the Mayan site of Tikal, visit the awe inspiring ruins set in the Petén rainforest.
Day 14 Return to Antigua by air.
Day 15 Clients depart, arriving UK day 16.

Tour profile

Transport: 3 flights, 1 hr each; 5 road journeys, longest 9 hrs.
Accommodation: A variety of hotels and guest houses, several with authentic character.
Included excursions: City tour Mexico; excursion to Teotihuacán; walking tour of Oaxaca; tours of villages near San Cristóbal; Chichicastenango market; walking tour of Antigua; Tikal ruins.
Group Size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.

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