Colonial Cities

10 Days, 9 Nights. 

People often characterize México by its beach cities, and we understand the appeal. But México has so much more to offer beyond the sand and sea. The history of indigenous peoples and Spanish conquerors alike meld together in a cultural excursion you cannot find anywhere else in the world.

Included with Tour

• Onsite tour orientation and briefing with welcome dinner
• Fully escorted and narrated by our friendly tour staff
• Tour the blue agave fields of Guadalajara and sample Tequila
• Stroll through Morelia’s famous cathedral, government palace and candy market
• Visit Patzcuaro’s unique yacatas (circular pyramids)
• Sightseeing through the cobblestone streets of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende
• Visit the majestic architecture in Our Lady of Guanajuato Church
• UNESCO Cultural Heritage event
• Angel of Independence in México City
• SOME MEALS INCLUDED
  See tour breakdown for details on which meals are included for each day.
  = Breakfast, = Lunch, = Dinner

DAY 1 | Guadalajara

Arrive to Guadalajara International Airport. Guadalajara is the second largest city in México, and is a modern metropolis with an international flavor that still maintains its colonial traditions. We transfer from the airport to the De Morales Hotel, located in the heart of the beautiful historical district, where we spend two nights. This evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner and meet our Tour Director.

Dinner

DAY 2 | Guadalajara and Tequila

After breakfast, we begin our day with a guided walking tour of the main plazas that surround the historical center. At the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Government Palace, we view the murals by José Clemente Orozco. We continue to Tequila, where the internationally renowned Mexican beverage is produced by dozens of distilleries set amidst the blue agave fields. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a Mexican Fiesta before we tour the city and visit a distillery to learn the process of making tequila. We return to Guadalajara this evening.

Breakfast   |    Lunch   |    Dinner

DAY 3 | Morelia

This morning we head for the beautiful city of Morelia, where we check in to the centrally located Alameda Hotel for two nights, the best location in this elegant colonial city. After free time for lunch, we tour the city, where the buildings date back to the 17th century, allowing visitors to recapture the spirit and elegance of Old Spain. Our tour includes the Cathedral, Government Palace with murals depicting the history of the state, and the Candy Market.

Breakfast   |    Dinner

DAY 4 | Pátzcuaro / Tzintzuntzan/Morelia

After breakfast, we drive to the hillside city of Pátzcuaro, one of México’s Pueblo’s Magicos that still retains its quaint 16th-century atmosphere. Afterward, we go to the ancient capital of Tzintzuntzan, where circular pyramids called yacatas were built overlooking a lake and where we will visit the charming Santa Ana monastery, dating back to the 1500s.

Breakfast   |    Dinner

DAY 5 | Guanajuato / San Miguel Allende

Our route today will take us through the farmlands of El Bajío, arriving in the city of Guanajuato. Our first stop is the Garden of the Union, the city’s lively focal point. After free time for lunch, our guide will lead us down the narrow cobblestone streets lined with the gorgeous architecture of this World Heritage Site city. Our walking tour includes a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guanajuato, Alley of the Kiss, Alhóndiga de Granaditas, Hidalgo Market, and the University of Guanajuato. This afternoon we continue to San Miguel Allende, one of México’s most charming towns, also designated as a National Historic Monument to preserve its unique atmosphere. We check in to the Real de Minas Hotel, our home for two night.

Breakfast   |    Dinner

DAY 6 | San Miguel de Allende

After breakfast, we will tour San Miguel de Allende to admire the colonial homes with their gorgeous inner patios, wrought-iron trimming, and massive wooden doors. The square is filled with artists capturing the magic of the city with their paints and easels.

Breakfast   |    Dinner

DAY 7 | Querétaro / México City

This morning we leave lovely San Miguel Allende to visit another colonial jewel, the city of Querétaro . This is a charming colonial city steeped in Mexican history, with graceful balconies, tree-lined plazas, colonial streets, and alleyways. After free time for lunch, we continue to México City. Before we arrive at our hotel, the Marquis Reforma, we will have a short panoramic tour of Reforma Avenue, Angel of Independence Monument, the Chapultepec area, and Castle.

Breakfast   |    Dinner

DAY 8 | México City

Enjoy the wonders of México City.

Breakfast 

DAY 9 | Xochimilco / Mexico City

After breakfast, we depart for Xochimilco, located in the southern part of Mexico City. We will also enjoy a trip through the canals on a trajinera (gondola). Today we will visit the Historical District admiring the great Colonial architecture as we walking through the pedestrian only streets and arriving to the main Plaza to visit the Cathedral and the archaeological site of the Templo Mayor. We finish this busy, exciting day with a farewell dinner.

Breakfast   |    Dinner

After breakfast, we head to the airport for our flights home, with memories of the beautiful colonial cities of México. All day transfers to México City Airport (MEX).

Breakfast

Hotels and itinerary subject to change (of equal or greater value), not affecting the cost of the tour. Airfare not included.

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